Beth Fortune

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    Kentucky Commodore: John R. Hall, BE’55, Honored

    enior Vanderbilt administrators, including vice chancellors David Williams, Susie Stalcup and Beth Fortune, attended a recent reception honoring emeritus Board of Trust Chair John R. Hall, BE’55. Read More

    Nov 20, 2016

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    Video: Panel discussion: Election 2012 and the Congressional “Lame Duck”: What’s at Stake?

    Watch video of a lunchtime panel discussion on “Election 2012 and the Congressional ‘Lame Duck’: What’s at Stake?”. The panel, hosted by Vanderbilt’s Office of Federal Relations and the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, will be moderated by Beth Fortune, vice chancellor for public affairs, and will feature: John… Read More

    Oct 15, 2012

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    Federal Forum: Campaign Hype or Substantive Policy?

    Watch video of the Federal Forum on “The Administration’s College Affordability & Completion Agenda: Campaign Hype or Substantive Policy?” hosted by The Office of Federal Relations. The keynote speakers were Douglas L. Christiansen, vice provost for enrollment, and dean of admissions, and Christina West, assistant vice chancellor of federal relations. Read More

    Jun 26, 2012

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    Federal Forum: Impact of Deficit Reduction on Higher Education

    Watch video of the Oct. 25 Federal forum on the impact of deficit reduction on higher education. The forum focuses on the congressional Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, programs of interest that may be at risk for budget cuts, and potential outcomes of these negotiations. The panelists also discuss advocacy strategies… Read More

    Oct 26, 2011

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    Kudos

    Abdiweli Mohamed Ali (photo courtesy of Niagara University)     Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, a Vanderbilt master’s degree graduate in economics, has been named prime minister of Somalia. Michael Burcham, lecturer in management; John Howser, director of medical center… Read More

    Aug 1, 2011

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    Federal Forum: The 112th Congress: Expect the Unexpected

    Watch video of the March 22 Federal Forum: The 112th Congress: Expect the Unexpected. This Forum focuses on what to expect from the 112th Congress, the new faces on Capitol Hill and the latest on budget and appropriation issues. The keynote speakers are Christina West, assistant vice chancellor of federal… Read More

    Mar 22, 2011

  • Research at VU

    Research News @ Vanderbilt website showcases discovery

    The latest news about discoveries by Vanderbilt researchers is now available on a new online news channel, Research News @ Vanderbilt. Read More

    Feb 1, 2011

  • Beth Fortune named Vanderbilt’s vice chancellor for public affairs

    Beth Fortune named Vanderbilt’s vice chancellor for public affairs

    Beth Fortune, a former gubernatorial press secretary and political reporter, has been named Vanderbilt University\'s vice chancellor for public affairs, a position she has held on an interim basis for the past six months, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced Wednesday. Read More

    Dec 3, 2008

  • Fortune named Vanderbilt interim head of Public Affairs as of June 1

    Fortune named Vanderbilt interim head of Public Affairs as of June 1

    Beth Fortune, associate vice chancellor for public affairs at Vanderbilt University, will serve as interim head of Vanderbilt\'s Division of Public Affairs beginning June 1, announced Interim Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Read More

    Feb 12, 2008