Daniel Diermeier
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Get updates on spring semester at virtual town hall Jan. 13
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente will share important details about the spring semester during a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Jan. 13, beginning at 11 a.m. CT. All undergraduate students and their families are invited to participate. Read MoreJan 11, 2021
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A message from Chancellor Diermeier to staff on our common purpose
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier reflects on the uniquely challenging and successful fall semester, and looks ahead to the promise of the new year in this message to Vanderbilt staff. Read MoreDec 18, 2020
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A message from Chancellor Diermeier on our common purpose
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier reflects on reaching the end of a historic semester at Vanderbilt as well as a year of unprecedented challenges around the world, and conveys his sense of pride and gratitude in serving as the university’s chancellor, in a message to the VU community. Read MoreDec 18, 2020
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Jason Isbell, entertainers and university leaders come together to thank Vanderbilt community
Members of the Vanderbilt community joined Grammy-winning musician Jason Isbell and his band, The 400 Unit, and other entertainers for a “show of gratitude” hosted by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier to honor the hard work and dedication shown by staff, faculty and students during this unparalleled year. Read MoreDec 18, 2020
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Coronavirus expert Mark Denison shares COVID-19 research and insights
One of the world’s foremost experts on coronaviruses, Dr. Mark R. Denison, shared his research and insights into COVID-19 during a webinar on Dec. 14. A video of the webinar is now available for viewing. Read MoreDec 16, 2020
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Godchaux family’s transformational legacy continues with $6.6 million in gifts to Vanderbilt School of Nursing
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received gifts this year totaling $6.6 million from the estates of Agnes G. Kirkpatrick Godchaux and Frank Godchaux III, BS’49, and Charles Godchaux, BA’52. These are among the largest scholarship gifts that the nursing school has ever received. Read MoreDec 15, 2020
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André Christie-Mizell named vice provost for graduate education and dean of Vanderbilt’s Graduate School
Esteemed sociologist and child and adolescent psychologist C. André Christie-Mizell has been named vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School at Vanderbilt University, effective Jan. 1, 2021, pending Board of Trust approval. Read MoreDec 9, 2020
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Special virtual event with coronavirus expert Mark Denison set for Dec. 14
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will host a special presentation with coronavirus expert Dr. Mark R. Denison on Monday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon Central time. Denison’s presentation, “Preparing for the COVID-19 Pandemic ... for 36 Years,” will explore why COVID-19 emerged, his lab’s discoveries, and where we go from here. Read MoreDec 9, 2020
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Jason Isbell to lead a Vanderbilt show of gratitude to university community
Grammy-winning musicians Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit will lead a lineup of entertainment in a special “show of gratitude” for the Vanderbilt community on Thursday, Dec. 17. Read MoreDec 2, 2020
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A Thanksgiving message from Chancellor Diermeier
This year brings a uniquely important moment to celebrate the tradition of giving thanks, says Chancellor Daniel Diermeier in a message to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreNov 23, 2020
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Albright and Powell urge national unity, rebuilding during Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Lecture
Former U.S. Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and Gen. Colin Powell called for a return to civility, communication and compromise in domestic politics and foreign relations during the Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Lecture on Nov. 16. Read MoreNov 18, 2020
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Vanderbilt School of Engineering’s Lori Troxel awarded 2020 Chancellor’s Cup
The School of Engineering’s Lori Troxel was awarded the 2020 Chancellor’s Cup by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier in a surprise presentation at her Civil Engineering Design class on Nov. 9. Read MoreNov 11, 2020
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Vanderbilt honors 29 distinguished faculty with endowed chairs
Twenty-nine prominent faculty from across campus comprise Vanderbilt University’s latest endowed chair honorees. They include scholars working in diverse areas—from election analysis and lung cancer research to the nascent field of neurolaw, exploring the brain mechanism underlying legal decision-making. Read MoreNov 11, 2020
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Vanderbilt and Nashville undertake bold new renewable energy partnership to address climate change
Vanderbilt University and the city of Nashville, Tennessee, have announced a Green Invest partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service—a collaboration that will allow the region to take a bold step forward in expanding availability and access to renewable energy at a critical time in global efforts to address the threat of climate change. Read MoreNov 10, 2020
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Madeleine Albright, Colin Powell to headline first Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Lecture Series event for 2020-21
Madeleine K. Albright and Colin L. Powell—the 64th and 65th United States secretaries of state, respectively—will discuss the future of U.S. global relations as part of Vanderbilt University’s first Chancellor’s Lecture Series event of the 2020-21 season. Read MoreNov 9, 2020
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University to salute character and resilience of Vanderbilt veterans
Vanderbilt University is honoring the service of military veterans and celebrating their unique contributions to campus culture through a series of videos, social media posts, photo exhibitions and more to commemorate Veterans Day. Watch a video message from Chancellor Daniel Diermeier saluting Vanderbilt's veterans. Read MoreNov 9, 2020
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Vanderbilt University to honor First-Generation Celebration Day with events and community video
Members of the Vanderbilt community will participate in First-Generation Celebration Day, a nationwide event planned for Sunday, Nov. 8, that seeks to honor the motivations and accomplishments of first-generation students and graduates at colleges and universities across the country. Read MoreNov 4, 2020
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Vanderbilt University urges federal government to withdraw proposed changes to international student visas
Vanderbilt University is urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to withdraw a new proposal that would limit the duration of international student visas to either four or two years, depending on a student’s home country or country of birth. Read MoreOct 30, 2020
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Vanderbilt announces University Diversity Council members for 2020–21
Vanderbilt University has announced the University Diversity Council members for 2020-21. Formed last year, the council advocates for equity, diversity and inclusion across all areas of Vanderbilt. Read MoreOct 28, 2020
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Creating Our Proudest Moment: Vanderbilt’s spirit of collaboration and compassion shines through amid historic circumstances
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 MoreOct 26, 2020