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Vanderbilt to host first installment of Vision Zero Nashville Speaker Series with virtual meeting May 19
City, state and industry experts will discuss a strategy for eliminating traffic fatalities in Nashville while increasing access to safe, healthy and equitable mobility options during a Vanderbilt-hosted virtual event on Tuesday, May 19. Read MoreMay 13, 2020
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Fidelity confidential consultations available by phone
During this unprecedented and challenging time, Fidelity continues to serve you in ways both new and familiar. Brandon Hall and Brock Goodwin, your Fidelity retirement planners, are available to help during times of volatility. Read MoreMay 12, 2020
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New braille phonetic system opens doors for classical singers with visual impairments
A Vanderbilt professor has devised a new phonetic system for braille readers that promotes inclusive learning for aspiring classical singers with visual impairments. Read MoreMay 11, 2020
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Vanderbilt lights up athletic fields in tribute to VUMC frontline workers
Vanderbilt Athletics will light up recreation fields along Blakemore Avenue on the southern border of campus in tribute to the first responders and frontline workers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center caring for COVID-19 patients and others in the Nashville community. Read MoreMay 11, 2020
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Nashville salutes the Class of 2020
A downtown Nashville landmark was lit in Vanderbilt University colors the evening of May 8 to cap a day of celebration for the Class of 2020. Read MoreMay 11, 2020
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Wente, Kopstain to host virtual town hall May 13 to discuss reopening of campus
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain will host a virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 13, to discuss the phased reopening of Vanderbilt’s campus. The online meeting via Zoom will begin at noon CT, and registration is required to attend. Read MoreMay 11, 2020
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Open Mind: A thoughtful, reasoned approach for returning to campus
In her latest "Open Mind" column, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente discusses Vanderbilt's Return to Campus plan and how the university is considering next steps for resuming on-campus activities. Read MoreMay 11, 2020
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Plan ahead for updates to Oracle Cloud May 15–16
Vanderbilt's Oracle Cloud environment will undergo its next quarterly upgrade the weekend of May 15–16. The scheduled downtime begins at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 15, and will end on Saturday, May 16. Please plan ahead for this period when the system will be unavailable. Read MoreMay 10, 2020
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Documenting the pandemic: Heard Libraries launch COVID-19 Archive
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries invite the Vanderbilt community to document their experience with the COVID-19 pandemic for a new archive to benefit historians and future generations. Read MoreMay 8, 2020
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A message to Vanderbilt University’s Class of 2020 from Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente
In a video message to the Class of 2020, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente congratulates graduates on their many achievements, commends their perseverance during this challenging time, and confers upon them their Vanderbilt degrees. Read MoreMay 8, 2020
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Vanderbilt names 2020 Founder’s Medalists
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente announced Vanderbilt’s 2020 Founder’s Medalists in a video message to the university community on May 8. Read MoreMay 8, 2020
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Goodbye for Now: A message from Student Body President Frances Burton
VSG Student Body President Frances Burton sends a heartfelt message to her fellow classmates as they prepare to graduate during this unprecedented time. Read MoreMay 8, 2020
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Downtown Nashville landmark to be lit in VU colors celebrating Class of 2020
Nashville’s Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge will be lit in Vanderbilt University colors the evening of May 8, in celebration of—and in solidarity with—the graduating Class of 2020. Read MoreMay 8, 2020
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Vanderbilt University honors 34 as emeriti faculty
Vanderbilt University is honoring 34 faculty members retiring in 2020 for their years of service, and bestowing on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Read MoreMay 8, 2020
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Class of 2020 shares milestones and memories
It wasn’t the end to senior year that anyone anticipated, but the memories of meaningful experiences, friendships and challenges linger. Read MoreMay 8, 2020
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#VU2020 committee plans celebrations now and for 2021
A volunteer team of undergraduate, graduate and professional students, along with university leadership, is leading the planning for this year's virtual celebrations and the in-person Commencement festivities slated for 2021. Read MoreMay 7, 2020
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Celebrating the Class of 2020
Vanderbilt’s Class of 2020 represents a rich variety of backgrounds, experiences, goals and dreams. Learn more about some of the remarkable graduates from this year’s class. Read MoreMay 7, 2020
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School, college and other commemorations
Vanderbilt’s 10 colleges and schools, as well as a number of campus groups, organizations and programs, are celebrating the Class of 2020 through videos, messages, commemorations and more. Read MoreMay 7, 2020
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Next steps for Vanderbilt campus as Nashville enters Phase 1 of reopening
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente details how Vanderbilt is carefully approaching the first steps in bringing faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars and students back to campus for specific functions by following the university's Return to Campus plan, available at vu.edu/campus-return. Read MoreMay 7, 2020