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Can’t Find People Finder? It’s Still On The Homepage!
Nov. 1, 2015—As part of the August 2015 redesign of the homepage and top levels, we took the advice that we frequently share with our clients: we did a content audit to determine what could be deleted or consolidated. While most of the content on the homepage and top levels stayed where it was, a few pages...
It’s a new Vanderbilt.edu
Aug. 21, 2015—A new and improved Vanderbilt homepage and top-level pages launched the evening of Aug. 20, with a focus on the four pillars of the university’s Academic Strategic Plan while also showcasing the institution’s dynamic academic, research and campus life offerings. The new homepage is designed to show, rather than tell, how the university’s strategic plan...
Web Communications wins CASE Grand Award
Mar. 4, 2011—Huzzah! Vanderbilt Web Communications was recognized by CASE Region III with a Grand Award for the overall university Web presence and an Award of Excellence for the Vanderbilt homepage at the CASE Fusion conference in New Orleans in February. Go team!
New Vanderbilt website launched
May. 17, 2010—Vanderbilt launched a new homepage on the evening of May 17, focusing on making key resources easier to find while continuing to showcase the institution’s dynamic academic, research, patient care and campus life offerings. Take a closer look at the changes » “The Web and our usage of it have evolved dramatically since we last...
It’s alive… homepage launched!
May. 17, 2010—We are happy to announce the new Vanderbilt homepage launched on the evening of May 17. Many thanks to the readers of the redesign blog who provided invaluable input throughout this process. Take it for a spin, being sure to check out the new second levels, tools, fat footer and megadropdowns, and let us know what...
Redesign Updates – April 1
Apr. 1, 2010—Thanks so much to everyone who has commented, emailed and called about the ongoing redesign process. We have received invaluable input from students, faculty and staff all across the Vanderbilt community. Last week, we had an evening focus group with several current Vanderbilt students. They did a card sort for the current Students second level...
Proposed new homepage design
Mar. 15, 2010—The Office of University Web Communications has been working on a new look for the Vanderbilt homepage and top levels pages, set to launch the week of May 17, 2010. We’re once again using our blog to share our designs with you, the Vanderbilt community. We hope you take some time to look at our...
Vanderbilt website redesign – 2010
Mar. 15, 2010—The Office of University Web Communications has been working on a new look for the Vanderbilt homepage and top-levels pages, set to launch the week of May 17. We’re once again using this blog to share our designs with you, the Vanderbilt community. We hope you take some time to look at our designs, read our...
Process … from wireframe, to comp to code
Mar. 12, 2010—Take a look at how we got to where we are with the design. Please install Flash Player and turn on Javascript to see this feature.
Updated homepage features admissions, video and more
Dec. 2, 2009—The Vanderbilt homepage was updated this week with new features to help visitors more easily find content they seek and to showcase the university’s increasing use of video and social media. “Online communications continue to be of paramount importance to the university and to students, faculty and staff, and in many ways those communications start...