Events

A new art exhibit at the Vanderbilt Divinity Library refocuses the traditional narrative of Holy Week—the final days in the earthly life of Jesus Christ—and challenges viewers to reconsider their perception of Mary Magdalene and her significant role in history. Read More

Metin Hakverdi, Coordinator of Transatlantic Cooperation for the German government and a member of Germany’s federal parliament, will reflect on leadership, democratic cooperation, and the future of the transatlantic partnership on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Marshall C. Eakin, a distinguished historian of Latin America who specializes in Brazil, will discuss his latest book on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Vanderbilt’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. Read More

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham, the Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Chair in American Presidency at Vanderbilt University, will discuss his latest book, "American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union," at Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Feb. 25.   Read More

Bestselling contemporary romance author Sarah Adams will discuss her latest book, In Your Dreams, on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at Vanderbilt University. Adams will be in conversation with fellow author Ally Carter beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Commodore Ballroom at the Student Life Center. Read More

Baudelaire, Rimbaud, Verlaine: The Cursed Poets and the Birth of the Avant-Garde Talk by Dr. Andrea Schellino October 29th, 2025 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM 1101 Classroom – Room 108 1101 19th Avenue South Please join us for a talk by Dr. Andrea Schellino in… Read More

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will host historian and bestselling author Scott Ellsworth on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for a discussion of his latest book, "Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America."  Read More

We invite all member of the Blair Academy to join us for our annual Halloween Open House on October 28, 2025, from 4-6 p.m., to enjoy crafts, games, stories, costumes, and a performance by the Blair Suzuki cello studio!… Read More

The 2025 Southern Festival of Books, presented by Vanderbilt University in partnership with Humanities Tennessee Oct. 18–19, will connect faculty, students, alumni and others with university ties to a vast community that shares their love for creative expression. Read More

Before his performance with the Blair Big Band on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Grammy winner Ignacio Berroa will be giving a pre-concert talk hosted by the Wilson Music Library at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!… Read More