News, Events and Resources for International Faculty, Scholars and Students
News and Statements Related to Immigration Policy
- America’s Leading Research Universities Committed to Protecting Nation’s Values and Prosperity, October 22, 2019
- Vanderbilt joins 18 other top universities in urging U.S. Supreme Court to continue DACA, October 23, 2019
- Owen Dean Signs Open Letter From US Business Schools and CEOs to President Trump on Needed Reform to Travel and Immigration Policies, Oct. 15, 2019
- Vanderbilt joins more than 600 colleges and universities in urging Congress to act now to pass bipartisan legislation providing permanent protection for DACA recipients, Sept. 16, 2019
- Barone named to lead role in International Student Programs, April 12, 2018
- New working group provides support services for international students, Dec. 7, 2018
- Vanderbilt joins public and private university presidents across Tenn. in support of DACA, Feb. 16, 2018
- Vanderbilt continues to oppose ‘travel ban,’ support international students, scholars, Nov. 30, 2017
- Vanderbilt joins other top universities in supporting DACA suit, Nov. 1, 2017
- AAU presidents and chancellors urge Congress to protect DACA participants, Oct. 24, 2017
- Vanderbilt calls for Supreme Court to strike down travel ban, Sept. 18, 2017
- AAU universities urge Congress to act on DACA, Sept. 7, 2017
- Statement by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on Trump administration decision to rescind DACA, Sept. 5, 2017
- Message to students from Provost Wente and Dean Bandas offering resources and support related to Trump administration decision to rescind DACA, Sept. 5, 2017
- Message to faculty and staff from Provost Wente and Dean Bandas with information about resources and support related to Trump administration decision to rescind DACA, Sept. 5, 2017
- Vanderbilt, peer institutions file new amicus brief opposing travel ban, April 27, 2017
- Vanderbilt, peer institutions continue opposition of travel ban; file new amicus brief, April 4, 2017
- American Council on Education letter to President Trump in support of continuation of DACA, March 17, 2017
- Message from the chancellor on March 6th Executive Order, March 8, 2017
- Vanderbilt, peer institutions file amicus brief opposing travel ban, February 13, 2017
- Campus Questions Related to the January 27th Executive Order, February 10, 2017
- Chancellor, university participate in advocacy efforts in response to January 27 executive order, February 6, 2017
- University presidents ask President Trump to ‘rectify or rescind’ immigration order, February 2, 2017
- Chancellor Instagram: Some thoughts on the recent executive order on immigration, January 31, 2017
- A message from Dean of Arts & Science, Lauren Benton
- A message from Chancellor Zeppos regarding the Jan. 27 Executive Order, January 29, 2017
- Association of American Universities Urges Quick End to Administration Order Barring Returning Students and Faculty, January 28, 2017
- Faculty Hour Event Notification, Office of the Chancellor, January 2017
- End of Semester Message, Office of the Chancellor, December 2016
- Message from the Provost and the Chief Diversity Officer on post-election concerns, December 6, 2016
- A message from the Provost and the Dean of Students with Resources for undocumented and international students , December 5, 2016
- A message from Chancellor Zeppos on university policies regarding sanctuary, November 29, 2016
- VU joins 600 other college presidents in signing letter calling to uphold DACA, November 21, 2016
- Post-election services, November 2016
Events Related to the Executive Order on Immigration
- Panel discussion on DACA set for Thursday at Vanderbilt, Sept. 14, 2017, 12-1 p.m., Vanderbilt Law School
- Samar Ali: From Syrian Civil War to Syrian Proxy War, March 14, 2017, 6:00 pm, Wilson Hall, Room 103
- The Trump Executive Order Litigation: Procedural and Constitutional Issues, with Professor Suzanna Sherry, Thursday, February 23, 12:10 PM to 1:00 PM, Renaissance Room, Vanderbilt Law School
- Chancellor’s Faculty Hour, Wednesday, February 15, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- The Law School: What Now? The Future of U.S. Immigration Law and Policy, Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- The Impact of Walls: Experiencing Borders in East/West Germany, Israel/Palestine, & U.S./Mexico , Monday, February 13, 2017, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, First Amendment Center, Nashville, TN
- Teach-in on the Muslim Ban, Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 11:30 AM to 2 PM, Buttrick 103
- Immigration/Migration Teach-In/Learn-In, Friday, February 3, 2017, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Wyatt Rotunda; Email brian.l.heuser@vanderbilt.edu for more information
- The Executive Order on Immigration: Legal and Policy Issues, Thursday, February 2, 2017, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Campus Resources
- International Student and Scholar Services
615-322-2753
Suite 109 Student Life Center
310 25th Avenue South - Inclusion Initiatives & Cultural Competence
615-322-5089
Sarratt Student Center 335 - English Language Center
615-322-2277
1208 18th Ave. South - International Strategy Working Group
- Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
615-322-2524
Location - Center for Student Wellbeing
615-322-0480
1211 Stevenson Center Lane - Dean of Students Office
615-322-6400
Sarratt Student Center 310 - Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Disability Services
615-322-4705
Baker Building Suite 975
110 21st Avenue South - LGBTQI Life/KC Potter Center
615-322-3330
312 West Side Row (Euclid House) - Margaret Cunninggim Women’s Center
615-322-4843
316 West Side Row (Franklin House) - Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs
- Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
615-343-2644
2100 West End Avenue (Loews, Suite 820) - Office of Inclusive Excellence
121 Kirkland Hall
615-343-3697 - Office of University Chaplain and Religious Life
615-322-2457
410 24th Avenue South - Project Safe Center
615-322-7233 (24 hour hot line)
304 West Side Row (Cumberland House)
- University Counseling Center
615-322-2571
2015 Terrace Place - Transition Programs
615-322-0307
Sarratt 313 - Social Justice and Identity
615-322-6400
Sarratt Student Center 337 - Student Health Center
615-322-2427
1210 Stevenson Center Lane (Zerfoss Building) - Work/Life Connections-EAP (Faculty and Staff)
615-936-1327
Medical Arts Building Suite 018
1211 21st Avenue South - Vanderbilt Incident Response for Travel (VIRT)
615-322-2745