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Vanderbilt encourages the entire campus community to participate in the upcoming November 5 general election. With the voter registration deadline approaching, students, faculty and staff can take advantage of several voter registration and educational events coming up. Read More

As the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt prepares for a new chapter, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of two individuals who have been key to OLLI’s success. We are also excited to announce the search for the next Director of OLLI at Vanderbilt. The new director will lead efforts to engage and inspire the OLLI community while continuing to provide high-quality educational and cultural experiences. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Division of Government and Community Relations announces the addition of Gwendolyn Zwirko to the Office of Federal Relations. She joins the Washington, D.C.-based team as office manager and directly supports the federal relations team in advancing the university’s advocacy priorities. Read More

The Vanderbilt University Community Relations team plays a crucial role in extending the university's reach into the Nashville area, partnering with local communities and organizations to make a tangible difference in our city and region. Read More

Community leaders, university partners, and local funders recently gathered for the second iteration of Vanderbilt’s “Power in Collaboration” series, aimed at enhancing community engagement and fostering inter-organizational collaboration. Read More

Vanderbilt encourages the entire campus community to participate in the upcoming state and federal primary and state and county general election on Thursday, August 1. This Tennessee primary election is pivotal in determining candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House of Representatives ahead of the general election on November 5. Read More

Vanderbilt University is excited to announce a significant enhancement to the application process for the Community Impact Fund. Effective June 2024, all funding requests must be submitted through our new online portal. This streamlined approach aims to provide a more efficient and accessible experience for our dedicated local nonprofit partners. Read More

In celebration of Juneteenth, a new mural honoring Black country music artists was unveiled on June 19 at the site of the former Vanderbilt Printing Services building. The mural, created by local artist Elisheba Israel Mrozik, draws inspiration from stories and history featured in Vanderbilt professor and award-winning songwriter Alice Randall’s latest book, My Black Country. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Office of Federal Relations recently hosted a “Lunch and Learn” event, bringing together immigration caseworkers from Middle Tennessee’s congressional offices alongside key Vanderbilt staff dedicated to assisting the university’s international population. Read More

Vanderbilt University, in collaboration with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Moving Forward, recently hosted an important event aimed at addressing Nashville's transportation future. The gathering centered around an open discussion with Mayor Freddie O’Connell regarding the “Choose How You Move” transportation plan. Read More