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    Everything you need to know about health and well-being support at Vanderbilt

    Are you searching for health and well-being resources for yourself or another Vanderbilt student? Vanderbilt staff are ready to provide you with support and care. Read More

    Aug 21, 2025

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    VUPD officers to begin wearing body-worn cameras

    Vanderbilt University Police Department has provided its officers body-worn cameras, an industry best practice, to provide accurate reflections of university police officers’ interactions with Vanderbilt community members and others on campus. Read More

    May 15, 2025

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    Annual report on security and fire safety available by Oct. 1

    The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information related to university-wide security and safety, including related policies, procedures and crime statistics. An online version of the report is on the Vanderbilt University Police Department website, or a paper copy may be obtained from the department at 2800 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37212. Read More

    Sep 27, 2024

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    You at VU: sexual violence prevention and education resources

    All new students who have enrolled at Vanderbilt are required to complete sexual violence prevention training through Project Safe, Title IX and Vanderbilt University Public Safety. There also are online resources to help members of the Vanderbilt University community understand Title IX, the Clery Act and more.  Read More

    Nov 13, 2023

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    Security Notice – Motor vehicle thefts and break-ins

    VUPS is issuing this Security Notice to update the Vanderbilt community on additional details regarding the incident that initiated the AlertVU notification on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.  Read More

    Oct 16, 2023

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    Vanderbilt Recovery Support provides resources for campus community

    VRS is set to host a sober tailgate and football watch party on Oct. 14. The program also connects students who are in recovery from addiction with resources such as individual coaching, social events, campus-wide prevention programming, and fentanyl testing strip and NARCAN distribution. Read More

    Oct 11, 2023

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    Statement on flyers containing racist and homophobic language found on campus printers

    VUPD is investigating reports of flyers containing offensive language discovered on printers in some locations on campus. Read More

    Dec 3, 2018

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    The people of the Vanderbilt University Police Department: Lt. Oliver

    It’s Homecoming Week and all of Vanderbilt is busy preparing for the weekend’s events. One of the main draws is the football game against Tennessee State University. But it’s more than just a three hour athletic event with all of the coordination takes place, especially from the police department. However,… Read More

    Nov 14, 2016

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    Memorial service offers chance for sharing, reflection

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) held a Memorial Service for Recent Victims of Violence in America and the World on Wednesday to give faculty, staff and students an opportunity to reflect and share their thoughts and feelings about recent national events that have resulted in violent and senseless deaths. Read More

    Jul 21, 2016

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    Additional officers bolster VUPD’s presence, VUMC’s security

    With approximately 10 million square feet of building space, along with acres of land outside its hospitals, clinics and research facilities, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is an enormous maze of hallways and busy streets that are frequented by millions each year. Read More

    Jun 16, 2016

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    Nov. 17 incident at Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center

    On Nov. 17, VUPD investigated a report that a bag of feces was found on the steps of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. The investigation found the bag was inadvertently left by an individual with a service dog who was authorized to be in the building who could… Read More

    Nov 17, 2015

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    Vanderbilt provost condemns vandalism at fraternity house

    In a message to the Vanderbilt University community March 16, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente condemned vandalism at a fraternity house over the weekend and pledged that the matter would be fully investigated. Read More

    Mar 17, 2015

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    All the Right Moves

    VUPD’s self-defense class empowers women to protect themselves Participants in the R.A.D. class wear protective gear while learning self-defense techniques. (John Russell/Vanderbilt) “Block! Snap-kick! Strike! Ready!” The commands are shouted and the moves are executed with swift precision. This isn’t a room full of black belts – it’s the… Read More

    Apr 5, 2012

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    Kudos

    Learn about the latest awards, appointments and achievements of Vanderbilt's faculty and staff. Read More

    May 5, 2011

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    Outdoor warning sirens to be tested April 2

    The monthly test of the Vanderbilt Outdoor warning sirens is scheduled for Saturday April 2, 2011, immediately following the test of the Metro sirens at noon. The Metro sirens are tested on the first Saturday of each month. The Vanderbilt University Sirens are tested immediately following the test of the Davidson County Sirens to… Read More

    Mar 31, 2011