AlertVU
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Safety starts with preparation: Vanderbilt community encouraged to complete new active assailant response training
With higher education leaders’ heightened attention to campus safety, Vanderbilt University Public Safety reminds all members of the Vanderbilt community about the importance of preparing for an active assailant situation. Taking time now to become familiar with Vanderbilt’s prevention strategies and response guidelines is a crucial step in keeping our campus safe. Read MoreOct 6, 2025
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AlertVU full-scale test scheduled for Sept. 9 at 2 p.m.
Review and update AlertVU information to ensure delivery to your preferred mobile phone or personal email. Read MoreSep 4, 2025
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Severe weather at VU: How to stay safe through tornadoes, thunderstorms and more
As we head into the heart of severe weather season, it’s important for all Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff to understand how the university monitors weather threats—and what steps you should take to stay safe. Read MoreMay 2, 2025
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AlertVU full-scale test scheduled for March 18 at 3 p.m.
AlertVU is used at Vanderbilt to alert all students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency that poses an imminent threat or danger to the Vanderbilt community. AlertVU notifications are always delivered to the user’s Vanderbilt email address, and users may also elect to receive notifications via mobile phone (voice or text), landline or a personal email address. Read MoreMar 13, 2025
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AlertVU full-scale test scheduled for Sept. 5 at 2 p.m.
AlertVU is used at Vanderbilt to alert all students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency that poses an imminent threat or danger to the Vanderbilt community. Review and update your AlertVU information to ensure delivery to your preferred mobile phone or personal email. Read MoreAug 29, 2024
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AlertVU full-scale test scheduled for March 19 at 3 p.m.
AlertVU is used at Vanderbilt to alert all students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency that poses an imminent threat or danger to the Vanderbilt community. Review and update your AlertVU information to ensure delivery to your preferred mobile phone or personal email Read MoreMar 14, 2024
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Emergency notifications come in burst of colors
Knowing how to react in an emergency situation can save lives, but sometimes it’s confusing what particular colors mean in emergency notifications that are communicated by email and overhead announcements across Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreNov 7, 2013
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VU emergency notification system updated, expanded
AlertVU, Vanderbilt’s emergency notification system, is being expanded to include all members of the Vanderbilt community and is being strengthened by a new, more robust operating system. AlertVU will be tested Jan. 2, 2013, and again on Jan. 15. The test messages will provide instructions… Read MoreDec 20, 2012
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VUCast Newscast: Sweet Sounds Lead to Vandy First!
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Sweet Sounds Lead to a Vanderbilt First! Gearing up for Graduation See Which Veteran News Anchor is Coming to Vanderbilt [vucastblurb] … Read MoreApr 27, 2012
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Editor’s Note
As you can see, the Vanderbilt View underwent a transformation over the summer. Not a full-blown overhaul by any means, but a little nip and tuck nonetheless. As you might imagine, we’re doing our best to save trees and money. But that’s not our only motivation. Since the View launched… Read MoreAug 1, 2011