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New technique unlocks ancient history of climate and wildfires recorded in California cave rocks
Feb. 2, 2023—Posted by April Evans on Thursday, January 19, 2023 in News Story, Research. Data gained could help with fire activity predictions and environmental planning NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A newly developed technique is revealing how prehistoric climate change shaped fire activity in California. The new data suggest that increased climate whiplash—change between extreme wetness and dryness—occurred at the same time...
Vanderbilt shows largest presence yet at top global climate change conference
Feb. 1, 2023—A dynamic group of Vanderbilt scholars—all women—with expertise in engineering, earth sciences, sociology and storytelling took to a global stage by participating in one of the world’s most influential climate conferences. They came out with inspiration, information and connections to advance their work in mending and protecting the Earth. Leah Dundon, assistant professor of civil and...
Vanderbilt to begin utility and infrastructure upgrades for campus growth
Jan. 27, 2023—Vanderbilt University is making extensive upgrades to its utilities and other infrastructure as it prepares for campus growth. The Central Utilities Initiative, scheduled to begin in February 2023, will provide enhancements to support various Vandy United projects, the Highland Quad Residential Colleges that will be built along 25th Avenue South, and other future projects. “The Central Utilities Initiative...
Mayor’s Sustainability Advisory Committee Photo Contest
Dec. 2, 2022—The Mayor’s Sustainability Advisory Committee is seeking photographs that represent Nashville’s environmental successes and opportunities. Photos may include a range of environmental issues, impacts, or solutions. Entries will be judged on relevance to the theme, as well as composition, originality, and technical quality, and will include open voting by the public. Winners will be exhibited...
Urban Land Institute Student Competition
Dec. 2, 2022—ULI Hines Student Competition Registration Closes Dec. 9! The ULI Hines Student Competition—entering its 21st year in 2023—offers graduate students* the opportunity to form their own multidisciplinary teams and engage in a challenging exercise in responsible land use. Teams of five students pursuing degrees in at least three different disciplines have two weeks to devise...
WATCH: First look at the Vanderbilt I Solar Farm
Nov. 18, 2022—VIEW SOLAR FARM VIDEO HERE The Vanderbilt I Solar Farm, an innovative project that will bring the university closer to its goal of powering campus entirely through renewable energy, is nearing completion in Bedford County, Tennessee. The project, which was announced in 2020 as part of a pioneering partnership between Vanderbilt, the Tennessee Valley Authority...
MoveVU takes top award at statewide sustainable transportation forum
Nov. 18, 2022—The Vanderbilt University MoveVU program received the Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Award at a special ceremony Nov. 9 during the Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Forum and Expo. The expo is an annual event organized by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the Tennessee Department of Transportation and Tennessee Clean Fuels. “Vanderbilt is well on its way to...
Vanderbilt ranked a ‘top green college’ by Princeton Review
Nov. 16, 2022—Vanderbilt University has made the “green honor roll” of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to a new ranking by The Princeton Review. Vanderbilt ranked seventh out of 713 colleges and universities for excellent sustainability practices, use of renewable energy, recycling and conservation programs, a strong foundation in sustainability education and career guidance for green jobs,...
Vanderbilt greenhouse gas emissions drop 19 percent in two years, new sustainability report shows
Nov. 16, 2022—Vanderbilt University’s greenhouse gas emissions have dropped 19 percent overall and 23 percent per square foot since fiscal year 2020, according to the latest annual sustainability report released today by FutureVU Sustainability in the Division of Administration. The findings are among several highlights that showcase the Vanderbilt community’s efforts to support the university’s overall sustainability goals. Eric Kopstain “This...
Vanderbilt researcher receives $2.5 million NSF grant to establish Climate Leaders Academy
Sep. 26, 2022—Leah Dundon, research assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been awarded a $2.5 million NSF grant to establish a Climate Leaders Academy at Vanderbilt that will support students learning about climate change from a range of perspectives and include participation at the annual United Nations climate change conferences, known as COPs. The Climate...