Coronavirus

Dr. James Crowe, Robert Carnahan and their colleagues in the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center won the Gold medal in the 2022 R&D 100 awards for their discovery and development of long-acting antibodies that protect against COVID-19. The discovery of these antibodies has led to the development of Evusheld, pre-exposure therapy to prevent COVID-19 for adults and children over 12 with compromised immune systems or a history of severe adverse reactions to a COVID-19 vaccine. Read More

Vanderbilt University continues to provide all full-time, benefits-eligible staff members who are diagnosed with COVID-19 access to a paid leave bank of up to one week, equivalent to 40 hours of pay.  The bank is available to on-campus and remote workers who have been diagnosed and are symptomatic. Staff who are working remotely, diagnosed and isolating but are asymptomatic and able to perform their work should continue their normal remote work and are ineligible for the COVID-19 Leave Bank.   Read More

Students are most likely to benefit from online credit recovery when it blends online instruction with face-to-face time, rather than being conducted fully online, according to research published by Vanderbilt professor Carolyn J. Heinrich. Read More

Vanderbilt University will no longer require masking or physical distancing indoors. The change is effective immediately and aligns the university with recent CDC guidance that classifies Davidson County in the “medium” COVID-19 community level.   Read More

Many students are using online options to catch up during COVID-19, but questions remain about how well these online credit recovery approaches are working. Carolyn Heinrich, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Public Policy and Education, offers her perspective on why credit recovery is taking a new focus during the pandemic.  Read More

Dan Cornfield, professor of sociology, political science and American studies, offers perspective on what’s driving the Great Resignation and what’s next for labor trends in this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Following consultation with public health experts, Vanderbilt University is shifting its campus COVID-19 policies to align with the health trends happening across Nashville and the country. Beginning March 14, the university will move to a mask-optional status if 6 feet of physical distance between individuals can be maintained. Read More

The School of Nursing will host a webinar featuring a panel of public health and prevention experts on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. CT to discuss “COVID Perspectives, Values and Vaccination Hesitancy.” The event is free, but registration is required. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost C. Cybele Raver and Vice Chancellor Eric Kopstain provide important updates about the spring 2022 semester's start as well as health and safety protocols. Read More

Vanderbilt University campus leaders will host virtual town halls for students and their families to share updates about the university’s plans for the spring semester, including its COVID-19 operations and student support resources.  Read More

Vanderbilt University campus leaders will host virtual town halls on Friday, Jan. 7, to share updates about the university’s plans for the spring semester, including its COVID-19 operations and community support resources.  Read More

Prior to the start of the winter break, the Office of Global Safety has shared guidance from the CDC for travelers returning to the U.S. Vanderbilt community members who will travel abroad during the winter break should familiarize themselves with these procedures.  Read More

The Thanksgiving and winter holidays are traditionally a time of gathering with family and friends. As with all aspects of life in a pandemic, however, best safety practices require us to adjust our expectations and behaviors. Read More

Vanderbilt will adjust operations of its COVID-19 testing center for the Thanksgiving holiday and upcoming university winter break.  Read More

Vanderbilt University has updated its COVID-19 health and safety protocols in accordance with a new executive order issued by the White House. Read More

Faculty, staff and postdocs who meet eligibility requirements can receive the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot at the Occupational Health Clinic on the sixth floor in the Medical Arts Building Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Walk-in services are available; no appointment is needed. Read More

Vanderbilt University and StoryCorps are teaming up to capture the diverse stories and experiences of the VU community during the COVID-19 pandemic. A limited number of spaces are available to participate in the recordings, which will take place on campus Nov. 1–4. Read More

Vanderbilt is now offering free flu shots and free Pfizer COVID booster vaccines for eligible members of the Vanderbilt community. Read More

A technology developed at Vanderbilt has led to the discovery of an “ultra-potent” monoclonal antibody against multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, including the delta variant. Read More

The Vanderbilt University Employee COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund stands ready to assist faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars with financial burdens that have been incurred as a result of COVID-19. Read More