Community Messages
Vanderbilt University’s CBMS Training Program Receives Funding for Innovative Lab Safety Initiative
Jul. 6, 2023—The Cellular, Biochemical, and Molecular Sciences (CBMS) Training Program at Vanderbilt University has received a grant supplement to T32GM137793 in response to “NOT-GM-22-010: Laboratory Safety.” This funding will support an exciting new initiative aimed at enhancing laboratory safety practices and cultivating a safety mindset among graduate students and lab leaders. The CBMS training grant is...
Hannah Proctor to lead Vanderbilt’s strengthened support for reproductive health and parenting
Aug. 30, 2022—Vanderbilt has named Hannah Proctor, MSN’16, to the new role of reproductive health and parenting resource coordinator for the university community. Proctor, a certified nurse-midwife, will be the first point of contact for pregnant individuals and par...
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 health and safety for the start of the 2022–23 academic year
Aug. 10, 2022—Vanderbilt University continues to work closely with public health experts at the university and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to ensure that its response to the COVID-19 pandemic is grounded in science and expert guidance with the goal of prote...
MoveVU now offering transit support for group excursions
Aug. 7, 2022—MoveVU, Vanderbilt University’s strategic transportation and mobility initiative, has expanded its public transit resources to provide support for group excursions through a commute concierge manager.
Three new residential colleges planned for Highland Quad
Jul. 25, 2022—Vanderbilt University is embarking on the next phase of its residential colleges program with the reenvisioning of Highland Quadrangle along 25th Avenue South. The initiative, which includes construction of three new residential colleges for upper-divi...
How to Enjoy Vanderbilt’s Arboretum: Expert advice from Vanderbilt landscape architect James Moore
Jul. 7, 2022—As steward of Vanderbilt's arboretum, University Landscape Architect James Moore works not only to beautify campus and preserve its botanical diversity, but also to study the resilience of campus trees to disease and better understand how they absorb h...
Graduate and professional student housing project celebrates milestones with topping out ceremony, announces first retail business
May. 1, 2022—Vanderbilt’s graduate and professional student housing project reached two milestones in April: the placement of the final steel structural beam of the building, and the announcement of the first retail business to occupy the space, the Turnip Truck.
Campus Dining returns to reusable cups, plates, utensils
Mar. 22, 2022—In coordination with university health and safety leaders, Campus Dining announces a return to reusable cups, plates and utensils in its dining halls, effective March 25. This announcement follows university guidance relaxing COVID-19 physical distanci...
Feb, 23, 2022 – Updates to our COVID-19 protocols
Feb. 23, 2022—Dear Vanderbilt community, After consultation with our public health experts, we are shifting our campus COVID-19 policies to align with the health trends we have been monitoring across our city and the country. Beginning Monday, March 14, the university will move to a mask-optional status if six feet of physical distance can be maintained. This...
Jan. 21, 2022 – Commodores Care period to end Jan. 24
Jan. 21, 2022—Dear students, As we head into the final days of the Commodores Care period, I wanted to provide you with updates about campus protocols. Thank you to everyone for stepping up as One Vanderbilt and following our guidance during the first week back to slow the spread of COVID-19 on campus. The Commodores Care period...
Jan. 16, 2022 – Testing center delay tomorrow; KN95 mask reminder
Jan. 16, 2022—Dear students, Due to snow accumulations today and the possibility of hazardous conditions tomorrow morning, the COVID-19 testing center at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center will delay its opening to 10 a.m. tomorrow. The center plans to remain open until 5 p.m. assuming weather conditions do not worsen. Any off-campus students planning to travel to...
Jan. 14, 2022 – COVID-19 updates for graduate and professional students
Jan. 14, 2022—Dear students, As we approach the start of classes next week, I am reaching out with additional updates and reminders since my last communication. First, I want to thank the graduate and professional students who attended this week’s town hall and asked our panelists important questions. If you have not had a chance to watch the town...
