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

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

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

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

We are excited to announce that the university will hold in-person Commencement ceremonies May 15–16 for the Class of 2021, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost Susan R. Wente wrote in a message to this year's graduates. Read More

We are excited to announce that the university will hold in-person Commencement ceremonies May 1–2 for the Class of 2020, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost Susan R. Wente wrote in a message to last year's graduates. Read More

Whatever difficulties we face—in the world at large and closer to home—a united Vanderbilt spirit of compassion, intelligence, strength and courage pervades our community. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shares a message on Provost Susan R. Wente's appointment as the 14th president of Wake Forest University. Read More

At a time of deeply troubling division within our country, Vanderbilt stands uniquely positioned to help unite our country through the advancement of research, scholarship and compelling dialogue. Read More

As we continue to navigate a fall semester like no other, and as I embark on my first academic year as Vanderbilt’s chancellor, I am increasingly impressed by the strength of our university community. Read More

Because of your efforts, we are off to a promising start, but this pandemic is not over. We are writing today to share Vanderbilt’s plans for the spring semester, wherein we will continue to offer in-person, on-campus classes, governed by our current safety protocols. Read More

Now, more than ever, as we find ourselves in the midst of historic change, it’s critical that we work as One Vanderbilt, a vibrant, collaborative community, to embark on our next chapter, writes Chancellor Daniel Diermeier. Read More