FutureVU
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Three new residential colleges planned for Highland Quad
Vanderbilt University is embarking on the next phase of its residential colleges program with the reenvisioning of Highland Quadrangle along 25th Avenue South. The initiative, which includes construction of three new residential colleges for upper-division students, will build upon the successful living-learning environments already in place. Read MoreJul 26, 2022
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Vanderbilt University Real Estate launches new website
The Vanderbilt University Real Estate office has launched a new website to provide insight into the office as well as its mission and properties. Read MoreJun 13, 2022
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Graduate and professional student housing project celebrates milestones with topping out ceremony, announces first retail business
Vanderbilt’s graduate and professional student housing project reached two milestones in April: the placement of the final steel structural beam of the building, and the announcement of the first retail business to occupy the space, the Turnip Truck. Read MoreMay 2, 2022
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Vanderbilt, Nashville to participate in Earth Hour to raise awareness about climate change
Vanderbilt University and the city of Nashville will participate in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 26, to raise awareness about climate change. Read MoreMar 23, 2022
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I Am Vanderbilt: Michael Briggs
Michael Briggs likes talking to people about their commutes. More than making idle chit-chat, Briggs’ job entails helping faculty and staff understand how they can save money, reduce stress and help the environment while traveling to and from work at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMar 7, 2022
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I Am Vanderbilt: Ashley Majewski
As a program coordinator in the Division of Administration, Ashley Majewski has worked on some of the biggest initiatives shaping Vanderbilt’s campus. Read MoreFeb 21, 2022
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Construction begins on 25th Avenue for Davidson County’s first enhanced crosswalk
Vanderbilt will install Davidson County’s first enhanced crosswalk on 25th Avenue as part of the university’s West End Neighborhood project and FutureVU goal to improve the safety and walkability of campus. Construction will begin the week of Feb. 28 and will last approximately three weeks. Read MoreFeb 18, 2022
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Two Vanderbilt University buildings earn LEED certification
Vanderbilt University has been awarded two Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifications for the School of Nursing building and 1101 19th Avenue South, formerly the Disciples of Christ building. The university now has 24 LEED-certified buildings as designated by the U.S. Green Building Council. Read MoreFeb 3, 2022
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MoveVU director Hafkenschiel to lead statewide think tank
Erin Hafkenschiel, executive director of Vanderbilt's mobility and transportation initiative MoveVU since 2018, has been named president of the nonpartisan statewide research and advocacy group ThinkTennessee. Michael Briggs, assistant director of mobility, will serve as interim director when Hafkenschiel departs at the end of February. Read MoreFeb 3, 2022
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Solar farm groundbreaking advances Vanderbilt’s large-scale renewable energy partnership
A bold partnership that will help Vanderbilt University power its campus entirely through renewable energy has moved forward with the Jan. 19 groundbreaking for a solar farm in Bedford County, Tennessee. Read MoreJan 21, 2022
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Share your feedback on Nashville’s action plan for transportation and pedestrian safety
The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure and Mayor John Cooper have released for public review the first draft of the Nashville Vision Zero Action Plan, a research-based strategy to end all traffic-related deaths and severe injuries. Read MoreJan 18, 2022
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Sustainability, inclusion advancements highlighted in FutureVU FY2021 Progress Report
Vanderbilt University made significant strides during fiscal year 2021 in sustainable building and landscape projects, accessibility improvements and transportation and mobility initiatives, even through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreDec 1, 2021
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Vanderbilt eliminates single-use plastic bottles at athletics venues
Vanderbilt University continues to make significant progress in reducing its overall environmental impact, recently eliminating single-use plastic bottles at all athletics venues across campus. Read MoreNov 19, 2021
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Vanderbilt University signs on to U.N.-backed Race to Zero campaign
Vanderbilt University, which already has taken significant steps in its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, has joined the Race to Zero—Universities and Colleges coalition. At the same time, Assistant Professor Leah Dundon and 14 students are participating in international climate change negotiations. Read MoreNov 8, 2021
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Blasting for Residential College C in West End Neighborhood to begin Oct. 25
Blasting for the foundation of Residential College C in the West End Neighborhood is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 25. Read MoreOct 21, 2021
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WATCH: James Beard Foundation and Nashville Food Waste Initiative food scrap cooking demonstration
As part of its commitment to sustainability and Zero Waste, Vanderbilt Campus Dining collaborated with the James Beard Foundation, the Nashville Food Waste Initiative and the Mayor’s Food Saver Challenge to host the “Waste-Not” cooking demonstration Oct. 15 at the E. Bronson Ingram College dining hall. Read MoreOct 18, 2021
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Kirkland Hall renovation to enhance accessibility, upgrade infrastructure
Kirkland Hall, central to Vanderbilt’s history and widely recognized as the university’s signature building, will undergo a significant renovation that is reflective of the institution’s purpose and commitment to excellence. Read MoreSep 20, 2021
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College of Arts and Science Capital Projects Town Hall is Sept. 15
The College of Arts and Science will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Sept. 15, to share A&S’ plans to improve the infrastructure of the Historic Core and Stevenson Center complex buildings. Read MoreSep 10, 2021
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Vanderbilt University to host PARK(ing) Day 2021 Sept. 17
Vanderbilt University will host PARK(ing) Day, an annual global event competition in which urban areas, such as parking lots, are transformed into green spaces to promote sustainable design, on Friday, Sept. 17. Read MoreSep 9, 2021
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Share your opinion of transportation and pedestrian safety in Nashville
To help Vision Zero better understand your experiences traveling in Nashville and to share your ideas for improving safety for all roadway users, please take this survey. Read MoreAug 13, 2021