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Vanderbilt University expands national footprint with New York City campus to open in fall 2026
Vanderbilt University marked a defining moment in its 150-year history with the official establishment of its first campus outside of Nashville: Vanderbilt University鈥揘ew York City. Located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, the campus will welcome an inaugural cohort of students for an Undergraduate Semester Program and a Master of Science in Business and Technology program in fall 2026. Read MoreNov 4, 2025
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Vanderbilt University expands public programming in NYC with Fall 2025 Faculty Lecture Series
Building on the success of its inaugural public programming in Chelsea, Vanderbilt University today announced the next chapter of its faculty lecture series at Vanderbilt University - New York City. This fall, the university will invite New Yorkers and the Vanderbilt community to explore the intersections of music and spirituality and the mutual influence of technology and education through two public events: 鈥淒ivine Rhythms: Jazz and the Sacred鈥 on September 25 and 鈥淎I and the Future of the American University鈥 on November 13. Read MoreAug 14, 2025
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New York State attorney general approves Vanderbilt鈥檚 lease deal for NYC Campus
Vanderbilt University has announced that the New York State attorney general has granted the approval necessary to close on the lease of its new campus in New York City. The approval is an important milestone in the agreement between Vanderbilt and the General Theological Seminary that enables Vanderbilt to operate on the historic block in the heart of the Chelsea neighborhood.聽聽聽 Read MoreAug 11, 2025
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No Limits: Together, We Achieve Even More
Excellence, the first principle set forth in the updated Code of Bylaws approved by Vanderbilt鈥檚 Board of Trust, along with our other two guiding principles鈥攁cademic freedom and free expression, and growth and development鈥攄rives our core purpose: to provide transformative education and pathbreaking research. It is our foremost commitment and our steadfast promise in all that we do. Read MoreMay 22, 2025
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Inaugural public programing series in New York City draws standing room-only crowds
Vanderbilt-New York City's first foray into public programming invited New York City residents to engage with the university in a three-event series titled 鈥淰anderbilt in the City: Conversations on America.鈥 The series, held between March and May, convened faculty and thought leaders for conversations that explored what it means to be an American today as our role in the world is shifting. Each event drew several hundred attendees, filling the venue to capacity鈥攁 strong signal of the enthusiasm for Vanderbilt鈥檚 debut programming. Read MoreMay 22, 2025
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Bigger. Bolder. Better. Vanderbilt’s Dare to Grow campaign surpasses initial fundraising goal
Vanderbilt's Dare to Grow Campaign has surpassed its initial fundraising goal, underscoring the incredible generosity of Vanderbilt鈥檚 donors and the widespread enthusiasm for the university鈥檚 vision. This early achievement has established a launching pad for bolder, more far-reaching impact throughout the remainder of the campaign. Read MoreMay 15, 2025
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James Kellerhouse named Vanderbilt鈥檚 assistant vice chancellor for strategic initiatives in New York City
James Kellerhouse is the Division of Administration鈥檚 new assistant vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and executive director of operations and engagement for Vanderbilt University鈥揘ew York City. The appointment marks a significant step in Vanderbilt鈥檚 efforts to expand its presence in one of the metropolitan and business capitals of the world. Read MoreMar 26, 2025
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Vanderbilt University launches inaugural public programming in New York City
Vanderbilt University has announced that it will host its first public programming in New York City: "Vanderbilt in the City: Conversations on America," beginning March 6. The three-event series, planned for Vanderbilt University鈥揘ew York City, 440 W. 21st St., in Manhattan鈥檚 Chelsea neighborhood, will open the university鈥檚 doors to the New York City community. Read MoreFeb 6, 2025
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Vanderbilt鈥檚 Dare to Grow campaign reaches unprecedented $3.2B goal nearly two years early, establishing launching pad for bolder, more far-reaching impact
The Dare to Grow campaign, which was launched publicly in spring 2023, has eclipsed its $3.2 billion fundraising goal 20 months ahead of its target date of June 30, 2026, underscoring the generosity of donors, widespread enthusiasm for the university鈥檚 vision and boundless potential for the future. The news is both a celebration and a call to action as Vanderbilt looks ahead to deepening its impact in Nashville, across the nation and around the world. Read MoreNov 11, 2024
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Vanderbilt explores an enhanced presence in New York City
Vanderbilt is in the early stages of exploring an enhanced presence in New York City鈥攐ne of the world鈥檚 metropolitan and business capitals and home to the largest Vanderbilt community outside Nashville. The effort is part of Vanderbilt鈥檚 ongoing strategy to 鈥渂ring the world to Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt to the world,鈥 the university announced today. Read MoreSep 26, 2024