MyVU News
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Wcislo stepping down as dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons
Francis Wcislo, the dean who launched The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons at Vanderbilt University in 2006, has announced plans to step down from that role at the end of his current contract, June 30, 2015. Read MoreSep 11, 2014
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Project Safe Center celebrates opening
Vanderbilt’s Project Safe Center celebrated its opening at the historic Cumberland House on West Side Row with an open house and remarks by university leaders Sept. 10. Read MoreSep 10, 2014
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Williams joins public education foundation board
David Williams II, vice chancellor for university affairs and athletics and director of athletics, has been appointed to the Nashville Public Education Foundation Board. Read MoreSep 10, 2014
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Principals have lots of teacher effectiveness data, but don’t use them
New website outlines ways principals can maximize data for talent management decisions. Read MoreSep 10, 2014
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Federal education official, Mayor Karl Dean to tour Susan Gray School Sept. 11
Yudin and Dean will learn about early childhood education programs during the Vanderbilt visit. Read MoreSep 10, 2014
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Vanderbilt rises to No. 16 in ‘U.S. News’ ranking of national universities
Vanderbilt University scored its best position ever in "U.S. News & World Report’s" ranking of national universities, finishing No. 16 after five years at No. 17. Read MoreSep 9, 2014
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Kirkland bells to mark 9/11
The Kirkland Hall bells will ring in a special pattern at noon on Thursday to mark the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Read MoreSep 8, 2014
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Cyrus named vice provost for learning and residential affairs
Cynthia J. Cyrus has been promoted to the position of vice provost for learning and residential affairs at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 8, 2014
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Celebration honors nine new faculty chair holders
A Sept. 3 celebration at the Student Life Center honored nine new faculty chair holders and recognized the support of generous donors. Read MoreSep 5, 2014
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Risk of West Nile virus infection low, but precautions advised
West Nile virus is one of several mosquito-borne viruses in the United States that can infect people, so it is important to take precautions during any mosquito and tick bite season. Read MoreSep 5, 2014
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Diversity celebrated at community jamboree
Seven campus offices whose focus is to support and serve Vanderbilt’s diverse community teamed up for the first-ever Diverse Dores Community Jamboree Sept. 3. Read MoreSep 5, 2014
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Shop at Kroger, give to Vanderbilt employee hardship fund
Did you know that when using your Kroger Plus card at area stores, a percentage of your total purchase can benefit Vanderbilt’s Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund? Read MoreSep 4, 2014
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OAK system testing planned for Sept. 7-20
VUIT and Blackboard employees are working to address performance issues with OAK exacerbated by heavy use at the semester's start, part of an overall effort to test and configure the application for optimal performance. Read MoreSep 3, 2014
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Educators begin yearlong cultural exchange at Vanderbilt
Peabody welcomed its latest cohort of Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows. Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Vanderbilt biblical scholar offers fresh look at Jesus’ parables
Biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine places Jesus' parables in their first-century context in her new book "Short Stories by Jesus." Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Acclaimed fiction writer and Vanderbilt faculty member Lorrie Moore to speak
Distinguished American fiction writer Lorrie Moore will discuss her latest work Sept. 16 in the next installment of Vanderbilt’s Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Help desk, clinical workstation support transitions to Dell Oct. 1
Effective Oct. 1, Dell will provide Help Desk and clinical workstation support at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Geer named vice provost for academic and strategic affairs
Noted political scientist John Geer has been named vice provost of academic and strategic affairs at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 1, 2014
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Vanderbilt Divinity hosts ‘Subjects with Objects’ exhibition
"Subjects With Objects" by Jonathan Richter and DKM will be on display at Vanderbilt Divinity School Sept. 4 through Nov. 13. Read MoreAug 29, 2014
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(Lunch) Box series resumes with Divinity Dean Emilie Townes
Vanderbilt Divinity Dean Emilie Townes will lead off the fall 2014 Thinking Out of the (Lunch) Box series Sept. 3 at the downtown library. Read MoreAug 29, 2014