Strategic Plan
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New MoveVU program provides backup ‘Guaranteed Ride Home’ for enrolled commuters
A new MoveVU program called “Guaranteed Ride Home” provides those who take a sustainable commute mode to campus with a free Lyft ride home in the event of an emergency or unforeseen circumstance. Read MoreJun 28, 2021
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Nine faculty named 2021 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
Nine outstanding faculty members from across the university have been selected for the 2021 cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. This group is composed of highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from a wide variety of disciplines and areas of expertise. Read MoreMay 12, 2021
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EADJ and Campos-Pons honored with major art awards
Afro-Cuban American artist Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons and the Engine for Art, Democracy and Justice, a trans-institutional partnership that she founded at Vanderbilt University, have received prestigious awards this spring. Read MoreMay 11, 2021
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Vanderbilt Child Health Poll: Tennessee parents concerned about education, kids’ mental health as COVID-19 presses on
The latest Vanderbilt Child Health Poll finds that many Tennessee parents are worried about the mental health of their children during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more than 80 percent of parents had concerns about their children attending school remotely. Read MoreJan 22, 2021
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Vanderbilt opens new buildings in West End and Peabody neighborhoods
The opening of Nicholas S. Zeppos College marks a milestone in the transformation of the West End Neighborhood, while a completed renovation on the Peabody College campus strengthens its learning community. Read MoreSep 2, 2020
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Librarians work to broaden Vanderbilt’s research reputation with Wikidata tools
A team of Vanderbilt librarians is using Wikidata tools and other best practices to promote awareness of faculty scholarship and make it discoverable and accessible to researchers. Read MoreAug 10, 2020
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Six interdisciplinary programs awarded TIPs funding for 2020
Six cross-disciplinary programs have been awarded funding for 2020 by Vanderbilt’s Trans-Institutional Programs initiative, a hallmark of the university’s Academic Strategic Plan. Read MoreJun 29, 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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Wente announces Beasley’s expanded role focused on undergraduate education
Vanessa Beasley’s role as vice provost for academic affairs is expanding with oversight of four additional areas integral to the undergraduate education experience. Read MoreJun 19, 2020
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Commons Reading dovetails with university initiatives on diversity, inclusion
While all incoming Vanderbilt undergraduates are expected to read "The Person You Mean to Be," the Commons Reading for 2020-21, the book will be particularly useful for anyone trying to understand the root causes of inequality. Read MoreJun 17, 2020
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No quarantine on information at the Heard Libraries
The Heard Libraries not only have continued to provide resources during the COVID-19 crisis, they have expanded the possibilities for teaching and research. Read MoreMay 22, 2020
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Campus Connection Program to enhance undergraduate experience
The new Campus Connection Program will offer undergraduate students personalized support and guidance in navigating experiential learning and campus services related to their collegiate experience. Read MoreApr 27, 2020
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‘U.S. News’ ranks Vanderbilt graduate schools among nation’s best
"U.S. News & World Report" continues to place Vanderbilt University's graduate schools among the nation's best in its latest rankings. Read MoreApr 14, 2020
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New residential faculty announced for Zeppos College, The Ingram Commons
Three new residential faculty have been appointed to help enrich the Vanderbilt educational experience beyond the classroom and build supportive and diverse communities on campus. Read MoreApr 13, 2020
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2020 virtual Spring Faculty Assembly website launched
On a virtual Spring Faculty Assembly website, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente reflects on the university’s continued momentum and highlights faculty achievements. Read MoreApr 9, 2020
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Residential college connections stay strong online
Across Vanderbilt’s residential colleges, students, RAs and faculty heads of house are creating virtual spaces to share the highs and lows of transitioning to life away from campus. Read MoreApr 6, 2020
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Commons Reading announced for 2020-21 academic year
The Commons Reading for the 2020-21 academic year will be "The Person You Mean to Be" by award-winning author Dolly Chugh. The book will be distributed to all incoming first-year undergraduate students as well as incoming transfer students. Read MoreApr 6, 2020
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Vanderbilt provides full support for successful transition to online and alternative education
Vanderbilt University has put a priority on providing faculty and students with all of the tools and resources they need to be successful during the move to online and alternative education. Read MoreMar 18, 2020
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University Arts Council announces four areas of focus
Four additional subcommittees of the University Arts Council have been created to focus on areas related to the council’s goals of advocating for the arts and related scholarship at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMar 3, 2020
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Celebration honors nine new endowed chair holders
Nine Vanderbilt faculty members who have been awarded endowed chairs were recently honored by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente, deans, colleagues and family members. Read MoreFeb 28, 2020