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Vanderbilt to begin utility and infrastructure upgrades for campus growth
Jan. 27, 2023—Vanderbilt University is making extensive upgrades to its utilities and other infrastructure as it prepares for campus growth. The Central Utilities Initiative, scheduled to begin in February 2023, will provide enhancements to support various Vandy United projects, the Highland Quad Residential Colleges that will be built along 25th Avenue South, and other future projects. “The Central Utilities Initiative...
WATCH: First look at the Vanderbilt I Solar Farm
Nov. 18, 2022—VIEW SOLAR FARM VIDEO HERE The Vanderbilt I Solar Farm, an innovative project that will bring the university closer to its goal of powering campus entirely through renewable energy, is nearing completion in Bedford County, Tennessee. The project, which was announced in 2020 as part of a pioneering partnership between Vanderbilt, the Tennessee Valley Authority...
Vanderbilt greenhouse gas emissions drop 19 percent in two years, new sustainability report shows
Nov. 16, 2022—Vanderbilt University’s greenhouse gas emissions have dropped 19 percent overall and 23 percent per square foot since fiscal year 2020, according to the latest annual sustainability report released today by FutureVU Sustainability in the Division of Administration. The findings are among several highlights that showcase the Vanderbilt community’s efforts to support the university’s overall sustainability goals. Eric Kopstain “This...
Celebrate Zero Waste Day All Week Long with Webinars
Oct. 24, 2022—The Economics of Recycling: How to Recycle Right in Tennessee Wednesday, October 26 at 10am Hosted by Jenn Harrman, Zero Waste Program Manager While recycling can be one of the easiest ways to start your Zero Waste journey, recycling right has become confusing due to global changes in the recycling industry. Join Jenn Harrman, Zero...
Vanderbilt researcher receives $2.5 million NSF grant to establish Climate Leaders Academy
Sep. 26, 2022—Leah Dundon, research assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been awarded a $2.5 million NSF grant to establish a Climate Leaders Academy at Vanderbilt that will support students learning about climate change from a range of perspectives and include participation at the annual United Nations climate change conferences, known as COPs. The Climate...
Vanderbilt University to host Clinton Global Initiative University annual meeting in 2023
Sep. 21, 2022—At the Clinton Global Initiative 2022 meeting in New York City today, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton announced that Vanderbilt University will serve as the host campus for the Clinton Global Initiative University annual meeting on March 3–5, 2023. The gathering is an opportunity for students from around the world to collaborate with influential leaders, experts...
Vanderbilt University to host PARK(ing) Day Sept. 16
Sep. 9, 2022—Vanderbilt University is home to a variety of student living centers and residential colleges that provide not only an academic experience, but also a sense of community for students within their residential lives on campus. In the larger Nashville community, however, there is a lack of affordable housing and a significant unhoused population. At Vanderbilt’s...
Former EPA Administrator Carol Browner to deliver inaugural Distinguished Lecture on Climate Change Governance Sept. 19
Sep. 7, 2022—Carol M. Browner, who served as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from 1993 to 2001, will deliver the Energy, Environment and Land Use Program’s inaugural Distinguished Lecture on Climate Change Governance in Flynn Auditorium at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. Carol Browner Browner’s lecture is made possible by the Sally Shallenberger Brown EELU Program...
Everything you need to know about getting around campus and Nashville
Sep. 2, 2022—Vanderbilt students and commuters have plenty of options for getting around campus as well as Nashville, including to Centennial Park, Taste of Nashville restaurants, Hillsboro Village and more. MoveVU, the university’s strategic transportation and mobility plan, can assist you with your daily travel decisions and help reduce your carbon footprint in the process. Check out the following resources...
Vandy Cooks: ‘Plant-based Foods in a Plant-forward Approach’ Sept. 14
Aug. 22, 2022—Join Chef Marlanea Wheaton as she shares healthy recipes emphasizing plant-based foods using a plant-forward approach. These recipes not only support a more sustainable food system, but also healthy eating. The Vandy Cooks event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center’s...