Jan. 14, 2022 – COVID-19 updates for undergraduate students
Jan. 14, 2022—Dear students, As we approach the start of classes next week, we wanted to reach out to you with some updates and reminders since our last communication. First, we want to thank the 1,010 undergraduate students and families who registered for this week’s town hall and asked our panelists important questions. If you haven’t had a chance...
Jan. 13, 2022 – COVID-19 updates for faculty
Jan. 14, 2022—Dear Vanderbilt faculty, As we approach the start of classes next week, I wanted to share some updates and reminders—including important reminders about faculty testing below. First, I am especially grateful to those of you who are preparing to teach classes, this spring—I know this is a busy time as you gear up for the...
Dec. 30, 2021 – Message on Spring 2022 for staff
Dec. 30, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt staff, I am writing to follow up on this morning’s community message and to share more guidance specifically for staff ahead of the spring semester. While the start of the semester is delayed until Jan. 17 for most students, our staff winter break will conclude as scheduled on Jan. 3. We want members of our...
Dec. 30, 2021 – Message on Spring 2022 for faculty
Dec. 30, 2021—Dear faculty, As a follow-up to today’s email from Chancellor Diermeier, Provost Raver and Vice Chancellor Kopstain, I write to share guidance on Spring 2022 COVID protocols, including a pre-semester testing requirement, expansion of the regular asymptomatic testing program, the return of sentinel testing, and the current masking mandate. All community members, including faculty, must take a...
Dec. 30, 2021 – Message on Spring 2022 for postdoctoral fellows
Dec. 30, 2021—Dear postdoctoral fellows, As a follow-up to today’s community message, I write to share additional and important guidance ahead of the spring semester. Please note the following specific changes that will directly affect you. Return to campus testing Before the start of the spring semester, we are implementing a return to campus testing program that...
Dec. 30, 2021 – Message on Spring 2022 for graduate and professional students
Dec. 30, 2021—Dear graduate and professional students, Following up on today’s community message, here is an update and important guidance ahead of the spring semester, including several important details to help you prepare for arrival to Nashville and campus. Before arriving to campus We want students to return to campus as healthy as possible. Before arrival, all students...
Dec. 30, 2021 – Message on Spring 2022 for undergraduate students
Dec. 30, 2021—Dear undergraduate students, As a follow-up to today’s community message, we write to share an update and important guidance ahead of the spring semester, which will now begin Monday, Jan. 17, when we will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a series of virtual events. Campus residence halls and Greek houses will open on...
Dec. 30, 2021 – Important update about Spring 2022 semester start and health and safety protocols
Dec. 30, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt community, As we look ahead to the spring semester, we face yet another challenge from COVID-19 that will require our community to step up and work together as One Vanderbilt. The omicron variant is spreading rapidly across the nation and the world. In light of this, we must adapt to ensure that we can...
Dec. 20, 2021 – A COVID-19 update for students ahead of winter break
Dec. 20, 2021—Sent from Vanderbilt University to all students through the university’s text messaging platform Please stay safe over winter break. We encourage you to get your COVID-19 booster if you are eligible. Those who have not uploaded proof of a booster will test routinely in the spring semester. We will be closely tracking public health data and...
Dec. 20, 2021 – A COVID-19 update for staff ahead of winter break
Dec. 20, 2021—Dear staff colleagues, As we look ahead to the holidays, we are carefully monitoring data and metrics about all COVID-19 variants. We will continue to closely track public health data and guidance in consultation with our colleagues at VUMC, the School of Nursing and other public health experts to make informed decisions about our spring semester...
Dec. 20, 2021 – A COVID-19 update for faculty ahead of winter break
Dec. 20, 2021—Dear faculty colleagues, As we look ahead to the holidays, we are carefully monitoring the data and metrics about all COVID-19 variants. We will continue to meticulously assess the situation throughout the winter break, working closely with trusted experts and our colleagues at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Please stay safe over winter break and continue...
Dec. 14, 2021 – COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Dec. 14, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt community, As we approach the winter break, I first want to thank you for your continued efforts navigating the pandemic this semester. While we have been successful in keeping our campus COVID-19 numbers low, our public health experts are stressing, based on data and trends, that boosters are extremely important to prevent severe...
