Eric Kopstain
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Graduate and professional student housing project moves to next step
The next phase of planning for a graduate and professional student village will engage an advisory firm tasked with identifying the best site, time frame and management model for the project. Read MoreFeb 22, 2018
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Transit forum draws capacity crowd; next forum scheduled for Feb. 23
A standing room only crowd of students, faculty, staff and community members filled the multipurpose room in Kissam Center Tuesday, Jan. 30 to learn more about Nashville's proposed transit plan. Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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FutureVU begins spring semester by continuing efforts to engage campus community
The FutureVU team is providing key project updates to kick off a busy spring semester. Read MoreJan 25, 2018
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Vanderbilt to transform West End into innovative academic and experiential center
Vanderbilt's largest-ever capital project will replace aging residence halls with innovative residential colleges that will transform the residential life for undergraduates. Read MoreJan 22, 2018
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Vanderbilt redesigns equal employment, student accessibility and Title IX services
Vanderbilt University’s Division of Administration on Jan. 15 will launch a new design for Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Disability Services. Read MoreJan 8, 2018
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University begins capital planning assessments of humanities, sciences to chart future
Vanderbilt University is embarking on discovery and planning processes, guided by the Academic Strategic Plan and FutureVU, to chart a course for capital planning in the humanities and the sciences. Read MoreDec 6, 2017
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New award aims to recognize staff for acts of compassion and inclusion
Vanderbilt is filled with staff who are dedicated not only to their work, but also to making the university a better, more inclusive community. The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion wants to recognize these dedicated staff members in a significant way. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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Zeppos engages campus community about FutureVU core values, next steps
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday featuring key updates about FutureVU. The topics of accessibility, mobility and transportation, and sustainability were highlighted. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Chancellor’s Town Hall focusing on campus accessibility, transportation and mobility, and sustainability set for Oct. 17
The campus community is invited to a town hall meeting about prominent updates regarding FutureVU. This will take place Oct. 17 in the Student Life Center BOT Room. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Vanderbilt’s PARK(ing) Day entry recognized by Nashville Civic Design Center
Vanderbilt took home top honors in the “Wow Factor” category at the Sept. 27 Golden Cone Awards, which celebrated the best community “parklets” from Nashville’s 2017 PARK(ing) Day celebration. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Utility work planned to begin mid-December for reimagined ‘West End neighborhood’
Construction and utilities work is planned to begin in December to bury overhead utilities in preparation for new residential colleges and a beautification effort along the West End corridor of Vanderbilt’s campus. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Seventh cohort of Vanderbilt Leadership Academy convenes
The seventh cohort of the Vanderbilt Leadership Academy commenced Sept. 11. Established by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in 2011, VLA is a nine-month learning journey for high-performing leaders from academic and administrative areas at both Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Campus community invited to enjoy PARK(ing) Day on Sept. 15
The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend PARK(ing) Day, a pop-up space presented by FutureVU, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, at parking lot 5A near the Baker Building. Read MoreSep 11, 2017
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FutureVU launches new website, expands reach across campus
FutureVU, Vanderbilt's land-use planning initiative, has launched a new website. Accessibility, transportation and overall campus visibility have emerged as focal points for the initiative this fall. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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New task force to aid in development of accessibility and inclusion strategies for land use planning initiative
Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain has named an Advisory Accessibility Task Force to help develop accessibility and inclusion plans related to campus land-use strategies. Read MoreAug 28, 2017
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What will Vanderbilt look like in 25 years?
Alumni have a few opportunities to see for themselves how the campus may change in the next 20–30 years. Read MoreJul 18, 2017
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Anonymous $10 million gift to Vanderbilt University will support College Halls
An anonymous $10 million gift to the College Halls program continues the momentum that is transforming the undergraduate experience at Vanderbilt University through living–learning communities. Read MoreJun 5, 2017
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University implements summer flex schedule, giving many staff Friday afternoons off
Summertime gets a little sweeter for Vanderbilt University staff on June 9, when the university’s new summer schedule goes into effect. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced the plan for staff today in a message to the community thanking the staff for their unflagging support of Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 1, 2017
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Vice Chancellors Kopstain, Sweet explain increased accountability expected of users within Oracle Cloud
On May 3, Eric Kopstain, vice chancellor for administration, and Brett Sweet, vice chancellor for finance and CFO, spoke to SkyVU Change Agents about what the future will look like with Oracle Cloud. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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Campus learns about land use plan at FutureVU Expo
More than 800 students, staff, faculty and others stopped by the Wond’ry April 19 to learn about FutureVU, Vanderbilt’s campus land use planning initiative, and how the university’s built environment might change over the next 20-30 years. Read MoreApr 20, 2017