C. Cybele Raver

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver shares a message with postdoctoral scholars about Discovery Vanderbilt, a major new investment in the university's capacity for research and innovation. Read More

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver shares a message with graduate and professional students about Discovery Vanderbilt, a major new investment in the university's capacity for research and innovation. Read More

Vanderbilt’s approach to scholarship and the creation of new knowledge is rigorous and collaborative, and Discovery Vanderbilt will further catalyze the engagement, reach and impact of scholars’ cutting-edge work across all the university’s schools and colleges. Here’s a look back at three moments that serve as proof points for how the university has demonstrated its ambition and ability to succeed in the three targeted outcomes of the initiative: engagement, reach and funding.  Read More

Discovery Vanderbilt, announced today by Provost C. Cybele Raver, builds upon Opportunity Vanderbilt and Destination Vanderbilt by committing major resources to dramatically increase faculty, student and staff engagement and success in pursuing bold new ideas through disciplined, rigorous inquiry. Read More

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Congressman Mark Green (R-TN07) visited Vanderbilt University recently to learn more about the Army Futures Command Pathfinder Program partnership with Fort Campbell, research and education related to Latin America, and university efforts to educate and employ veterans. Read More

The Graduate School, in partnership with deans across multiple schools, has launched an enhanced funding and support model for doctoral education as a result of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver’s new $5 million annual investment in graduate education. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver share a message with all members of the Vanderbilt University community to offer support in light of the recent press surrounding Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s gender-affirming care and policies. Read More

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has appointed a committee to conduct a national search for the next dean of the School of Engineering. School of Medicine Basic Sciences Dean Larry Marnett will chair the committee, which includes a fellow dean, faculty members from multiple disciplines, an alumnus and a current student.   Read More

Vanderbilt University ranks No. 13 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges rankings. The university also received high rankings in the Best Value Schools and Academic Programs to Look For categories. Read More

Vanderbilt held 52 Commodore Launch events this summer to welcome members of the Class of 2026, incoming transfer students and their families. Hosted by Vanderbilt alumni and parents, the annual gatherings are an opportunity to introduce new undergraduate students and families to the university community. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier has placed a strong priority on expanding Vanderbilt’s global presence as the university prepares to celebrate its sesquicentennial next year. Diermeier said during his remarks at Fall Faculty Assembly on Sept. 1 that building Vanderbilt’s international reputation is “top of mind every day” for the university’s leadership.   Read More

Vanderbilt’s Career Center recently partnered with Development and Alumni Relations to host a unique networking opportunity for students and alumni with ties to Wall Street and the financial industry at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. Read More

First-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially began their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community during Founders Walk on Aug. 21. Read More

We are entering this semester with an incredible tailwind thanks to your dedication and ambitious reaching, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver in a message to Vanderbilt faculty. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver and the Faculty Senate will celebrate faculty achievements and provide key university updates at the 2022 Fall Faculty Assembly on Sept. 1. Read More

Vanderbilt is expanding paid parental leave for Vanderbilt staff and adding a new coordinator role that will be responsible for providing information, support and reproductive health resources for pregnant and parenting students, faculty, staff and postdocs. Read More

Vanderbilt has awarded 14 faculty members with grants to support the early stages of pioneering research projects identified as likely candidates for further funding from federal, foundation and industry sponsors. The spring 2022 Seeding Success Grants are the second cycle of this internal early investment funding initiative. Read More

Two highly respected faculty members known for their academic leadership and impactful research are taking on new roles to advance undergraduate education, scholarship and creative expression at the university. Tiffiny Tung will become vice provost for undergraduate education, and Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting will serve as vice provost for arts and libraries. Read More

A university-wide task force convened in anticipation of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn federal abortion rights will work to address impacts for the Vanderbilt community.  Read More

John Kuriyan, one of the world’s most esteemed structural biologists, will become dean of Vanderbilt University’s School of Medicine Basic Sciences effective Jan. 1, 2023. Read More