Division Of Administration
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Tommye Sutton named chief of police and assistant vice chancellor for public safety
Vanderbilt University has appointed Tommye Sutton as chief of police and assistant vice chancellor for public safety. Sutton, who has been serving as interim chief of police since August and has more than 23 years of law enforcement experience, will lead the university’s police department and oversee public safety operations across campus. Read MoreNov 20, 2025
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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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Vehicle, pedestrian route changes start Monday, Oct. 6, near Central Neighborhood
A series of sidewalk and roadway closures will begin on Monday, Oct. 6, in Vanderbilt’s Central Neighborhood. Whether you are walking, biking or driving, take time to chart a course that will make navigating campus a breeze. Read MoreOct 2, 2025
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Open Enrollment: Detailed guide and health insurance premiums now available
Open Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to choose the benefits that best meet the needs of you and your family. To ensure you’re enrolled in your desired plans, all fully benefits-eligible employees must complete Open Enrollment, even if you do not plan to make changes or waive coverage. Open Enrollment will take place on My VU Benefits between 12 a.m. CT Oct. 16, and 11:59 p.m. CT Oct. 31, 2025. Read MoreOct 2, 2025
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Flex Meal Deal returns for faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students
Flex Meals can be purchased in blocks of 10 meals, and are regularly $100 (plus tax) per block for faculty and staff, $150 (plus tax) per block for graduate and professional students. Read MoreAug 18, 2025
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August J. Washington appointed to senior adviser role in the Division of Administration
August J. Washington, senior associate vice chancellor for public safety and chief of police, will become senior adviser to the vice chancellor for administration on Aug. 1. He will contribute to long-range planning and strategic initiatives across the Division of Administration, focusing on operational excellence, campus safety and cross-departmental collaboration. Read MoreJul 22, 2025
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Off-campus meal plans available for 2025-26
Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, Vanderbilt Campus Dining will offer optional Off-Campus Meal Plans designed to provide flexible, affordable access to meals on campus. These plans extend the convenience, flexibility and quality of Vanderbilt’s award-winning dining program to students living off-campus. Read MoreJun 17, 2025
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VUPD officers to begin wearing body-worn cameras
Vanderbilt University Police Department has provided its officers body-worn cameras, an industry best practice, to provide accurate reflections of university police officers’ interactions with Vanderbilt community members and others on campus. Read MoreMay 15, 2025
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New science building to house collaborative space for three Vanderbilt schools and colleges
Radical collaboration is the driving vision for the state-of the-art science building planned for the current site of Stevenson Center 6. The new building will be a shared space for the College of Arts and Science, the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine Basic Sciences; it will address the growing need for updated, accessible and sustainable facilities that offer space for an open exchange of ideas. Read MoreApr 10, 2025
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Parking and Transportation announces 2025–26 parking rates
To help you make the best commute decision for your needs, the university has numerous resources to customize your commute plan. Learn more about next academic year’s parking rates and commute benefits. Read MoreApr 10, 2025
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25th Avenue South to close March 8–16 for final paving and striping
25th Avenue South will be closed from Garland Avenue to Children’s Way starting Saturday, March 8, to Sunday, March 16, to conduct final paving and painting on the roadway. Strategically scheduled during… Read MoreFeb 27, 2025
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Important changes to Campus Dining for Spring 2025
Since the start of the fall semester, Vanderbilt Campus Dining has worked hard to gather feedback from students about their dining experience. Through discussions with the Dining Advisory Board, Vanderbilt Student Government and student surveys, we have made changes that meet the diverse tastes, dietary preferences and sustainability goals of the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreJan 13, 2025
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Darren Reisberg named new vice chancellor for administration
As Vanderbilt continues its extraordinary growth, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier has named Darren Reisberg as vice chancellor for administration beginning Jan. 1, 2025 Read MoreDec 19, 2024
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Eric Kopstain to step down as vice chancellor for administration
After more than 12 years of service to Vanderbilt, Eric C. Kopstain has announced his plans to step down as vice chancellor at the end of December. Read MoreDec 19, 2024
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Flex Meal Deal returns for faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students
Flex Meals offer a convenient way to dine on campus, with seamless payment options across Campus Dining’s award-winning network of 20 dining halls, Munchie Marts, and cafes—including the European-inspired Café Carmichael in Oliver C. Carmichael College. Read MoreDec 18, 2024
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Roberts Academy at Vanderbilt to break ground on permanent location near Peabody campus
The Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center at Vanderbilt will celebrate its next milestone when it breaks ground at its permanent location, the corner of 18th Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue, in January 2025. Read MoreDec 12, 2024
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Join Staff-Letics 3v3 basketball league
Vanderbilt University’s Staff-Letics Program is back with a new addition: the 3v3 Basketball League. This is your chance to play basketball while bonding with colleagues and staying active in the new year. Read MoreDec 11, 2024
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Series of road, sidewalk closures planned for underground utility work
As part of the Central Utilities Initiative, phased underground boring and exploratory work will take place from Dec. 9 to Jan. 16, resulting in periodic lane and sidewalk closures. Read MoreNov 26, 2024
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South 21st Avenue pedestrian bridge to close for repairs Nov. 25–Jan. 3
Vanderbilt’s south pedestrian bridge over 21st Avenue South will be closed from Monday, Nov. 25, until Friday, Jan. 3, for repairs and maintenance. Read MoreNov 18, 2024
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Vanderbilt to embark on next phase of residential colleges in Central Neighborhood
Driven by a bold vision to offer undergraduate students a dynamic residential college experience, Vanderbilt University will plan to build four new residential colleges in its Central Neighborhood. Read MoreOct 31, 2024