Vanderbilt poll finds stable approval numbers, Trump favored in election and COVID-19 polarization among Tennessee voters
Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
June 9, 2020
The university’s Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions conducted the statewide 10,000 person survey among registered Tennessee voters May 5-22.
Campus Dining set to end Rand walk-ins June 8
Logan Cromeens, Deputy News Editor
June 9, 2020
Per a June 1 Instagram announcement, Campus Dining said they will no longer offer walk-in services at Rand and will instead exclusively utilize online delivery services to those still on campus.
Vanderbilt announces new Nicholas S. Zeppos Scholarship
Adin McGurk, Staff Writer
June 7, 2020
The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr. Foundation announced an $8 million commitment to establish the Nicholas S. Zeppos Scholarship on Feb. 7 in a Vanderbilt Board of Trust meeting.
Vanderbilt to transition into Phase 2 of its Return to Campus Plan on June 8
Thomas Hum, News Copy Editor
June 6, 2020
The second stage of the plan, which will allow on-campus research activities to operate at 50 percent, some staff to be recalled to support ramp-up efforts and gatherings of up to ten people, is set to begin on Monday, June 8.
Students and alumni create petitions calling for further action from Vanderbilt administration regarding racial justice
Jessica M. Barker, News Editor
June 5, 2020
Petitions calling for Professor Emerita Virginia Abernethy’s title to be removed, Vanderbilt to be more accountable for racial justice were created by current and former Vanderbilt students in the past week.
Track the Cash: How Vanderbilt’s summer session tuition stacks up against peer institutions
Thomas Hum, News Copy Editor
June 4, 2020
The Hustler examines Vanderbilt’s summer session tuition and compares costs across public and private universities both in and out of state.
Incoming Chancellor Daniel Diermeier addresses Vanderbilt community via Zoom
Jessica M. Barker, Logan Cromeens, and Thomas Hum
June 3, 2020
The June 3 call, mediated by Student Body President Veer Shah and Board of Trust Chairman Bruce Evans, addressed Vanderbilt’s COVID-19 response and outlook for the future.
University, faculty and over 40 student groups provide statements of solidarity following the death of George Floyd
Jessica M. Barker, Thomas Hum, Immanual John Milton, and Avery Muir
June 3, 2020
The Vanderbilt community responds to the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN and ensuing protests in Nashville and across the country.
BREAKING: Reported car fire at the South Garage
Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
June 2, 2020
This article was last updated June 2 at 4:58 p.m. CDT
Class of 2020 reacts to the university’s announced dates for their commencement celebrations
Emma Mattson, Copy Editor
May 29, 2020
The rescheduled in-person commencement will take place May 1-2, 2021—earlier than previously suggested by the university.
Vanderbilt’s OACS envisions service opportunities for potential fall scenarios
Robert Gottschalk, Staff Writer
May 26, 2020
As Nashville reopens, Vanderbilt’s Office of Active Citizenship and Service is coordinating with local organizations to evaluate potential service opportunities for the coming semester.
Vanderbilt to participate in SEC competition creating videos to thank essential workers
Immanual John Milton, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2020
VSG helps coordinate ‘SEC Gratitude Challenge’ with the conference’s student governments. Challenge will take place from today until Friday.
Vanderbilt baseball coping with cancellation, uncertainty admidst pandemic
August 10, 2020
Despite the difficult times, Vanderbilt Baseball coach Tim Corbin had led the way for the VandyBoys to use their time in quarantine efficiently.
Junior Jolt: Why there’s still hope left for 2020
August 9, 2020
While this year has proven challenging for all, we can choose to stay motivated and grateful.
The 3 Vanderbilt Google Chrome extensions you need on your toolbar this semester
August 9, 2020
Vanderbilt’s talented student body doesn’t limit their tasks to ordinary schoolwork; students and alumni have applied their technical expertise to the independent creation of Google Chrome extensions that help both themselves and their peers.
Beloved Live On The Green music festival transitions to socially distant approach
August 9, 2020
The Nashville music festival Vandy students know and love is rebranding into the Live On My Green FM Music Festival for 2020, which means pre-recorded live performances.
Blair School of Music students and faculty concerned about COVID-19 and the upcoming semester
August 8, 2020
Students and faculty in the Blair School of Music face unique challenges as the Vanderbilt community looks to return to an unprecedented campus environment.
Vanderbilt football adds LSU, Mississippi State to 2020 schedule
August 7, 2020
In addition to the eight previously scheduled conference games, the Commodores will face LSU and Mississippi State in 2020.
