Andre Churchwell

2020 MLK Day March in Nashville starting at Jefferson Street and finishing at TSU’s Gentry Center. Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff, and administrators took part in the event commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. (Vanderbilt University/Joe Howell)

2020 MLK Commemorative Series explores the ability of storytelling to connect

Jan. 22, 2020—Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through programs, lectures, interactive teach-ins, community service projects and more as part of the university’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Series.

Participants at the unconscious bias train-the-trainer workshop (John Russell/Vanderbilt University)

University launches new series of unconscious bias workshops

Nov. 22, 2019—In support of Vanderbilt’s ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion on campus, the university has announced a new series of educational workshops on unconscious bias. The workshops are customized to meet the unique needs of and issues affecting the Vanderbilt community.

Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Churchwell establishes Diversity Liaison Committee to scale best practices across university

Nov. 15, 2019—Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. André L. Churchwell has established a new committee charged with helping to foster equity, diversity and inclusion within each functional area at Vanderbilt.

André L. Churchwell (Vanderbilt University)

Churchwell, Meharry’s Hildreth lead summit for black men interested in health professions

Nov. 8, 2019—Dr. André L. Churchwell, interim vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, co-led a half-day summit recently for black men interested in pursuing health professions. The event, co-led by Dr. James Hildreth, president of Meharry Medical College, attracted more than 100 high school and college students from across the state and region.

Nominate a staff member for the Diversity Leadership Award

Oct. 28, 2019—Nominations are open for the 2019-20 Diversity Leadership Awards recognizing staff members who demonstrate exemplary leadership that puts the ideals of equity, diversity and inclusion into practical action. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Nov. 25.

The new National Pan-Hellenic Council House house ribbon-cutting at Vanderbilt University on Oct. 18, 2019. (Price Chambers for Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt celebrates grand opening of new National Pan-Hellenic Council House

Oct. 21, 2019—Members of the Vanderbilt community celebrated the grand opening of the new National Pan-Hellenic Council House on Oct. 18 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception. The new house is part of the evolution of the West End Neighborhood.

16 individuals from across the university participated in an unconscious bias train-the-trainer workshop over four days at Scarritt Bennet Center (John Russell/Vanderbilt University)

Staff and faculty from across VU participate in four-day unconscious bias workshop

Oct. 18, 2019—The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence hosted an intensive, four-day unconscious bias workshop for 16 faculty and staff members, equipping them to support others in fostering a culture of care, respect, inclusion and belonging at Vanderbilt.

Dr. Andre Churchwell, Eric Kopstain, Laura Nairon

University administrators to host second staff listening session Oct. 21

Oct. 9, 2019—The second stop in a staff listening tour planned for the 2019-20 academic year will take place from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in the Kissam Center, Room C210.

Vanderbilt University Kirkland Tower aerial photograph

University administrators to launch staff listening tour Sept. 27

Sep. 18, 2019—Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. André L. Churchwell, Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain and Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Capital and Business Services Laura Nairon will host a series of listening sessions for Vanderbilt University staff throughout 2019-20. The first stop will be at the Wyatt Center Rotunda from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27.

Wente announces new council to advance university’s efforts around diversity and inclusion; annual diversity reports released

Sep. 4, 2019—Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente has announced the details of a new council to advocate for diversity and inclusion across all areas of the university. The council’s work will be informed and guided by the 2018-19 Chancellor’s Diversity Report, released today.

Unconscious Bias training with university leadership. Chancellor Wente, the Vice Chancellors and Deans gathered for a training on unconscious bias. Vanderbilt University (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt)

Senior leaders participate in daylong unconscious bias education workshop

Aug. 30, 2019—Vanderbilt University’s senior leaders came together Aug. 28 for a daylong education workshop on unconscious bias. The event was conducted in support of the university’s commitment to embody the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and foster a culture of respect and belonging across campus.

Susan R. Wente delivers her first major address in the dual roles of interim chancellor and provost. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)

Wente charts path forward to build on university’s strengths at Fall Faculty Assembly

Aug. 23, 2019—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.