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The Vanderbilt Staff Mentorship Program will launch with an informational event for prospective mentors and mentees at the Student Life Center Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. All who are interested in learning more about the program are invited to the launch. Read More

John A. McCarthy, an accomplished scholar of German and European studies and the first director of the Max Kade Center for European and German Studies, died Aug. 20 in Portland, Oregon. Read More

"Hypervigilance and Looking for the Next Bad Thing" will be on Monday, Oct. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Read More

World on Wednesdays is a series sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services that seeks to expand our perceptions and prepare us to become more diverse and globally inclusive. Read More

The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s next Work-Life Workshop will be on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. CT via Zoom. Read More

The Initiative for Race Research and Justice is seeking Vanderbilt graduate and professional students to join its Graduate and Professional Student Board. The board will commence in fall 2022 for a one-year term.  Read More

Did you know that one in five college students is impacted by anxiety or depression? The Student Care Network will host a table at the Rand Wall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6. Stop by to learn more about depression and how to get connected to resources and support on campus, and pick up University Counseling Center and Student Care Network swag. Read More

The 21st annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Lecture will be on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at noon in Light Hall, Room 202. Read More

U.S. Navy Adm. John Richardson will discuss “Observations from Inside the Inflection Points” on Friday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema as part of the Naval ROTC program’s annual daylong National Security Symposium. Read More

Vanderbilt Magazine talks with Associate Professor of History Paul Kramer about his Writing for Social Change course, in which students complete their own pieces of social reporting on issues that matter to them, and why this kind of writing is, as he says, “necessary for any kind of substantial democracy.” Read More

Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to update or choose the benefits that best meet the needs of you and your family. To ensure enrollment in your desired plans, all benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment, even if you do not plan to make changes or waive coverage. Read More

Vanderbilt University has named Emily Fisher, an experienced leader in nonprofit board governance and higher education operations, as secretary to the Board of Trust. Read More

Vanderbilt University has received its best-ever ranking by Forbes on the publication’s annual list of America’s Best Employers by State. Vanderbilt jumped 17 spots to No. 10 among Tennessee employers, reflecting significant gains for the university. Read More

Among the university’s highest priorities is helping staff at all levels find opportunities to grow and develop professionally, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier said during his remarks at the 2022 Fall Staff Assembly. The event included the presentation of six awards for staff member and team excellence by Diermeier and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain. In addition, the Dare to Grow Prize was unveiled. Read More

Tommy Oswalt, BA’20, did not come to Vanderbilt with a mapped-out plan for his major. That initially made him nervous, but the first-generation college student jumped in with an open mind and a passion for building community—paving the way for a successful career. Read More

Show you’re proud to be a Commodore by making a gift to Vanderbilt to impact your favorite area of the university. As a thanks for your support, you’ll receive a limited-edition item and can choose from four brand-new options: Vandy socks, a pet bandana, an eco-friendly tote bag or a throwback Vandy beanie. Make your gift before Nov. 8. Read More

Join with Vanderbilt to know the facts; celebrate survivorship, and honor and remember loved ones; and raise awareness about steps to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer–including having an early detection plan. Read More

Barney S. Graham, PhD'91, chief architect for the first experimental COVID-19 vaccine, will give the School of Medicine Basic Sciences Dean’s Lecture on Oct. 17 and be presented with the 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier. Read More

Experts and members of the intersex community will discuss the experiences of being intersex and how to challenge harmful medical and legal practices and narratives, as well as access resources for support across faith communities. The online panel discussion will be on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. CT. Read More

Padma Raghavan has been reappointed in her role as vice provost, and her title has been updated to vice provost for research and innovation, by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver. Read More