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The Faculty Senate will meet on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. in the Faculty Commons. The meeting will include a vote to possibly change rules of order regarding the Faculty Life and DEI standing committees. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit only one (1) application to the 2025 Nordstrom Foundation Community Grants. Nordstrom is dedicated to supporting causes that provide basic needs to youth and their families. Read More

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, marking a milestone or just want to surprise a friend, VandyCakes are the perfect way to share a sweet moment on campus. Read More

National Postdoc Appreciation Week is Monday, Sept. 15, through Friday, Sept. 19. In collaboration with several campus partners, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs curated a roster of events to celebrate its postdoctoral community, with festivities kicking off the evening of Friday, Sept. 12.   Read More

V150 continues with a celebratory roster of events commemorating the university’s opening in 1875. The slate of fall festivities kicks off with Arthur Brooks’ Commodore Classroom on Sept. 19, continues with the V150 Sesquicentennial Ceremony and Celebration on Oct. 3 and culminates in a star-studded concert on Nov. 9 featuring headliners Brandi Carlile and Alabama Shakes. Read More

Hear from Vanderbilt's newest faculty on the positive impact their research could have on society. Read More

Vanderbilt University offers a range of transportation and parking options to meet the varied needs of graduate and professional students commuting to campus. There is still plenty of time to make a change or try a new commute option this semester, and you can request parking option and commute guidance from the Commute Concierge. Read More

Following the successful relaunch of Vanderbilt’s E-Waste Drop-Off events in FY25, VUIT is excited to announce a new, permanent drop-off location at the Hill Center for smaller e-waste items. Faculty, staff and students can now responsibly recycle eligible electronics Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Read More

Open Enrollment is your annual chance to select the benefits you and your family need to be prepared for anything that comes your way. All benefits-eligible employees must make an active selection during Open Enrollment for 2026 benefits coverage. This year, Open Enrollment begins at 8 a.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 16, and ends at 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, Oct. 31.   Read More

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to reflect on the importance of connection, awareness and support in our communities. Being a member of VU’s Community of Care means noticing when someone might need help and taking action with compassion. Asking important questions and connecting others to resources helps prevent harm and ensures that every member of our community feels seen, supported and valued. Read More

Review and update AlertVU information to ensure delivery to your preferred mobile phone or personal email. Read More

Do you want a quick, reliable way to keep up with the issues in Washington, D.C. that matter to Vanderbilt University? DCbrief from the Office of Federal Relations provides timely, concise summaries of news items to inform Vanderbilt faculty and staff of federal policy developments that impact the university and higher education.  Read More

Shop the 2025 Vanderbilt Reunion Gift Guide. Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will host a pair of events on Wednesday, Sept. 17, to celebrate Constitution Day.  The primary purpose of Constitution Day is to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, and to promote a deeper understanding of this foundational document and its significance to American government.  Read More

ON THE HILL is a report produced by the Division of Government and Community Relations summarizing activity at all three levels of government, as outlined by the Vanderbilt Federal Relations, State Government Relations and Local Government Relations teams. Read More

The Vanderbilt Innovation Catalyst Fund, launched in 2023, bridges the gap between academic research and real-world applications by supporting projects with commercial and societal potential. To date, the fund has completed six award cycles, distributing 39 grants to VU and VUMC awardees across diverse disciplines. Read More

Vanderbilt University and England’s University of Liverpool have announced the inaugural recipients of a new joint seed grant program, which supports faculty teams pursuing innovative projects designed to grow into larger collaborations and external funding.  Read More

Vanderbilt University will retire the DUO multifactor authentication service on Sept. 22, 2025, completing a key milestone in the university’s transition to OneVU and Okta Verify.  Read More

Vanderbilt University has established the Enterprise AI and Computing Innovation Studio, a groundbreaking collaboration between VUIT, the Amplify Generative AI Innovation Center and the Data Science Institute. Read More

Vanderbilt faculty filled the Student Life Center for the 2025 Fall Faculty Assembly on Aug. 28, listening as Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost C. Cybele Raver lauded their achievements and dedication to students. Faculty Senate Chair Tyler Barrett opened this year’s assembly, encouraging the room to “Grow with Vanderbilt,” the faculty theme for the 2025–26 academic year. Read More