FutureVU
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Hafkenschiel to lead new university transportation office
Erin Hafkenschiel has been appointed executive director of mobility in the Division of Administration effective Oct. 1. Read MoreOct 1, 2018
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Campus celebrates PARK(ing) Day
Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members enjoyed Vanderbilt’s “parklet" during last week’s PARK(ing) Day 2018. Read MoreSep 25, 2018
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Chancellor’s Charter explores sustainability across Nashville
Faculty, staff and students joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos last week on a Chancellor’s Charter tour to explore sustainability, a fundamental FutureVU guiding principle and initiative. Read MoreSep 20, 2018
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University’s bike-share pilot wins TN Sustainable Transportation Award
Vanderbilt University’s pilot of the bike-sharing service ofo has won a Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Read MoreSep 18, 2018
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Vanderbilt’s historic Peabody College set to expand with new construction
Vanderbilt University officially broke ground on the first phase of a $41.5 million multibuilding construction and renovation project at Peabody College of education and human development. Read MoreSep 13, 2018
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Campus community can ride Metro’s upgraded ‘WeGo’ buses for free
Vanderbilt Parking Services reminds all full-time faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students that they are eligible to ride to and from campus on Metro’s new "WeGo" buses for free through Vanderbilt’s Easy Ride program. Read MoreSep 13, 2018
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Facilities invests in sustainable technologies across campus
The Division of Administration’s Facilities department has invested in two new sustainable technologies for the 2018-19 academic year. Read MoreSep 11, 2018
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Campus community invited to PARK(ing) Day this Friday
Take a relaxing break from the office or class and enjoy local and sustainable art, games and food during Vanderbilt's annual PARK(ing) Day set for Friday, Sept. 21. Read MoreSep 10, 2018
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Vanderbilt to offer dockless bike and scooter options on campus
Vanderbilt will begin allowing dockless and electric bike and scooter companies to operate on campus starting Sept. 6. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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FutureVU lecture and visioning session focuses on sustainability
More than 150 community members participated in a two-day series of events focusing on FutureVU’s BlueSky Vision. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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First sustainable, app-based VandyVans shelter launched
Students can now follow their VandyVans route and van in real time at the new shelter located at the Hank Ingram stop near The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Read MoreAug 27, 2018
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Jason McLennan to discuss ‘The Power of Transformative Goals’ today
Jason McLennan, creator of the Living Building Challenge and known as "the Steve Jobs of the green building industry,” will discuss future trends in energy, construction and campus culture on Monday, Aug. 27. Read MoreAug 10, 2018
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University leadership showcases FutureVU progress during SCUP tour
The Division of Administration hosted over 50 architects, designers and higher-education leaders from the Society for College and University Planning July 16 to showcase Vanderbilt’s FutureVU vision. Read MoreJul 18, 2018
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Second ‘Making Nashville Living Building Ready’ event June 21
The second in a local series of focused discussions about the Living Building Challenge is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, in the Jacobs Believed in Me Auditorium in Featheringill Hall. Read MoreJun 13, 2018
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Volunteer Leadership Weekend
Two hundred enthusiastic alumni and parents gathered to support Vanderbilt as part of the university’s inaugural Volunteer Leadership Weekend, held Feb. 23–24. Read MoreJun 8, 2018
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FutureVU releases comprehensive vision for development of campus
A holistic vision for the physical development of campus over the next 20 to 30 years is now available on the FutureVU website. Read MoreMay 16, 2018
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Wellcast: ‘FutureVU and a Healthier You’
Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain discusses FutureVU, Vanderbilt's land use planning initiative. He explains the goals of FutureVU and describes the many ways it is enhancing the health and wellness of faculty, staff and students. Read MoreMay 16, 2018
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Dockless bike-sharing pilot continues through summer; preferred pricing available for VU, VUMC
Vanderbilt's six-month dockless bike-share pilot enters a new phase this Friday, marking the end of the first month of the launch designed to bolster the university's mobility and transportation strategy. Read MoreApr 25, 2018
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Vanderbilt moves forward in planning process for future academic capital investments
Vanderbilt University has taken the next step in the discovery and planning processes for future capital investments in science and engineering, and humanities and the Arts and Science historic core. Read MoreApr 25, 2018
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New initiatives announced to boost Vanderbilt’s international reach, profile
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has announced strategic initiatives to strengthen the university’s global reach, to be paired with an international strategy developed by the Division of Communications. Read MoreApr 23, 2018