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On 10th anniversary, Zeppos reflects on progress, creating a more civil society
Mar. 1, 2018—As Nicholas S. Zeppos embarks on his second decade as Vanderbilt's chancellor, he envisions the university taking a more active role in strengthening democracy.
Vanderbilt to transform West End into innovative academic and experiential center
Jan. 22, 2018—Vanderbilt's largest-ever capital project will replace aging residence halls with innovative residential colleges that will transform the residential life for undergraduates.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jesse Eisinger to speak at Vanderbilt Oct. 17
Oct. 5, 2017—Investigative reporter Jesse Eisinger will speak at Vanderbilt Law School Oct. 17.
Sick kids live longer, but brain function may suffer
May. 16, 2017—Survival rates continue to rise for children living with once-fatal chronic pediatric health conditions, but their survival comes at a cost.
Follow the better angels of their nature, grads are told
May. 11, 2017—Acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns spoke to graduating Vanderbilt seniors during Senior Day and was awarded the Nichols-Chancellor's Medal.
Valerie Hotchkiss named Vanderbilt’s university librarian
Apr. 21, 2016—Valerie Hotchkiss, a library director and professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will join Vanderbilt Aug. 1 in the role of university librarian, with responsibility for nine divisional libraries and the Television News Archive.
New residential college at Vanderbilt to expand living-learning opportunities
Mar. 31, 2016—Vanderbilt University will take the next step in extending students’ living experience beyond the classroom and enhancing student engagement and community on campus when it begins construction in mid-May on the new Vanderbilt Barnard residential college.
Perez named Vanderbilt associate vice chancellor and chief facilities officer
Mar. 31, 2016—Michael G. Perez, a recognized university facilities leader with more than 30 years’ experience, will join Vanderbilt University June 1 as associate vice chancellor and chief facilities officer.
AlertVU: Armed robbery at 2600 Jess Neely Drive
Nov. 16, 2015—9:50 p.m. Nov. 16: Police are on scene and investigating. Subjects are believed to have fled the immediate area. Resume normal activity, remain vigilant, and report any suspicious activity to police. Updates will be posted to the website alertvu.vanderbilt.edu when they become available. 9:30 p.m. Nov. 16: Update! The suspects fled the area in a...
Pre-K in TN: How can we sustain the gains?
Sep. 28, 2015—A coherent vision and consistent implementation is needed to bolster the power of pre-K.
White House honors Peabody graduate student for mobile Makerspace
Jun. 12, 2015—The White House has recognized Gokul Krishnan, a Ph.D. student in learning sciences at Vanderbilt's Peabody College, for his Makerspace project at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Shanghai teacher collaboration model catches on in Tennessee
Sep. 25, 2014—A teacher collaboration model used in Shanghai is proving useful to Tennessee teachers.