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Smith, McCorkle, Chapman and Berg to perform at the Belcourt for Vanderbilt’s libraries
“An Evening of Stories and Songs with Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle, Marshall Chapman and Matraca Berg," a fundraiser for the Heard Libraries, will take place at the Belcourt Theatre April 11. Read MoreMar 7, 2019
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Endowed chair holder celebration honors eight faculty members
Vanderbilt’s newest endowed chair holders were celebrated for their path-breaking scholarship and research by family members, donors, colleagues and friends during a Feb. 25 ceremony. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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‘Robert Penn Warren’ film director to attend documentary screening
A documentary on Robert Penn Warren—a distinguished writer, critic and Vanderbilt alumnus—will be screened on campus Jan. 23, followed by a Q&A with Tom Thurman, the film director. Read MoreJan 17, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: The bright points of 2018
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on Vanderbilt's work, progress and accomplishments over the past 12 months in his final column of 2018. Read MoreDec 21, 2018
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Vanderbilt Osher winter term: Innovation, ‘Julius Caesar’ and more
Innovative thinking in the digital age, women in the civil rights movement and acting for opera are among the winter 2019 classes offered by Vanderbilt’s Osher Institute for Lifelong Learners. Read MoreDec 21, 2018
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Two Vanderbilt alumni named to 2019 Forbes ’30 Under 30′
Two Vanderbilt alumni are among the young innovators who are “shaking up the world’s stodgiest industries” in the 2019 Forbes “30 Under 30.” Read MoreDec 19, 2018
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Alumni couple gives $5M to support student scholars, faculty leaders at Vanderbilt University
The commitment from alumni Elizabeth Sauereisen Allen, BS’83, and Vanderbilt Board of Trust member Greg Allen, BA’84, builds on their legacy of generosity toward the university and continues their support for faculty and program leadership, as well as current and future student scholars. Read MoreDec 3, 2018
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Global tennis champion Venus Williams to deliver Senior Day address
Venus Williams—an international tennis champion, entrepreneur and author—will receive the Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal in May 2019, when she addresses graduating seniors at Vanderbilt and their families. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Clark Scholars honored at reception
The first- and second-year cohorts of the A. James Clark Scholars at the School of Engineering met with members of the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation at a reception on Nov. 7. Read MoreNov 29, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: A focus on the faculty
A university is built on a foundation of research, scholarship and service; to do each of those successfully, we must create an environment in which the faculty can thrive, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreNov 9, 2018
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Vanderbilt University launches the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation
A $10 million gift from alumna Jennifer R. Frist, BS’93, and husband William R. “Billy” Frist will endow a new center focused on supporting and developing the neurodiverse talents of individuals with autism at Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering. Read MoreNov 8, 2018
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Owen School master of accountancy alum launches financial services firm
Reggie Ford, MAcc’14, founded Rosecrete Wealth Management after finding his way to business at Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Successful startup co-founders to deliver Chambers Entrepreneurship Lecture Nov. 8
Vanderbilt alumni Matt Tant and Joe Christopher, who co-founded the health care technology staffing firm HCTech and would go on to launch Brentwood, Tennessee-based Relode, will deliver the School of Engineering’s Chambers Family Entrepreneurship Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 8. Read MoreNov 1, 2018
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VU Theatre offers dark comedy with zombie-hunting video game
VU Theatre will perform "Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom," a dark comedy centering on teens who become addicted to an online horror video game, Nov. 2-10. Read MoreNov 1, 2018
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‘Bronson’ celebration lauds Ingram family’s bold vision, philanthropy
Robin Ingram Patton was thanked for her significant investment in the E. Bronson Ingram College, which is named for her father, during a celebration of Vanderbilt's newest living-learning community. Read MoreOct 31, 2018
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Vanderbilt invests $25M, issues challenge to establish faculty fellowships, directorships
Vanderbilt is inviting alumni and donors to play a key role in expanding support for faculty throughout their careers with the launch of the Faculty Fellowship Challenge. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Smith named associate vice chancellor for strategic initiatives for Development and Alumni Relations
Highly seasoned higher education administrator Tina L. Smith will join Development and Alumni Relations as associate vice chancellor for strategic initiatives beginning Nov. 1. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Carpenter named director, to boost Public Policy Studies
Kitt Carpenter, recently named director of the College of Arts and Science's Public Policy Studies, is working to boost the program's appeal to an even wider set of Vanderbilt students. Read MoreOct 25, 2018
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Flag ceremony to honor veterans and preserve Impact ‘treasure’
A U.S. flag that became the backdrop for the early years of Vanderbilt’s Impact Symposium will be unfurled, refolded and preserved during a campus ceremony to honor veterans Nov. 12. Read MoreOct 19, 2018
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Heard Libraries to host Antiquarian Book and Manuscript Roadshow
The Friends of Vanderbilt's Libraries will host their own version of "Antiques Roadshow," where the public can bring everything from antique papers to modern-day novels for evaluation Nov. 7. Read MoreOct 18, 2018