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New webpage shares stories of myriad ways Vanderbilt community is helping address COVID-19
The university has launched Vanderbilt Responds to COVID-19, a webpage designed to share how the VU community is providing support, expertise and care throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreMay 13, 2020
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A message to Vanderbilt University’s Class of 2020 from Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente
In a video message to the Class of 2020, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente congratulates graduates on their many achievements, commends their perseverance during this challenging time, and confers upon them their Vanderbilt degrees. Read MoreMay 8, 2020
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Vanderbilt receives $20 million from The William K. Warren Foundation to further treatments for brain disorders
Vanderbilt University has received $20 million from The William K. Warren Foundation, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to establish the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery to support pharmaceutical breakthroughs. Read MoreMay 5, 2020
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New COVID-19 Research and Innovation Fund engages community in Vanderbilt’s fight against coronavirus
Vanderbilt University has established a new COVID-19 Research and Innovation Fund. The fund enables donations to support research and innovation projects to fight COVID-19. Read MoreApr 29, 2020
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Vanderbilt Board of Trust names four new members
The president and CEO of Nasdaq and a respected leader in the health care industry are among the new elected members of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust. Read MoreApr 22, 2020
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Wente launches University Continuity Working Group
The University Continuity Working Group will advise university leadership by providing feedback and recommendations that allow the university to continue operating safely and productively in the coming months, fall semester and year ahead. Read MoreApr 22, 2020
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Vanderbilt to use $2.8 million in CARES Act funding to support students affected by COVID-19
Vanderbilt University will use $2.8 million it receives as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act to directly support students who have demonstrated need and are facing significant financial challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreApr 16, 2020
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2020 Commencement postponed a year due to COVID-19 outbreak
Vanderbilt University has taken the extraordinary action—in order to protect the health and safety of the community—of postponing Commencement and all of its related festivities originally scheduled for May 6-8. The Class of 2020 will be formally celebrated next spring. Read MoreMar 25, 2020
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Vanderbilt University names new dean of Blair School of Music following international search
Vanderbilt University has tapped Lorenzo Candelaria, dean and professor of music at Purchase College, State University of New York, as the next dean of Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music following an extensive international search. Read MoreMar 24, 2020
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Open Mind: Innovative solutions for uncommon times
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente offers thanks in a video message to the Vanderbilt community, and discusses how students, faculty and staff are harnessing creative and innovative solutions to continue their work and learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic in her latest "Open Mind" column. Read MoreMar 23, 2020
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University launches Public Health Advisory Task Force in response to COVID-19
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente has established a new Public Health Advisory Task Force to serve as a resource for the university during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreMar 23, 2020
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Room and Board adjustments launching; University invests $1 million in new Student Hardship Fund
Vanderbilt University has announced two initiatives to support students and their families during the global COVID-19 pandemic: housing and dining financial adjustments for the spring 2020 semester, and the launch of a newly established Student Hardship Fund. The university also is committed to preserving the compensation and benefits of its housing, dining and other staff whose roles were affected by the move to alternative and online education this semester. Read MoreMar 20, 2020
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Remote work for staff extended through April 11
Given the unpredictable nature of the ongoing national and local COVID-19 situation, Vanderbilt University leadership has decided that an additional two-week remote work period will be implemented. Remote work will continue through April 11. Read MoreMar 20, 2020
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Facilities department enhances cleaning protocols around campus
As students complete their academic requirements through online and alternative education, and many faculty and staff work remotely to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Vanderbilt continues to take precautions to ensure the health and well-being of the campus community. Read MoreMar 18, 2020
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Several student COVID-19 cases confirmed; Vanderbilt further urges university community to take precautions
As positive tests for the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 have now been confirmed for several undergraduate students, Vanderbilt advises the university community to further heed public health and safety recommendations. Read MoreMar 17, 2020
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Open Mind: Living, learning and working while implementing social distancing
In her latest "Open Mind" column, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente discusses how we can live, learn and work with social distancing, and our responsibility to do so. Read MoreMar 16, 2020
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Updated information regarding campus services available to Vanderbilt community
Vanderbilt student centers and other services will observe modified hours through the end of the semester, and Campus Dining has taken steps to reduce person-to-person contact at dining facilities. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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Open Mind: Our united community and responsibilities
In her "Open Mind" column, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente addresses the community's response to the March 3 tornado and the global outbreak of the coronavirus. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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Beware of widespread phishing scam
VUIT is actively responding to an intense phishing campaign that started on Thursday, March 5. Several VU accounts have already been compromised. Please do not open the link in the email or a link in any other email if you are unsure of its validity or security. Read MoreMar 6, 2020
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Message from Interim Chancellor and Provost Wente regarding COVID-19
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente shares an update on campus preparations for novel coronavirus and guidance for the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMar 5, 2020