Ann Marie Deer Owens

In celebration of Black History Month, Vanderbilt Divinity School is hosting the exhibition Culture Commodity, featuring the work of Nashville multidisciplinary artist Elisheba Israel Mrozik, Feb. 3–25. Read More

Dr. André L. Churchwell was honored with a Diamond Award for lifetime achievement in advancing diversity during a celebration that brought together prominent leaders in business, education, entertainment, government and more on Jan. 21. Read More

The Medieval Academy of America has elected William Caferro, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of History, to its 2023 Class of Fellows. Read More

Growing worries among Grundy County, Tennessee, residents about cancer outbreaks within families, churches and neighborhoods have propelled a community partnership drawing on Vanderbilt University’s strengths to develop environmental and health self-assessment tools. Read More

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Charlie “Tuna” Moore, a highly decorated pilot who led the day-to-day operations of U.S. Cyber Command, has joined Vanderbilt University’s initiative on the future of conflict. Read More

An influential leader in the inclusion of arts in theological education and a Triple ’Dore who is devoted to fostering excellence in the academic study of religion have been selected as the 2022 Vanderbilt Divinity School and Graduate Department of Religion Distinguished Alumni/ae. Read More

Megan Saylor, professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, has been awarded the 2022 Chancellor’s Cup for her remarkable teaching and mentorship of undergraduate students. Read More

The Office of the Provost has awarded four inaugural Arts, Discovery and Innovation grants to support faculty and staff research collaborations with the National Museum of African American Music. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s collective and augmented efforts during the past academic year to foster a sense of belonging at every level of campus are spotlighted in a new report from the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Read More

Iconic Hollywood filmmakers, modern China, the Underground Railroad, and Nashville’s ancient geographic setting and its impact on current environmental challenges. These are among classes offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt for winter 2023. Read More

Vanderbilt Divinity School’s first class of integrative chaplains—who are focused on serving veterans and active-duty service members through best practices in spiritual and mental health care—will earn a doctor of ministry next spring. Read More

Vanderbilt University Theatre will explore themes related to teenage pregnancy and the Black experience during the 1950s with its latest production, Unfinished Women Cry in No Man’s Land While a Bird Dies in a Gilded Cage. Read More

Mark V. Sapir, Centennial Professor of Mathematics who made significant research contributions in the areas of geometric group theory, semigroup theory and combinatorial algebra, died in Nashville on Oct. 8. Read More

M. Eric Johnson, who has led the Owen Graduate School of Management through a period of momentum and growth in innovative programs, research collaborations, world-class facilities, alumni engagement and more, will not seek renewal as dean when he finishes his second term of service in June 2023. Read More

Vanderbilt University has named Eben Cathey, a land use and communications consultant with broad experience working for Metro Nashville government, as senior director for local government relations. Read More

Vanderbilt University will elevate its long-term collaboration with Centennial Park Conservancy through a capital gift to help enhance the cultural and physical environment of the West End Neighborhood and surrounding community. Read More

Vanderbilt-related authors will have a strong presence at the 2022 Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word, which takes place at War Memorial Plaza and Nashville Public Library Oct. 14–16. Read More

The Vanderbilt Staff Mentorship Program will launch with an informational event for prospective mentors and mentees at the Student Life Center Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. All who are interested in learning more about the program are invited to the launch. Read More

Vanderbilt University has named Emily Fisher, an experienced leader in nonprofit board governance and higher education operations, as secretary to the Board of Trust. Read More

Vanderbilt University has received its best-ever ranking by Forbes on the publication’s annual list of America’s Best Employers by State. Vanderbilt jumped 17 spots to No. 10 among Tennessee employers, reflecting significant gains for the university. Read More