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Aug. 23, 2021 – Asymptomatic testing program begins today
Aug. 23, 2021—Beginning Monday, Aug. 23, individuals who are unvaccinated with an approved accommodation will be required to complete weekly asymptomatic COVID-19 testing at the university’s testing center. This decision comes as data shows that unvaccinated individuals are more likely to contract COVID-19 and that case counts are increasing in Nashville and surrounding communities. The campus community...
March 31, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Mar. 31, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 21–27 is 0.24 percent, a decrease from the previous week. This outcome is made possible by ongoing adherence to campus protocols and responsible behavior over a sustained period of time. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains...
March 31, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Mar. 31, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 21–27 is 0.24 percent, a decrease from the previous week. This outcome is made possible by ongoing adherence to campus protocols and responsible behavior over a sustained period of time. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains...
March 31, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Mar. 31, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 21–27 is 0.24 percent, a decrease from the previous week. This outcome is made possible by ongoing adherence to campus protocols and responsible behavior over a sustained period of time. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains...
March 31, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Mar. 31, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 21–27 is 0.24 percent, a decrease from the previous week. This outcome is made possible by ongoing adherence to campus protocols and responsible behavior over a sustained period of time. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains...
March 31, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Mar. 31, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 21–27 is 0.24 percent, a decrease from the previous week. This outcome is made possible by ongoing adherence to campus protocols and responsible behavior over a sustained period of time. As we approach the end of the academic year, it remains...
March 25, 2021 – Staff: Our plans for Fall 2021
Mar. 25, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt staff, As Chancellor Diermeier shared earlier today, fall semester classes will be offered in person. We greatly look forward to returning to the full residential learning experience that is integral to student life and to our educational mission at Vanderbilt. While this decision signals a step toward the life we recognize, our excitement and optimism must,...
March 25, 2021 – Graduate and professional students: our fall 2021 academic calendar
Mar. 25, 2021—As Chancellor Diermeier shared earlier today, fall semester classes will be offered in person. We greatly look forward to returning to the full in-person learning experience that is integral to student life and to our educational mission at Vanderbilt. While this decision signals a step toward the life we recognize, our excitement and optimism must, by necessity,...
March 25, 2021 – Faculty: our fall 2021 academic calendar
Mar. 25, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt faculty, I am pleased to share that based on public health data and trends in vaccination rates, the university plans to offer in-person classes for the fall semester. This marks a trajectory in the course of the pandemic that many of us have longed for through these months and months of virtual and hybrid...
March 25, 2021 – Undergraduate students: our fall 2021 academic calendar
Mar. 25, 2021—Dear students, As Chancellor Diermeier shared earlier today, fall semester classes will be offered in person. We greatly look forward to returning to the full residential learning experience that is integral to student life and to our educational mission at Vanderbilt. While this decision signals a step toward the life we recognize, our excitement and optimism must, by necessity,...
March 25, 2021 – Vanderbilt will return to in-person residential learning in fall 2021
Mar. 25, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt Community, Last week marked one year since our university began adapting to a future of unknowns. The COVID-19 pandemic has steadily tested our community, inspiring us to think creatively and work together across disciplines to build a “new normal” in which students, faculty and staff could thrive amid challenge. Through it all, and to this day, I am struck by...
March 24, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Mar. 24, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 14–20 is 0.32 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor...
March 24, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Mar. 24, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 14–20 is 0.32 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor...
March 24, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Mar. 24, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 14–20 is 0.32 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor...
March 24, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Mar. 24, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 14–20 is 0.32 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor...
March 24, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Mar. 24, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 14–20 is 0.32 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor...
March 23, 2021 – Vaccine eligibility update
Mar. 23, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt faculty and staff, Encouraging progress is being made as positive trends related to COVID-19 cases and vaccinations continue.Nashville is moving steadily through vaccine phases and individuals 55 and older are now eligible, along with those in phase 2a and 2b. In addition, Governor Bill Lee announced yesterday all Tennesseans 16 and older will be eligible for a vaccine...
March 17, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Mar. 17, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 7–13 is 0.28 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor areas...
March 17, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Mar. 17, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 7–13 is 0.28 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor areas...
March 17, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Mar. 17, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 7–13 is 0.28 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor areas...
March 17, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Mar. 17, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 7–13 is 0.28 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor areas...
March 17, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Mar. 17, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of March 7–13 is 0.28 percent, an increase from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor areas...
March 10, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Mar. 10, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of Feb. 28–March 6 is 0.19 percent, a decrease from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor...
