The Division of Real Estate, Facilities and Development at ×ÔοÊÓÆµ University plays a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining the university’s physical environment to support its academic mission and strategic growth. The division integrates real estate strategy, facilities operations and campus development to optimize ×ÔοÊÓÆµâ€™s 340-acre campus and over 8 million square feet of building space. Through initiatives like the FutureVU land-use plan and public-private partnerships, the division manages commercial and multifamily properties, oversees capital projects, and stewards strategic acquisitions to enhance campus life and foster innovation. This comprehensive approach ensures that ×ÔοÊÓÆµ remains a dynamic and forward-thinking institution, responsive to the evolving needs of its community and the broader Nashville area.
×ÔοÊÓÆµ University Real Estate (VURE) supports campus growth and departmental needs through strategic land acquisitions and management of over one million square feet of commercial and multifamily properties. It oversees leasing operations for ×ÔοÊÓÆµ University and VUMC, provides housing for faculty, students, and staff, and plays a key role in implementing the FutureVU land use plan. VURE also manages partnerships and properties like the ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Legends Club and Holiday Inn ×ÔοÊÓÆµ.
×ÔοÊÓÆµ Facilities creates, operates, and maintains campus spaces for our students, faculty, and staff to grow ethically, socially, and intellectually by providing world-class built environment services.Â
Business Operations serves as the central hub for the Division of Real Estate, Facilities and Development administrative, financial, information technology, communications and employee engagement support. Our team is dedicated to advancing the department’s goals and supporting the broader academic mission of ×ÔοÊÓÆµ University.