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05/15/2026

Students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered this spring for Vanderbilt’s inaugural Bridging Campus and Community symposium.

Across 32 projects, participants shared how collaboration can address real-world challenges—from public health to education and policy research. The event also recognized student teams and a community partner for meaningful, sustained engagement.

These partnerships reflect the role universities can play in strengthening communities and informing solutions that matter.

Learn more:https://ow.ly/IkJH50YZzg6

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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 a...

05/08/2026

As plans for Vanderbilt University’s innovation neighborhood move forward, we’re grateful to work alongside community and industry partners across Nashville.

Together, we’re creating new connections in research, entrepreneurship and collaboration.

It’s not just campuses in New York City, San Francisco and West Palm Beach — Vanderbilt is also investing big in its backyard.

05/08/2026

🚧 Road Closure for Eagles Concert – Saturday, May 9

Natchez Trace (Children’s Way → Kensington Place) will be closed 11:30 a.m. to approximately midnight for the concert at FirstBank Stadium.

Please use alternate routes and expect increased traffic.

vucommodores.com/eagles

05/07/2026

🚧 Road Closures for Vanderbilt Commencement – Friday, May 8

We're excited to celebrate our graduates at Commencement!

For the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony at FirstBank Stadium, the following roads will be closed 4:30 a.m. to around 2 p.m.

• Natchez Trace (28th Ave S to Kensington Place)
• Kensington Place (25th Ave S to Natchez Trace)

28th Ave S will remain open.

We appreciate your patience and suggest planning for some extra travel time!

vanderbilt.edu/commencement

05/05/2026

Today is the May 5 Primary in Davidson County! 🗳️

If you have not voted yet, there is still time to head to the polls. Find everything you need to vote at vu.edu/vote.

05/01/2026

The Nashville Jazz Workshop is proud to have partnered with our neighbors at John Early Museum Magnet Middle School in the development of All That Jazz: A Student Exhibit with Live Music!

During their spring semester, hard working middle school students studied with professional mentors from NJW to create a museum exhibit on the history of jazz in Nashville and beyond. Celebrate the opening of their exhibit on May 12th from 10AM-12PM, with live music from NJW mentors starting at 10:30 AM!

Please join us to celebrate and support the students of John Early Middle School and their incredible work. All are welcome!

04/30/2026

Tickets on sale now! See the Eagles live on “The Long Goodbye – Act III” with Tedeschi Trucks Band at FirstBank Stadium @ Vanderbilt on Saturday, May 9th.

Get tickets: https://ow.ly/eLGS50YQPUZ

04/29/2026

As Nashville welcomes spring, we’re working with community partners to share events that bring people together.

From museum exhibitions and neighborhood garden tours to star parties and outdoor concerts, there are many ways to connect, learn and enjoy the season. Several events are free or offer student access.

We invite our campus and neighbors to explore what’s happening across the city.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Yom450YQEYA

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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,....

04/28/2026

At Vanderbilt University, strong partnerships with our community are central to how we approach our work.

Last week, we welcomed local partners, faculty, staff and students for our Community Engagement Symposium. The event created space to share ideas, highlight ongoing work and learn from one another.

We were proud to feature over 75 presenters representing a wide range of projects and partnerships across Nashville and beyond.

We also recognized three honorees at the close of the symposium: "Cutting Out Stigma", Distinguished Community Partner; "Co-Learning, Creativity, and Youth Empowerment in Juvenile Detention", recipient of the Marshall C. Eakin Award for Undergraduate Community Service; and "Evaluating Substance Use Prevention Coalitions in TN: A Statewide Community Engaged Partnership", recipient of the Sharon L. Shields Award for Graduate Community Service.

04/17/2026

🚨 Neighborhood Update 🚨

Tomorrow’s Black & Gold Spring Game will now kick off earlier at 10:00 AM due to expected inclement weather in the Nashville area.

If you’re planning to attend or will be around campus, be sure to plan ahead and allow extra time.

For more information and updates, check here: 🔗 https://vucommodores.com/spring-game-schedule-update/

Stay safe and Go Dores! ⚓

🚨 Kick Time Update 🚨

Tomorrow’s Black and Gold Game Spring Game will now kick off at 10 a.m. due to expected inclement weather in the Nashville area.

04/14/2026

Join the National Museum of African American Music and the Vanderbilt University Sports & Society Initiative for *Playing Beyond the Field: Jock Jams*.

Curated by Courtney M. Cox and Perry B. Johnson, this program explores the intersection of music, sports, and culture and how these connections influence communities.

Be part of the conversation and experience.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/8mFa50YIRvk