Center for Student Wellbeing
Turn in medications during Drug Take Back Day April 12
Apr. 5, 2019—Join Vanderbilt's Team HOPE and turn in any expired or unused over-the-counter or prescription medications on April 12 at the lawn near the Center for Student Wellbeing. The event is safe, free and no questions asked.
Student Care Network recognized as innovative best practice in supporting student health and wellness
Feb. 28, 2019—Vanderbilt’s Student Care Network has received national recognition as a best practice for its innovative approach to supporting the health and wellness needs of Vanderbilt University students.
Provost establishes working group on second-year residential experience
Jan. 9, 2019—A new working group convened by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente will explore trends in the second-year residential experience and identify areas to bolster student success.
Turn in unused medications at Drug Take Back Day
Oct. 8, 2018—The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue - bring any expired or unused over-the-counter or prescription medications to be safely disposed of.
Student Care Network enhances student health and wellness services
Aug. 24, 2018—With the new Student Care Network, Vanderbilt students will begin the academic year with improved access to a variety of new health and wellness services.
New Student Care Network, university’s fully integrated model of care for students, launches July 1
Jul. 2, 2018—Vanderbilt’s new Student Care Network officially launched July 1, providing a holistic, inclusive system of health and wellness services and resources.
UPDATE: Stevenson Center Lane to close July 6–8 for repaving
Jun. 23, 2018—Stevenson Center Lane will be closed for maintenance and repaving July 6–8. This is a change in the project's original schedule.
Todd Weinman to lead new University Counseling Center
Apr. 24, 2018—Provost Susan R. Wente announced today that psychologist Todd Weinman, a seasoned mental health administrator, has been named as the inaugural director of the new University Counseling Center.
Women’s Center presents workshop on maintaining physical health at work Nov. 30
Nov. 27, 2017—The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center concludes its fall schedule of Work-Life Workshops for faculty, staff and graduate students on Thursday, Nov. 30, with “Working Fit: How to Maintain Physical Health at Work,” featuring Katherine Drotos Cuthbert, student well-being coordinator at the Vanderbilt Center for Student Wellbeing.
VU and VUMC partner to redesign Mental Health Services
Oct. 26, 2017—After two years of study and numerous listening sessions with students, postdoctoral fellows and providers, Vanderbilt has made the decision to transition to a new integrated model of care for campus resources that address mental health and well-being services for all students and fellows.
First-year students explore resilience through Commons programming
Oct. 19, 2017—Resilience—the ability to adjust to change, recover from setbacks or overcome life’s challenges—is a key theme being explored by first-year students on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons during 2017-18.
Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13–17; event proposals now accepted
Oct. 12, 2017—International Education Week (IEW) is Nov. 13–17, 2017. An opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide, IEW is now accepting event proposals through Oct. 25.