Division Of Administration

A new university department, Human Capital and Business Services, has been created to better serve employee support and development and the services that support all university divisions. The department, a merger of the functions previously supported by the former Human Resources and Business Services departments, will be led by Laura Nairon in the role of Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Capital and Business Services. Read More

Vanderbilt University partnered with Nashville organizations Preservation Station and Project Return in its efforts to preserve a part of Nashville’s vibrant cultural history, the Manuel House. Read More

Over the summer months rapid progress was made in the West End Neighborhood. Read about upcoming milestones, student move-in plan, events and more. Read More

In a partnership between FutureVU and Plant Operations, fallen and removed trees on campus are being given a second life for projects throughout campus. Read More

Thousands viewed the university’s livestream of the event which marked a significant—and dramatic—shift in the effort to transform traditional residence halls into state-of-the-art residential colleges. Read More

Speed limits across Vanderbilt’s campus have been lowered as part of the university’s ongoing commitment to pedestrian safety. Signage illustrating the updated speed limits was installed in early July, and the updated limits were painted on the pavement of each of the affected roadways. Read More

Nashville firefighters deployed hoses, operated ladders, forced open doors and practiced search-and-rescue tactics when they took part in a unique training opportunity at Vanderbilt's 14-story Carmichael Tower 4 residence hall in June. Read More

Join the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center during "Spill the Tea," a tea party for the campus community to honor breastfeeding caregivers. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Living Room of the Godchaux Nursing Annex. Read More

"Forbes" has named Vanderbilt University one of the best employers for women in the United States for the second consecutive year. The rankings are based on an independent national survey of more than 60,000 employees who work in organizations that employ at least 1,000 workers. Read More

Summer 2019 is an exciting time for the university and its students, faculty, staff and alumni, as rapid progress is being made in the West End Neighborhood. Read about upcoming milestones including the Carmichael Tower 3 implosion, fall move-in and more. Read More

Vanderbilt University was recognized for its social media engagement during Nashville Connector’s Commuter Challenge with an award presented by Mayor David Briley on May 21. Read More

The university will begin work later this year on its graduate and professional student housing village, starting with an approximately 600-bed project to be located on Broadway between Lyle and 20th avenues. Read More

Laura Nairon, associate vice chancellor for business services in the Division of Administration, graduated as a 2019 fellow of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association’s Pressnell Executive Leadership Institute. Read More

The Vanderbilt campus hums with a particular energy in the days leading up to Commencement. Randy Smith, a supervisor in Plant Operations, manages a team of housekeeping staff tasked with getting buildings ready to accommodate the more than 25,000 friends and family members who will be on campus celebrating graduates. Read More

As part of its sustainability initiative, Vanderbilt University will distribute 2,000 reusable water bottles and offer hydration stations for guests to fill their own reusable containers at its main Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10. Read More

Vanderbilt University unveiled a comprehensive long-term strategy to significantly reduce its environmental footprint in part by powering its campus entirely through renewable energy, putting the university on track to be carbon neutral by 2050. Read More

Vanderbilt University is ranked 85th among the nation’s top 100 employers by "Forbes" on the magazine’s 2019 “America’s Best Employers” list. Read More

The challenge invites Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students to try one new transportation mode other than driving alone during the week. Read More

Vanderbilt is a walkable campus, and pedestrian safety is a top priority. The Office of Emergency Preparedness encourages the Vanderbilt community to follow basic pedestrian safety guidelines. Read More

Check out the live construction camera, learn about accessibility initiatives and get updates on construction, parking and mobility in the March issue of the Peabody Neighborhood e-newsletter. Read More