Nashville And Community
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Vanderbilt Phase 2 of Return to Campus Plan remains in place as Nashville reverts to prior phase
The university remains in phase 2 of its Vanderbilt Return to Campus Plan as the city of Nashville reverted to phase 2 of its Roadmap to Reopening Nashville Plan with modifications late last week. Vanderbilt moved to Phase 2 of its Return to Campus Plan on June 8. Read MoreJul 2, 2020
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NPEF, Peabody to host virtual conversation on dismantling inequities among Nashville youth June 30
The Nashville Public Education Foundation and Vanderbilt Peabody College will host a free webinar, “A City Where All Youth Thrive: A Conversation about Dismantling the Inequities of the Nashville Youth Experience,” on Tuesday, June 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. CT. Read MoreJun 26, 2020
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Vanderbilt partnership with Nashville Ballet examines changing ideas of masculinity and gender
A spring 2020 seminar immersed Vanderbilt students in a unique academic experience examining gender stereotypes, masculinity and identity through the lens of dance as part of a special partnership between Nashville Ballet and the university. Read MoreJun 24, 2020
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Vanderbilt Phase 2 of Return to Campus Plan remains in place as Nashville begins Phase 3
While Nashville will enter the third phase of its Roadmap for Reopening beginning Monday, June 22, Vanderbilt University will continue to follow its own Return to Campus Plan, which is currently in Vanderbilt Phase 2. Read MoreJun 22, 2020
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WeGo Public Transit implements enhanced service plan as Nashville reopens
WeGo Public Transit has begun operating an enhanced service plan in anticipation of increased ridership due to the gradual reopening of Nashville's economy. Read MoreJun 3, 2020
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Vanderbilt Phase 1 of Return to Campus Plan remains in place as Nashville reopens further
While Nashville will enter the second phase of its Roadmap for Reopening beginning Monday, May 25, Vanderbilt University will continue to follow its own Return to Campus Plan, which is currently in Vanderbilt Phase 1. Read MoreMay 21, 2020
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Nashville residents rally to city leaders amid pandemic, but worry about economy – Vanderbilt Poll
Nashvillians gave very high marks to the city’s institutions and elected officials for their response to the COVID-19 crisis, but residents’ economic anxiety levels are high as the city faces hard times and tough financial decisions, according to the latest Vanderbilt Poll-Nashville. Read MoreMay 21, 2020
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Drones light up Nashville sky in tribute to health care heroes, frontline workers and first responders
On Friday evening, 140 coordinated drones launched from Vanderbilt Stadium to light the sky in formations depicting inspiring words and images in a tribute to health care heroes, frontline workers and first responders who have worked tirelessly in the aftermath of Nashville’s March 3 tornado as well as during the current global coronavirus pandemic. Read MoreMay 16, 2020
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Alex Jahangir, MMHC’12, coordinates Nashville COVID-19 response
As chairman of Metro Nashville’s Board of Health, Alex Jahangir is coordinating the city’s COVID-19 response and providing leadership that has likely saved lives. Read MoreMay 15, 2020
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Jean Gray Litterer, MA’68, EdS’71, PhD’81: Influential Nashville Educator
Jean Gray Litterer, a longtime Nashville-area education leader who started her academic career in a one-room East Tennessee schoolhouse, died Jan. 21. She was 91. Read MoreMay 14, 2020
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Vanderbilt to host first installment of Vision Zero Nashville Speaker Series with virtual meeting May 19
City, state and industry experts will discuss a strategy for eliminating traffic fatalities in Nashville while increasing access to safe, healthy and equitable mobility options during a Vanderbilt-hosted virtual event on Tuesday, May 19. Read MoreMay 13, 2020
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Nashville salutes the Class of 2020
A downtown Nashville landmark was lit in Vanderbilt University colors the evening of May 8 to cap a day of celebration for the Class of 2020. Read MoreMay 11, 2020
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Downtown Nashville landmark to be lit in VU colors celebrating Class of 2020
Nashville’s Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge will be lit in Vanderbilt University colors the evening of May 8, in celebration of—and in solidarity with—the graduating Class of 2020. Read MoreMay 8, 2020
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Next steps for Vanderbilt campus as Nashville enters Phase 1 of reopening
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente details how Vanderbilt is carefully approaching the first steps in bringing faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars and students back to campus for specific functions by following the university's Return to Campus plan, available at vu.edu/campus-return. Read MoreMay 7, 2020
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Vanderbilt, Metro Nashville Public Works pilot automatic pedestrian crosswalk signals at major campus intersections
Pedestrians and drivers traveling near Vanderbilt’s campus will find new new automatic pedestrian crosswalk signals at five major intersections around the university and along a portion of 21st Avenue South, part of an effort to increase pedestrian safety and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read MoreApr 30, 2020
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Vanderbilt reinforces remote work protocol as Metro Public Health issues Safer at Home Order
Vanderbilt University is further reinforcing remote work protocols following the Safer at Home Order issued by the Nashville Metro Public Health Department on March 22. Remote work for faculty and staff will continue through April 11. Read MoreMar 22, 2020
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Get discount on tickets to Nashville Soccer Club’s MLS debut Feb. 29
The Nashville Soccer Club will open its inaugural Major League Soccer season against Atlanta United on Saturday, Feb. 29, in Nashville. Vanderbilt staff, faculty and students can get a discount on tickets by using the promo code “VANDY.” Read MoreFeb 5, 2020
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Vanderbilt reports record $11.9 billion economic impact in Tennessee
Through a record $11.9 billion in annual economic impact, Vanderbilt University’s deep and broad connections to Tennessee and its people continue to be key and growing drivers of the state’s economy and to the vitality and well-being of its citizens and communities. Read MoreDec 12, 2019
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Metro Councilmember Zulfat Suara to speak at Wyatt Center Rotunda Nov. 15
On Friday, Nov. 15, Vanderbilt and Nashville community members are invited to attend “An Evening with Metro Council Member-At-Large Zulfat Suara,” who will give a talk at the Wyatt Center Rotunda from 7 to 8 p.m. Read MoreNov 13, 2019
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Smart City project gives Nashville data-based planning tools
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a vortex—and this one has nothing to do with icy, polar weather. Working with the Nashville Fire Department and Davidson County Information Technology Services, a team of Vanderbilt computer scientists and engineers analyzed more than three years of NFD incident data. The team looked at location, time and type of incidents... Read MoreOct 17, 2019