Bruce Evans
Williams’ legacy honored with name on building close to his heart
Oct. 21, 2019—An Oct. 18 ceremony to unveil the new name—David Williams II—on the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center paid tribute to the university's first African American vice chancellor and athletics director.
A message from Board of Trust Chairman Bruce R. Evans: Report of the Chancellor Search Advisory Committee
Sep. 18, 2019—Today, we are proud to release a report of the Chancellor Search Advisory Committee’s comprehensive findings, which is available to the community at vu.edu/chancellor-search. I encourage you to read the report, which will guide and inform the Chancellor Search Committee as we move into the confidential phase of the hiring process.
Chancellor Search Advisory Committee shares community feedback findings
Sep. 18, 2019—The Vanderbilt community broadly endorses the direction the university has taken in the last decade and wants the next chancellor to continue that momentum, according to an analysis of responses to an online survey and other feedback efforts in the search for Vanderbilt's next chancellor.
A message from Board of Trust Chairman Bruce R. Evans: Deadline extended for Chancellor Search feedback form
Sep. 6, 2019—To prolong momentum in the search for Vanderbilt's ninth chancellor and enable as much participation in the search process as possible, the deadline for filling out the online feedback form has been extended to Monday, Sept. 9, at 10 p.m. CT.
A message from Board of Trust Chairman Bruce R. Evans: Chancellor Search feedback deadline extended to 10 p.m. Sept. 9
Sep. 5, 2019—To prolong this momentum and enable as much participation in this process as possible, we are extending the deadline for filling out the online feedback form by several days, to Monday, Sept. 9, at 10 p.m. CT.
A message from Board of Trust Chairman Bruce R. Evans: Make your voice heard in the Chancellor Search
Aug. 19, 2019—The search for Vanderbilt’s ninth chancellor is in full swing, and your input is critical, writes Vanderbilt Board of Trust Chairman Bruce R. Evans in a message to the Vanderbilt community.
Evans, Geer host community update on chancellor search
Jun. 7, 2019—The anticipated timeline for the search for Vanderbilt’s next chancellor and the search firm that will support the process were discussed at a town hall-style gathering for the Vanderbilt community on June 5.
Vanderbilt community invited to Chancellor Search community update on June 5
May. 30, 2019—Board of Trust Chairman Bruce R. Evans and John Geer, dean of the College of Arts and Science and chair of the Chancellor Search Advisory Committee, will host a Vanderbilt community update on Wednesday, June 5, in Featheringill Hall to gather input and share information about the priorities and process guiding the search for Vanderbilt’s next leader.
Weigh in on priorities for chancellor search, qualities of VU’s next leader
May. 24, 2019—Through a feedback form, students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and members of the broader community can provide their thoughts on what qualities the next chancellor should hold and the priorities that should be considered during the search process.
Passing the Torch: Chancellor Zeppos to step down
May. 23, 2019—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has announced that he will step down as the university’s eighth chancellor Aug. 15 after more than a decade in the role.
Chancellor Search Advisory Committee appointed; Geer to lead
May. 3, 2019—Vanderbilt University Board of Trust Chairman Bruce R. Evans has appointed a Chancellor Search Advisory Committee to assist in the search for the university’s ninth chancellor.
Vanderbilt University Board of Trust names 4 new members, reappoints 6
Apr. 19, 2019—The Vanderbilt Board of Trust elected four new members and re-elected six others at its April 18 meeting.