Campus Planning and Construction
Divinity School renovation to reflect its values, culture
Oct. 10, 2017—A significant portion of the front of the Vanderbilt Divinity School has been removed—one of many signs of progress on the building's $11.5 renovation and addition—scheduled to open August 2018.
Eskind Biomedical Library to close for transformative renovation
Jul. 5, 2017—The Eskind Biomedical Library will close Aug. 1 for a a yearlong renovation, and updated information on services and collections will be available on the library's homepage.
Vanderbilt Divinity School announces renovation and expansion
May. 4, 2017—A significant renovation and 13,641-square-foot addition to Vanderbilt Divinity School will begin May 5 with an official groundbreaking.
Bicentennial Oak lauded as Landmark Tree
Oct. 19, 2016—Vanderbilt University’s Bicentennial Oak has been recognized as a Landmark Tree by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council.
Construction projects are transforming campus this summer and beyond
Jul. 26, 2016—Have you noticed an increase of construction workers and equipment as well as detoured roads and walkways as you make your way across campus this summer?
Portions of 24th Avenue South, Garland Avenue to close beginning June 11
Jun. 7, 2016—A project to install chilled water lines from Vanderbilt’s Power Plant to the new Engineering and Science Building and Olin Hall continues, closing parts of 24th Avenue South as well as Garland Avenue for several weeks this summer.
Vandy Walks June 16: ‘Architecture – Past and Present’
Jun. 1, 2016—Paul Marshall, an architect with Campus Planning and Construction, will lead the June 16 Vandy Walks event. The group will meet at noon on the Rand Hall Terrace, and the walk will last until approximately 1 p.m.
Portion of 24th Avenue South, Garland Avenue to close during construction
Feb. 25, 2016—A project to install chilled water lines from Vanderbilt’s Power Plant to the new Engineering and Science Building and Olin Hall will close part of 24th Avenue South for multiple weeks this spring and summer, beginning Saturday, March 5.
Alumni Hall earns LEED Gold certification
Nov. 10, 2015—Alumni Hall has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its recent renovation and addition.
Judson Newbern to retire from Vanderbilt next month
Aug. 31, 2015—Deputy Vice Chancellor for Facilities and Environmental Affairs Judson Newbern will retire from Vanderbilt Sept. 30 after 30 years of contributing his talents to the university’s physical growth while safeguarding and enhancing the campus’s character.
NACUBO members tour campus sustainability features
Jul. 22, 2015—Vanderbilt University played host Monday to about 100 members of the National Association of College and University Business Officers, which held its annual meeting in Nashville July 18-21.
Media Advisory: Chancellor Zeppos, senior administrators celebrate the end of coal power, demolition of iconic smokestack April 9
Apr. 7, 2015—On the eve of the demolition of the plant’s iconic smokestack, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will speak at a celebration of the conversion on Thursday, April 9, at 4:10 p.m.