An exhibit currently on display at Vanderbilt’s Central Library explores the lesser-known history of some of the university’s earliest students. Cherokee and Chickasaw Students at Vanderbilt, 1885–1899 is the result of… Keep reading
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Cherokee and Chickasaw Students at Vanderbilt, 1885–1899
Vanderbilt Self-Portrait Project
In 2022, as Vanderbilt’s 150th anniversary approached, recent graduates Allen Zeng, BA’23, and Richard Zhang, BA’23, set out to capture the essence of the university by photographing its community members…. Keep reading
Vanderbilt Community Asked to Help Identify Items for Vanderbilt Time Capsule
As Vanderbilt began renovating Kirkland Hall in 2022 in anticipation of the Sesquicentennial celebration this year, a tantalizing piece of history awaited construction crews. In its cornerstone was a time… Keep reading
When it comes to supporting Vanderbilt, you’ve always led the way.
For all you have done for Vandy, it is clear that you are a Commodore for life. Thank you. We invite you to continue inspiring others in our community by… Keep reading
Giving Day Is Thursday, April 27
The Heard Libraries nurture and inspire the next generation of leaders in America to be savvy consumers of information, research, and technology. We embrace the Chancellor’s vision of Crescere aude, daring to… Keep reading
February 16 Panel Discussion: “The Morgan, The Woman, and Her Illuminated Life”
Please join us Thursday, February 16, Noon–1:00 p.m. in the Central Library Community Room for a moderated lunchtime panel (lunch served first come, first serve) on the life of one… Keep reading
Exhibition Opening: The Reinvented Life of Belle da Costa Greene
Please join us Tuesday, February 14, Noon–1:00 p.m. in the libraries’ Special Collections for a reception catered by Hattie B’s for the exhibition, The Reinvented Life of Belle da Costa… Keep reading
Newly Available Sanitation Workers’ Strike Materials
Manuscripts and photographs pertaining to the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike from the Reverend James M. Lawson Papers are now available in Jstor to campus scholars. On February 1, 1968, Echol… Keep reading
“Education, Preparation, Negotiation”: Reverend James M. Lawson, Jr. and His Legacy of Nonviolence
The libraries are pleased to announce a timely exhibition on the life of Reverend James M. Lawson, Jr. now on display in Central Library’s foyer and on an accompanying online… Keep reading
Closing Soon: Fine Press Books Exhibition
Don’t miss seeing From Golden Type to Double Gilt: Fine Press Books at Vanderbilt Libraries, which runs through August 28, 2022, in Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives Library on… Keep reading