March 10, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Mar. 10, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of Feb. 28–March 6 is 0.19 percent, a decrease from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor...
March 10, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Mar. 10, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of Feb. 28–March 6 is 0.19 percent, a decrease from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor areas...
March 10, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Mar. 10, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of Feb. 28–March 6 is 0.19 percent, a decrease from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor...
March 10, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Mar. 10, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positive rate for the week of Feb. 28–March 6 is 0.19 percent, a decrease from the previous week. The Vanderbilt community is strongly encouraged to remain vigilant in following all safety protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing for each positive case to determine close contacts and to monitor...
March 10, 2021 – Summer Session and Residential Housing Update
Mar. 10, 2021—Dear Vanderbilt Students, We write today to share information about Vanderbilt’s plan for the summer. Thank you for your optimism and resilience as we continue to adjust to the challenges of an evolving pandemic. We remain committed to helping you advance your academic journey as safely as possible. Summer Sessions All summer sessions for undergraduate and graduate students, including Maymester courses, will be offered online only. This summer’s course...
March 5, 2021 – Vaccine Phase Update for Faculty and Staff
Mar. 5, 2021—Good morning, Vanderbilt faculty and staff. Yesterday, you received a survey request from Occupational Health about the next phase of vaccination eligibility. We are excited about this progression and wanted to share some additional information and reminders. The Nashville Metro Public Health Department will move forward to Phase 1c in COVID-19 vaccine scheduling on Monday,...
March 3, 2021: Staff Return to Campus Update
Mar. 3, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positivity rate for the week of Feb. 21–27 is 0.41 percent. This is a slight uptick from previous weeks, and we strongly encourage the Vanderbilt community to remain vigilant in following protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing with each case to determine close contacts and monitor areas...
March 3, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Mar. 3, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positivity rate for the week of Feb. 21–27 is 0.41 percent. This is a slight uptick from previous weeks, and we strongly encourage the Vanderbilt community to remain vigilant in following protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing with each case to determine close contacts and monitor areas...
March 3, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Mar. 3, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positivity rate for the week of Feb. 21–27 is 0.41 percent. This is a slight uptick from previous weeks, and we strongly encourage the Vanderbilt community to remain vigilant in following protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing with each case to determine close contacts and monitor areas...
March 3, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Mar. 3, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positivity rate for the week of Feb. 21–27 is 0.41 percent. This is a slight uptick from previous weeks, and we strongly encourage the Vanderbilt community to remain vigilant in following protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing with each case to determine close contacts and monitor areas...
March 3, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Mar. 3, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 asymptomatic positivity rate for the week of Feb. 21–27 is 0.41 percent. This is a slight uptick from previous weeks, and we strongly encourage the Vanderbilt community to remain vigilant in following protocols. We continue to conduct contact tracing with each case to determine close contacts and monitor areas...
Feb. 24, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Feb. 24, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 testing center at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center has reopened and is fully operational. Due to the inclement weather, the testing center was closed Feb. 15-20; thus, a lower volume of asymptomatic testing was conducted last week. As a result, asymptomatic testing data for the prior...
Feb. 24, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Feb. 24, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 testing center at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center has reopened and is fully operational. Due to the inclement weather, the testing center was closed Feb. 15-20; thus, a lower volume of asymptomatic testing was conducted last week. As a result, asymptomatic testing data for the prior...
Feb. 24, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Feb. 24, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 testing center at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center has reopened and is fully operational. Due to the inclement weather, the testing center was closed Feb. 15-20; thus, a lower volume of asymptomatic testing was conducted last week. As a result, asymptomatic testing data for the prior...
Feb. 24, 2021 – Graduate and professional Return to Campus Update
Feb. 24, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 testing center at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center has reopened and is fully operational. Due to the inclement weather, the testing center was closed Feb. 15-20; thus, a lower volume of asymptomatic testing was conducted last week. As a result, asymptomatic testing data for the prior...
Feb. 24, 2021 – Undergraduate Return to Campus Update
Feb. 24, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update The COVID-19 testing center at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center has reopened and is fully operational. Due to the inclement weather, the testing center was closed Feb. 15-20; thus, a lower volume of asymptomatic testing was conducted last week. As a result, asymptomatic testing data for the prior...
Feb. 17, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Feb. 17, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update Over the past week (Feb. 7-13), the asymptomatic positive rate was low—0.22 percent. We applaud your efforts to follow health and safety protocols during the early weeks of the spring semester and beyond. Keep up the excellent work, especially in your interactions off campus. The dashboard will be updated every Wednesday. ...
