Daniel Diermeier Messages

Vanderbilt's commitment to freedom of expression and civil discourse is inseparable from its collaborative spirit. It is at the heart of the Vanderbilt community. None of the transformative learning and discovery that we cherish as an institution of higher education can happen without it. At Vanderbilt, “unexpected collaborations” will always lead to great things. It is a function of who we are; it is, quintessentially, this community. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with the Vanderbilt community to ring in the 2024-25 academic year. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with Vanderbilt postdoctoral scholars to ring in the 2023-24 academic year. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with Vanderbilt graduate and professional students to ring in the 2023-24 academic year. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with Vanderbilt undergraduates to ring in the 2023-24 academic year. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with the Vanderbilt faculty to ring in the 2023-24 academic year. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message with the Vanderbilt staff to ring in the 2023-24 academic year. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier reflects on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, in a video message to the Vanderbilt community. Read More

The 2020–21 academic year in many ways was defined by urgency and imminent priorities—from the rapid implementation of COVID-19 safety protocols and weekly testing to the procurement of technology required for hybrid teaching and the herculean planning behind the two in-person Commencement ceremonies we hosted this spring, to name just a few. I remain inspired by the way our community responded to these challenges with such profound resilience and innovative problem-solving. Read More

As officials take stock of the damage caused by Hurricane Ida, our thoughts are with the people of Louisiana and Mississippi as well as those members of our community who are from these areas and have loved ones affected by this tragedy, write Chancellor Diermeier and Provost Raver. Read More

As the complex and tragic events in Afghanistan continue to unfold, we must support all those in the Vanderbilt community whose lives have been personally touched by these days of difficulty and challenge, writes Chancellor Daniel Diermeier. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier welcomes the Vanderbilt community back to campus for a new semester, reflecting on last year's work and looking ahead at this year's opportunities. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost C. Cybele Raver share a message with the campus community containing important COVID-19 information for the fall semester, including reminders about the university's health and safety protocols. Read More

Members of the Class of 2025, members of other classes joining us this year as transfer students, and incoming members of the Next Steps program: It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Vanderbilt. The walk you just took together was more than a walk through our beautiful campus. Read More

As Vanderbilt approaches the start of the 2021–22 academic year, the university is monitoring the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and public health guidance to keep the VU community as safe as possible. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Lee reflect on how an unforgettable College World Series journey for the Commodore baseball team brought the entire Vanderbilt community together. Read More

Please join me in welcoming Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Cybele Raver, who officially starts today in her new role at Vanderbilt. Already, Provost Raver has shown a deep engagement with Vanderbilt’s culture, values and community members. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion André L. Churchwell reflect on the one-year anniversary of the university's pledge to accelerate its work to make Vanderbilt a more diverse and inclusive community in which every member can thrive. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor and Athletic Director Candice Lee congratulate Coach Tim Corbin and the VandyBoys on advancing to the championship series of the College World Series in a message to Commodore Nation. Read More

As One Vanderbilt, we must stand with each and every member of our Jewish community, write Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion André Churchwell in a message to the Vanderbilt community. Read More