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International human rights lawyer Amal Clooney to deliver Senior Day address
British human rights lawyer Amal Clooney will receive Vanderbilt's prestigious Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal in May 2018, when she will address graduating seniors and their families during Senior Day. Read MoreNov 30, 2017
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Vanderbilt recognizes trailblazers, marks 50th anniversary of SEC basketball integration
Vanderbilt is honoring the legacies of the two players who integrated Vanderbilt athletics, Perry Wallace and Godfrey Dillard, with a series of activities and events this academic year. Read MoreNov 28, 2017
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Vanderbilt students get sneak preview of film honoring Vanderbilt civil rights pioneer
Vanderbilt students got a sneak preview of the documentary film "Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace" on Nov. 8, when Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos welcomed the students and others to the Wednesday night showing at the Belcourt Theatre near campus. Read MoreNov 9, 2017
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Vanderbilt joins other top universities in supporting DACA suit
Vanderbilt University has joined 18 of the nation’s other top universities to express their support for plaintiffs who have filed suit to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Read MoreNov 2, 2017
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VU and VUMC partner to redesign Mental Health Services
After two years of study and numerous listening sessions with students, postdoctoral fellows and providers, Vanderbilt has made the decision to transition to a new integrated model of care for campus resources that address mental health and well-being services for all students and fellows. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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Vanderbilt connects with North Nashville community that shaped Perry Wallace
Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff have the opportunity this weekend to visit the North Nashville community that shaped Vanderbilt alumnus and civil rights pioneer Perry Wallace. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Faculty and staff invited to submit ‘GO THERE’ stories
As part of the campuswide GO THERE mental health campaign, the Office of the Chancellor invites submissions for “Faculty & Staff GO THERE Stories” around the subject of mental health and well-being. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Design phase begins for university’s West End Neighborhood
Following up on a series of community meetings and working group efforts, Vanderbilt shared the current status of planning for the West End Neighborhood’s transformation. Read MoreOct 2, 2017
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Utility work planned to begin mid-December for reimagined ‘West End neighborhood’
Construction and utilities work is planned to begin in December to bury overhead utilities in preparation for new residential colleges and a beautification effort along the West End corridor of Vanderbilt’s campus. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Annual reports on crime statistics, security and fire safety available after Sept. 29
Vanderbilt University publishes an annual report to provide information on security-related services offered by the university. The 2017 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report will be available after Sept. 29. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Vanderbilt opens new Student Center for Social Justice and Identity
Students, staff and even some administrators could not resist moving to the beat of the Latin music that filled the third floor of Sarratt Student Center Sept. 19, as guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Vanderbilt’s new Student Center for Social Justice and Identity. Read MoreSep 21, 2017
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Vanderbilt calls for Supreme Court to strike down travel ban
Vanderbilt University today joined 30 universities calling on the Supreme Court to strike down President Trump’s travel ban. This reflects Vanderbilt’s commitment to an inclusive campus environment that attracts talented individuals from around the world to learn from each other and work together to discover the solutions to societal problems. Read MoreSep 18, 2017
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Grand opening for Student Center for Social Justice and Identity Sept. 19
Join Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Provost Susan R. Wente for the grand opening of the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity (SJI) Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Sarratt Student Center, Room 335. Read MoreSep 14, 2017
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Psychological and Counseling Center director transitions to faculty role
Catherine Fuchs, director of the Psychological and Counseling Center, will transition from center director to return to child and adolescent specialty care in her capacity as faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Read MoreJul 31, 2017
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David ter Kuile named executive director of Campus Dining
David ter Kuile, an accomplished leader with 19 years of experience in multiple sectors of the food service industry, has been named executive director of Campus Dining. Read MoreJun 13, 2017
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Mumps cases continue sporadically on campus
New cases of mumps among students and staff members at Vanderbilt continue to sporadically occur. There have been cases as recently as May 2017. Read MoreJun 7, 2017
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How to manage one of Vanderbilt’s most important assets: its brand
The Vanderbilt brand is one of the university’s most valuable assets, so it is important that all members of the Vanderbilt community understand how and when Vanderbilt’s name and logo should be used. Read MoreMay 19, 2017
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Founder’s Medalists honored at Vanderbilt Commencement
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos awarded the top scholars from each of the university’s undergraduate and professional schools with Founder’s Medals during Commencement on Friday, May 12. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Chancellor, filmmaker Ken Burns to address graduating seniors at Senior Day and Commencement May 11, 12
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will deliver Vanderbilt University’s Commencement address May 12, the day after filmmaker Ken Burns accepts a prestigious Vanderbilt award and offers his advice. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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New AAU report includes Vanderbilt efforts to prevent sexual assault
Vanderbilt’s efforts to educate incoming students about sexual assault prevention, and to help all students better understand how the university responds to and investigates reports of sexual misconduct, are mentioned in a new report released April 26 by the Association of American Universities. Read MoreApr 26, 2017