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On an April morning, more than 100 Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered around poster displays that told stories of collaboration, creativity and shared purpose. The inaugural “Bridging Campus and Community: Community Engagement Symposium,” held April 23, invited attendees to explore 32 presentations showcasing how Vanderbilt and community organizations are working together to address real-world challenges. Read More

As the weather warms and Nashville comes alive, parks, museums and community spaces across the city are offering new ways to connect, explore and unwind this spring. Vanderbilt University is proud to partner with local nonprofits and cultural organizations to highlight events that welcome students, faculty, staff and the broader Nashville community. Read More

Vanderbilt and local organizations brought the story of women’s suffrage to life through a series of events tied to the Broadway musical Suffs, engaging students and the Nashville community in conversations about civic participation and history. Read More

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Vanderbilt University will host the Vanderbilt Quantum Forum: Technology, Policy and the Economy at the Grand Hyatt Nashville, bringing together leaders from academia, industry, government and national laboratories to explore one of the most consequential technologies of our time. Read More

Vanderbilt University invites faculty, students, staff and community collaborators to submit proposals for the inaugural Bridging Campus and Community: Community Engagement Symposium on April 23, 2026. The poster-style event will highlight collaborations that connect teaching, research, creative work and service with communities locally, across Middle Tennessee and beyond. Proposals are due March 20. Read More

Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory recently welcomed two new staff members—Jessica Ingram as Director and Paige Johndrow as Events and Marketing Specialist—while Billy Teets assumes a new role as STEAM Outreach and Education Program Director & Resident Astronomer. Nathan Griffin continues to serve as the invaluable Facilities Manager. Read More

Over the past year, Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students have teamed up with local partners to host arts workshops, support caregivers, reduce food insecurity and divert surplus meals to organizations citywide among many other collaborative service projects. These partnerships span campuses, clinics and community centers, with each effort rooted in relationship-building and shared commitment to our city. Read More

Vanderbilt has launched Vanderbilt in the Nashville Community, a new webpage highlighting the university’s collaborations and offering a starting point for engagement. The page offers resources, stories and tools that make Vanderbilt’s community work visible and accessible to all. Read More

Striving to be a good neighbor while enhancing student life is a priority for Vanderbilt. With the expansion of residential colleges underway, the university is committed to supporting students and neighbors as some transition to off-campus living. Read More

When teachers have the right tools and students feel supported, classrooms can thrive. That’s the goal of Vanderbilt’s work with PENCIL, a local nonprofit that links public schools with community partners and volunteers. Read More