Dec. 6, 2021 – COVID-19 protocols updates
Dec. 6, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt community, On Friday, I shared that a recent federal court ruling and related state action have the potential to affect the university’s COVID-19 protocols, including our ability to require that our students, faculty and staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine. We know that our vaccine requirement and our robust testing program have been highly successful in...
Dec. 3, 2021 – COVID updates
Dec. 3, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt community, I want to take a moment to thank you for your hard work up to this point in following our campus protocols. Without everyone stepping up, we would not have the low number of COVID infections that we have had throughout the pandemic. I also understand there are many questions as new...
Nov. 15, 2021 – COVID-19 testing center closures for Thanksgiving, winter holidays
Nov. 15, 2021—Vanderbilt will adjust operations of its COVID-19 testing center for the Thanksgiving holiday and winter break. Week of Thanksgiving, Nov. 22-28 The testing center will be open normal hours, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Nov. 23. The center will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 25. The testing...
Nov. 4, 2021 – Vanderbilt updates COVID-19 protocols to comply with executive order
Nov. 4, 2021—Vanderbilt University has updated its COVID-19 health and safety protocols in accordance with a new executive order issued by the White House. As part of the federal government’s “Path Out of the Pandemic: COVID-19 Action Plan,” the executive order requires organizations with federal contracts, including Vanderbilt, to comply with certain masking and physical distancing protocols....
Aug. 24, 2021 – Important COVID-19 information for fall semester
Aug. 24, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt community, As we begin this semester, more than 95 percent of us have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We thank you for stepping up and getting vaccinated—the most effective layer of protection against COVID-19. That said, we know that breakthrough infections are happening and that members of our community remain vulnerable to exposure. As we...
Aug. 23, 2021 – Asymptomatic testing program begins today
Aug. 23, 2021—Beginning Monday, Aug. 23, individuals who are unvaccinated with an approved accommodation will be required to complete weekly asymptomatic COVID-19 testing at the university’s testing center. This decision comes as data shows that unvaccinated individuals are more likely to contract COVID-19 and that case counts are increasing in Nashville and surrounding communities. The campus community...
Aug. 20, 2021 – COVID health and safety protocols: Important reminders
Aug. 20, 2021—This article will address the following: What to do if you are feeling sick with symptoms of COVID What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 or think you are a close contact of someone who is positive What should I expect if I am positive? Will I need to quarantine as a close...
Aug. 12, 2021 – Updated COVID-19 guidance and protocols
Aug. 12, 2021—Dear members of the Vanderbilt community, As we look forward to the start of the 2021–22 academic year, we are monitoring the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and public health guidance to keep our community as safe as possible. Today we are sharing information you will need as you prepare for the start of classes later this...
June 9, 2021 – Staff: Additional guidance for university COVID-19 vaccination requirement
Jun. 9, 2021—Dear colleagues, As announced last month, COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all members of the Vanderbilt University community for the fall 2021 semester. Today I am sharing additional guidance on the university’s staff COVID-19 vaccination requirement. All Vanderbilt University-employed staff—which includes full time, part time, flex and temporary—are required to be fully vaccinated against...
June 9, 2021 – Student: Additional guidance for university COVID-19 vaccination requirement
Jun. 9, 2021—Dear students, As announced last month, COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all members of the Vanderbilt University community for the fall 2021 semester. Today I am sharing additional guidance on the student COVID-19 vaccination requirement. New and returning students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the 2021–22 academic school year. The...
June 9, 2021 – Faculty: Additional guidance for university COVID-19 vaccination requirement
Jun. 9, 2021—Dear colleagues, As announced last month, COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all members of the Vanderbilt University community for the fall 2021 semester. Today I am sharing additional guidance on the university’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement. As a reminder, all full-time and part-time Vanderbilt University-employed faculty are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for...
