Vanderbilt University Community Relations
Vanderbilt is a dynamic center of research, learning and growth - a private research university of 6,300 undergrads and 5,300 grad/professional students. Vanderbilt's Community Relations team fosters the fulfillment of human potential by supporting organizations, convening stakeholders, and working to bring Vanderbilt's people and resources into the community in service of others.
06/17/2026
🌻 Summer is a great time to learn something new.
Whether you're interested in history, photography, gardening, literature or wellness, OLLI at Vanderbilt offers engaging courses for adults age 50 and older.
Spaces in some courses are limited, so register today!
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06/15/2026
615 Day is a chance to celebrate Nashville, and Vanderbilt Athletics is marking the occasion with special ticket offers for Commodore fans.
Limited-time packages include access to home openers, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and baseball at significant savings. Whether you're a longtime fan or looking to experience a Vanderbilt event for the first time, there are options for everyone.
Offers are available through Thursday at 6:15 a.m.
Learn more and explore all 615 Day deals at https://ow.ly/Kzoa50ZbTlC.
06/09/2026
📚 Registration for OLLI at Vanderbilt’s Summer 2026 courses is now open!
Explore history, literature, film, photography, gardening, wellness and more alongside a welcoming community of lifelong learners.
📅 Registration: June 1–28
🎓 Classes begin July 6
Register today: https://ow.ly/LpYu50Z9wKZ
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
The Curb Center at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt CLACX
Bridging Campus and Community symposium honors three collaborative projects 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.
Vanderbilt University real estate chief Carl Rodrigues leads 43-acre Nashville campus expansion - Nashville Business Journal 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
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
