FutureVU
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Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center announce support for mayor’s transit initiative
Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center today jointly announced their official support for Mayor Megan Barry’s efforts to expand Nashville’s transit options. Read MoreJan 29, 2018
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Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center announce support for mayor’s transit initiative
Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center today jointly announced their official support for Mayor Megan Barry’s efforts to expand Nashville’s transit options. Read MoreJan 29, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Our commitment to residential colleges
In this week’s column, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos talks about Vanderbilt’s investment in residential colleges and how our brand of 24/7 immersive learning will shape students into America’s future leaders. “The Tennessean” also ran an op-ed by the chancellor this week on the university’s commitment to residential colleges. Read MoreJan 25, 2018
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FutureVU begins spring semester by continuing efforts to engage campus community
The FutureVU team is providing key project updates to kick off a busy spring semester. Read MoreJan 25, 2018
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‘What is Nashville’s Transit Plan? ’ topic of lunchtime discussion Jan. 30
Vanderbilt’s Office of Community, Neighborhood and Government Relations and the Vanderbilt Center for Transportation and Operational Resiliency will host a lunch-and-learn event Tuesday, Jan. 30, discussing Nashville’s proposed transit plan. Read MoreJan 25, 2018
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The Tennessean: New Vanderbilt residences boldly connect Nashville and the world
Vanderbilt is in the midst of a construction boom, creating new living communities for undergraduates and the many faculty, staff, graduate students and visiting scholars who make its educational experience distinctive. "But the true work that we’re engaging in is making good on our commitment to shape America’s future leaders, one brick at a time," writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in "The Tennessean." Read MoreJan 23, 2018
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Vanderbilt to transform West End into innovative academic and experiential center
Vanderbilt's largest-ever capital project will replace aging residence halls with innovative residential colleges that will transform the residential life for undergraduates. Read MoreJan 22, 2018
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Public Safety announces improvements to Vandy Vans services
Undergraduate students designed a Vandy Vans shelter to be installed at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. In addition, a new stop at the Highland Quadrangle boasts increased safety for riders. Read MoreDec 14, 2017
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University begins capital planning assessments of humanities, sciences to chart future
Vanderbilt University is embarking on discovery and planning processes, guided by the Academic Strategic Plan and FutureVU, to chart a course for capital planning in the humanities and the sciences. Read MoreDec 6, 2017
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‘Green Roof Day’ to highlight FutureVU sustainability efforts Nov. 29
FutureVU and SEMO are hosts of this event, in which participants must photograph themselves at all five green roofs on campus to win prizes. The Nov. 29 event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read MoreNov 27, 2017
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West End neighborhood beautification efforts previewed by pop-up park
The FutureVU team turned a portion of Kensington Place into a park for Vanderbilt community members to enjoy last week in advance of beautification efforts slated to begin in mid-December. Read MoreNov 14, 2017
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Participate in survey gathering feedback on pedestrian and cyclist safety
Faculty, students and staff can access and fill out a five-minute survey created by Vanderbilt Public Safety until Dec. 15. Read MoreNov 10, 2017
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Parking changes to start Dec. 18 to accommodate West End neighborhood utility work
Members of the Vanderbilt community who park near the West End neighborhood will likely see changes beginning Dec. 18 due to construction and utility work. Read MoreNov 10, 2017
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FutureVU pop-up park to transform West End neighborhood Nov. 6–12
Vanderbilt’s West End neighborhood will be transformed Nov. 6–12 with the creation of a pop-up park on Kensington Place. The park will feature landscaping, open space and a variety of activities. Read MoreNov 3, 2017
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Zeppos engages campus community about FutureVU core values, next steps
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday featuring key updates about FutureVU. The topics of accessibility, mobility and transportation, and sustainability were highlighted. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Chancellor’s Town Hall focusing on campus accessibility, transportation and mobility, and sustainability set for Oct. 17
The campus community is invited to a town hall meeting about prominent updates regarding FutureVU. This will take place Oct. 17 in the Student Life Center BOT Room. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Design phase begins for university’s West End Neighborhood
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. Read MoreOct 2, 2017
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Vanderbilt’s PARK(ing) Day entry recognized by Nashville Civic Design Center
Vanderbilt took home top honors in the “Wow Factor” category at the Sept. 27 Golden Cone Awards, which celebrated the best community “parklets” from Nashville’s 2017 PARK(ing) Day celebration. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Utility work planned to begin mid-December for reimagined ‘West End neighborhood’
Construction and utilities work is planned to begin in December to bury overhead utilities in preparation for new residential colleges and a beautification effort along the West End corridor of Vanderbilt’s campus. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Vote for Vanderbilt’s entry to the PARK(ing) Day 2017 People’s Choice Award
Vote now on the Nashville Civic Design Center Facebook page for Vanderbilt's entry to the PARK(ing) Day 2017 People's Choice Award. Voting ends on Wednesday. Read MoreSep 25, 2017