Olivia Kew-Fickus

Vanderbilt University has announced a series of executive-level changes to support its success today and its long-term strategic vision. The changes come as Vanderbilt prepares to open its New York campus in August 2026 and continues planning for campuses in West Palm Beach and San Francisco. Also, the need to represent Vanderbilt’s interests and values through strategic communications continues to grow, and there is increased focus on positioning the university at the forefront of technological change.  Read More

The Greater Nashville Tech Council has announced the finalists for the 2026 GNTC Awards, highlighting exceptional talent from the Vanderbilt faculty, staff and alumni community. These awards honor innovation and excellence within Middle Tennessee’s the technology sector. Following over 200 public nominations across 15 categories, a panel of tech leaders and industry peers has selected the top three finalists in each category. Read More

Over the next two months, full-time faculty employed by Vanderbilt University are invited to participate in the Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey administered by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. The data from this survey help Vanderbilt benchmark with peers, align institutional priorities and support our faculty. Read More

The first Faculty Senate meeting of 2025 is today, Thursday, Jan. 9, from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be in Faculty Commons Building’s second-floor event space.    Read More

The Computing Catalyst Working Group will identify computing resources needed to catalyze a new wave of discovery and innovation powered by AI and computing at Vanderbilt.  Read More