Feb. 17, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Feb. 17, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update Over the past week (Feb. 7-13), the asymptomatic positive rate was low—0.22 percent. We applaud your efforts to follow health and safety protocols during the early weeks of the spring semester and beyond. Keep up the excellent work, especially in your interactions off campus. The dashboard will be updated every Wednesday. ...
Feb. 17, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Feb. 17, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update Over the past week (Feb. 7-13), the asymptomatic positive rate was low—0.22 percent. We applaud your efforts to follow health and safety protocols during the early weeks of the spring semester and beyond. Keep up the excellent work, especially in your interactions off campus. The dashboard will be updated every Wednesday. ...
Feb. 17, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Feb. 17, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update Over the past week (Feb. 7-13), the asymptomatic positive rate was low—0.22 percent. We applaud your efforts to follow health and safety protocols during the early weeks of the spring semester and beyond. Keep up the excellent work, especially in your interactions off campus. The dashboard will be updated every Wednesday. ...
Feb. 17, 2021 – Undergraduate Return to Campus Update
Feb. 17, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard update Over the past week (Feb. 7-13), the asymptomatic positive rate was low—0.22 percent. We applaud your efforts to follow health and safety protocols through the Commodores Care period and beyond. Keep up the excellent work, especially in your interactions off campus. The dashboard will be updated every Wednesday. Each week’s numbers...
Feb. 10, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Feb. 10, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard: Regular testing program begins This week’s spring COVID-19 public dashboard reflects the start of our regular testing program. Over the past week, the asymptomatic positive rate was low—0.25 percent for the total population enrolled in the testing program. Let’s keep up the good work and be especially diligent in observing safety and...
Feb. 10, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Feb. 10, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard: Regular testing program begins This week’s spring COVID-19 public dashboard reflects the start of our regular testing program. Over the past week, the asymptomatic positive rate was low—0.25 percent for the total population enrolled in the testing program. Let’s keep up the good work and be especially diligent in observing safety and...
Feb. 10, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Feb. 10, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard: Regular testing program begins This week’s spring COVID-19 public dashboard reflects the start of our regular testing program. Over the past week, the asymptomatic positive rate was low—0.25 percent. Let’s keep up the good work and be especially diligent in observing safety and physical distancing protocols when participating in off-campus activities. The...
Feb. 10, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Feb. 10, 2021—Recreation Center hosts club sports, intramurals, fitness challenges for spring The David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center is offering limited outdoor programming for the spring semester for undergraduate, graduate and professional students participating in in-person classes, informed by guidance from public health officials and experts at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Club sports teams will...
Feb. 10, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Feb. 10, 2021—Recreation Center hosts club sports, intramurals, fitness challenges for spring The David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center is offering limited outdoor programming for the spring semester for undergraduate, graduate and professional students participating in in-person classes, informed by guidance from public health officials and experts at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Club sports teams will...
Feb. 3, 2021- Faculty Return to Campus Update
Feb. 3, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard launches today The spring COVID-19 public dashboard has launched and includes the results of our arrival testing program for students from Jan. 10 to Jan. 30, 2021. Dashboard will be updated every Wednesday. Each week’s numbers will include tests and results from Sunday to Saturday of the previous week. COVID-19 testing app...
Feb. 3, 2021- Staff Return to Campus Update
Feb. 3, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard launches today The spring COVID-19 public dashboard has launched and includes the results of our arrival testing program for students from Jan. 10 to Jan. 30, 2021. Dashboard will be updated every Wednesday. Each week’s numbers will include tests and results from Sunday to Saturday of the previous week. COVID-19 testing app...
Feb. 3, 2021- Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Feb. 3, 2021—COVID-19 testing app now available The free Safer Community app is now available for download. While it is not required, we recommend using it for a quicker check-in process at the Testing Center. Expedites testing center check-in and viewing of test results. Use your Vanderbilt email address when registering. You will be guided to the...
Feb. 3, 2021- Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Feb. 3, 2021—COVID-19 testing app now available The free Safer Community app is now available for download. While it is not required, we recommend using it for a quicker check-in process. It will expedite testing center check-in and viewing of test results. Use your Vanderbilt email address when registering. You will be guided to the university’s single...
