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Members of the Vanderbilt community gathered on Alumni Lawn Nov. 19 for a vigil to remember the victims of recent terror attacks in France, Lebanon and Iraq. Read More

Vanderbilt is No. 10 on a list of schools where "students from families earning less than $48,000 can typically graduate debt-free," according to "Money" magazine. Read More

Vanderbilt University received six Mid-South Regional Emmy nominations for excellence in television, the industry’s highest honor, on Nov. 19. Read More

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has named a pre-eminent biomedical researcher and diversity advocate to serve as Vanderbilt University’s first chief diversity officer and vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion. Read More

Nov. 18 11:36 p.m.: After further investigation, and review of video evidence, VUPD has determined that the alleged robbery in Medical Center East Garage did not occur. Resume normal activity but stay vigilant and use standard safety precautions. Nov. 18 10:28 p.m.: Officers are on scene. They are actively investigating the possible… Read More

It’s that time of the season where we pause, take stock of the year, and share our gratitude. Tell us on social media what you’re giving thanks for this year – tag your posts with #VUthankful. See what your fellow Commodores are giving thanks for on the… Read More

English professor Cecelia Tichi's passionate interest and research about Jack London has led to not only a book, but also a new play that actors will present in a Nov. 20 reading at Neely Auditorium. Read More

Stone tools, cooked animal and plant remains, and fire pits found in Southern Chile provide greater evidence that a nomadic people adapted to a harsh ice-age environment--the first known Americans--reached South America more than 15,000 years ago. Read More

A $1.5 million Vanderbilt study is partnering with Nashville's First Response Center to curb HIV and hepatitis diagnoses in young black males at risk for HIV. Read More

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told a Global Action Summit audience that universities should be leaders in developing solutions to global challenges. Read More

Congressman Jim Cooper visited with Metro Nashville Public School students at Vanderbilt's School for Science and Math on Nov. 12. Read More

On Nov. 17, VUPD investigated a report that a bag of feces was found on the steps of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. The investigation found the bag was inadvertently left by an individual with a service dog who was authorized to be in the building who could… Read More

The Vanderbilt Interfaith Council will host a brief vigil on Alumni Lawn Thursday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m. to remember the victims of recent terror attacks in France, Lebanon and Iraq. Read More

9:50 p.m. Nov. 16: Police are on scene and investigating. Subjects are believed to have fled the immediate area. Resume normal activity, remain vigilant, and report any suspicious activity to police. Updates will be posted to the website alertvu.vanderbilt.edu when they become available. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 16: Update! The… Read More

A new one-year program helps students develop skills in areas such as digital marketing and consumer analytics. Read More

Provost Susan Wente issued a statement Nov. 16 affirming the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and providing resources for Vanderbilt community members in the event they feel these values have been breached. Read More

Vanderbilt University is part of a multi-institutional effort to increase research and learning opportunities for women of color. Read More

Author and Visiting Distinguished Professor Jon Meacham was recognized as the 2015 Nashville Public Library Literary Award Honoree. Read More

The Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright Jr. will address "Prophetic Faith for Social Justice" when he speaks at Benton Chapel Monday, Nov. 16, as part of a forum hosted by Vanderbilt's Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies. Read More

Thomas Merton's legacy as an influential Catholic author, artist and advocate for peace and civil rights will be celebrated at Vanderbilt the first week of December with events that include jazz and poetry performances. Read More