MyVU News
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Communications survey provides valuable feedback for MyVU
More than 800 faculty and staff responded to the survey about internal communications—specifically the MyVU suite of publications and HR communications. Overwhelmingly, respondents endorsed the MyVU twice-weekly e-newsletter. Read MoreSep 1, 2016
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Troxel named director of Vanderbilt University DIVE initiative
Associate Professor of the Practice of Civil and Environmental Engineering Lori A. Troxel will lead the creation and implementation of the Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience (DIVE) program, which has been selected as Vanderbilt University’s Quality Enhancement Plan. Read MoreSep 1, 2016
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Marine Corps Leadership Seminar is Sept. 9
The 39th Marine Corps Leadership Seminar, in conjunction with Marine Week Nashville, is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 9, at the Owen Graduate School of Management. This event will expose students, faculty and staff to the leadership of the Marine Corps through ethical case studies, team building, panel discussions and lectures. Read MoreAug 31, 2016
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Chancellor, provost mark opening of Center for Student Wellbeing
A place to build community and well-being practices that lead to lifelong success is how university officials described the new Center for Student Wellbeing at its grand opening on Wednesday. Read MoreAug 31, 2016
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Diverse degrees and opportunities draw new School of Nursing students
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has welcomed 478 new students from 45 states and three countries into its Master of Nursing Science, Doctor of Nurse Practice and Ph.D. degree programs. Read MoreAug 31, 2016
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Kudos: Read about faculty and student awards, appointments and achievements
Read about the latest faculty and student awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreAug 31, 2016
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion welcome reception is Sept. 8
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will host a welcome reception to celebrate the new academic year on Thursday, Sept. 8. All Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. Read MoreAug 31, 2016
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Listen: Selected portraits of Nashville’s creative community focus of Curb Center exhibition
The Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy will host a public art exhibition inspired by a recent book on some of Nashville's most innovative entrepreneurs. Read MoreAug 31, 2016
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August issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Read the August issue of "The Open Dore," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente’s newsletter, which is now available online. Read MoreAug 31, 2016
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Study: IES-funded research improves quality of math education
Researchers found 28 distinct contributions that IES grants have made to K-12 math teaching and learning. Read MoreAug 30, 2016
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Community activist who made Vanderbilt a better place dies
Betty Chiles Nixon, a pioneering civil and women's rights activist who left a lasting mark on Vanderbilt University, its surrounding neighborhoods and the community, died Aug. 29. Read MoreAug 30, 2016
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Vanderbilt University, Peabody student listed among those contributing to the public good
Vanderbilt University is ranked 22nd in the Best National Universities category in the 2016 "Washington Monthly" college rankings—up from No. 25 last year. Read MoreAug 30, 2016
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Four alumni to join Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame in 2016
Wendell "Sonny" Rawls, Pat Nolan, Vanessa Beasley and Andrew Maraniss will be inducted into the Student Media Hall of Fame for having demonstrated leadership in student media and then distinguished themselves in careers that include journalist, political analyst, Vanderbilt dean, and best-selling author. Read MoreAug 30, 2016
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Training around issues of diversity and inclusion available to Vanderbilt community members
The Office of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence is offering a series of diversity and inclusion trainings for the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreAug 29, 2016
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Chancellor marks progress in university’s Academic Strategic Plan
Vanderbilt University’s pioneering Academic Strategic Plan, now in its third year, continues to drive the institution forward, creating innovative solutions for the important issues facing society. Read MoreAug 29, 2016
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Undergraduate Research Fair and poster session Sept. 22
The third annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22. The event will showcase universitywide, interdisciplinary student research through poster presentations and information sessions. Read MoreAug 29, 2016
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Are you the greenest group on campus?
Your group could win a catered VIP tailgate event for 20 people, 20 tickets to the game, an autographed item from Vanderbilt athletics, and on-field recognition at the Vanderbilt vs. Florida football game on Oct. 1. Read MoreAug 29, 2016
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Blasting for new Vanderbilt Barnard residential college begins Sept. 12
Construction crews working at the site of the university’s new Vanderbilt Barnard residential college will begin blasting at the location on Monday, Sept. 12. Read MoreAug 26, 2016
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Zeppos shares vision for ‘inclusive excellence’ at Vanderbilt during Fall Faculty Assembly
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos shared his vision for a Vanderbilt campus that stresses inclusive excellence through its people, places and culture at the fall faculty assembly on Aug. 25. Read MoreAug 26, 2016
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Columnists Noonan, Robinson to join Zeppos, Meacham for presidential election talk Sept. 14
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a panel discussion Sept. 14 exploring the 2016 presidential election and the United States’ future in the first installment of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series for 2016-17. Read MoreAug 26, 2016