Feb. 3, 2021- Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Feb. 3, 2021—COVID-19 public dashboard launches today The spring COVID-19 public dashboard has launched and includes the results of our arrival testing program for students from Jan. 10 to Jan. 30, 2021. Dashboard will be updated every Wednesday. Each week’s numbers will include tests and results from Sunday to Saturday of the previous week. COVID-19 testing app...
Jan. 27, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Jan. 27, 2021—As we begin another semester, we want to keep you informed of important changes, new offerings and other information to help you have a successful spring. Lessons learned from the fall semester In her Open Dore newsletter, Provost Susan R. Wente shared lessons learned from the fall semester that we will carry forward as a...
Jan. 27, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Jan. 27, 2021—As we begin another semester, we want to share the most relevant and recent updates with you to keep you informed of important changes, new offerings and other information to help you have a successful spring. Lessons learned from the fall semester In her Open Dore newsletter, Provost Wente shared lessons learned from the fall...
Jan. 27, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Jan. 27, 2021—As we begin another semester, we want to keep you informed of important changes, new offerings and other information to help you have a successful spring. Lessons learned from the fall semester In her Open Dore newsletter, Provost Susan R. Wente shared lessons learned from the fall semester that we will carry forward as a...
Jan. 27, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Jan. 27, 2021—Welcome back to campus! As we begin another semester, we want to keep you informed of important changes, new offerings and other information to help you have a successful spring. Lessons learned from the fall semester In her Open Dore newsletter, Provost Susan R. Wente shared lessons learned from the fall semester that we will...
Jan. 27, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Jan. 27, 2021—Welcome back to campus! As we begin another semester, we want to keep you informed of important changes, new offerings and other information to help you have a successful spring. Important reminders about the Commodores Care period You received an email from the dean of students on Saturday alerting you to a cluster outbreak of...
Jan. 27, 2021 – Class of 2020 Commencement Update
Jan. 27, 2021—Dear 2020 graduates and families, Your class demonstrated tremendous resilience as you faced unique disappointments, positively adapted to new challenges and entered the professional world in a time like no other in our society. We hope you are continuing to draw from the enduring skills and supportive community you built here. We are all looking...
Jan. 27, 2021 – Class of 2021 Commencement Update
Jan. 27, 2021—Dear Class of 2021 students and families, You have embarked on one of the most special semesters of your academic careers—and your last as a class at Vanderbilt. Your final year coincided with a historic time around the world, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives in unprecedented ways. You have demonstrated tremendous resilience, creativity...
Jan. 23, 2021 – Cluster outbreak due to shelter-in-place violation
Jan. 23, 2021—Dear undergraduate students, Based upon the results of rapid-cycle testing and contact tracing, we identified a cluster of positive COVID-19 cases linked to students who did not follow the arrival shelter-in-place rules. As a consequence, the university has required all members of two student organizations, except those who have not yet traveled back to Nashville...
Jan. 20, 2021 – Undergraduate student Return to Campus Update
Jan. 20, 2021—We look forward to welcoming you back to campus! We are working hard, getting ready to help you have as healthy and safe a semester as possible. We recognize the challenges and struggles you are continuing to face in a time full of unknowns. As we near the one-year mark since the pandemic began, we...
Jan. 20, 2021 – Faculty Return to Campus Update
Jan. 20, 2021—As we prepare to welcome students back to campus for the spring semester, we want to share some updates and reminders about our plans to bolster community safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In response to requests, we are streamlining our Return to Campus Update messages. This message is specifically curated for information that is most...
Jan. 20, 2021 – Graduate and professional student Return to Campus Update
Jan. 20, 2021—Many of you may have returned to campus already, or even remained in Nashville over the winter break. We hope you had time to rest and recharge before returning to campus for the new year and spring semester. We want to share updates and reminders about our spring semester plans to support our community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In recent...
Jan. 20, 2021 – Postdoc Return to Campus Update
Jan. 20, 2021—As we prepare to welcome more members of our community back to campus for the spring semester, we want to share some updates and reminders about our plans to support our community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In recent weeks, new infection rates were rising sharply in Nashville and across the U.S. There is hope on the...
Jan. 20, 2021 – Staff Return to Campus Update
Jan. 20, 2021—As we prepare to welcome more students back to campus for the spring semester in the coming days, we want to share some updates and reminders about our plans to continue supporting our community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In recent weeks, new infection rates were rising sharply in Nashville and across the U.S. There is hope on the horizon, though,...
Jan. 11, 2021 -Virtual town hall Jan. 13; spring semester updates
Jan. 11, 2021—Dear undergraduate students, We look forward to welcoming you back to campus soon for the spring semester. We are writing today to invite you and your families to attend a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m. Central time, where we will share important details about the spring semester. The town hall will cover several topics, including what you...
