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Daphne Penn Sociologist of education Daphne Penn joined Vanderbilt University Peabody College of education and human development in July as assistant professor of education policy and inequality. Her research aims to understand and address the root causes of educational inequality by examining schools as microcosms of society. “In… Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with Vanderbilt postdoctoral scholars to ring in the 2023-24 academic year. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with Vanderbilt graduate and professional students to ring in the 2023-24 academic year. Read More

VUPS is issuing this Security Notice to update the Vanderbilt community on additional details regarding the incident that initiated the AlertVU notification on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.  Read More

VandyRide shuttles are now all electric and have a new app available to see shuttle schedules and locations in real time. There will also be updated routes, stops and wait times, as well as a new feedback form. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with Vanderbilt undergraduates to ring in the 2023-24 academic year. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with the Vanderbilt faculty to ring in the 2023-24 academic year. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with the Vanderbilt staff to ring in the 2023-24 academic year. Read More

Due to construction blockages and West End traffic, annual parking permit holders who utilize 25th Avenue Garage should consider other parking and commute options.   Read More

Undergraduate artists, biomedical researchers join forces to convey the power and promise of Vanderbilt research labs through visual art on display at the Fine Arts Gallery and throughout biomedical research spaces on campus through Nov. 17. Read More

First-year, transfer and Next Steps students took part in the Vanderbilt University tradition of Founders Walk on Aug. 20. In a celebratory procession, the students made their way from The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons to Alumni Lawn. Read More

The complexities of the U.S. health care system, the role of media in modern politics, music born along the Mississippi River and the joys and benefits of birdwatching are just some of the varied courses being offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt University this fall. Read More

In a reaffirmation of its commitment to free expression, Vanderbilt University today launched Dialogue Vanderbilt. The initiative aims to provide a range of programs to students, faculty and the broader community to promote civil discourse and better understand and address political polarization. Read More

JaHyne “JJ” Johnson, BA’23, came to Vanderbilt as a QuestBridge Scholar, ready to “do the work” and come out with a solid career path. What the chemistry major didn’t realize then was that the opportunities he pursued through classes, activities and Immersion Vanderbilt would allow him to write poetry, conduct research, dance in a ballet, launch a podcast and more. Read More

New research experience will expose undergraduates to diverse career paths and provide graduate-level training, mentoring and professional networking in the social sciences. This is the first year of a three-year program in the Department of Political Science. Read More

Immersion Phase is a two-year highly individualized learning experience for third- and fourth-year medical students. The program is seeking a faculty member with an MD degree to lead the continued development of the Advanced Clinical Experiences, Acting Internships and Advanced Electives. Submissions are due by Friday, Sept. 15. Read More

Visit the Office of Experiential Learning and Immersion Vanderbilt’s Study Abroad and Passport Fair to learn more about program options directly from study abroad organizations. You can hear from recent study abroad alumni, chat with study abroad advisers and connect with campus partners. Read More

To honor National Read a Book Day, the Wond’ry is hosting a book swap Sept. 6, from 4–6 p.m. Bring a book (or books!) that you’ve read and discover a new one to take home with you. Read More

The Office of Brand Engagement and Governance will host an Internal Campus Supplier Vendor Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6. Students, staff and faculty involved with sourcing and/or purchasing merchandise for internal use or to promote the university or VUMC are invited to attend this free event. Read More

Tutor Nashville, Vanderbilt’s partnership with Metro Nashville Public Schools’ high-impact tutoring program, is seeking volunteers for the “Accelerating Scholars” tutoring program. Volunteer tutors are matched one-on-one with students to provide support in literacy and math to first through ninth grade students.  Read More