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New web portal is online face of arts and humanities at Vanderbilt
A robust arts and humanities web portal, one of several initiatives designed by the Office of the Provost to champion the arts and humanities on campus and elevate their importance, is now live. Read MoreAug 30, 2019
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Wente charts path forward to build on university’s strengths at Fall Faculty Assembly
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente pledged to keep Vanderbilt on a strong path moving forward, with continued investments in faculty and the student experience, during her Fall Faculty Assembly address on Aug. 22. Read MoreAug 23, 2019
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Benbow reappointed as dean of Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College
Camilla P. Benbow has been reappointed as dean of Peabody College of education and human development for a five-year term, starting July 1, 2020. Read MoreAug 21, 2019
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Portion of 25th Avenue South to be renamed ‘Perry Wallace Way’ in honor of civil rights trailblazer
The portion of 25th Avenue South in front of Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gymnasium will be ceremonially renamed “Perry Wallace Way” in memory of the trailblazing Vanderbilt student-athlete who integrated SEC varsity basketball in 1967. Read MoreAug 21, 2019
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Dean of Students offices reorganized to advance student success
The Office of the Dean of Students has reorganized its structure into three main clusters to help create new synergies, strengthen collaboration and advance student success and well-being. Read MoreAug 20, 2019
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What’s on my mind? All of you.
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on his time at Vanderbilt in his final "What's On My Mind" column. Read MoreAug 14, 2019
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Identity-based centers and offices move to Office for Inclusive Excellence
Four Vanderbilt identity-based centers and offices are now under the umbrella of the Office for Inclusive Excellence. The move is designed to elevate their mission and expand their impact. Read MoreAug 14, 2019
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Rokas to lead budding cross-disciplinary collaboration on evolutionary studies
The Vanderbilt Evolutionary Studies Initiative seeks to position the university as a global leader in evolutionary studies by engaging a large group of scholars who share this research interest. Read MoreAug 14, 2019
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‘Research squad’ propels student during two summer immersions
Chemistry major Puxin Xuanyuan put her creativity to work this summer while splitting time between an immersion experience at a medical biotech startup in Toronto and conducting cancer-fighting research on the Vanderbilt campus. Read MoreJul 19, 2019
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Rasmussen named Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar
Megan Rasmussen, a Ph.D. student in Cell and Developmental Biology, has been selected as the 2019 Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar. Read MoreJul 18, 2019
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Vanderbilt Heard Libraries make leap in research library rankings
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries continue to climb in the Association of Research Libraries rankings, rising to the No. 36 spot in the newly released 2018 data. Read MoreJul 14, 2019
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Dobson, Noble appointed to new leadership positions to advance inclusive excellence and student success
Seasoned university leaders Frank Dobson and Rosevelt Noble have been appointed to new roles to further advance inclusive excellence programming and resources as part of the undergraduate experience. Read MoreJun 28, 2019
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Vanderbilt to partner with National Museum of African American Music
Vanderbilt University has announced a long-term partnership with the National Museum of African American Music and a foundational gift to enrich the museum’s educational and research opportunities. Read MoreJun 27, 2019
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Five interdisciplinary programs awarded TIPs funding for 2019
Five interdisciplinary projects awarded TIPs funding for 2019; a sixth (additional) year call for proposals and funding announced by the provost. Read MoreJun 12, 2019
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Vanderbilt hosts ‘food-scrap’ cooking competition to reduce food waste
Four Nashville chefs and their teams—including one from Vanderbilt Campus Dining—competed at E. Bronson Ingram College to cook creatively while reducing food waste. Read MoreJun 11, 2019
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Eleven students chosen as newest Ingram Scholars
Nine incoming first-year students and two rising sophomores have been selected for the newest class of the Ingram Scholarship Program. They are among more than 1,200 students who applied for the prestigious merit scholarship program. Read MoreJun 11, 2019
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The Art of Social Change: Students learn practical skills to shore up democracy
In response to what he sees as a “multi-decade crisis of democracy,” Paul Kramer, associate professor of history, has developed an undergraduate course aimed at “activating citizens.” “The skills we need to make democracy work need to be constantly renewed,” said Kramer. These skills include… Read MoreJun 10, 2019
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New leadership announced for the Wond’ry
Dave Owens, a management professor and expert on innovation, has been named the Evans Family Executive Director of the Wond’ry. Read MoreJun 7, 2019
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Provost announces leadership positions for Beasley, George
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has announced new appointments for Vanessa Beasley and Tracey George as part of leadership promotions and reorganizations within the provost’s offices. Read MoreJun 5, 2019
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Watch: Experience Vanderbilt in 360-degree virtual reality
Experience Vanderbilt University in 360 degrees using a virtual reality headset or the YouTube app on your smart phone (make sure to move your phone around!). Read MoreJun 4, 2019