Eric Kopstain
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Vanderbilt wins PARK(ing) Day awards from Nashville Civic Design Center
Vanderbilt University was recognized by the Nashville Civic Design Center for its participation in PARK(ing) Day 2018. The university won the “Best Use of Space” award and “Golden Phone” award for the most text-in votes by visitors. Read MoreOct 9, 2018
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Hafkenschiel to lead new university transportation office
Erin Hafkenschiel has been appointed executive director of mobility in the Division of Administration effective Oct. 1. Read MoreOct 1, 2018
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University’s bike-share pilot wins TN Sustainable Transportation Award
Vanderbilt University’s pilot of the bike-sharing service ofo has won a Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Read MoreSep 18, 2018
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Bojarski named executive director of Student Access Services
Jamie Bojarski has been appointed director of Student Access Services and will lead the office in ensuring a wide range of support services are provided to students with disabilities. Read MoreSep 17, 2018
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Vanderbilt’s historic Peabody College set to expand with new construction
Vanderbilt University officially broke ground on the first phase of a $41.5 million multibuilding construction and renovation project at Peabody College of education and human development. Read MoreSep 13, 2018
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University leaders partnering on efforts to support women
Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion James. E. Page and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain are establishing an integrated and collaborative approach to study and address key issues facing the broad array of women staff at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 12, 2018
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Vanderbilt to offer dockless bike and scooter options on campus
Vanderbilt will begin allowing dockless and electric bike and scooter companies to operate on campus starting Sept. 6. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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FutureVU lecture and visioning session focuses on sustainability
More than 150 community members participated in a two-day series of events focusing on FutureVU’s BlueSky Vision. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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Vanderbilt recognized by ‘Forbes’ as a top employer for women
Vanderbilt University has been named one of the best employers for women in the United States by "Forbes" magazine. Read MoreJul 25, 2018
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FutureVU releases comprehensive vision for development of campus
A holistic vision for the physical development of campus over the next 20 to 30 years is now available on the FutureVU website. Read MoreMay 16, 2018
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Wellcast: ‘FutureVU and a Healthier You’
Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain discusses FutureVU, Vanderbilt's land use planning initiative. He explains the goals of FutureVU and describes the many ways it is enhancing the health and wellness of faculty, staff and students. Read MoreMay 16, 2018
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Vanderbilt included among America’s Best Employers by ‘Forbes’
Vanderbilt University has been named to the list of "America's Best Employers 2018" by Forbes magazine. Read MoreMay 1, 2018
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Dockless bike-sharing pilot continues through summer; preferred pricing available for VU, VUMC
Vanderbilt's six-month dockless bike-share pilot enters a new phase this Friday, marking the end of the first month of the launch designed to bolster the university's mobility and transportation strategy. Read MoreApr 25, 2018
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Vanderbilt invests further in faculty as committees explore options for multiuse facility
In the university’s continuing program to invest in faculty, two committees have been appointed to develop ideas for a dynamic multiuse facility designed to spur faculty development and collaboration. Read MoreApr 11, 2018
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BlueSky energy visioning session lays foundation for carbon footprint reduction
Nearly 50 people attended Vanderbilt's first BlueSky visioning session March 26-27 to generate bold and creative approaches for reducing the university's carbon footprint. Read MoreApr 4, 2018
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Vanderbilt and ofo partner to bring dockless bike sharing to campus
As part of its ongoing mobility and transportation strategy, Vanderbilt is launching a six-month pilot of a dockless bike-share program beginning Tuesday, March 27. The kickoff event will feature bike demos, rider education and giveaways. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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Transit panel series continues; third installment features Kopstain, Getz
More than 100 students, faculty, staff and community members attended the March 13 transit forum presented by Vanderbilt at the Student Life Center. The final forum is set for April 10. Read MoreMar 16, 2018
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Redesigned sustainability report expands focus to include holistic environmental efforts
Vanderbilt displays a new emissions baseline in a redesigned version of its annual sustainability report, which outlines the university's environmental impact in 2016. Read MoreMar 15, 2018
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On the City’s Western Border: $600 million living–learning initiative to transform campus along West End Avenue
Vanderbilt is replacing aging dormitories with residential colleges designed to encourage classmates from varying backgrounds to come together in shared communities, living alongside faculty members who help foster dialogue and discovery outside the classroom. Read MoreFeb 26, 2018
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Vanderbilt experts showcase research at second transit forum
The second installment of the spring transit forum series, held Feb. 23, featured four Vanderbilt professors sharing findings that brought further context to Nashville's proposed transit plan. Read MoreFeb 26, 2018