MyVU News
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Renamed Arts and Science department deepens cross-disciplinary focus
Faculty and students will explore cultural history, literature, film, political culture and other interdisciplinary areas in the newly named Department of German, Russian and East European Studies. Read MoreDec 6, 2016
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Clock of Ages: 40 years of climbing Kirkland Tower, and Paul Young keeps on ticking
For the past 110 years, the hourly tolling of Kirkland Hall’s signature bell has alerted generations of students that they’ve overslept for economics class or that kickoff was imminent. For more than a third of those 110 years, the task of keeping the tower’s clock ticking has fallen to Paul Young. Read MoreDec 6, 2016
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Message from the Provost and the Chief Diversity Officer on post-election concerns
"We stand with all members of the Vanderbilt community, of all backgrounds, including those who feel particularly at risk given the recent election," write Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion George C. Hill in a message to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreDec 6, 2016
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SkyVU to launch Jan. 1, 2018
SkyVU, Vanderbilt’s new cloud-based system that will replace current e-business services and provide a modern, synchronized environment to allow university faculty and staff to spend less time on paperwork and more time on efforts that contribute to the university’s mission, has a new launch date. Read MoreDec 5, 2016
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Survey launched to gather faculty feedback on university’s International Strategy Working Group
The International Strategy Working Group seeks faculty guidance on the university’s international opportunities as well obstacles that may stand in the way. Read MoreDec 5, 2016
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Students unwind before finals at Mega Stress Fest
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos visited with students at the Mega Stress Fest Friday evening at the Student Life Center. Read MoreDec 5, 2016
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Commodores to play in 2016 Camping World Independence Bowl
Vanderbilt has accepted an invitation to face North Carolina State of the Atlantic Coast Conference in the 41st Camping World Independence Bowl on Monday, Dec. 26, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Read MoreDec 5, 2016
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University Courses proposals due Dec. 12; Application windows open for Discovery and Research Scholar Grants Dec. 19
The deadline for University Courses proposals is Monday, Dec. 12. The Office of the Provost is also issuing a call for proposals for the Discovery Grants and Research Scholar Grants programs. Read MoreDec 5, 2016
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Vanderbilt student named to second class of Schwarzman Scholars
Marc A. Chen, a Vanderbilt University senior majoring in economics and mathematics, has been named a Schwarzman Scholar for 2017-18. Chen is one of 129 men and women selected from a group of 2,747 candidates worldwide representing 30 countries and 75 universities. Read MoreDec 2, 2016
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VUToday: VU role models in STEM fields, new element ‘tennessine’ featured in weekly roundup of VU news stories
Postdoctoral fellow Jedidah Isler and Vanderbilt alumna Kimberly Bryant appeared in a "Vanity Fair" feature about notable and diverse role models in STEM fields, and physics professors Joseph Hamilton and A.V. Ramayya were recognized for their work in helping discover “tennessine,” one of four new elements officially added to the periodic table this week. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Nov. 28. Read MoreDec 2, 2016
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Vanderbilt receives six regional Emmy nominations
Vanderbilt University has received six Mid-South Regional Emmy nominations for excellence in television, the industry’s highest honor. Read MoreDec 2, 2016
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Statewide voter attitudes to be revealed at Dec. 8 news conference
Data from the new Vanderbilt Poll will be released Dec. 8. Subjects range from Donald Trump to gun laws. Read MoreDec 2, 2016
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Can America be reinvented in the Donald Trump era?
Will the Trump era be one of despair or hope? Vanderbilt professors will discuss it Dec. 7 at Nashville's downtown public library. Read MoreDec 1, 2016
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Cool food with a mission: Student runs first-ever campus kosher food truck
Vanderbilt student Zack Freeling runs Aryeh’s Kitchen, the only campus food truck in the United States offering a fully kosher menu, including meat items. Read MoreDec 1, 2016
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Basic Science Research Advisory Committee formed
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) has formed a new Basic Science Research Advisory Committee. Read MoreDec 1, 2016
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Political scientist discusses growing social gap between rich and poor at Chancellor’s Lecture
Some 40 years ago, children born to families belonging to the upper third of American society and those born to families on the lower third of the economic scale had roughly equal chance of achieving success in life. Not so any more, said Harvard University political scientist Robert Putnam Monday evening at the Student Life Center. Read MoreDec 1, 2016
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Williamson retiring after three decades in Vanderbilt athletics
More than 33 years after Rod Williamson first arrived at Vanderbilt University, times have changed in college athletics. But one thing hasn’t changed at Vanderbilt: Williamson’s passion for the Commodores. Read MoreDec 1, 2016
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Course and teaching evaluations launch Dec. 2
Course and teaching evaluations for the fall semester launch on Friday, Dec. 2, for the Blair School of Music, College of Arts and Science, Divinity School, School of Engineering, Graduate School, and Peabody College. The evaluations will remain open for eight days and end at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9. Read MoreDec 1, 2016
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
Read about the latest faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreNov 30, 2016
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Unique premed program provides tools to understand social contexts for health
Seniors who completed the program were as likely as traditional pre-med students to be accepted into medical school. Read MoreNov 30, 2016