Events

Stand-up comedian Dusty Slay, known for his blue-collar observational storytelling style, will discuss his new collection of personal essays, "We’re Having a Good Time," on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Lola the therapy dog will be at the Wilson Music Library from 12-2 p.m. on August 31, 2026. Neither she nor her handler, Holly, have a history of biting, so feel free to stop by!… Read More

The Anne Potter Wilson Music Library (located on the 2nd floor of the Blair School of Music) will be hosting an informal breakfast on the first day of fall semester classes, August 26, 2026, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Drop by to meet faculty, students, and staff, and learn about our… Read More

Acclaimed, best-selling author Bonnie Garmus will discuss her new novel, "Peck & Peck," on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, BA’00, will discuss his new book, "Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country," on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Celebrated author Barbara Kingsolver, who has written numerous bestselling novels, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Demon Copperhead," will discuss her latest book, "Partita," on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Acclaimed journalist, author and public speaker Malcolm Gladwell will discuss his latest book, "The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic," on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Renowned organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant will discuss his latest book, "Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World," on Monday, Oct. 19, at Vanderbilt University. Grant will be in conversation with acclaimed author Ann Patchett beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Read More

Jodi Picoult, the acclaimed author of multiple No. 1 New York Times bestsellers, will discuss her latest book, "Hollow Bones," on Monday, Sept. 28, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon will discuss her latest work of historical fiction, "The Pirate Queen," on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Vanderbilt University. Read More