Vanderbilt Local

09/08/2026

⏰ Think you're too busy to volunteer?

You don't have to wait for the perfect time to get involved.

If you're a Vanderbilt University student, faculty or staff member, Vanderbilt Get Connected can help you find volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and schedule.

Find a way to give back: vu.edu/getconnected

09/04/2026

Know someone who needs an eye exam or prescription eyeglasses?

Vision for All is offering free eye care for adults 18+ with limited or no access to vision care on Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning at 8 a.m. at Edgehill United Methodist Church.

👓 Eye exams
👓 Eye health education
👓 Free prescription eyeglasses

No appointment is needed. Walk-ins are welcome, with services available first-come, first-served until capacity is reached.

09/03/2026

💛 The best volunteer opportunity is one you'll want to come back to.

Start with what matters to you.

If you're a Vanderbilt University student, faculty or staff member, Get Connected can help you find volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and schedule.

Get started: vu.edu/getconnected

09/02/2026

Math can open the door to some fascinating questions—from why the Golden Ratio appears in nature to whether triangles always add up to 180 degrees. 📐

The Nashville Math Circle gives local students in grades 7–12 the opportunity to explore questions like these with Vanderbilt University faculty and students, free of cost.

Programs like this are one way Vanderbilt connects university expertise with young learners across our community.

Fall 2026 registration is now open: https://ow.ly/3ju950ZGEh4

Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science

09/02/2026

📚 Registration for OLLI at Vanderbilt’s fall 2026 courses is now open!

Explore more than 30 courses in history, music, literature, science, technology, wellness, the arts and more alongside a community of lifelong learners.

📅 Registration: Aug. 31–Sept. 27
🎓 Classes begin Sept. 29

Register today: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/olli/classes/

08/28/2026

💛 Looking for a way to volunteer in Nashville?

Vanderbilt Get Connected helps Vanderbilt University students, faculty and staff find volunteer opportunities that match their interests and schedules.

Get started: vu.edu/getconnected

08/26/2026

🌟 Vanderbilt students: Come get your Get Connected pin!

Stop by Alumni Lawn today from 4–6 p.m. to pick up a limited-edition pin while supplies last.

Get Connected helps Vanderbilt University students, faculty and staff find volunteer opportunities with local nonprofit organizations.

Find a way to get involved: vu.edu/getconnected

08/24/2026

The 2026 general election is approaching, and now is a good time to make a plan to vote.

Vanderbilt encourages the entire campus community to participate in the upcoming November 3 general election. With the voter registration deadline approaching, Vanderbilt offers resources to help students, faculty and staff stay informed and prepare to vote.

Key dates include:
• Oct. 5: Tennessee voter registration deadline
• Oct. 14–29: Tennessee early voting
• Nov. 3: Election Day

Whether you vote in Tennessee or another state, take a few minutes to confirm your registration, district and voting information.

Explore Vanderbilt’s 2026 election resources:

Vanderbilt encourages the entire campus community to participate in the upcoming November 3 general election. With the voter registration deadline approaching, Vanderbilt offers resources to help students, faculty and staff stay informed and prepare to vote.

08/14/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming our community to campus for Dore Jam on Saturday, Aug. 29!

This free event is a great opportunity for Commodore fans of all ages to connect with Vanderbilt student-athletes, enjoy family-friendly activities and kick off a full day of athletics, including Vanderbilt Volleyball and the John A. Merritt Classic.

We hope you'll join us! ⚓

See details: https://ow.ly/fIUF50ZunFG

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt Athletics is bringing Commodore fans together for a full afternoon of excitement on Saturday, Aug. 29, with the return of Dore Jam and a special opportunity to cheer on Vanderbilt volleyball.

08/13/2026

The strongest communities, discoveries and opportunities are built together.

Vanderbilt University's 2026 Government and Community Relations Annual Report highlights a year of collaboration that strengthened communities, advanced research and innovation, expanded educational opportunity and supported the university's mission.

Learn more about the partnerships, people and impact behind the work.

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