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Vanderbilt chancellor’s statement regarding Trump administration’s May 23 full budget proposal
In response to President Trump’s May 23 full budget proposal, Vanderbilt University released the following statement from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Read MoreMay 23, 2017
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Founding engineer at Facebook discusses why the company succeeded on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Facebook's founding engineer and Vanderbilt alumnus Jeff Rothschild discusses the company's earliest days in the latest episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreMay 15, 2017
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Chancellor reminds graduates of the power of connection at Vanderbilt Commencement
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reminded graduates at Vanderbilt’s Commencement May 12 that the university, the faculty and their classmates will continue to have an enduring influence on their lives. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Vanderbilt, peer institutions file new amicus brief opposing travel ban
Vanderbilt joined 29 other top universities in filing a joint amicus brief April 20 urging the U.S. Court of Appeals to uphold the injunction against the Trump administration's travel ban. Read MoreApr 27, 2017
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Janette Sadik-Khan discusses ‘Streetfight’ on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos interviews Janette Sadik-Khan, one of the world's leading voices on urban transportation, for "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreApr 26, 2017
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Ingram family honors father with $20 million gift to Vanderbilt’s College Halls
Three Ingram family members are making gifts totaling $20 million to name Vanderbilt University’s newest College Hall in honor of their late father and former Board of Trust member, E. Bronson Ingram. Read MoreApr 21, 2017
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Smith to attend national higher ed leadership development programs
Tina L. Smith, Vanderbilt assistant vice chancellor and Chancellor’s Higher Education Fellow, will participate in two national leadership development programs this summer. Read MoreApr 20, 2017
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A message from the Chancellor on university diversity and inclusion efforts
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos updates the Vanderbilt community regarding the university’s equity, diversity and inclusion efforts. Read MoreApr 6, 2017
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Barry Friedman discusses policing reform on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos interviews Barry Friedman, a noted constitutional law scholar and director of the Policing Project, on the third episode of "The Zeppos Report" podcast. Read MoreMar 16, 2017
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Message from the Chancellor on March 6 Executive Order
Read a message to the Vanderbilt community from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos regarding the March 6 Executive Order. Read MoreMar 8, 2017
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Zeppos honored by Les Gemmes for community efforts
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos was honored Saturday as part of the Les Gemmes 10th annual Literary Luncheon for his efforts as a community leader. Read MoreFeb 27, 2017
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Sam discusses personal journey, ‘owning truth’ at Chancellor’s Lecture
When University of Missouri defensive end Michael Sam came out as gay ahead of the 2014 NFL draft, he was instantly branded a trailblazer and gay icon. But there is more to the story, said Sam during his Feb. 16 Chancellor's Lecture. Read MoreFeb 20, 2017
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David Owens second guest on ‘The Zeppos Report’
David Owens, a leading thinker on innovation and creativity who helped design the Wond'ry, is Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos' guest on the second episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreFeb 20, 2017
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Vanderbilt, peer institutions file amicus brief opposing travel ban
Vanderbilt University and 16 of the nation’s other top universities have filed a joint amicus brief urging that the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington’s Feb. 3 stay of the Jan. 27 Executive Order regarding immigration and refugees be upheld. Read MoreFeb 13, 2017
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Twelve faculty members selected as 2017 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
The 2017 class of Chancellor Faculty Fellows comprises highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from across the university. Read MoreFeb 6, 2017
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Chancellor, university participate in advocacy efforts in response to Jan. 27 executive order
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vanderbilt University joined other higher education leaders and colleges, universities, and scientific organizations across the country last week to express opposition to President Trump's Jan. 27 executive order that temporarily bans citizens of seven majority-Muslim nations from entering the United States. Read MoreFeb 6, 2017
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Vanderbilt chancellor launches ‘The Zeppos Report’ podcast
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has launched a new podcast, "The Zeppos Report," during which he will interview a wide variety of experts to provide meaningful insights on current issues and trends. Read MoreFeb 6, 2017
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Jamison discusses mental illness symptoms, overcoming stigma at Chancellor’s Lecture
Depression and mania—the companion moods of bipolar disorder—are “ancient illnesses” and common among the general population, and successfully treating them is perhaps the best way to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness, said noted clinical psychologist Kay Redfield Jamison Tuesday evening in Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreFeb 2, 2017
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A message from Chancellor Zeppos regarding the Jan. 27 Executive Order
Read a message to the Vanderbilt community from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos regarding the Jan. 27 Executive Order. Read MoreJan 29, 2017
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A message from Chancellor Zeppos on university policies regarding sanctuary
"I am writing to make clear the university’s policies and respond to the many who have written to me concerning whether our campus is a 'sanctuary,'" writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in a message to the Vanderbilt community Nov. 28. Read MoreNov 29, 2016