Jan. 8, 2021 – Your Spring Semester Arrival, Launch of Commodores Care
Jan. 8, 2021—Dear undergraduate students, As we prepare for another semester, I think back to all that was accomplished last fall. It was difficult and we faced many challenges, but you were resilient and you persevered. Though we still have a way to go, progress is being made to eradicate the virus that causes COVID-19. As we...
Jan. 7, 2021 – Update on COVID-19 vaccines
Jan. 7, 2021—Dear members of the Vanderbilt community, Yesterday’s horrific assault on the U.S. Capitol and on our democracy continues to send shock waves across our country and around the world. These deeply disturbing events are in stark contrast to the progress and much-needed hope many of us are feeling this new year with the rollout of new vaccines designed...
Dec. 15, 2020 – Staff: An update on our spring semester COVID-19 testing
Dec. 15, 2020—Dear colleagues, We want to thank you again for a successful fall semester—one that could not have happened without your willingness to follow health and safety protocols and your dedicated support of our mission. Your voluntary participation in our rigorous testing program, as well as physical distancing, mask wearing, following our gatherings policy, washing hands...
Dec. 15, 2020 – Graduate and professional students: An update on our spring semester COVID-19 testing
Dec. 15, 2020—Dear graduate and professional students, We want to thank you again for a successful fall semester—one that could not have happened without your willingness to follow health and safety protocols. Your participation in our rigorous testing program, as well as physical distancing, mask wearing, following our gatherings policy, washing hands and more helped us slow...
Dec. 15, 2020 – Undergraduate students: an update on our spring semester COVID-19 testing
Dec. 15, 2020—Dear undergraduate students, We want to thank you again for a successful fall semester—one that could not have happened without your willingness to follow health and safety protocols. Your participation in our rigorous testing program, as well as physical distancing, mask wearing, following our gatherings policy, washing hands and more helped us slow the spread...
Dec. 15, 2020 – Postdocs: An update on our spring semester COVID-19 testing
Dec. 15, 2020—Dear colleagues, We want to thank you again for a successful fall semester—one that could not have happened without your willingness to follow health and safety protocols and your dedicated support of our mission. Your voluntary participation in our rigorous testing program, as well as physical distancing, mask wearing, following our gatherings policy, washing hands...
Dec. 15, 2020 – Faculty: an update on our spring semester COVID-19 testing
Dec. 15, 2020—Dear colleagues, We want to thank you again for a successful fall semester—one that could not have happened without your willingness to follow health and safety protocols and your dedication to continuing the meaningful education of our students. Your voluntary participation in our rigorous testing program, as well as physical distancing, mask wearing, following our...
Dec. 4, 2020 – An update on spring reading days
Dec. 4, 2020—Dear Vanderbilt students, As we near the end of a semester like no other in Vanderbilt’s history, we could not be prouder of our students’ persistence, creativity and strength. In the classroom and beyond—and whether engaging remotely or in person—you have each stepped up to the challenges of this extraordinary time. Looking ahead to the...
Nov. 20, 2020 – Updates to gathering size requirements effective Monday
Nov. 20, 2020—Dear Vanderbilt community, Nashville officials announced yesterday that the city would not allow gatherings of more than eight people in both public and private settings starting Monday, Nov. 23. We are writing to share that we will be updating our university protocols to limit gatherings to eight people starting Monday, when the city’s new order goes...
Nov. 7, 2020 – Increase in positive cases/a reminder about gatherings
Nov. 7, 2020—Dear students, We are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases due to election-related gatherings where there was a lack of mask-wearing and physical distancing. As you continue discussions regarding the election, please be sure to follow the university’s gathering policies – no gatherings in residence hall rooms, no gatherings over 10 people, and proper mask-wearing...
Nov. 6, 2020 – Spring semester return to campus update
Nov. 6, 2020—Dear students, We wanted to share some information with you as you think about your return to campus for the spring semester. We recognize this is an extraordinarily stressful time and are committed to providing you with information to help you make plans as soon as it is possible to do so. While the situation...
Nov. 5, 2020 – COVID-19 Travel Reminders
Nov. 5, 2020—Dear Vanderbilt Students, As we approach the end of the semester, I wanted to share some reminders as some of you think about your departure from campus later this month. We are just over two weeks away from the last day of in-person classes on Friday, Nov. 20. It is extremely important that during this...