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Vanderbilt launches Get Connected volunteer platform to strengthen campus-community connection
With just a few clicks, Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff can connect with volunteer opportunities across Nashville, thanks to the university’s new Get Connected platform. Read MoreAug 25, 2025
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PHOTOS: Vanderbilt packs Welcome Week with food, festivities and friendliness
Welcome Week 2025 was packed with celebrations, events and opportunities for students to connect. Check out some of the highlights! Read MoreAug 25, 2025
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute announces courses for fall 2025
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt is offering an inspiring lineup of fall courses and activities that reflect the spirit of lifelong learning and connection. Whether you’re diving into science, literature, music or exploring global perspectives through the highly requested new course on India, you’ll find something to spark your curiosity. Read MoreAug 25, 2025
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AI propaganda has arrived; Vanderbilt experts call for action
Vanderbilt researchers uncovered evidence of a Chinese government-linked AI propaganda campaign, revealing unprecedented scale and precision in influence operations. The work reflects the university’s growing role in addressing urgent global security challenges. Read MoreAug 25, 2025
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Vanderbilt University celebrates record-breaking fundraising year, unprecedented impact
Spurred by the steadfast momentum of the Dare to Grow campaign and the generous support of the Vanderbilt community, the 2025 fiscal year was the strongest year of fundraising in Vanderbilt University’s 152-year history. In addition to raising $345 million in new commitments, the university also exceeded its ambitious goal to engage 100,000 alumni through the campaign’s call to “Give, Go, Help, Share.” Read MoreAug 25, 2025
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Campus transformation updates: Garland Hall and FirstBank Stadium south end zone completion and more
While students and faculty were away this summer, Vanderbilt’s Facilities department was hard at work on several campus construction projects. Read MoreAug 25, 2025
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Welcome Week 2025: Top Social Media Moments
1.) Lil Sibs at Move-In A few Commodore siblings took a moment to share their thoughts about Vanderbilt in these mini mic interviews. 2.) We’re on cloud’29 Move-In 2025, but make it ✨cinematic. 3.) Founders Walk Frames Students captured the… Read MoreAug 25, 2025
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Everything you need to know about health and well-being support at Vanderbilt
Are you searching for health and well-being resources for yourself or another Vanderbilt student? Vanderbilt staff are ready to provide you with support and care. Read MoreAug 21, 2025
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Improving Financial Stress: Causes, Signs and Solutions
Stress is a part of life. And one stressor that’s front and center for many of us right now is money. Money provides access to necessities and opportunities, but it’s also a common source of anxiety. With a few key tips, you can learn to manage financial stress and have a healthier relationship with money that promotes financial stability and supports your mental and emotional well-being. Read MoreAug 21, 2025
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Football opener celebrates One Night, One City, One Vanderbilt with complimentary tickets for faculty, staff and students
Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are eligible to receive complimentary tickets for the football team’s season opener against Charleston Southern at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, celebrating the exciting next chapter for head coach Clark Lea’s Commodores and a community that lives, works and cheers together. Read MoreAug 21, 2025
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College of Arts and Science launches significant changes to undergraduate education in fall 2025
This fall, the College of Arts and Science is introducing strategic structural and pedagogical changes to undergraduate education that will better serve students and faculty and help to deliver an unparalleled undergraduate academic experience. Read MoreAug 20, 2025
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Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate enters next phase with official launch
Discovery Vanderbilt officially launched its Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate, building on a year of development. The interdisciplinary center advances solutions in energy transformation, climate adaptation, infrastructure resilience and sustainable resource use. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Respecting and supporting religious observances at Vanderbilt
As the new academic year begins, many around campus are finding a rhythm for balancing classes, campus activities and community life. For many, this season also holds meaningful moments of faith and tradition. In the weeks and months ahead, many religious and spiritual communities at Vanderbilt will observe significant holy days. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Class of 2029 makes Vanderbilt their home away from home at Move-In
Relive the joy and energy of one of Vanderbilt's favorite traditions Move In Day 2025! Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Undergrads: Apply for Buchanan Library Fellowship by Aug. 24; get immersive learning experience, $1,000 stipend
The Buchanan Library Fellows program supports hands-on student learning opportunities that build desirable skills and deepen students’ understanding of resources and services in the Vanderbilt libraries. With a focus on undergraduate instruction, the program connects faculty and professional librarians with students to work on experiential library projects, then present their work at the end of the fellowship. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Flex Meal Deal returns for faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students
Flex Meals can be purchased in blocks of 10 meals, and are regularly $100 (plus tax) per block for faculty and staff, $150 (plus tax) per block for graduate and professional students. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Founders Walk embraces new Vanderbilt students; emphasizes community, common purpose and collaboration
Founders Walk, an annual tradition at Vanderbilt that celebrates the moment that first-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially begin their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community, took place on Aug. 17, concluding Move-In Weekend. A magical scene awaited students, with a grand entrance marked for each Commons house amid twinkling lights woven through the lawn’s elms and oaks and melodic strains from a string quartet. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Vanderbilt begins search for next dean of Arts and Science, names committee
Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has launched a global search for the next dean of the Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science, who will begin their appointment in the 2026–27 academic year. Dean Timothy P. McNamara has announced his decision to step down from the deanship at the end of his term on June 30, 2026, and return to the faculty. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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Vandy in Hollywood connects Vanderbilt to the heart of the entertainment industry
This summer, Vanderbilt University students stepped onto Hollywood’s biggest stages through the Vandy in Hollywood program, a long-running initiative that immerses students in the entertainment industry and offers transformative career opportunities. Read MoreAug 14, 2025
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Vanderbilt University expands public programming in NYC with Fall 2025 Faculty Lecture Series
Building on the success of its inaugural public programming in Chelsea, Vanderbilt University today announced the next chapter of its faculty lecture series at Vanderbilt University - New York City. This fall, the university will invite New Yorkers and the Vanderbilt community to explore the intersections of music and spirituality and the mutual influence of technology and education through two public events: “Divine Rhythms: Jazz and the Sacred” on September 25 and “AI and the Future of the American University” on November 13. Read MoreAug 14, 2025