Campus Planning And Construction
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Eskind Biomedical Library to close for transformative renovation
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. Read MoreJul 5, 2017
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Vanderbilt Divinity School announces renovation and expansion
A significant renovation and 13,641-square-foot addition to Vanderbilt Divinity School will begin May 5 with an official groundbreaking. Read MoreMay 4, 2017
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Bicentennial Oak lauded as Landmark Tree
Vanderbilt University’s Bicentennial Oak has been recognized as a Landmark Tree by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. Read MoreOct 19, 2016
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Construction projects are transforming campus this summer and beyond
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? Read MoreJul 26, 2016
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Portions of 24th Avenue South, Garland Avenue to close beginning June 11
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. Read MoreJun 7, 2016
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Vandy Walks June 16: ‘Architecture – Past and Present’
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. Read MoreJun 1, 2016
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Portion of 24th Avenue South, Garland Avenue to close during construction
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. Read MoreFeb 25, 2016
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Alumni Hall earns LEED Gold certification
Alumni Hall has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its recent renovation and addition. Read MoreNov 10, 2015
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Judson Newbern to retire from Vanderbilt next month
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. Read MoreAug 31, 2015
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NACUBO members tour campus sustainability features
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. Read MoreJul 22, 2015
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Media Advisory: Chancellor Zeppos, senior administrators celebrate the end of coal power, demolition of iconic smokestack April 9
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. Read MoreApr 7, 2015
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Demolition of power plant smokestack to begin soon
The demolition work will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and is expected to last five to seven weeks, concluding in early June. Read MoreApr 6, 2015
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Campus trees celebrated with new website, mobile device tours
Fall is the perfect time to learn more about the trees of Vanderbilt through a new website and mobile device-assisted tours. Read MoreOct 17, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s new Warren and Moore Colleges earn LEED Gold certification
The new Warren and Moore Colleges, which include the Kissam Center, has received a LEED Gold certification. Read MoreSep 18, 2014
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The Kefi Project is taking art to unexpected places
Can art help define our public spaces? A student-led initiative has explored that question through a series of campus art installations this year. Read MoreApr 18, 2014
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First-year student project creates better signs for navigating Stevenson Center
Every freshman feels a little lost navigating a new campus, but for those assigned to a class in Vanderbilt’s Stevenson Center, “lost” can take on a whole new meaning. Read MoreOct 23, 2013
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Vanderbilt’s greenhouse gas emissions down 19 percent since 2008
Overall greenhouse gas emissions from the campus and medical center have decreased from 2005 to 2012, even though Vanderbilt has seen significant growth in square footage, staff, students and research dollars. Read MoreOct 23, 2013
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Accessibility improvements make navigating campus easier, safer
Vanderbilt Plant Operations and Campus Planning have recently completed several projects aimed at improving accessibility on campus. Read MoreAug 21, 2013
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Progress continues on construction projects this summer
Alumni Hall’s yearlong renovation is nearly complete, while construction on the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center reaches a milestone. Read about these projects and more. Read MoreJun 21, 2013
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Blasting begins at College Halls site; adjustments made to West End traffic
Construction continues at the site of College Halls at Kissam, the two-year project to create Vanderbilt’s newest residential colleges. Blasting will begin at the construction site the week of July 2 and last through the month of July. Read MoreJun 29, 2012