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Goldfarb named to ‘Popular Mechanics’ top 10 innovators list
"Popular Mechanics" named Vanderbilt mechanical engineer Michael Goldfarb one of this year's “Ten Innovators Who Changed The World” for an exoskeleton he developed that helps people with paralysis to stand. Read MoreOct 21, 2013
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Memorial Oct. 21 for Ellen Fanning, ALS walk Oct. 26
Please join in celebrating the life of Ellen Fanning, Stevenson Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, on Monday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m., in Benton Chapel. Read MoreOct 18, 2013
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Letter from Chancellor Zeppos on work surrounding the protection of minors
The Oversight and Compliance Committee on the Protection of Children has finalized a policy addressing the protection of minors, reports Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in a letter to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreOct 16, 2013
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Zeppos discusses future of research universities at D.C. conference
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in “Research Universities and the Future of America: A National Convocation on Breakthrough Actions,” a one-day conference held Oct. 10 hosted by the National Academies of Sciences. Read MoreOct 11, 2013
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‘Poets & Writers’ ranks Vanderbilt MFA Program in top nine
Vanderbilt’s MFA Program in Creative Writing moved up one notch to ninth in the United States in a survey conducted by "Poets & Writers" magazine and reported in its September/October issue. Read MoreOct 9, 2013
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Strategic planning effort advances; planning retreats now complete
Faculty comprising an Executive Committee, four Steering Committees and four Academic Planning Groups have completed a series of retreats to develop strategic initiatives that will leverage Vanderbilt’s strengths as a leading research university in the 21st century. Read MoreOct 2, 2013
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New Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center to open in January 2014
Vanderbilt faculty and staff will have a new resource for reaching their fitness goals—and a new way to “Go for the Gold”—when the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center opens to the campus community in January 2014. Read MoreSep 26, 2013
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Listen: Marionette show at Vanderbilt brings ancient Maya tales to life
The adventures of ancient Maya mythical heroes will be dramatized in a free marionette show that premieres Sept. 26 at Vanderbilt University's Central Library. Read MoreSep 20, 2013
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Robert Penn Warren Center celebrates 25th anniversary Sept. 19-20
The Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities at Vanderbilt University kicks off its 25th anniversary Sept. 19-20, with scholarship and celebration, including the premiere of a documentary, a reception and a series of panel discussions with former Warren Center fellows. Read MoreSep 18, 2013
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Commodore Award winners, work milestones recognized at campus celebration
The Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor, was presented to two staff members during the Service Awards Celebration Sept. 10 in Langford Auditorium. Read MoreSep 11, 2013
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Vanderbilt named No. 17 national university by ‘U.S. News & World Report’
"U.S. News & World Report" ranked Vanderbilt's undergraduate experience No. 17 among national universities. Vanderbilt jumped five spots, moving from 16th to 11th in the “great school at a great price” category. Read MoreSep 10, 2013
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Vanderbilt University and University of Maryland join forces to offer MOOC sequence on mobile app development
Vanderbilt University and the University of Maryland have teamed up to introduce a new approach to massive open online courses, or MOOCs – a two-part, sequenced course offered through the digital learning platform Coursera. Read MoreSep 9, 2013
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Free online course using online games to examine literature and new media launches Sept. 9
A new, free massive open online course, or MOOC, from Vanderbilt University launching Sept. 9 uses J.R.R. Tolkien and “The Lord of the Rings Online” to explore what happens to stories and films when they are turned into online games. Read MoreSep 5, 2013
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Ellen Fanning, DNA researcher and mentor of young scientists, dies
Ellen Fanning, Stevenson Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, died on Sunday morning, Sept.1, after a lengthy battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She was 67 years old. Read MoreSep 3, 2013
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Director of campus recreation to retire after 50 years of service
Be careful when choosing your first job, advises Sam Hirt, director of campus recreation at Vanderbilt, because it might end up being your career. Read MoreAug 28, 2013
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Zeppos: Faculty discussions happening now will set university’s course
Chancellor Zeppos addressed faculty and presented annual awards at the Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreAug 22, 2013
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Faculty Senate to tackle full slate of topics for 2013-14
As a new academic year begins, so does the work of a select group of faculty charged with addressing university issues and helping to plan for Vanderbilt’s future. Read MoreAug 20, 2013
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Vanderbilt Divinity School to install Townes as 16th dean
The Rev. Dr. Emilie M. Townes will be installed as the 16th dean of Vanderbilt University Divinity School Aug. 23 at Benton Chapel. Read MoreAug 19, 2013
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2013-14 academic year welcome from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos
"As we begin the new academic year, I want to welcome everyone and thank you for your many contributions and great devotion to Vanderbilt," writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreAug 15, 2013
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Parking registration for University Central, School of Nursing now open
Visit the Office of Traffic and Parking website to register or renew your parking permit for 2013-14. Read MoreAug 9, 2013