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Vanderbilt, Nashville Fire Department team up for unique training opportunity at university’s Carmichael Towers
More than 800 Nashville firefighters from across Davidson County will participate in a unique training opportunity on the Vanderbilt campus June 18-29, when they conduct high-rise fire response drills in the university’s Carmichael West Tower 4 residence hall, slated for demolition later this summer. Read MoreJun 17, 2019
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Churchwell named interim vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief university diversity officer
André L. Churchwell, chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and senior associate dean for diversity affairs in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been named interim vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University. Read MoreJun 14, 2019
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Watch: Experience Vanderbilt in 360-degree virtual reality
Experience Vanderbilt University in 360 degrees using a virtual reality headset or the YouTube app on your smart phone (make sure to move your phone around!). Read MoreJun 4, 2019
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In Vanderbilt’s new simulation lab, nursing and divinity students train together
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing's $23.6 million expansion includes the state-of-the-art Simulation and Skills Lab, where nurse practitioner students and divinity students learn together. Read MoreMay 14, 2019
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Venus Williams, chancellor’s final address highlight three days of Commencement activities
Vanderbilt’s Class of 2019 will party with a purpose, hear from a woman who changed tennis forever and bid farewell to the university’s eighth chancellor, Nicholas S. Zeppos, who will deliver his final Commencement address at its greenest graduation ceremony. Read MoreMay 1, 2019
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Stackhouse named men’s basketball head coach
Following an extensive national search, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletics Director Malcolm Turner today announced Jerry Stackhouse as Vanderbilt University's men's basketball head coach. Read MoreApr 5, 2019
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Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos to step down Aug. 15
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today that he will step down as the university’s eighth chancellor on Aug. 15 after more than a decade in the role. Zeppos plans to take a yearlong sabbatical before returning to the faculty as professor of law. Read MoreApr 2, 2019
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Abrams talks resiliency, the power of young voters in Vanderbilt appearance with chancellor
Stacey Abrams discussed politics, resiliency and optimism with Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Tuesday evening after visiting with students during the day. Read MoreMar 20, 2019
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President Bush visits Vanderbilt students before candid, humorous lecture series appearance
President George W. Bush surprised a Vanderbilt University history class and visited a student veterans club before enthralling a capacity crowd at Langford Auditorium on Monday, discussing economic policy, last year’s deaths of his famed parents, and his newly developed love, painting. Read MoreMar 12, 2019
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Endowed chair holder celebration honors eight faculty members
Vanderbilt’s newest endowed chair holders were celebrated for their path-breaking scholarship and research by family members, donors, colleagues and friends during a Feb. 25 ceremony. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Remarkable life of David Williams II celebrated
David Williams II was remembered as a courageous vice chancellor, outstanding athletics director, brilliant law professor and devoted husband and father during a celebration of life service Feb. 15. Read MoreFeb 18, 2019
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David Williams II, trailblazer and former Vanderbilt University vice chancellor and athletics director, has died
David Williams II, who made an extraordinary impact on Vanderbilt, college athletics and higher education during his 18-year tenure as a university vice chancellor, died Friday, Feb. 8. Read MoreFeb 8, 2019
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Vanderbilt’s new athletics director begins first day
Malcolm Turner began his first official day as Vanderbilt’s new vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director today, Feb. 1. Read MoreFeb 1, 2019
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Pioneering Vanderbilt School of Nursing building designed with health in mind
Once certified, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing's new expansion is expected to be the first complete building in Nashville to meet the WELL Building Standard, developed to support the health and well-being of a building's occupants. Read MoreJan 17, 2019
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Find Your Impact: Passions for healthy cooking and happy living boost student’s growing social media brand
Vanderbilt senior Sloane Chmara is combining a passion for healthy cooking and happy living into a growing online lifestyle brand. Read MoreDec 28, 2018
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Green named vice chancellor for public affairs
Leading government strategist Nathan Green has been named vice chancellor for public affairs at Vanderbilt University, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today. Read MoreDec 19, 2018
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Vanderbilt marks milestones on expanding educational opportunity
Opportunity Vanderbilt is an integral part of how the university is working with the American Talent Initiative to help talented, lower-income students receive a world-class education. Read MoreDec 17, 2018
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Visionary sports executive takes the helm as next Vanderbilt athletics director
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has named Malcolm Turner, a proven and highly accomplished sports business executive with a passion for the transformative power of education, as the university’s new vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director. Turner, a member of the NBA’s senior leadership team and president of the NBA G League, will join the university on Feb. 1. Read MoreDec 11, 2018
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First-generation students talk about experiences at Vanderbilt
Watch as first-generation college students talk about choosing Vanderbilt University and how they contribute to the cultural and intellectual life of the campus community. Read MoreNov 29, 2018
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Grandin, advocate on autism, to give conference keynote, Chancellor’s Lecture Nov. 29
Temple Grandin, a world-renowned author, inventor and spokesperson about the autism spectrum, will participate in a daylong conference in Nashville on Nov. 29, capped off with a keynote and conversation with Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos as part of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Read MoreNov 12, 2018