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Faculty, staff tell stories of triumph over mental health challenges at GO THERE event
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted more than 100 members of the Vanderbilt community Wednesday to hear their colleagues’ personal stories as part of the GO THERE mental health campaign. Read MoreNov 9, 2017
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Chancellor presents Biological Sciences’ Wiley with Heart and Soul Award
Carol Wiley, grant manager for the Department of Biological Sciences and a 17-year veteran of the university, is the latest recipient of the Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award. Read MoreNov 8, 2017
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Vanderbilt joins other top universities in supporting DACA suit
Vanderbilt University has joined 18 of the nation’s other top universities to express their support for plaintiffs who have filed suit to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Read MoreNov 2, 2017
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Chancellor presents Facilities’ Knight and Bratton with Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Awards
Joey Knight, a journeyman electrician at Vanderbilt for the last seven years, and Jeff Bratton, a power distribution specialist for 30 years, were recognized by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos during Facilities’ town hall meeting Nov. 1 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreNov 2, 2017
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Faculty and staff invited to hear colleagues’ mental health and well-being stories Nov. 8
The Office of the Chancellor will host a gathering of sharing, listening and solidarity around the subject of mental health and well-being on Wednesday, Nov. 8. All members of the Vanderbilt community are encouraged to attend. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Journalists hear from chancellor, four Vanderbilt professors on big issues ahead
The Poynter-run institute's sessions covered global trade, the Affordable Care Act, cybersecurity, climate change and hate groups. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Chancellor Charter tour explores the immigrant and refugee experience in Nashville
Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on Saturday for a tour through the city's "international corridor" to hear from citizens and leaders in Nashville's immigrant and refugee communities. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Former NATO Commander talks about global leadership on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Retired four-star Adm. James Stavridis joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on the latest edition of the podcast to discuss 21st-century global security and the role of American universities. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Vanderbilt chancellor calls on federal policymakers to sustain investments in science, higher education
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos thanked members of Congress during a visit to Capitol Hill this week for rejecting the administration’s proposed budget cuts that would cripple American innovation and economic growth. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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Zeppos elected vice chair of Association of American Universities
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos was elected vice chair of the Association of American Universities at its semiannual meeting Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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Chancellor’s committee makes recommendations on humanities
Building on current strengths and “seizing opportunities to make the humanities at Vanderbilt truly exceptional” are at the core of the report from the Chancellor’s Committee on the Humanities, posted online today. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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Zeppos engages campus community about FutureVU core values, next steps
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday featuring key updates about FutureVU. The topics of accessibility, mobility and transportation, and sustainability were highlighted. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Neuroscientist Suzana Herculano-Houzel discusses the formation of remarkable brains—and minds—on ‘The Zeppos Report’
The latest episode of the podcast features Associate Professor of Psychology and Biological Sciences Suzana Herculano-Houzel and the groundbreaking research featured in her book, "The Human Advantage." Read MoreOct 16, 2017
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Faculty and staff invited to submit ‘GO THERE’ stories
As part of the campuswide GO THERE mental health campaign, the Office of the Chancellor invites submissions for “Faculty & Staff GO THERE Stories” around the subject of mental health and well-being. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Chancellor Zeppos hosts seven lucky winners at the Predators season opener
Seven lucky Vanderbilt staff members joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos at the Nashville Predators' season opener Oct. 10 at Bridgestone Arena. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Chancellor’s Town Hall focusing on campus accessibility, transportation and mobility, and sustainability set for Oct. 17
The campus community is invited to a town hall meeting about prominent updates regarding FutureVU. This will take place Oct. 17 in the Student Life Center BOT Room. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Admiral thanks educators for their service
America in the era before World War I is a good place to look for answers to what the nation should be doing now, Adm. James Stavridis said Tuesday evening during the latest installment of the Chancellor's Lecture Series. Read MoreOct 4, 2017
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Engineering professor, adviser to four-time rocket launch champions wins Chancellor’s Cup
The Chancellor’s Cup is presented annually to the professor who makes the greatest intellectual and academic contributions to undergraduate students outside of classroom teaching. Read MoreOct 4, 2017
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Yates emphasizes importance of civil discourse, public service on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates Joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on "The Zeppos Report" to discuss the importance of civil discourse and her 27-year career in the Department of Justice. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Fired for refusal to defend travel ban, Yates candid on Russia investigation, DACA, presidential pardon
Titled “The Presidency and the Rule of Law,” the conversation among Sally Yates, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Jon Meacham kicked off the Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Lecture Series for 2017-18. Read MoreSep 27, 2017