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Strengthening preparedness with routine tests Regular testing of the AlertVU system is essential to maintaining a reliable and effective emergency notification program. These routine tests help confirm that the system is functioning as intended and allow community members to verify that their contact information is current and capable of receiving… Read More

Vanderbilt University’s planned West Palm Beach campus has gained crucial momentum with the donation of several parcels of prime land totaling over an acre from longtime West Palm Beach developer and philanthropist Jeff Greene and his wife, Mei Sze Greene. The Greenes’ gift—comprising eight contiguous parcels—expands the site established through commitments by the City of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, creating a unified footprint for the university’s new graduate campus. Read More

Vanderbilt University will celebrate Earth Month throughout April with a series of hands‑on activities, tours and campus collaborations designed to highlight sustainability efforts and engage students, faculty, staff and community members.  Read More

During the March 26 Faculty Senate meeting, senators will vote on a resolution from senate affairs on reapportionment of the Faculty Senate to add the College of Connected Computing and hear from university leadership including Vice Chancellor Nathan Green. Read More

Vanderbilt’s undergraduate, graduate and professional schools are taking on the challenges of an ever-evolving world with dozens of new courses and programs for the 2026–27 school year. Here are some of the new academic ways the university is preparing students to combine knowledge and vision to create future impact. Read More

After 17 years of service to Vanderbilt University, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Information Technology Brett Sweet will return to Boston and assume the role of senior vice president for finance and administration at Northeastern University on Aug. 17.   Read More

A new minor being offered through the School of Engineering is designed to equip students across campus with the tools to turn ideas into impact. The Innovation and Design Strategy (IDS) minor provides a structured, interdisciplinary pathway for students to identify real-world problems, design meaningful solutions, and bring them to life. Open to all Vanderbilt undergraduates, the 15-credit-hour program blends human-centered design, hands-on making and collaborative problem-solving. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have received a pair of grants supporting Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. The funding, made available by the state of Tennessee, is administered by the Tennessee State Museum in support of statewide America 250 activities. Read More

The Business of VU program provides students, faculty and staff with direct access to the strategy, structure and financial framework that drive Vanderbilt University. Now entering its 10th cohort, the program continues its mission of strengthening institutional understanding, leadership readiness and cross-campus connection. Read More

Gabrielle Goodwin, a freshman at Vanderbilt University, turned a childhood frustration with hair barrettes falling out into a patented product and thriving business. Working with her mother, she created GaBBY Bows, a double-snap barrette designed to stay securely in place, and later launched a company focused on promoting confidence and entrepreneurship among young girls. Now a student at Vanderbilt, Goodwin continues to grow her business while mentoring aspiring young entrepreneurs and encouraging others to turn their ideas into opportunities. Read More

Vanderbilt Law School has received a $10 million commitment from Lara and Clay Travis to fund a number of key priorities, including the First Amendment Clinic, the Law School’s “Respectfully Dissent” debate series, merit- and need-based scholarship aid, child care funding for student-parents, support services for student veterans, and the Law School’s ongoing building renovation. The Travis’ investment directly supports the university’s historic Dare to Grow campaign. Read More

After nearly two decades serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Vanderbilt Health and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, will retire from both leadership roles on Dec. 31. A national search for his successor, who will hold both leadership roles, will be led by the Vanderbilt Health Board of Directors. Read More

It’s an issue effecting millions of people and their loved ones—hearing loss. In this episode of the Quantum Potential podcast, Provost C. Cybele Raver talks with electrical and computer engineer Jack Noble about advances in technology to help improve hearing. Read More

On February 25 and 26, Squishmallows made their debut at a college sporting event for the very first time. The idea was developed by Owen Graduate School of Management MBA students, shaped through coursework with faculty member Mario Avila, and brought to life by Jeremy Padawer, MBA’01. What started as a classroom connection turned into one of the most unexpected game weekends Memorial Gym has seen. Read More

Vanderbilt University Public Safety will conduct an off-cycle test of the Big Voice Outdoor Siren System on Saturday, March 14, at noon. This brief test is necessary to complete scheduled maintenance and ensure that the system stays fully operational. If Vanderbilt experiences inclement weather at the scheduled time, the test will be rescheduled. Read More

Thirty Vanderbilt students and nine staff members traveled to Washington, D.C., this spring for the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center’s annual Black History Immersion Excursion. The multiday trip explored themes of history, politics, advocacy and cultural expression in the nation’s capital.  Read More

Kevin Galloway, research associate professor of mechanical engineering, has been named the new Evans Family Executive Director of the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Center for Innovation and Design. Galloway, formerly director of making at the Wond’ry, succeeds David A. Owens in a planned leadership transition. After a decade of service to the Wond’ry, Owens will return to teaching in Owen Graduate School of Management and will continue to contribute to Vanderbilt’s innovation ecosystem. Read More

Beginning Monday, March 16, the Student Centers team will begin accepting event reservation requests for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. These requests are intended for large-scale, signature events hosted by university departments in our largest venues, including the Student Life Center Ballrooms, Sarratt Cinema, Rothschild Black Box Theater, Alumni Hall, Carmichael Conference Center and designated outdoor spaces at Vanderbilt University. Recurring reservations (weekly/monthly meetings) will open mid-April for next academic year. Read More