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Wente launches University Continuity Working Group
The University Continuity Working Group will advise university leadership by providing feedback and recommendations that allow the university to continue operating safely and productively in the coming months, fall semester and year ahead. Read MoreApr 22, 2020
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WATCH: A Word with Wente—the economic impact of COVID-19
In her latest video message, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente discusses the strategies Vanderbilt is developing to control costs in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn, and expresses deep gratitude for staff, faculty and researchers for their dedication, strength and steadfastness during this challenging time. Read MoreApr 20, 2020
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Tracy Sharpley-Whiting wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Tracy Sharpley-Whiting, a renowned scholar on race, gender and culture and chair of African American and Diaspora Studies, has won a Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award. Read MoreApr 17, 2020
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Vanderbilt to use $2.8 million in CARES Act funding to support students affected by COVID-19
Vanderbilt University will use $2.8 million it receives as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act to directly support students who have demonstrated need and are facing significant financial challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreApr 16, 2020
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WATCH: A Word with Wente—a discussion with Dr. David Aronoff
In her latest video message, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente discusses COVID-19 with Dr. David Aronoff, professor of medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology and director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreApr 15, 2020
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‘U.S. News’ ranks Vanderbilt graduate schools among nation’s best
"U.S. News & World Report" continues to place Vanderbilt University's graduate schools among the nation's best in its latest rankings. Read MoreApr 14, 2020
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WATCH: A Word with Wente—teaching, learning and discovery during times of change
In her latest video message, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente thanks the Vanderbilt community for continuing to focus on teaching, learning and discovery during times of tremendous change, with a special message for Vanderbilt’s faculty. Read MoreApr 9, 2020
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2020 virtual Spring Faculty Assembly website launched
On a virtual Spring Faculty Assembly website, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente reflects on the university’s continued momentum and highlights faculty achievements. Read MoreApr 9, 2020
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Vanderbilt University prepares hundreds of rooms for VUMC medical workers fighting global pandemic
Vanderbilt University is making a number of its campus residence halls available to serve as essential close-proximity housing for VUMC health care staff as they work around the clock to fight the global novel coronavirus disease. Read MoreApr 8, 2020
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New grant helps minority STEM scholars advance as postdocs
With support from the Heising-Simons Foundation, Vanderbilt will help advance underrepresented minority astrophysics scholars to secure faculty appointments with elite postdoctoral fellowships. Read MoreApr 8, 2020
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Alumnus and philanthropist Brownlee O. Currey Jr. has died
Brownlee O. Currey Jr., an alumnus, emeritus trustee, financial services executive and entrepreneur noted for his philanthropic leadership at Vanderbilt University and in the community, has died. He was 91. Read MoreMar 27, 2020
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Open Mind: Innovative solutions for uncommon times
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente offers thanks in a video message to the Vanderbilt community, and discusses how students, faculty and staff are harnessing creative and innovative solutions to continue their work and learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic in her latest "Open Mind" column. Read MoreMar 23, 2020
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For the Vanderbilt community: University moves to alternative education for remainder of semester
On March 11, the university received notice from Vanderbilt University Medical Center that a VUMC health care worker has tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution and based on public health recommendations and best practices, the university will move fully to online and alternative learning for the remainder of the semester, and all undergraduate residential students should make plans to move out by Sunday, March 15. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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Message from Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente: Important information about the university’s response to COVID-19
Vanderbilt University is making decisions in consultation with VUMC, federal, state and local public health experts as well as with campus constituents to limit any potential impact of COVID-19 on campus. Decision-making and actions reflect current best practices and are designed to ensure the well-being of all members of the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMar 11, 2020
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Further guidance on events, gatherings and administrative meetings
All university-sponsored, non-Athletics events and gatherings are suspended through April 30. Read MoreMar 10, 2020
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Message from Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente: Classes suspended and new guidelines
Based on a desire to protect the health and safety of the Vanderbilt community from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente is cancelling all university classes for the remainder of the week of March 9. In addition, beginning Monday, March 16, and through at least March 30, the university is suspending all in-person classes and is moving to online and other alternative learning options. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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CANCELED: Chancellor’s Lecture with Anderson Cooper moved to March 29
Anderson Cooper, a prominent journalist, CNN anchor and best-selling author who often reports from around the world, will be at Vanderbilt University for a Chancellor’s Lecture on Sunday, March 29. Cooper had to reschedule his appearance from March 15 due to unforeseen circumstances. Read MoreFeb 27, 2020
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Faculty named to Global Voices Fellowship for fall 2020
Erin Calipari, Kelly Haws and Marybeth Shinn have been selected as Global Voices Fellows for the fall 2020 semester. Read MoreFeb 21, 2020
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Faculty Senate to host community conversation Feb. 20 to follow up Bolton, Rice CLS event
The Faculty Senate will host a community conversation for faculty, staff and students from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, to discuss themes from the Chancellor’s Lecture Series event with John Bolton and Susan Rice taking place the prior evening. The community conversation will be held in Sarratt Student Center, Room 327. Read MoreFeb 12, 2020
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Open Mind: Many voices make our One Vanderbilt stronger
Feedback in the form of surveys, town halls, listening sessions and frank conversations makes our university stronger and elevates the voices of all members of the Vanderbilt community, writes Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente in her latest "Open Mind" column. Read MoreFeb 10, 2020