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Autism & Innovation center established to help people with ASD find meaningful work
Oct. 12, 2017—Creating a model pipeline that will assist adults on the autism spectrum find innovative jobs is the purpose of Vanderbilt University’s new Center for Autism & Innovation.
Bold $125 million investment supports landmark graduate student scholarships and leadership institute
Oct. 2, 2017—Vanderbilt is investing $125 million into one of the nation's most extensive graduate student scholarship programs and an innovative graduate student leadership institute.
Design phase begins for university’s West End Neighborhood
Oct. 2, 2017—Following up on a series of community meetings and working group efforts, Vanderbilt shared the current status of planning for the West End Neighborhood’s transformation.
Yates emphasizes importance of civil discourse, public service on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Sep. 28, 2017—Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates Joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on "The Zeppos Report" to discuss the importance of civil discourse and her 27-year career in the Department of Justice.
Vanderbilt Divinity School racial justice initiative to launch
Sep. 25, 2017—Vanderbilt Divinity School invites the community to help launch its new Luce Foundation-funded Public Theology and Racial Justice Collaborative from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ruby.
Vanderbilt connecting need knowers with solution makers; Galloway helms effort
Sep. 18, 2017—Kevin Galloway, hired last year as the university’s director of making, recently was appointed as the Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience (DIVE) director and will play an integral role in upcoming hackathons, makeathons and design courses.
Grand opening for Student Center for Social Justice and Identity Sept. 19
Sep. 14, 2017—Join Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Provost Susan R. Wente for the grand opening of the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity (SJI) Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Sarratt Student Center, Room 335.
Vanderbilt University climbs ‘U.S. News & World Report’ rankings to reach No. 14
Sep. 12, 2017—Vanderbilt rose to 14th place this year, its highest ranking to date, after holding at No. 15 the two previous years.
Mayor Megan Barry discusses the shared values of Nashville and Vanderbilt on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Sep. 7, 2017—Two of Nashville's most influential civic leaders talk about the principles of diversity and inclusivity that guide the city and Vanderbilt in the 10th episode of "The Zeppos Report."
Statement from Chancellor Zeppos on Trump administration’s action on DACA
Sep. 5, 2017—"We will continue to support and embrace our students regardless of immigration status, citizenship or nationality," Chancellor Zeppos said in a statement following the rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Academic Strategic Plan continues to blaze path for university’s future course
Aug. 23, 2017—Entering its fourth year, Vanderbilt University’s Academic Strategic Plan still charts the course for the university’s efforts as it moves forward to address the complex problems facing society.
$2 million investment establishes Turner Family Community Enterprise Clinic at Vanderbilt Law School
Aug. 22, 2017—A $2 million investment in Vanderbilt Law School by Cal Turner Jr., BA’62, will provide legal support to entrepreneurs on shoestring budgets to help them get up and running.