Residential Colleges
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Ross-Orta named director of student transitions and community engagement; Erb promoted to director of residential colleges
Roshaunda “Ro” Ross-Orta, a program manager for residential colleges, has been named director of the new Office of Student Transitions and Community Engagement, and Natalee Erb, associate director of residential colleges, has been promoted to director of residential colleges. Read MoreMay 18, 2022
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New faculty appointed to lead residential colleges
Three new residential faculty have been appointed as leaders in shaping student learning experiences beyond the classroom. Ravindra Duddu will be the inaugural faculty head of Rothschild College, scheduled to begin housing students in fall 2022. In addition, Sutherland House and Murray House will welcome two new faculty heads of house: Chezare Warren and Renã A.S. Robinson. Read MoreApr 25, 2022
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Volunteer Leadership Weekend celebrates alumni, energizes supporters
Nearly 200 alumni and parent volunteers returned to campus April 1–2 for the annual Volunteer Leadership Weekend. The weekend’s theme, Vanderbilt in Classroom, Community and Conversation, was designed to give university volunteer leaders an inside view of changes underway at Vanderbilt and to provide firsthand insights from university leaders, faculty and students about how these initiatives improve the educational experience. Read MoreApr 6, 2022
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A&S announces expansion of language study and changes to McTyeire International House for fall 2022
The College of Arts and Science recently announced new developments that will advance language education at Vanderbilt, including a re-envisioning of McTyeire International House and increased opportunities for the Vanderbilt community to engage in the languages. Read MoreJan 14, 2022
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Dinner series helps students learn what it means to thrive at VU
Opportunities for deep discussion of what it means to grow and flourish at Vanderbilt are the focus of the Thrive Dinner Series, part of the larger Sophomore Experience program focused on transfer students and the Class of 2024. Read MoreNov 12, 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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Open house for faculty interested in residential colleges set for Oct. 12
Faculty who would like to learn more about serving in residential or programmatic roles within the university’s residential college system are invited to an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Read MoreOct 4, 2021
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s new residential faculty: Teresa Goddu
Meet the new faculty head of E. Bronson Ingram College, Teresa Goddu, associate professor of English and American studies. Read MoreAug 27, 2021
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Buildings update operation hours, card access for fall semester
As the university welcomes back students, faculty and staff for the 2021–22 academic year, many buildings—including student centers and academic buildings on campus—have updated their operational hours and card access security. Read MoreAug 26, 2021
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s new residential faculty: Eric J. Barth
Meet the new faculty head of Hank Ingram House, Eric Barth, professor of mechanical engineering. Read MoreAug 20, 2021
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Everything you need to know about Move-In 2021
Move-In is one of Vanderbilt's most beloved traditions. Here's everything you need to know about this weekend's activities. Read MoreAug 18, 2021
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s new residential faculty: Carol Ziegler
Meet the new faculty head of Gillette House, Carol Ziegler, professor of nursing. Read MoreAug 12, 2021
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s new residential faculty: Emily Pendergrass
Meet the new faculty head of West House, Emily Pendergrass, associate professor of literacy and director of reading education in the Department of Teaching and Learning. Read MoreAug 6, 2021
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Vanderbilt completes controlled implosion of Carmichael Towers East
Vanderbilt University’s Carmichael Towers East came down safely in a controlled implosion on Saturday to make way for a new world-class residential college on campus. Read MoreAug 2, 2021
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Road closures, safety perimeter set for upcoming Carmichael Towers implosion
A controlled implosion of Vanderbilt University’s Carmichael Towers East will take place on Saturday, July 31, to make way for a new world-class residential college on campus. The implosion is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Read MoreJul 26, 2021
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Vanderbilt announces demolition of final Carmichael Towers buildings to continue residential colleges progress
After delaying demolition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vanderbilt is moving forward on its plan to demolish the Carmichael Towers East residence halls with a controlled implosion on Saturday, July 31, to make way for a new residential college in the West End Neighborhood. Read MoreJul 21, 2021
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Sophomore Experience launched to support second-year students
The Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs will offer a series of special opportunities for sophomore students as they return to campus this fall. Read MoreJul 7, 2021
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Amy Johnson named assistant provost for immersion and experiential learning; Jill Stratton to focus on residential colleges
Amy Johnson has been named assistant provost for immersion and experiential learning at Vanderbilt University and will begin her new role on July 15. Jill Stratton also will assume a new role at Vanderbilt as assistant provost for residential education and associate dean for residential colleges, effective July 1. Read MoreJun 25, 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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Join weekly meditation sessions each Friday through end of semester
As students enter the final month of classes for the spring 2021 semester, they are invited to join the Center for Student Wellbeing’s virtual meditation sessions featuring Vice Provost Vanessa Beasley and Assistant Provost Jill Stratton. The meditation series occurs every Friday at 8:30 a.m. CT through April 30. Read MoreMar 29, 2021