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Relive the excitement and accomplishment as we celebrate the graduating Class of 2026! Read More

WATCH: Members of the Class of 2026 express how they've experienced Vanderbilt's core values of collaboration, support, growth and community. Read More

See the powerful challenge bestselling author and happiness researcher Arthur Brooks gives that could make our lives more meaningful. Highlights from Graduates Day 2026 Read More

Learn about the outstanding graduates chosen as each school's Founder's Medalist recipients for the Class of 2026 Read More

Anchored in community and powered by participation, this Giving Day was a powerful reminder of what our faculty, staff and students make possible together. Read More

Vanderbilt University will honor the Class of 2026 and their achievements with a series of events on May 7 and 8. Check out this guide to Vanderbilt’s 2026 Commencement events. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Asness Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats examined how advances in technology—particularly artificial intelligence, drones and cyber capabilities—are reshaping conflict and allowing smaller actors to challenge more powerful nations. This year’s theme was “The Shadow of War, The Illusion of Peace: National Security in the Age of Asymmetry,” and explored the shifting balance of power, technology and diplomacy in our complex era. Read More

A key gathering for dialogue about the latest themes, challenges and resources impacting campus safety, the annual conference brings together leaders from university police departments and emergency management teams. Read More

At Vanderbilt, federally supported research takes many forms, from humanities scholarship to national security partnerships and early-stage innovation. That work came into focus during recent visits from members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation. Read More

Vanderbilt faculty, staff and administrators can gain free unlimited access to Inside Higher Ed courtesy of the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. This online news source provides daily updates, in-depth analysis and career resources for higher education professionals, covering topics such as federal policy, faculty issues, admissions, technology, AI and more. Read More

In many ways, the stigma around mental health has started to soften in recent years, especially as more public figures speak out about their struggles and as more resources become available at Vanderbilt and beyond. But donors Diana Grant, BA’85, and Daniel Frey are committed to taking this progress even further. Read More

Vanderbilt University has appointed Kevin Galloway as the next faculty director of the Ingram Scholars Program, effective July 1. Galloway, the Evans Family Executive Director of the Wond’ry and a research associate professor of mechanical engineering, will succeed Kelly Goldsmith, who has served as faculty director since January 2024. Goldsmith will step down from the role at the conclusion of the academic year to expand her new role as associate provost for strategic initiatives in undergraduate education.  Read More

A coordinated campus effort led out of the Division of Administration will upgrade nearly 400 copiers/printers across Vanderbilt. Read More

What are your favorite college memories? In this special series, watch members of the Class of 2026 and Commodores student-athletes show us their favorite Vanderbilt moments. Read More

Three Vanderbilt University students have been recognized with funding to support their original research related to 19th-century French poet Charles Baudelaire. The grants, awarded annually by the Fondation Claude Pichois, are hosted and administered by the Fondation de France in partnership with Vanderbilt’s W.T. Bandy Center for Baudelaire and Modern French Studies. Read More

At a recent competition hosted by the regional chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and featuring everything from concrete canoe races to building Styrofoam structures, Vanderbilt civil engineering students earned multiple first place finishes, securing a spot at a national competition in May. Read More

Vanderbilt students are turning ideas into impact through the T.H.R.I.V.E. Grant program, a Student Affairs Belonging and Communities initiative designed to support projects that build meaningful partnerships and create positive, lasting change at Vanderbilt and beyond. Read More

As the weather warms and Nashville comes alive, parks, museums and community spaces across the city are offering new ways to connect, explore and unwind this spring. Vanderbilt University is proud to partner with local nonprofits and cultural organizations to highlight events that welcome students, faculty, staff and the broader Nashville community. From art exhibitions and live music to family-friendly outdoor gatherings, many events are free or discounted for Vanderbilt students. Read More

This spring, the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center named six people in the Vanderbilt community as recipients of its annual awards. Read More

Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, medical therapeutics, software and advanced materials often begin in university labs, but turning those discoveries into real-world solutions requires investment. At this year’s Southeast Venture Showcase, hosted by Vanderbilt University, 44 startups worked to secure the funding needed to move their ideas forward.   Read More