Chancellor Daniel Diermeier
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Made for This Moment: 150 years after its founding, Vanderbilt is poised to take its place among the greatest universities of this century
Stronger than at any other time in our history, we are positioned to do more than just meet the challenges of our times. We have what it takes to thrive and lead—to define and become the great university of this century. Read MoreJun 20, 2023
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Thirteen named 2023 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
Thirteen outstanding faculty members from across the university have been selected for the 2023 cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. The group is composed of highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from a wide variety of disciplines and areas of expertise. Read MoreJun 7, 2023
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Vandy United ushers in new era at Hawkins Field
Vanderbilt has revealed artistic renderings for enhancements to Hawkins Field, home of the two-time national champion Vanderbilt baseball team. A cornerstone of Vandy United’s Dare to Grow phase, the Hawkins Field initiative creates premium seating opportunities, expands capacity and reimagines the game day experience. Read MoreMay 31, 2023
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Vanderbilt Board of Trust names seven new members
The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust elected five new members on April 20 during its annual spring meeting. Lamar Alexander, BA’62; John Arnold, BA’96; Nina Kohler; Shaiza Rizavi, BS’91; and Jon Winkelried will serve five-year terms beginning July 1. In addition, Peter Marshall, BA’14, and Somto Okoye, BE’19, will begin two-year terms as a Young Alumni Trustee and a Young Alumni Leader, respectively. Read MoreMay 31, 2023
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Chancellor Diermeier’s 2023 Commencement Address
May 12, 2023 Parents, families and friends…esteemed faculty…trustees, valued alumni and dedicated staff…and, of course, our graduates: Welcome to the Commencement ceremony for the Vanderbilt Class of 2023! This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vanderbilt’s founding. And you, graduates, are part of an unbroken chain… Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Diermeier celebrates staff contributions to university’s success, presents awards during spring assembly
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier lauded university staff and the “milestone achievements” they helped accomplish this semester during the 2023 Spring Staff Assembly. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Vanderbilt University celebrates Culinary Academy Class of 2023
Vanderbilt University honored 10 graduates from its Culinary Academy, a program designed to amplify the skills and expertise of the university’s Campus Dining staff. The graduates successfully completed the rigorous program, gaining advanced culinary skills to enhance the overall quality of Vanderbilt’s dining program. Read MoreMay 24, 2023
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Vanderbilt University staff brainstorm solutions for 50-50-50 initiative proposals
Many of the ideas that were discussed revolved around themes such as parking, university policies, the staff experience, and information sharing. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Vanderbilt to observe Juneteenth with paid staff holiday
Vanderbilt University will recognize Juneteenth as an official paid holiday for all university staff in 2023 and beyond, and, beginning in 2024, the university will not hold classes on June 19. Read MoreMay 17, 2023
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Diermeier encourages Class of 2023 to live life the Vanderbilt Way, ‘dare to grow’
Approximately 4,498 students graduated from Vanderbilt during the 2022–23 academic year, including approximately 2,689 people receiving graduate and professional degrees. Read MoreMay 12, 2023
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Register now for May 22 Spring Staff Assembly
All Vanderbilt University staff are invited to attend the Spring Staff Assembly, either in person or virtually, at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22. The event will celebrate university staff and their many contributions to the Vanderbilt mission. Read MoreMay 8, 2023
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Diermeier announces paid administrative closure day in July
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier announced today that Vanderbilt University will grant a paid administrative closure day on Monday, July 3, providing employees with an extended Fourth of July holiday weekend. Read MoreApr 28, 2023
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Churchwell to take on new role as senior advisor to the chancellor
Dr. André L. Churchwell will step down as vice chancellor for outreach, inclusion and belonging and chief diversity officer at the university effective June 30, 2023, and transition to a new role within the Office of the Chancellor as senior advisor on inclusion and community outreach. Read MoreApr 26, 2023
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‘Reputation Analytics’ is topic of Diermeier discussion April 26
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will host Chancellor Daniel Diermeier for a discussion about his academic research, including highlights from his recently released fifth book, Reputation Analytics. The event will be on Wednesday, April 26, at 1:30 p.m. in the Central Library Community Room. Read MoreApr 18, 2023
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University joins Silicon Ranch, NES, TVA to ‘flip the switch’ on Vanderbilt I Solar Farm
The Vanderbilt I Solar Farm in Bedford County represents a significant step by the university toward an ambitious goal to power campus entirely through renewable energy. Read MoreApr 14, 2023
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Diermeier celebrates Vanderbilt achievements, honors eight faculty at Spring Faculty Assembly
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier reflected on Vanderbilt’s strength and promise at the mark of its Sesquicentennial at the Spring Faculty Assembly on April 10, which also included the presentation of the 2023 Spring Faculty Awards. Diermeier and Faculty Senate Chair Rebecca R. Swan presented awards to eight faculty members who have made a significant impact through scholarship, research, creative expression, service, teaching or mentoring. Read MoreApr 12, 2023
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WATCH: Chancellor conversation about faculty-led administrative improvements
On April 3, faculty joined an online conversation about progress surrounding improvements recommended by the Faculty Senate’s Task Force on Administerial Effectiveness. Read MoreApr 12, 2023
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Complete Staff Experience Survey for chance to win $100 gift card
Eligible staff members are invited to complete the 2023 Staff Experience Survey, which they will receive via email with a personalized link. Staff who complete the survey will have the chance to win a $100 gift card. The survey will close on May 1. Read MoreApr 10, 2023
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Spring 2023 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is April 11
The Office of Experiential Learning and Immersion Vanderbilt welcomes the university to the spring Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Student Life Center Commodore Ballroom. Read MoreApr 5, 2023
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Vanderbilt University joins effort to help students from small-town and rural America connect to higher education
Vanderbilt University is among 16 of the nation’s most prominent universities and colleges collaborating in the STARS College Network, a new effort to help students from small-town and rural America enroll in, succeed at and graduate from the undergraduate program of their choice. Read MoreApr 4, 2023