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Sidewalk closure on 21st Avenue in front of School of Nursing begins March 11
The west sidewalk on 21st Avenue between Scarritt Place and Edgehill Avenue, in front of the School of Nursing, will be closed from Saturday, March 11, to Sunday, March 19, for underground cable work. The sidewalk will be closed daily from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Read MoreMar 8, 2023
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Kirkland Hall fencing to be expanded beginning March 8
Beginning Wednesday, March 8, the construction fencing around Kirkland Hall will expand to fully enclose Kirkland Circle between Warren and Moore Colleges and E. Bronson Ingram College. The fence line also will expand slightly to the south, closing the sidewalk immediately adjacent to the existing fence line. Read MoreMar 6, 2023
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Crane work at Village at Vanderbilt will be on Saturdays beginning March 4
Beginning Saturday, March 4, there will be work at The Village at Vanderbilt to replace the roof on the fourth floor. The work will be from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The South Drive entrance to the upper packing deck will be closed, but vehicles can still pull into the parking area from 21st Avenue and Capers Avenue. Read MoreMar 3, 2023
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Lot 104, 24th Avenue sidewalk will be closed March 6–13
Parking Lot 104 and the west sidewalk on 24th Avenue will be closed from Monday, March 6, to Monday, March 13, for construction related to Vanderbilt University’s Central Utilities Initiative project. This is the first of three phases of work that will occur in this area. Read MoreFeb 28, 2023
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Tree replacement policy will guide sustainability of Vanderbilt’s green canopy
Campus planners have developed an official tree replacement policy to ensure that Vanderbilt’s tree canopy is preserved whenever building projects are initiated or trees die naturally. Read MoreFeb 28, 2023
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Faculty, staff invited to learn about inner workings of campus at Facilities University
The Vanderbilt University Facilities Department will host several sessions of Facilities University, a series of classes to educate faculty and staff about the inner workings of the department. Read MoreFeb 20, 2023
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Vanderbilt to begin utility and infrastructure upgrades for campus growth
Vanderbilt University is making extensive upgrades to its utilities and other infrastructure as it prepares for campus growth. The Central Utilities Initiative, scheduled to begin in February, will provide enhancements to support various Vandy United projects, the Highland Quad residential colleges to be built along 25th Avenue South, and other future projects. Read MoreJan 27, 2023
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Important reminders about campus parking, transportation and mobility
As the new semester begins, the Transportation and Mobility Office is sharing some reminders about commuting, parking and mobility options for the campus community. Read MoreJan 3, 2023
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Jess Neely Drive to close for construction of pedestrian, bicycle-friendly greenway
Jess Neely Drive between 25th Avenue and Natchez Trace will permanently close to vehicular traffic the week of Jan. 9 to make way for a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly greenway. Read MoreDec 20, 2022
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Demonbreun Street Bikeway community meeting this Wednesday
The Nashville Department of Transportation is proposing a new design for the Demonbreun Street Bikeway to improve the safety of the road for all users. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Midtown Hills Police Precinct, Metro staff and partners will be available to share information about the proposed redesign and answer questions. Read MoreDec 12, 2022
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WATCH: First look at the Vanderbilt I Solar Farm
The Vanderbilt I Solar Farm, an innovative project that will bring the university closer to its goal of powering campus entirely through renewable energy, is nearing completion in Bedford County, Tennessee. Read MoreNov 16, 2022
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Bicentennial Oak, beloved campus landmark, has died
The Bicentennial Oak, the only tree on Vanderbilt’s campus known to predate the founding of the university, succumbed to age-related decay and fell Nov. 12. Estimated to be some 250 years old, the bur oak was one of the most recognizable trees on campus, serving as a landmark near Garland Hall for generations of Vanderbilt community members. Read MoreNov 16, 2022
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MoveVU takes top award at statewide sustainable transportation forum
The Vanderbilt University MoveVU program received the Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Award at a special ceremony Nov. 9 during the Tennessee Sustainable Transporation Forum and Expo. Read MoreNov 16, 2022
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Vanderbilt ranked a ‘top green college’ by Princeton Review
Vanderbilt University is one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges and on the “green honor roll” according to a new ranking by The Princeton Review. Read MoreNov 14, 2022
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Vanderbilt greenhouse gas emissions drop 19 percent in two years, new sustainability report shows
Vanderbilt University’s greenhouse gas emissions have dropped 19 percent overall and 23 percent per square foot since fiscal year 2020, according to the latest annual sustainability report released today by FutureVU Sustainability in the Division of Administration. Read MoreNov 9, 2022
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Annual commute survey now open
Whether you primarily work from home, commute to campus every day, or anything in between, your feedback on the annual commute survey will help inform mobility and transportation efforts and help expand Vanderbilt’s understanding and support of the community. Read MoreNov 7, 2022
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Latest Vanderbilt Green Fund projects implemented on campus
Vanderbilt University recently has implemented five sustainability projects with support from the student-led Vanderbilt Green Fund. The projects range from a native species garden that aims to increase biodiversity, pollination and soil quality on campus, to more technology-driven solutions, such as programmable thermostats and solar thermal panels. Read MoreNov 2, 2022
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Vanderbilt University strengthens ties with Centennial Park
Vanderbilt University will elevate its long-term collaboration with Centennial Park Conservancy through a capital gift to help enhance the cultural and physical environment of the West End Neighborhood and surrounding community. Read MoreOct 12, 2022
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Vanderbilt University to host PARK(ing) Day Sept. 16
PARK(ing) Day is an annual global event competition where urban areas, such as parking lots, are temporarily transformed into green spaces. Parking spaces along Magnolia Circle in the Peabody College neighborhood will be transformed into a parklet on Friday, Sept. 16. Read MoreSep 9, 2022
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Campus Dining introduces reusable to-go container program
Vanderbilt Campus Dining is partnering with Fill it Forward this fall to offer reusable to-go containers at all residential dining halls, including The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons and E. Bronson Ingram, Rothschild and Zeppos Colleges. Undergraduate students will receive one free container that can be used at the all-you-care-to-eat residential dining locations, then returned for cleaning and sanitizing. Read MoreAug 12, 2022