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The US Supreme Court conlcuded that the dismantlement of DACA was unconstitutional.

Vanderbilt responds to Supreme Court’s DACA ruling

June 29, 2020

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of preserving DACA, temporarily protecting the livelihoods of the nearly 650,000 “dreamers” currently in the United States.

Vanderbilt's campus has remained empty since students left campus in March.

Those left behind: life for international students still on campus

June 17, 2020

Students unable to travel home because of COVID-19 travel restrictions share space with VUMC workers, order delivery meals and try to maintain a sense of community in spite of social distancing.

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Housing constraints will require that new transfer students live off-campus for the 2020-2021 academic year

June 12, 2020

The university said in an email statement that this change will not affect financial aid packages and that students can utilize the Off-Campus Housing Service to find places to live nearby.

Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos (center) with Sarah and Ross Perot, recent donors of $8 million to Vanderbilt. (Vanderbilt University/Photographer Unknown)

Vanderbilt announces new Nicholas S. Zeppos Scholarship

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.

The Office of the University Registrar serves to provide “timely, accurate, and efficient service, and is dedicated to ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and security of Vanderbilt education records,” per its website.

Track the Cash: How Vanderbilt’s summer session tuition stacks up against peer institutions

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.

Screenshot of Zoom call with incoming Chancellor Diermier on bottom, Veer Shah with Vanderbilt Zoom background in left top corner, and Bruce Evans in top right corner. Bruce and Diermeier are smiling

Incoming Chancellor Daniel Diermeier addresses Vanderbilt community via Zoom

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.

The Office of Active Citizenship and Service, located in Suite 109 of the Student Life Center, has coordinated volunteer opportunities with state and national nonprofits for students to volunteer.

Vanderbilt’s OACS envisions service opportunities for potential fall scenarios

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.

bronze statue stands against blue sky on Sunny day

Words and advice from emeriti faculty

May 25, 2020

33 Vanderbilt faculty honored with the title of Emeriti faculty on May 8.

Saratt Student Center. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)

The Hustler sits down with the 2020 Founder’s Medalists

May 19, 2020

Named after Cornelius Vanderbilt, the award is given to one student graduating from each of Vanderbilt’s ten schools and colleges.

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20M donation to newly-minted WCNDD for research on potential treatments for central nervous system disorders

May 17, 2020

The Warren Foundation donated to further potential treatments for disorders such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s on May 5.

The Center For Teaching's Online Course Design Institute will be offered May 4 through Aug. 10.

Center for Teaching prepares faculty in the case of an online semester

May 16, 2020

The Online Course Design Institute is a two-week course for faculty designed to improve the online student experience.

Poster of Maymester and Study Abroad poster

Vanderbilt suspends Fall 2020 study abroad

May 15, 2020

Prospective fall study abroad students were informed on the morning of May 15 that all Fall 2020 study abroad programs would be suspended.