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The Vanderbilt Graduate Student Council has announced the winners of the 2025 Graduate Leadership Anchor Awards, which honor the hard work and leadership of Vanderbilt graduate students schoolwide. Awards were presented at an awards ceremony in April of this year. The awards recognize outstanding service, mentorship, departmental leadership, student advocacy, research and best overall. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Human Research Protection Program will launch the third and final phase of its institutional review board transition on Jan. 1, 2026, inviting eligible studies to move from Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s IRB to Vanderbilt’s new social, behavioral and educational research IRB. Read More

Vanderbilt University is taking the next step in its long-term efforts to build an innovation neighborhood by filing a Specific Plan application with the Nashville Planning Department to reshape 40 underutilized acres on the campus’s western edge into a mixed-use, pedestrian-first hub for research, collaboration and entrepreneurship. Read More

It’s tiiiiiime! No holiday shopping is complete without the 2025 Vanderbilt Holiday Gift Guide.  We’ve done the curating, so you can do the shopping. This guide includes gifts for everyone, from proud students and alums to fantastic faculty and staff.  Explore stylish apparel, spirited drinkware and timeless accessories that add a… Read More

After an enthusiastic reception to its first round of public programming, Vanderbilt University–New York City hosted a second series of events this fall, further demonstrating its commitment to building community and fostering connection in the city. The events, a continuation of the “Vanderbilt in the City: Conversations on America” series, brought faculty and thought leaders together for conversations that explored the sacred elements of jazz and the influence of AI on the university landscape Read More

Student Affairs Belonging and Communities has launched the T.H.R.I.V.E. Grant , a seed funding initiative designed to foster connection, creativity and intentional engagement for students across campus. Applications for the spring funding cycle are open and will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 9.  Read More

Vanderbilt University served as the convening host for a major World Economic Forum gathering on Monday, Nov. 10, bringing leaders from government, industry, academia and civil society to Nashville for a full day of discussion on how states and regions can navigate a rapidly changing national and global environment. The program, “Regional Leadership in a New Global Context,” explored emerging trends shaping the future of workforce development, energy, health care, technology and national security.   Read More

Vanderbilt University faculty, postdocs and staff who use REDCap, the secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases, should set up new projects within the university’s dedicated REDCap instance beginning Nov. 18. This new instance, which is supported by the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries, is exclusively for university users and retains the same look and functionality as the version previously accessed through Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Central Library and Divinity Library will be closed beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 30, for scheduled facility maintenance. The libraries’ regular operating hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 1. Read More

On Friday, Nov. 7, Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security and the Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC) Alumni Association partnered for the first time to host a full day of programming celebrating leadership, service, and pragmatic solutions to national security challenges—culminating in the 15th Annual National Security Symposium in Sarratt Cinema. Read More

Vanderbilt University has appointed Tommye Sutton as chief of police and assistant vice chancellor for public safety. Sutton, who has been serving as interim chief of police since August and has more than 23 years of law enforcement experience, will lead the university’s police department and oversee public safety operations across campus. Read More

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt invites the community to a new season of discovery, connection and fun with a dynamic lineup of winter courses and programs to keep your mind active and your spirit warm.  Whether you’re diving into science, literature or music, or exploring global perspectives through courses on Japan, Sicily and the Abrahamic faiths, you’ll find something to spark your curiosity. This winter also features returning favorites like Tai Chi and Gentle Yoga, new opportunities to learn Mahjong, and creative arts offerings from landscape painting to the always-popular Steel Drum Band and Chorale.  Read More

Vanderbilt hosted the 11th annual Blue Ribbon Teacher Awards in collaboration with the Nashville Public Education Foundation on Oct. 30. Twenty-five Metro Nashville Public Schools educators—including several Peabody College alumni—were recognized for excellence in student success, opportunity, instruction and leadership. Honorees received a $2,000 cash prize, professional headshots, a trophy and two round-trip Southwest Airlines vouchers. Read More

As conversations about the value and nature of higher education continue at colleges and universities nationwide, a new national Vanderbilt Unity Poll finds that Americans are largely united on the fundamental value of higher education—and in their distaste for the influence of politics and the cost of college degrees.  Read More

Get to know the Class of 2026 Outstanding Senior winner and incredible nominees and hear what inspires the winner most. Read More

The vocals of Brandi Carlili and the Alabama Shakes backed by SistaStrings washed over the crowd of nearly 2,000 concert attendees as Strengthening Ties: Vanderbilt @ 150 brought the Sesquicentennial celebrations to a joyous conclusion for the entire university community on Sunday, Nov. 9, at The Pinnacle. Read More

Vanderbilt Crowdfunding, an initiative in its inaugural year, offers a new level of possibility through student-led philanthropy. Supported by university resources provided by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, the forward-looking approach to engagement and philanthropy reframes fundraising from a formal transaction to a shared investment in future leaders—to a community coming together for support. Read More

Vanderbilt's Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization had an exceptional 2025 fiscal year, setting all-time records across multiple metrics while expanding the university's innovation impact. CTTC experienced growth in technology disclosures, licensing transactions, industry-sponsored research, and startups launched—demonstrating the university's commitment to expanding the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. Read More

Applications are now open for the next cycle of EAT!, a free program that provides international students and scholars a chance to enjoy American food and culture with a local family. Read More

Winners from the latest cycle of the Ignite Tech Development Grant have been announced, showcasing the diverse potential of emerging learning technology innovation. This year’s competition attracted a strong and diverse applicant pool from across Vanderbilt’s schools and all academic levels, from undergraduates to faculty. The winning proposals focus on learning that spans the spectrum from math to empathy to AI ethics. Read More