Among the many established initiatives that are gaining momentum at Vanderbilt, Chancellor Diermeier is focused on fostering free expression, an integrated residential experience, innovation, faculty recruiting and rigorous research opportunities. As proud as we are of our accomplishments in these areas, we see them not as a resting place, but as a launch pad for bolder and more far-reaching efforts.
New areas of growth include:
Building Nashville's Innovation Ecosystem
As a leading research university, we will be an anchor for innovation and technology creation in our region.
West Palm Beach
With strong philanthropic momentum, Vanderbilt University is moving forward with its planned campus in West Palm Beach focused on finance, management, engineering, space technology and innovation, defense technology and manufacturing, and business innovation.
San Francisco
Vanderbilt University plans to establish an academic campus in San Francisco beginning in 2027, subject to necessary regulatory approvals, marking a significant expansion of the university’s national presence and reinforcing its commitment to innovative education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global engagement.
New York City
Vanderbilt has established a campus in New York City—one of the metropolitan and business capitals of the world and home to the largest Vanderbilt community outside Nashville. Vanderbilt’s first campus outside of Nashville will create a pipeline to one of the world’s metropolitan capitals and welcome students in the fall of 2026.
Vandy United
The largest undertaking of its kind in university history, Vandy United represents a bold step for Vanderbilt Athletics. Starting with an initial $300 million investment in student-athletes and athletics programs, Vandy United supports major facilities and operational enhancements. It will elevate each sport at Vanderbilt, transform the athletics footprint on campus, build the best student-athlete experience in college sports, and create an immersive gameday experience for Commodore Nation.
College of Connected Computing
To provide more students with the skills and credentials needed in a society shaped by technology, Vanderbilt is establishing the College of Connected Computing, the university’s first new college in 40 years. This new, interdisciplinary college will advance breakthrough discoveries and strengthen computing education for every one of our students through a “computing for all” approach.