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NEW FACULTY: New professors share why they chose Vanderbilt
Meet some of our inspiring new faculty and hear the reasons they wanted to join the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreSep 24, 2026
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QUANTUM POTENTIAL PODCAST: Wisdom from lifelong statesman Lamar Alexander
What’s it like to be at the epicenter of American politics through ten presidents? Hear from Lamar Alexander, former Tennessee senator, governor, and U.S. secretary of education, as he talks about his journey and our current political landscape on Quantum Potential podcast. Read MoreSep 23, 2026
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Rick Petillo named Vanderbilt’s vice chancellor for finance and chief financial officer
Rick Petillo, a seasoned financial executive with more than two decades of experience in higher education and corporate finance, is Vanderbilt University's next vice chancellor for finance and chief financial officer, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier has announced. Read MoreSep 21, 2026
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New Vanderbilt scholarship opens doors for musically, academically talented students
Learn about a new scholarship opportunity for high achieving music students with financial need. Read MoreSep 21, 2026
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Vanderbilt Libraries’ ‘Year to Unplug’ seeks to cultivate connection, campus culture of reading
While digital technology may be a useful, enjoyable and integral part of campus life, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are inviting Vanderbilt community members to reconsider their relationship with screens this academic year, especially during their down time. The Heard Libraries, in collaboration with key university partners, are making 2026–27 the Year to Unplug—a sustained, institution-wide effort to cultivate a campus culture of reading, reflection and community. Read MoreSep 21, 2026
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Vanderbilt Expands Opportunity Vanderbilt Financial Aid Program
We’re excited to announce that Vanderbilt is expanding our Opportunity Vanderbilt financial aid program to provide tuition-free scholarships to students from families with incomes of $200,000 or less, up from our previous threshold of $150,000. The expansion will take effect for current students in fall 2027 and for new undergraduates entering in fall 2027, including students who are applying this fall. Read MoreSep 21, 2026
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Ann Kaiser, esteemed professor and early childhood language researcher, has died
Ann Kaiser, tenured professor and a pioneering voice in early language and communication intervention for young children with developmental disabilities, died on Sept. 13 in Nashville, Tenn. Read MoreSep 17, 2026
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Save the Date: Open Enrollment is Oct. 22–Nov. 6, 2026
Open Enrollment is your annual chance to select the benefits you and your family need to be prepared for anything that comes your way. All benefits-eligible employees must make an active selection during Open Enrollment for 2027 benefits coverage. Read MoreSep 17, 2026
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Urbanist, bestselling author Richard Florida joins faculty at Vanderbilt
Richard Florida, internationally recognized urbanist, bestselling author and founder of CityLab, has joined the Vanderbilt faculty as University Distinguished Professor, with appointments in the Owen Graduate School of Management and the School of Engineering, where he will lead the university's work on the future of cities. Read MoreSep 17, 2026
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Michael and Allison Rees make $25 million gift to establish the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Center for Finance
Michael and Allison Rees have invested $25 million to establish the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Center for Finance, which will position Vanderbilt as a premier destination for undergraduate students pursuing careers in finance. Read MoreSep 17, 2026
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Vandy in the Valley brings careers in tech into focus for Vanderbilt students
For three days in Silicon Valley, Vanderbilt students stepped inside some of the technology industry’s leading companies. And for students like Kofi Asare, the most important thing they discovered was where they could see themselves going next. Read MoreSep 17, 2026
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Vanderbilt celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week Sept. 21–25
Vanderbilt will celebrate the vital contributions of its postdoctoral community during National Postdoc Appreciation Week, Monday, Sept. 21, through Friday, Sept. 25. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, in collaboration with campus partners, has planned a week of events to recognize postdocs and the important role they play in advancing research, discovery and learning across Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Health. Read MoreSep 16, 2026
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Five weeks in Spain, two degrees and a front-row seat at Real Madrid
Three Vanderbilt Master of Marketing grads went to Madrid for the opportunity of a lifetime, plus a splash of European football. Read MoreSep 15, 2026
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Renowned Vanderbilt Institute for Software Integrated Systems renamed ‘ICONS’
After nearly three decades of research in complex software-enabled systems, Vanderbilt University’s Institute for Software Integrated Systems is entering its next chapter with a new name: the Institute for Convergent Software Integrated Systems, or ICONS. Read MoreSep 15, 2026
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Vanderbilt in the City launches Institute for Public Engagement with hard questions: Who do you trust, and why?
The Sept. 10 Vanderbilt in the City doubled as the public debut of the Vanderbilt Institute for Public Engagement, a new Discovery Vanderbilt center designed to connect university experts with the public. “Who Do You Trust and Why? Expertise in an Age of Algorithms” drew faculty, alumni, students and New York neighbors into a discussion of how knowledge travels—and stalls—in a media environment that’s shaped by social platforms, artificial intelligence and eroding institutional trust. Read MoreSep 14, 2026
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Review VandySafe settings by Sept. 15; AlertVU test coming Sept. 17
September is National Preparedness Month, a time for communities to be intentional about emergency preparedness. Vanderbilt University Public Safety encourages the community to take a moment to review emergency notification settings and make sure you’re prepared to receive emergency notifications when they matter most. Read MoreSep 14, 2026
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Beyond Books: 8 ways you can benefit from the Vanderbilt Libraries
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have something to offer everyone in the Vanderbilt community, whether you’re a student, faculty member or staff. Read MoreSep 14, 2026
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Vanderbilt Business opens Master of Management nationwide for Fall 2027
Formerly for Vanderbilt undergraduate business minors only, the career–accelerating master’s program is now open to any four-year college graduate. Read MoreSep 14, 2026
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Vanderbilt, Whitney Museum of American Art forge landmark partnership to expand opportunities for students, faculty and the broader community
Vanderbilt is deepening its presence in New York City through a transformative partnership with the storied Whitney Museum of American Art. The multi-year collaboration, made possible through philanthropic investment, will build on the strengths of both institutions to open new pathways and opportunities for students, faculty, alumni, artists and the broader community. Read MoreSep 14, 2026
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Faculty invited to apply for Provost’s Faculty Grants for Immersion Vanderbilt
Faculty are invited to apply for the Provost’s Faculty Grants for Immersion Vanderbilt, which provide up to $5,000 to support faculty-mentored cohorts of two or more students through an immersive experience and/or culminating project. Read MoreSep 14, 2026