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For students: Guidance for study abroad participants regarding presidential proclamation
Mar. 12, 2020—The federal government is restricting travel from Europe to the United States for the foreseeable future, beginning Friday, March 13. It appears this development does not apply to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Vanderbilt is standing by to assist study abroad participants to the extent it can as this situation continues to evolve.
Wente celebrates early Thanksgiving with students staying on campus during the break
Nov. 26, 2019—Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente joined nearly 150 undergraduate students on Nov. 25 for a Thanksgiving-style dinner in the Student Life Center Ballroom. The students were among those staying on campus during the weeklong break.
Find Your Impact: Passions for healthy cooking and happy living boost student’s growing social media brand
Dec. 28, 2018—Vanderbilt senior Sloane Chmara is combining a passion for healthy cooking and happy living into a growing online lifestyle brand.
What’s On My Mind: Gratitude for the Vanderbilt community
Nov. 21, 2018—Thanksgiving is a time to consider the people, moments, places and other things that give us joy in our lives, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column.
Chancellor joins students on campus for early Thanksgiving dinner
Nov. 21, 2018—Nearly 150 students joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Monday evening for an early Thanksgiving celebration at the Student Life Center. Zeppos hosts the annual dinner for students who are remaining on campus during the Thanksgiving break.
Vanderbilt Law and Nursing student clinic provides seniors with legal, medical documents
Jun. 28, 2018—Older adults who need advance care plans and power of attorney documents can get them free of charge thanks to a new interprofessional pilot project involving Vanderbilt law and nursing students.
Vanderbilt transfer quarterback seeks to solve hunger crisis in Miami
Jun. 26, 2018—Student-athlete Mo Hasan has started a nonprofit based in Miami called Second Spoon, which distributes unused food from local restaurants to local individuals suffering from hunger.
Ferrini family establishes scholarships at Vanderbilt law, medical schools to honor son’s memory
Apr. 30, 2018—Two new scholarships at Vanderbilt University—one at Vanderbilt Law School, the other at the School of Medicine—have been named in honor of alumnus Rick Ferrini, JD’11.
Matthews, Minhaj, Carbino headline Vanderbilt University’s Impact Symposium March 26–28
Mar. 12, 2018—Vanderbilt's Impact Symposium, one of the oldest university lecture series of its caliber in the nation, this year features Chris Matthews, best-selling author and host of MSNBC’s "Hardball"; Hasan Minhaj, comedian, actor and senior correspondent for "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah"; and Jessica Carbino, sociologist for the social and dating app Bumble.
MyVU university newsletter launched for students
Feb. 22, 2018—Starting Feb. 22, students will begin receiving the university biweekly newsletter "MyVU." Sent on Mondays and Thursdays, the newsletter contains information about university news, priorities, events and the accomplishments of Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff.
New Vanderbilt basketball scholarship pays tribute to civil rights pioneer Perry Wallace
Feb. 19, 2018—Vanderbilt alumnus and civil rights trailblazer Perry Wallace has been honored with a new scholarship that will provide support for student-athletes at the university.
2017 Year in Review
Dec. 18, 2017—It will soon be the start of a new year. But before we enter 2018, let’s look back at the moments that shaped our university in 2017.