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New residential college named for Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos
Nov. 11, 2019—by Ann Marie Deer Owens Nov. 11, 2019, 10:41 AM Zeppos receives new appointments as University Distinguished Professor and Cornelius Vanderbilt Chancellor Emeritus Chair Nicholas S. Zeppos College (Hastings Architecture) Vanderbilt University is recognizing Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos’ visionary leadership and legacy by naming one of its newest residential colleges in his honor. The Nicholas S. Zeppos College—slated to open...
Community collaboration leads to redesigned Fleming Yard
Aug. 13, 2019—by Alexandra Valnoski Sep. 11, 2019, 3:28 AM When the new academic year began, students, faculty and staff filled the university’s classrooms, residence halls and centers, as well as a dynamic, newly redesigned space: Fleming Yard. The redesign of the outdoor space, located between Alumni Lawn and Sarratt Student Center, was the culmination of collaborative initiatives among...
West End Neighborhood transforms with new green spaces
Aug. 13, 2019—Sep. 24, 2019, 8:35 PM The newly transformed Green and Kensington Promenade in the West End Neighborhood create a welcoming environment for the Vanderbilt community. (Vanderbilt University) by Shelby Pendowski The Vanderbilt community can now enjoy new green spaces in the West End Neighborhood following a year of construction in the area. Photo of the West...
E. Bronson Ingram College receives LEED Gold certification
Aug. 13, 2019—by Katherine Keith Sep. 30, 2019, 8:57 AM E. Bronson Ingram College (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt’s E. Bronson Ingram College has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance sustainable buildings. Organizations must apply...