FutureVU
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Construction to begin on Vanderbilt graduate and professional student housing development
Construction will begin on Vanderbilt University’s housing development for graduate and professional students during the week of April 26. Adjacent to campus on Broadway, between Lyle and 20th avenues, the development is the culmination of student feedback and the university’s desire to provide graduate and professional students housing near campus at below-market rates. Read MoreApr 28, 2021
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Vanderbilt names newest residential college in honor of Marieke and Jeff Rothschild
Vanderbilt University’s newest residential college will be named Rothschild College in recognition of the transformational $20 million gift that Marieke and Jeff Rothschild, BA’77, MS’79, made in 2016 to accelerate the development of the residential college system. The Rothschilds’ generous contribution has helped advance a key pillar of Vanderbilt’s academic strategic plan—enhancing the undergraduate residential experience. Read MoreApr 26, 2021
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International climate webinar hosted by School of Nursing April 8
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing will host “Green Recovery, Climate Solutions and a Just Transition,” a public webinar and discussion, on Thursday, April 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. CT. The free webinar, part of the Solve Climate by 2030 project, will feature youth involved in climate issues and leaders in conservation and sustainability, including Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain, who heads Vanderbilt’s FutureVU initiative. Read MoreMar 26, 2021
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Infrastructure and utility assessment to occur in historic core near Kirkland, Neely, Benson
In preparation of an infrastructure and utility project planned for this summer in the historic core of campus near Kirkland Hall, Neely Auditorium and Benson Hall, hydro-drilling—a less invasive process using high-pressure water to dig—will occur at six to seven spot locations starting on Monday, March 22. Read MoreMar 15, 2021
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Vanderbilt Divinity School awarded LEED certification following renovation and addition
Vanderbilt Divinity School has received a LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its renovation and addition project that was completed in 2020. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, offers a framework for healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. Read MoreMar 12, 2021
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Watch: Owen Forward presents ‘The Future of Sustainability’
Owen Forward will present a half-day virtual conference on Monday, March 15, featuring Vanderbilt administrators, faculty and alumni in dialogue about sustainability leadership. “The Future of Sustainability” will begin at 12:15 p.m. CT and is open to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMar 10, 2021
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Parking lot to close permanently and VandyRide stop to move for Owen construction project, future Walk and Roll Loop
Parking Lot 6B, between Grand Avenue and Scarritt Place off of 21st Avenue South, will close permanently on March 1 as a part of the Owen Graduate School of Management Capital Project. Read MoreFeb 26, 2021
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Vanderbilt embarks on $55 million renovation and expansion project at the Owen Graduate School of Management
The Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management will begin work on the renovation and expansion of Management Hall in March 2021. The estimated $55 million project will extend the business school’s space by 50 percent, encompassing a total of 48,000 square feet. Read MoreFeb 22, 2021
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Parking lot to close permanently for Owen construction project, future Walk and Roll Loop
Parking Lot 6B will close permanently on March 1 as a part of the Owen Graduate School of Management Capital Project. The closure is also in support of Vanderbilt’s FutureVU initiative to improve connectivity and enhance accessibility throughout campus while also achieving the university’s sustainability goals. Read MoreFeb 17, 2021
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New series of classes highlights diverse disciplines, with Vanderbilt at the core
A series of trans-institutional courses designed through the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities is using Vanderbilt’s campus as a living lab, giving students—future historians, architects, archaeologists, curators and engineers among them—unique hands-on experiences. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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FutureVU progress report for FY2020 now available
Transformations of the West End and Peabody neighborhoods, pioneering solar energy partnerships, improved recycling and more sustainable transportation choices are among the achievements outlined in the latest FutureVU progress report. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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New bike lanes seek to enhance safety, transportation options on campus
New bicycle lanes on Jess Neely Drive and Vanderbilt Place are aimed at improving safety and rider experience on campus, and supporting Vanderbilt’s goal of increasing bike commuting and enhancing bike path infrastructure at the university. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Vanderbilt receives leadership award from U.S. Green Building Council
Vanderbilt University has been honored with a 2020 Leadership Award from the U.S. Green Building Council for the institution’s achievements in green building and its commitment to creating a healthy, sustainable future. Read MoreNov 13, 2020
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Vanderbilt and Nashville undertake bold new renewable energy partnership to address climate change
Vanderbilt University and the city of Nashville, Tennessee, have announced a Green Invest partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service—a collaboration that will allow the region to take a bold step forward in expanding availability and access to renewable energy at a critical time in global efforts to address the threat of climate change. Read MoreNov 10, 2020
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VandyRide to provide free shuttle to polling places on Election Day, Nov. 3
VandyRide will provide a free shuttle to two voting locations, Murrell School and Eakin Elementary School, for students who wish to vote at their assigned polling location on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Read MoreOct 26, 2020
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Diermeier thanks staff for Vanderbilt’s strong position during unprecedented year
During the inaugural Fall Staff Assembly, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier thanked the staff for their hard work, perseverance and expertise to launch the Return to Campus plan. More than 1,250 staff attended the virtual event. Read MoreOct 23, 2020
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VandyRide to provide free shuttle to polling place for early voting
VandyRide will provide a free shuttle to the Green Hills Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 24, for any student—undergraduate, graduate or professional—who wishes to participate in early voting. Read MoreOct 21, 2020
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Tell us how COVID-19 is affecting your commute in new survey series
The Division of Administration is conducting a series of surveys designed to gain a better understanding of commuter attitudes and behaviors in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Survey results will inform mobility and transportation efforts on campus and scholarly research at the university. Read MoreOct 14, 2020
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VandyRide Point to Point service provides off-campus students with free ride home
Undergraduate students living within a half-mile from campus this semester can get a free ride home with VandyRide’s new Point to Point service. Read MoreOct 7, 2020
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Daily parking on campus begins; waitlist for October opens
More than 1,700 members of the Vanderbilt community expressed interest in a new daily parking program that is being piloted in response to feedback about the desire for more commute options, including sustainable options, and flexibility when parking. Read MoreSep 11, 2020