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April 1, 2024
GIVING
Show your support for Vanderbilt today and join the fun on Giving Day on April 11
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Early giving opportunities are now open for you to offer support to the colleges, campaigns and affinity groups at Vanderbilt that are most important to you. Then on April 11 join the Vanderbilt community for a special on-campus celebration. Read More
DISCOVERY VANDERBILT
Vanderbilt creates Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate
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Vanderbilt University will harness its global expertise in scientific discovery, technological innovation, public policy, law and education to launch the Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate. The multimillion-dollar investment follows a recommendation by an interdisciplinary working group to address the crucial societal challenge of ensuring a sustainable world. Read More
BENEFITS
Vanderbilt retirement plan enhancements to begin July 1
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Vanderbilt University is introducing improvements to its retirement plan that aim to make saving for the future even easier. These enhancements, designed with the financial well-being of employees in mind, include an auto-advance adjustment, annual auto-enrollment and an annual increase program. Read More
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April is Earth Month, and we're highlighting different environmental efforts throughout campus and beyond. In this edition, we're focusing on sustainability through dining. Click the image above to learn more about how Vanderbilt Campus Dining is constantly working to make our sustainability program better for our students and the environment.
This Week at VU
 
April 3, 2024
11 a.m. • Zeppos College
Zeppos College and West End Neighborhood Sustainability Tour
April 3, 2024
5 p.m. • West End Neighborhood - Kensington
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kick-Off Event
April 4, 2024
7 p.m. • Bridgestone Arena
Nashville Predators Vanderbilt College Night Game
Upcoming Events
 
April 9 | HR ELE: Atomic Habits

April 11 | 'An Evening with James Patterson' Author Event

April 17 | Earth Day Lecture: 'Evolution and Plasticity of the Niche, With Implications for Species Coexistence'
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Latest Headlines
 
#VU2024
Class of 2024: Jack Bulger’s life journey shapes him as a player and person
 
Belonging
Introducing the Curious Bar: An employee hub for personalized support and innovation
 
Diplomacy
Israeli ambassador to U.S., former Palestinian Authority prime minister visit Vanderbilt classroom

Information Technology
Shane Callahan named chief information officer
 
Nashville & Community
Vanderbilt's Dyer Observatory gears up for April 8 solar eclipse: what you need to know
 
Undergraduate Education
Eight Vanderbilt students engage with the world in a year of record growth for the Keegan Traveling Fellowship
 
Research & Innovation
NIH honors Vanderbilt with prestigious research prize
 
Undergraduate Experience
2022 Senior Survey results yield positive reviews about campus experiences at Vanderbilt
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VU in the News
 
Vox: Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter asks: Who does country belong to?
Alice Randall, Andrew W. Mellon Professor and writer in residence of African American and Diaspora Studies, is quoted.
 
Yahoo! Life: People at high risk for obesity may need to get in more than 14,500 steps a day, new study says. Here’s what to know.
Evan Brittain, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
TODAY: King Charles speaks of friendship 'in time of need' in first address since Kate's cancer announcement
Ben Ho Park, Benjamin F. Byrd, Jr., Professor and professor of medicine, is quoted.

The Tennessean: Before Scot Pollard came to Vanderbilt for a heart transplant, he chose life over death
Ashish Shah, professor of cardiac surgery, and Craig Smith, associate professor of psychology and human development, are quoted.
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