Vanderbilt’s Division of Government and Community Relations is the leading advocate for the university and our community to local, state and federal government as well as nonprofit partners. This important role gives us a front row seat to the countless ways that Vanderbilt makes a positive impact on Nashville, our state, our country and the entire world.
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Vanderbilt launches Get Connected volunteer platform to strengthen campus-community connection |
With just a few clicks, Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff can now connect with volunteer opportunities across Nashville, thanks to the university’s new platform. The tool allows community partners to share their needs directly with campus.
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Area nonprofits and community-based organizations can visit our For Community Partners page for step-by-step instructions on creating a Get Connected profile, plus additional resources for collaborating with Vanderbilt.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute announces courses for fall 2025 |
OLLI at Vanderbilt is offering an inspiring lineup of fall courses and activities that reflect the spirit of lifelong learning and connection. Whether you're diving into science, literature or music, you’ll find something to spark your curiosity. Read More
OLLI Director Tara Hamilton recently appeared on WPLN’s This Is Nashville.
Catch the Episode
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Nashville Innovation Alliance commemorates one year |
In its first year, the Alliance advanced tech initiatives through events, resources and partnerships, while laying groundwork for an innovation district near Vanderbilt's campus and continued collaboration with Metro and community leaders. Read More
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Vanderbilt Football kicks off season with Nashville Night at FirstBank Stadium |
Bring the whole family this Saturday for Vanderbilt's first home game in the newly renovated First Bank Stadium. Enjoy pregame fun with music, tailgating, kids’ activities and a new era of Vanderbilt football. Learn More
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Blair School of Music and Dyer Observatory present Latin Jazz Night under the stars |
Step into a night of rhythm and starlight at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. Enjoy a live performance from the Blair Latin Jazz Ensemble. Guests are invited to bring a picnic, explore the observatory and experience guided telescope viewing.
Purchase Tickets
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| Vanderbilt Volleyball vs Belmont
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Wyatt Lawn
Friday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m.
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The re-introduced Vanderbilt volleyball program will play its first-ever NCAA match on Wyatt Lawn with a concert to follow. Don't miss out on this free event.
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| Then and Now: The History of Minority Communities in Nashville
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Meigs Middle School
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 5:30 p.m.
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Now in its third year, Then and Now explores Nashville’s minority communities through history and lived experience. This session focuses on Black Nashville: East Nashville and the Meigs School story.
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| Bridging People and Purpose: Platform Thinking for Nonprofit Leaders |
Owen Graduate School of Management
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 5 p.m.
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In partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, this free event helps nonprofit leaders explore platform thinking to balance donor and client priorities while maximizing impact and purpose.
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This newsletter features some of our top stories from the past month. For more details or to learn how Vanderbilt can support your community, please contact our office.
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