June 9, 2021 – Postdocs: Additional guidance for university COVID-19 vaccination requirement
Jun. 9, 2021—As announced last month, COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all members of the Vanderbilt University community for the fall 2021 semester. Today I am sharing additional guidance on the university’s postdoc COVID-19 vaccination requirement. All Vanderbilt University postdoctoral fellows are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the 2021–22 academic school year. The...
May 25, 2021 – Vanderbilt University COVID Updates
May. 25, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt University community, As we conclude a successful spring semester, we wanted to share a few COVID-19 related updates. Following revised CDC recommendations indicating that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or physically distance, we are updating many protocols. Effective immediately, these changes affect masking, gathering size, off-campus activities and campus visits. Additionally, consistent with our student vaccine requirement, we are announcing all...
May 17, 2021 – Graduate and professional student vaccination requirement for fall 2021
May. 17, 2021—Dear students, Thanks in large part to your tremendous efforts over the past year to help slow the spread of COVID-19, we are now planning for a fall semester that more closely resembles a traditional university experience. To keep our community as safe as possible and help ensure our ability to continue to conduct in-person...
May 17, 2021 – Undergraduate student vaccination requirement for fall 2021
May. 17, 2021—Dear students, Thanks in large part to your tremendous efforts over the past year to help slow the spread of COVID-19, we are now planning for a fall semester that more closely resembles a traditional university experience. To keep our community as safe as possible and help ensure our ability to continue to conduct in-person...
May 5, 2021 – Return to Campus Update
May. 5, 2021—As we approach the final days of the semester, this will be the final Return to Campus Update of the spring semester. Final COVID-19 public dashboard update of the spring semester The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 25–May 1 is 0.02 percent, a decrease from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly...
April 28, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Apr. 28, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 18–24 is 0.12 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. Vanderbilt to keep masking, physical distancing protocols in place The CDC announced yesterday new guidelines regarding...
April 28, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Apr. 28, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 18–24 is 0.12 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. Vanderbilt to keep masking, physical distancing protocols in place The CDC announced yesterday new guidelines regarding...
April 28, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Apr. 28, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 18–24 is 0.12 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. Vanderbilt to keep masking, physical distancing protocols in place The CDC announced yesterday new guidelines regarding outdoor...
April 28, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Apr. 28, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 18–24 is 0.12 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. Vanderbilt to keep masking, physical distancing protocols in place The CDC announced yesterday new guidelines regarding...
April 28, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Apr. 28, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 18–24 is 0.12 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. Vanderbilt to keep masking, physical distancing protocols in place The CDC announced yesterday new guidelines regarding...
April 21, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Apr. 21, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 11–17 is .09% percent, a decrease from the previous week. As the weather warms, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Testing center closed May 2 The COVID-19 asymptomatic testing center...
April 21, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Apr. 21, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 11–17 is .09% percent, a decrease from the previous week. As the weather warms, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Testing center closed May 2 The COVID-19 asymptomatic testing center...
April 21, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Apr. 21, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 11–17 is .09% percent, a decrease from the previous week. As the weather warms, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Testing center closed May 2 The COVID-19 asymptomatic testing center...
April 21, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Apr. 21, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 11–17 is .09% percent, a decrease from the previous week. As the weather warms, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Testing center closed May 2 The COVID-19 asymptomatic testing center...
April 21, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Apr. 21, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 11–17 is .09% percent, a decrease from the previous week. As the weather warms, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Testing center closed May 2 The COVID-19 asymptomatic testing center...
April 14, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Apr. 14, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 4-10 is 0.18 percent, a decrease from the previous week. As the weather warms, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Vanderbilt’s on- and off-campus safety protocols remain in place Despite...
April 14, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Apr. 14, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 4-10 is 0.18 percent, a decrease from the previous week. As the weather warms, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Vanderbilt’s on- and off-campus safety protocols remain in place Despite...
April 14, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Apr. 14, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 4-10 is 0.18 percent, a decrease from the previous week. As the weather warms, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Vanderbilt’s on- and off-campus safety protocols remain in place Despite...
