FutureVU

By minimizing plastic waste and encouraging reusable container usage, ReusePass, which replaces the Fill it Forward program, provides the latest example of Vanderbilt’s ongoing commitment to responsible consumption and environmental preservation.   Read More

Although plans for a reimagined Highland Quad continue to move forward, its planned demolition has been put on hold as the university assesses additional locations for future residential colleges and other possible uses for the Highland Quad area. All residence halls in Highland Quad will be available for housing for academic year 2024–25.   Read More

As part of the Central Utilities Initiative, pits for the installation of underground utilities will be dug near the intersection of 25th Avenue and Vanderbilt Place. Work will occur from Aug. 21 until early September and affect vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle routes in the area.  Read More

Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have daily faculty, staff and student commuters as well as many visitors each day. With construction currently underway around campus, regular notices will be released to make navigating campus easier. Read More

As part of the south end zone project at FirstBank Stadium, there will be blasting along Jess Neely Drive and within the south end zone construction area in the Frist Athletics Village starting on Friday, July 28.  Read More

The College of Arts and Science will embark on a construction project later this summer to renovate and expand Garland Hall. The project aims to align the college’s facilities with its mission of teaching, research and service; create flexible, state-of-the-art space that meets current and future academic needs; and connect the historic core of campus to the university’s trans-institutional mission.   Read More

Beginning Monday, July 17, 25th Avenue from Blakemore Avenue to Jess Neely Drive will close to vehicle traffic. The intersection at 25th Avenue and Jess Neely Drive will remain open. This closure is part of Vanderbilt University’s Central Utilities Initiative, which supports construction projects in the Frist Athletics Village. Read More

Garland Hall will be undergoing construction to improve the building's interior and enhance accessibility. To prepare for this project, an access road will be installed in three phases to minimize the impact to pedestrian traffic. The road is only for construction and emergency vehicles and will alter the pedestrian and bicycle routes in the area.   Read More

The section of Natchez Trace between Kensington Place and Jess Neely Drive will be closed beginning Monday, June 19, until November. This closure is part of Phase 2 of Vanderbilt University’s Central Utilities Initiative, which supports construction projects in the Frist Athletics Village. Read More

Vanderbilt has revealed artistic renderings for enhancements to Hawkins Field, home of the two-time national champion Vanderbilt baseball team. A cornerstone of Vandy United’s Dare to Grow phase, the Hawkins Field initiative creates premium seating opportunities, expands capacity and reimagines the game day experience. Read More

The new all-electric shuttle fleet will provide eco-friendly vehicles for VandyRide, a nighttime shuttle service for Vanderbilt students, by the start of the fall 2023 semester. In addition to being environmentally friendly, the new shuttles are also quieter and smoother than traditional buses, providing a more comfortable ride for passengers. Read More

Incoming traffic from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be affected Saturday, May 20, 6 a.m.–5 p.m. by a crane installation. Medical Center Drive will be closed in both directions, and only emergency vehicles will be allowed access for the duration of the project. The turn lanes from 21st Avenue onto Medical Center Drive will be closed during this time.   Read More

The Central Utilities Initiative project team met with NDOT to review the planned road closure of Natchez Trace in connection with the installation of underground utilities. NDOT has requested some modifications to the plan, delaying work until the changes are made. Read More

The Vanderbilt community is encouraged to share feedback with WeGo Public Transit about WeGo Access paratransit service.  Read More

Vanderbilt University made significant progress toward its FutureVU goals in fiscal year 2022, with an increased focus on Campus Dining initiatives and an increased push toward sustainable mobility and transportation efforts. Read More

As Vanderbilt University dares to grow while observing its Sesquicentennial this year, the campus welcomes a new tree to mark the occasion. The Bur Oak is the first part of a robust plan to plant more trees in honor of Vanderbilt’s 150th anniversary. Read More

Vanderbilt University will further offset its carbon footprint by investing in the development of solar energy projects that will expand access to clean energy in the Southeast through a new, multiyear collaboration with Clearloop. Read More

The Vanderbilt I Solar Farm in Bedford County represents a significant step by the university toward an ambitious goal to power campus entirely through renewable energy.  Read More

Campus Dining is celebrating Earth Week April 17-21 by offering a special week of menu items that represent various principles of the Menus of Change, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to support healthier, more sustainable and more delicious food choices. Read More

There will be a crane and scaffolding on the west side of Medical Center North Round Wing beginning on Monday, April 10, for two months while the roof is being replaced. The crane will be on the lawn next to Stevenson Center Lane, and it will be fenced off for everyone’s safety.   Read More