Brett Sweet
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Continuing our cybersecurity transformation
Vanderbilt University has made significant strides in advancing cybersecurity across the institution over the past year. Brett Sweet, vice chancellor for finance, information technology and chief financial officer, and Shane Callahan, Vanderbilt’s inaugural chief information security officer, give an update on the university’s progress in a new video message to mark National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. Read MoreOct 12, 2022
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Evans named chief information officer for Vanderbilt University
Jess Evans, a veteran technology executive with extensive experience in institutional and operational strategy, has been named chief information officer for Vanderbilt University, Brett Sweet, vice chancellor for finance, information technology and chief financial officer, announced today. Evans will begin in the role on Nov. 7. Read MoreSep 21, 2022
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Shepherd named 2022 NACUBO Fellow
Kurt Shepherd, assistant vice chancellor for finance, has been named a fellow of the National Association of College and University Business Officers for 2022. He is among 17 higher education finance professionals selected for the latest cohort of the prestigious national program. Read MoreJun 17, 2022
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VUIT to host Cybersecurity Town Hall webinar March 30
VUIT will host Vanderbilt’s first Cybersecurity Town Hall webinar on Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. CT. All Vanderbilt staff and faculty who are interested in learning more about Vanderbilt’s cybersecurity transformation are encouraged to attend. Read MoreMar 25, 2022
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Vanderbilt announces free admission to National Museum of African American Music for all students
The newest partnership between Vanderbilt University and the National Museum of African American Music is providing free admission to the museum’s galleries and exhibitions for all Vanderbilt undergraduate and graduate students, effective today. Read MoreFeb 14, 2022
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Shane Callahan named chief information security officer
Shane Callahan, an experienced leader in technology and information security, has been named Vanderbilt University’s first chief information security officer. He will join the university on Jan. 4. Read MoreDec 15, 2021
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Strengthening cybersecurity across our institution
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Cybele Raver and Vice Chancellor for Finance and for Information Technology and Chief Financial Officer Brett Sweet discuss the Vanderbilt community’s shared responsibility to secure personal information and protect the university’s vital data and research. Read MoreSep 13, 2021
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Lutz named Vanderbilt University vice chancellor for development and alumni relations; Sweet to lead Information Technology
John M. Lutz, who has served as Vanderbilt University’s interim vice chancellor for development and alumni relations since April 2020, will assume the role permanently, and Brett Sweet will assume leadership of Vanderbilt University Information Technology in addition to his finance leadership role, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier announced today. These appointments will take effect immediately. Read MoreApr 14, 2021
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Chancellor Daniel Diermeier appoints Provost Search Committee
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier has appointed a Provost Search Committee to identify the university’s next chief academic officer. Read MoreFeb 3, 2021
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Apply for VLE, new leadership development opportunity for managers, through Aug. 9
Applications are now being accepted for the Vanderbilt Leadership Enrichment program. VLE is designed to develop key leadership skills and competencies for staff who are managers or operational leaders demonstrating high potential, and whose leadership position is between front-line supervisor and director. Read MoreJul 30, 2019
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New leadership development program for managers launched
HR Learning and Organizational Development has launched the Vanderbilt Leadership Enrichment program. VLE is designed to develop key leadership skills and competencies for staff who are managers or operational leaders demonstrating high potential, and whose leadership position is between front-line supervisor and director. Read MoreJul 19, 2019
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S&P affirms AA+ rating on Vanderbilt University’s bonds
Standard and Poor’s has affirmed its AA+ rating on Vanderbilt University’s bonds and its A-1+ short-term rating on the university’s commercial paper. Read MoreDec 14, 2018
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Applications for ‘Business of VU’ course due June 1
After a successful launch last fall, the Business of VU program is preparing to welcome the next cohort in fall 2018. Learn more about the program and apply now for participation this fall. Read MoreApr 6, 2018
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S&P upgrades Vanderbilt University’s credit rating to AA+
Standard and Poor’s on Tuesday revised its long-term credit rating for Vanderbilt University to AA+, the global credit rating service’s second-highest rating. Read MoreNov 16, 2017
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Vice Chancellors Kopstain, Sweet explain increased accountability expected of users within Oracle Cloud
On May 3, Eric Kopstain, vice chancellor for administration, and Brett Sweet, vice chancellor for finance and CFO, spoke to SkyVU Change Agents about what the future will look like with Oracle Cloud. Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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SkyVU Town Hall scheduled for April 4
Come to the SkyVU Town Hall at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in the Student Life Center’s ballroom. During this one-hour event, leaders will share the progress made since last October and preview summer plans. Read MoreMar 20, 2017
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Horr named Vanderbilt associate vice chancellor for internal audit
Douglas D. Horr, a seasoned audit professional with three decades of experience in higher education, is joining Vanderbilt University as associate vice chancellor for internal audit Feb. 1. Read MoreJan 6, 2017
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SkyVU steering committee provides update on initiative to upgrade, improve university systems
More than 350 faculty and staff participated in a town hall meeting Oct. 25 to learn more about SkyVU, the new cloud-based Oracle solution that will provide support for many of the university’s financial, administrative and research support systems effective July 1, 2017. Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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University budgeting system evolves to support strategic priorities
Vanderbilt University’s budgeting system is evolving to give its colleges and schools greater responsibility over their own budgets while maintaining strong central services. Read MoreSep 19, 2016
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Chancellor’s Town Hall will discuss ETOB budgeting system Friday
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a town hall meeting on Friday, Sept. 16, beginning at 10:10 a.m. in Sarratt Cinema. The topic of the meeting will be implementing Vanderbilt’s ETOB budgeting system within schools. Read MoreSep 13, 2016