April 14, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Apr. 14, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 4-10 is 0.18 percent, a decrease from the previous week. As the weather warms, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Vanderbilt’s on- and off-campus safety protocols remain in place Despite...
April 14, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Apr. 14, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of April 4-10 is 0.18 percent, a decrease from the previous week. As the weather warms, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Vanderbilt’s on- and off-campus safety protocols remain in place Despite...
April 7, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Apr. 7, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 28-April 3 is 0.48 percent, an increase from the previous week. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Temperature screening program has...
April 7, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Apr. 7, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 28-April 3 is 0.48 percent, an increase from the previous week. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Safety reminders as warmer...
April 7, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Apr. 7, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 28-April 3 is 0.48 percent, an increase from the previous week. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Safety reminders as warmer...
April 7, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Apr. 7, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 28-April 3 is 0.48 percent, an increase from the previous week. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Safety reminders as warmer...
April 7, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Apr. 7, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 28–April 3 is 0.48 percent, an increase from the previous week. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains as important as ever to follow campus protocols and act responsibly as the pandemic continues. Safety reminders as warmer...
March 31, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Mar. 31, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 21–27 is 0.24 percent, a decrease from the previous week. This outcome is made possible by ongoing adherence to campus protocols and responsible behavior over a sustained period of time. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains...
March 31, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Mar. 31, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 21–27 is 0.24 percent, a decrease from the previous week. This outcome is made possible by ongoing adherence to campus protocols and responsible behavior over a sustained period of time. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains...
March 31, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Mar. 31, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 21–27 is 0.24 percent, a decrease from the previous week. This outcome is made possible by ongoing adherence to campus protocols and responsible behavior over a sustained period of time. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains...
March 31, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Mar. 31, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 21–27 is 0.24 percent, a decrease from the previous week. This outcome is made possible by ongoing adherence to campus protocols and responsible behavior over a sustained period of time. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains...
March 31, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Mar. 31, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 21–27 is 0.24 percent, a decrease from the previous week. This outcome is made possible by ongoing adherence to campus protocols and responsible behavior over a sustained period of time. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains...
March 25, 2021 – Staff: Our plans for Fall 2021
Mar. 25, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt staff, As Chancellor Diermeier shared earlier today, fall semester classes will be offered in person. We greatly look forward to returning to the full residential learning experience that is integral to student life and to our educational mission at Vanderbilt. While this decision signals a step toward the life we recognize, our excitement and optimism must,...
March 25, 2021 – Graduate and professional students: our fall 2021 academic calendar
Mar. 25, 2021—As Chancellor Diermeier shared earlier today, fall semester classes will be offered in person. We greatly look forward to returning to the full in-person learning experience that is integral to student life and to our educational mission at Vanderbilt. While this decision signals a step toward the life we recognize, our excitement and optimism must, by necessity,...
March 25, 2021 – Faculty: our fall 2021 academic calendar
Mar. 25, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt faculty, I am pleased to share that based on public health data and trends in vaccination rates, the university plans to offer in-person classes for the fall semester. This marks a trajectory in the course of the pandemic that many of us have longed for through these months and months of virtual and hybrid...
March 25, 2021 – Undergraduate students: our fall 2021 academic calendar
Mar. 25, 2021—Dear students, As Chancellor Diermeier shared earlier today, fall semester classes will be offered in person. We greatly look forward to returning to the full residential learning experience that is integral to student life and to our educational mission at Vanderbilt. While this decision signals a step toward the life we recognize, our excitement and optimism must, by necessity,...
March 25, 2021 – Vanderbilt will return to in-person residential learning in fall 2021
Mar. 25, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt Community, Last week marked one year since our university began adapting to a future of unknowns. The COVID-19 pandemic has steadily tested our community, inspiring us to think creatively and work together across disciplines to build a “new normal” in which students, faculty and staff could thrive amid challenge. Through it all, and to this day, I am struck by...
March 24, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Mar. 24, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 14–20 is 0.32 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor...
March 24, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Mar. 24, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 14–20 is 0.32 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor...