Daniel Diermeier

Esteemed political scientist Larry Bartels, whose scholarship deepens the understanding of how voters behave and that behavior’s consequences for democratic governance, is Vanderbilt University’s winner of the 2022 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award. Read More

Vanderbilt is hosting a series of events April 8–9 in honor of Chancellor Daniel Diermeier’s investiture. Surrounding the ceremony will be opportunities for the Vanderbilt community to learn more about Vanderbilt’s past and future.  Read More

Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver honored 36 scholars from across the university at an endowed chair investiture ceremony on campus March 30. Read More

Vanderbilt University will launch the James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements during a livestreamed celebration featuring the Rev. James Lawson and keynote speaker John M. Seigenthaler on April 7. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s graduate programs showed continued strength in the 2023 "U.S. News & World Report" Best Graduate Schools rankings, with five of Vanderbilt’s graduate and professional schools falling within the top 25. Read More

Vanderbilt University will host a series of events April 8–9 in honor of Chancellor Daniel Diermeier’s investiture. Surrounding the ceremony will be opportunities for the VU community to learn more about the university's past and future, and to enjoy a grand family-friendly celebration.  Read More

Vanderbilt University has launched a refreshed visual identity designed to reflect the university’s forward momentum and to build pride and visibility across the institution, including its athletics program. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will recognize Vanderbilt University employees for their diligent work over the past two years with a one-time supplement to their paychecks. All eligible faculty, staff and postdocs will receive a $1,500 bonus in their paychecks at the end of March. Read More

The origins, realities and impacts of the most pressing threats facing the world today are the focus of the inaugural Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats. The May 4-5 summit will feature a keynote address by Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, commander of U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier recently shared the manuscript for his forthcoming book on corporate reputation with a small group of faculty whose diverse areas of expertise reflect the cross-disciplinary approach of his academic research. Read More

Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver honored faculty from across the university at an endowed chair investiture ceremony on campus Feb. 24, conferring the university’s highest scholastic rank on those who had received the designation during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Read More

Vanderbilt stands in support of all members of the university community impacted by events in Ukraine, especially those with connections to the region, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier writes in a statement, which also details university resources. Read More

The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust will host a series of events April 8–9 as part of the investiture of Vanderbilt’s ninth chancellor, Daniel Diermeier, including a formal ceremony. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver visited Fort Campbell in late January to strengthen Vanderbilt’s collaborative efforts with the U.S. Army to benefit soldiers.  Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver and Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer André L. Churchwell issue a statement in support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Read More

Vanderbilt University is honoring all employees who reached a service milestone anniversary during calendar year 2021. More than 800 honorees marked service milestones in 2021.  Read More

In my first year as chancellor, I witnessed the extraordinary efforts of everyone in the Vanderbilt community to carry on our mission of scholarship, creative expression and education despite the multiple challenges we faced. It was our proudest moment, but moreover, it clarified my initial impressions of the enduring strength of Vanderbilt’s culture. Read More

More than 3,000 parents, siblings, grandparents, students and others celebrated Family Weekend Oct. 1–3 as Vanderbilt welcomed families to campus for three days of special events. Read More

Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier led 66 other leaders of Tennessee’s colleges and universities today in sending a letter to the Tennessee congressional delegation urging them to make an affordable, high-quality college education more attainable for students by doubling the maximum Pell Grant award and permanently indexing the grant to inflation to ensure that its value will no longer diminish over time. Read More

A bold partnership that will help Vanderbilt University power its campus entirely through renewable energy has moved forward with the Jan. 19 groundbreaking for a solar farm in Bedford County, Tennessee. Read More