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Vanderbilt's Assistant Professor of History, Meng Zhang, has been awarded a stipend from the National Endowment for the Humanities for her intriguing research into the historical and societal implications of the edible bird's nest trade between China and maritime Asia. Read More

By Jenna Somers Kathryn Humphreys New research published in the American Journal of Psychiatry provides the most rigorous and comprehensive evidence to date that children exposed to severe psychosocial deprivation at a young age benefit substantially in cognitive and physical outcomes when they receive enriching family-based care. Senior… Read More

Vanderbilt University Campus Dining has been recognized with the prestigious 2023 Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities award, which acknowledges Vanderbilt's continued commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, regardless of food allergies or dietary restrictions.  Read More

Many of the ideas that were discussed revolved around themes such as parking, university policies, the staff experience, and information sharing. Read More

The event will be from 8 to 10 a.m. on June 6 at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Candidates for the city's top leadership role will discuss Nashville's rapid growth and other topics important to voters. This event is open to the Vanderbilt and Nashville community, and tickets are free. Read More

Lot 5 behind Wilson Hall will house a dumpster that is needed for a summer construction project from May 22 to June 12. The dumpster will be behind the lot’s accessible spots; these spots will remain open and usable.   Read More

Nominations are now open through June 16 for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in research and service to the university and demonstrate Vanderbilt’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. Read More

Access to the garage at Village at Vanderbilt will be limited on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon while roof work is being done at the property. There will be no through traffic from the 21st Avenue entrance to the 18th Avenue exit.   Read More

The Black Vanderbilt University Career Accelerator Program recently concluded its inaugural semester, and 12 participating students were recognized at a celebration dinner. Black Vanderbilt alumni envisioned and partnered with the Career Center to develop and present the program, which aims to empower Black students in their career journeys. Read More

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has appointed a committee to conduct a national search for the next dean of Vanderbilt University’s College of Arts and Science. The committee consists of a range of faculty from Arts and Science and collaborating colleges, as well as non-faculty peers. Read More

Building your coaching skills can enhance your communication, performance and success—and that of your team members. The best way to develop your coaching skills isn’t just to read about coaching, but to actually practice it in a low-stakes environment, where you receive feedback and have opportunities to observe coaching and offer feedback as well. The HR ELE's Coaching Lab was designed to offer you just that—you’ll gain foundational knowledge about what coaching is, explore a coaching framework and build your coaching skills through observation, practice and feedback. Read More

The new all-electric shuttle fleet will provide eco-friendly vehicles for VandyRide, a nighttime shuttle service for Vanderbilt students, by the start of the fall 2023 semester. In addition to being environmentally friendly, the new shuttles are also quieter and smoother than traditional buses, providing a more comfortable ride for passengers. Read More

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association will recognize the university’s exemplary postdoctoral scholars as well as faculty mentorship at the 2023 Postdoc Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 23. Read More

Vanderbilt has received funding from the National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines program to develop a strategy for closed-cycle manufacturing to reduce waste and increase efficiencies across various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, energy, food and beverage, and materials in Tennessee and Kentucky. Read More

Vanderbilt University will serve as a core partner in the ATEMS-TN coalition being funded by the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program to help shape the future of mobility and usher in a new era of economic prosperity in Tennessee.  Read More

Vanderbilt University hosted a two-day research administration training in mid-April for more than 100 staff members to ensure seamless grant administration to support faculty and student researchers. Read More

Parking spaces in front of the Peabody Administration Building will be closed off 6 a.m.–2 p.m. for six  Mondays, beginning May 22, for a crane that will assist crews in roof work. The crane will be in the parking spots on the west side of the building. Please watch for work near the entrance.    Read More

The circle in front of the Wyatt Center will be closed, beginning May 17, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a crane to conduct work on the roof of the building. Crane work will take place May 17–18, June 5–6 and July 24.  Read More

Join HR Employee Learning & Engagement for the next session in their Career Growth Series—Tips to Craft and Deliver Your Elevator Pitch with Confidence and Purpose—on May 31 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This session will provide tips to craft and deliver your elevator pitch with confidence and purpose.   Read More

Vanderbilt’s Human Resources Talent Acquisition team has launched an updated external and internal job platform, to better streamline finding and applying for jobs. This update enhances Oracle Recruiting Cloud, Vanderbilt’s recruiting solution that enables the university to track and measure information about candidates across the hiring process. Read More