Elizabeth Latt
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12 students chosen as newest class of Ingram Scholars
Twelve incoming first-year students have been chosen as the newest members of the Ingram Scholarship Program. Read MoreMar 22, 2017
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Nathan Green named Vanderbilt interim vice chancellor for public affairs
Vanderbilt University announced today that Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has appointed Nathan Green as interim vice chancellor for public affairs. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017
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Fortune plans departure from Vanderbilt
After 16 years of service, Beth Fortune, vice chancellor for public affairs, has resigned her position and will transition into a departure from Vanderbilt, which she has planned for early next year. Read MoreDec 9, 2016
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Vanderbilt to remove ‘Confederate’ inscription from residence hall
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today that the university will return a donation made 83 years ago so it can remove a controversial inscription from one of its residence halls. Read MoreAug 15, 2016
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Restructuring to reflect scope of Vanderbilt communications and public affairs
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos today announced that the Division of Public Affairs will restructure to better address the increasing needs and demands of a global university that is deeply rooted in Nashville and the state of Tennessee. Read MoreJul 21, 2016
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Bymaster named new associate vice chancellor for finance
Eric Bymaster has been named Vanderbilt University’s associate vice chancellor for finance following a national search, Vanderbilt CFO Brett Sweet announced Monday. Read MoreJun 13, 2016
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Compressor problem at Hill Center causes outages; service restored
A problem with the data center temperature control system at the Hill Center caused a widespread outage of administrative systems early Monday morning. The issue has now been resolved. Read MoreApr 11, 2016
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New residential college at Vanderbilt to expand living-learning opportunities
Vanderbilt University will take the next step in extending students’ living experience beyond the classroom and enhancing student engagement and community on campus when it begins construction in mid-May on the new Vanderbilt Barnard residential college. Read MoreMar 31, 2016
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Perez named Vanderbilt associate vice chancellor and chief facilities officer
Michael G. Perez, a recognized university facilities leader with more than 30 years’ experience, will join Vanderbilt University June 1 as associate vice chancellor and chief facilities officer. Read MoreMar 31, 2016
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Power and Internet service restored following interruption to parts of campus
Power and Internet service were interrupted on parts of the Vanderbilt University campus for about two hours Wednesday afternoon after a small electrical fire at the Hill Center. Both the Hill Center and the adjoining Commons Center were evacuated, but were re-opened shortly after 6 p.m. Read MoreMar 30, 2016
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Vanderbilt University graduate student dies in attacks in Israel
Taylor Force, 28, a student at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management, was fatally wounded Tuesday, March 8, in a stabbing attack while on an Owen school trip to Tel Aviv, Israel. All other Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff on the trip are safe. Read MoreMar 8, 2016
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2016 Ingram Scholars class announced
Thirteen incoming first-year students have been chosen as the newest members of Vanderbilt's Ingram Scholarship program. The 13 are among 1,050 high school seniors who applied. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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Chancellor’s Higher Education Fellowship aims to build leadership pipeline
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has established a new program to ensure that the university maintains and continues to enhance its strength and stability by cultivating a strong pipeline of potential leaders at Vanderbilt and in higher education. Read MoreFeb 15, 2016
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Campus visitors injured by falling tree
Ten members of a Vanderbilt University admissions tour group were injured Dec. 21 when a tree fell as the group was leaving an information session and waiting outside to begin tours of campus. None of the injuries are considered life-threatening. Read MoreDec 21, 2015
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Moody’s revises Vanderbilt credit outlook upward to positive
As Vanderbilt University and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center near completion of their transition into separate legal and financial entities, Moody’s Investors Service has revised upward the university’s rating outlook to positive. Read MoreDec 21, 2015
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Fred Thompson dies at age 73
Fred Thompson, who began an illustrious legal and political career after graduating from Vanderbilt Law School in 1967, died Nov. 1. He was 73. Read MoreNov 2, 2015
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Barbara L. Carroll named Vanderbilt University chief HR officer
Barbara L. Carroll, a nationally recognized leader in higher education human resources, has been named to the newly defined role of Vanderbilt University associate vice chancellor and chief human resources officer. Read MoreOct 8, 2015
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Governing board for Vanderbilt University Medical Center named
The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust has elected the members of the governing board for Vanderbilt University Medical Center. This independent board will immediately begin planning for VUMC to operate as a separate entity and will govern the Medical Center once its financial and administrative transition from the university is complete. Read MoreSep 14, 2015
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Judson Newbern to retire from Vanderbilt next month
Deputy Vice Chancellor for Facilities and Environmental Affairs Judson Newbern will retire from Vanderbilt Sept. 30 after 30 years of contributing his talents to the university’s physical growth while safeguarding and enhancing the campus’s character. Read MoreAug 31, 2015
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13 students chosen as newest class of Ingram Scholars
Thirteen incoming first-year students have been chosen as the newest members of the Ingram Scholarship program. The 13 are among 831 high school seniors who applied for the prestigious program. Read MoreFeb 18, 2015