Diversity
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Vanderbilt Law School ranks 7th among ‘Best Law Schools for Black Students’
Vanderbilt Law School ranked seventh of 66 law schools in a listing of The Top 65 Law Schools for Black Students by Lawyers of Color, a nonprofit that publishes annual rankings of law students and legal employers. Read MoreJul 21, 2022
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Imani Ellis, BA’12: From Dreams to Reality
Imani Ellis, BA'12, went from being an NBC page to vice president in 10 short years. As the NBCUniversal’s vice president of communications, she leads a team that creates comprehensive press strategies and media campaigns for unscripted shows across the NBCU portfolio. Read MoreJul 18, 2022
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Angela Boutté, PhD’05 Balanced Biochemist
Angela Boutté, PhD'05, has been no stranger to breakthroughs in brain research and medical care. In January 2022, she became director of clinical chemistry for renegade.bio, a San Francisco-based public benefit corporation working to make diagnostic testing accessible to all. In 2019, she founded Aries Biotech to assist other brain disease and injury researchers with fine-tuning their work. Read MoreJul 5, 2022
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5 tips for managing an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace
Vanderbilt’s Gabrielle Lopiano discusses how managers can create an LGBTQ+ inclusive and accepting work environment. Read MoreJun 20, 2022
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WATCH: Vanderbilt celebrates Juneteenth 2022
African drummers, music, interactive games, educational sessions, food and more were part of Vanderbilt University's annual Juneteenth celebration. Read MoreJun 20, 2022
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Basic Sciences celebrates inaugural Juneteenth event
The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences' inaugural Juneteenth celebration highlighted the accomplishments of Black scientists both at Vanderbilt and across the country. Read MoreJun 20, 2022
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Vanderbilt collaborates with HBCUs on recommendations for producing Black professionals in STEMM at predominantly white institutions
Historically Black colleges and universities offer high-quality education and produce leaders from various backgrounds, mainly being African American. Predominately White institutions can utilize practices that make HBCUs successful to mentor and graduate students of all backgrounds. Est. reading time: 3.5 mins. Read MoreJun 20, 2022
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Competitive Edge: World champion axe thrower Mark Mirasol, MEd’17, aims for success as he builds a business around the up-and-coming sport
World champion axe thrower Mark Mirasol, MEd’17, aims for success as he builds a business around the up-and-coming sport. Read MoreJun 20, 2022
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Celebrate Pride Month with events planned on campus, across Nashville
In celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, Vanderbilt is inviting members of the university community to several events offered this June through the K.C. Potter Center and the Glammadores LGBTQIA+ Employee Affinity Group, as well as Pride Month events across Nashville. Read MoreJun 16, 2022
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WATCH: Vanderbilt community invited to honor Juneteenth with faculty discussion and celebration
In celebration of Juneteenth at Vanderbilt, the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center offer opportunities to honor and celebrate Juneteenth. Read MoreJun 13, 2022
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Esteemed astrophysics professor Keivan Stassun co-authors study for NASA on increasing diversity and inclusion in space mission leadership
Keivan Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy and director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, is a co-author of the study “Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in the Leadership of Competed Space Missions.” The report will be published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine on May 18. Read MoreMay 18, 2022
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A message to the Vanderbilt community regarding recent violence in California
We are deeply distressed by the news of another shooting, this time at a church in Laguna Woods, California, write 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 in a message to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMay 16, 2022
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A message to the Vanderbilt community regarding the tragedy in Buffalo
We are deeply saddened by the loss of life in Buffalo, New York, and horrified by reports that the incident Saturday afternoon was racially motivated, write 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 in a message to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMay 15, 2022
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Submit proposals for new Employee Affinity Groups through June 15
The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is requesting proposals for Employee Affinity Groups for 2022–23. Employee Affinity Groups are employee-led and -facilitated groups formed around interests, backgrounds, identities and common bonds. Read MoreMay 12, 2022
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Churchwell named to Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame, recognized as 2022 distinguished alumnus
Dr. André L. Churchwell, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, has been recognized as a distinguished alumnus of Metro Nashville Public Schools and named to the Nashville Public Education Foundation’s Public Schools Hall of Fame for 2022. Read MoreMay 9, 2022
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Law School Dean’s Lecture: ‘Implicit Bias, Structural Bias and Implications for Law and Policy’ April 21
The spring 2022 Law School Dean’s Lecture Series on Race and Discrimination will conclude with “Implicit Bias, Structural Bias and Implications for Law and Policy,” a talk by California Supreme Court Associate Justice Goodwin H. Liu, on Thursday, April 21, at 12:30 p.m. Read MoreApr 18, 2022
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Harlem Renaissance serves as backdrop for VUTheatre’s final spring 2022 production
Vanderbilt University Theatre will perform Blues for an Alabama Sky, an emotionally intense drama by celebrated African American playwright Pearl Cleage, April 13-16 at Neely Auditorium. Read MoreApr 13, 2022
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Lawson helps launch Vanderbilt institute rooted in nonviolent social change
The Rev. James Lawson returned to Vanderbilt University for the April 7 launch of an institute that carries forward his commitment to achieving justice and equality through nonviolent movements and strategies. Read MoreApr 13, 2022
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Ella Baker Day talk to explore ‘Sustaining the Power of Grassroots Organizing’
Briana Perry, co-executive director of Healthy and Free Tennessee, will discuss “We Who Believe in Freedom: Sustaining the Power of Grassroots Organizing” on Tuesday, April 12, at 6 p.m. in the Vanderbilt Student Life Center Board of Trust Room. The event, presented by the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, is in honor of Ella Baker Day. Read MoreApr 3, 2022
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Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement for Thought Leader Series on ‘Neurodiversity in the Workplace’
Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement for the next installment in its Thought Leader Series. “Neurodiversity in the Workplace” with David Caudel, associate director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, will be on Thursday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Read MoreApr 1, 2022