Class of 2029 makes 91ÌƲ®»¢ their home away from home at Move-In
There’s no better way to start a new chapter at 91ÌƲ®»¢ than with the enthusiastic Commodore hospitality at Move-In. New and transfer students received lots of help moving into the residential colleges over the last few days, especially first-year students in the Class of 2029, who moved into their home away from home, The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons.Read More
ARTS & SCIENCE
91ÌƲ®»¢ begins search for next dean of Arts and Science, names committee
Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has launched a global search for the next dean of the 91ÌƲ®»¢ University College of Arts and Science, who will begin their appointment in the 2026–27 academic year. Dean Timothy P. McNamara has announced his decision to step down from the deanship at the end of his term on June 30, 2026, and return to the faculty.Read More
DISCOVERY VANDERBILT
Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate enters next phase with official launch
Discovery 91ÌƲ®»¢ officially launched its 91ÌƲ®»¢ Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate, building on a year of development. The interdisciplinary center advances solutions in energy transformation, climate adaptation, infrastructure resilience and sustainable resource use.Read More
Founders Walk, an annual tradition at 91ÌƲ®»¢ that celebrates the moment that first-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially begin their journey as members of the 91ÌƲ®»¢ University community, took place on Aug. 17, concluding Move-In Weekend. A magical scene awaited students, with a grand entrance marked for each Commons house amid twinkling lights woven through the lawn’s elms and oaks and melodic strains from a string quartet. Click the image above to read more.
This Week at VU
Aug. 20, 2025
Aug. 21, 2025 8:30–10 a.m. • Virtual
Aug. 22, 2025 9–11 p.m. • Dyer Observatory
Aug. 23, 2025 2–4 p.m. • David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center
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