Ebony McGee Archives
Hinkel named Postdoc of the Year at annual symposium; Disney named Mentor of the Year
Apr. 25, 2018—Postdoctoral scholar Natalie Hinkel has been named Postdoc of the Year by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for her exceptional scholarship. Assistant Professor of Psychology Anita Disney was honored as Mentor of the Year at the 12th annual Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association Symposium April 12.
Vanderbilt education faculty to showcase research at AERA April 13-17
Apr. 10, 2018—The AERA annual conference, “The Dreams, Possibilities and Necessity of Public Education,” will be held in New York City.
Twelve faculty members named as 2018 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
Jan. 18, 2018—Twelve outstanding faculty members from across the university have been named to the 2018 class of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. The class comprises highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from all corners of campus.
Meet Vanderbilt’s first Academic Pathways fellows
Oct. 27, 2017—Seven outstanding Ph.D.’s with diverse backgrounds and experiences have come to Vanderbilt to pursue postdoctoral training with an eye toward academic careers.
It’s not just about the money, say STEM students of color
Oct. 19, 2017—In a new study, black and Latinx students said it was important for them to use their careers to help others.
Fall Faculty Assembly is Aug. 24
Aug. 10, 2017—Professor Ebony O. McGee will open the 2017 Fall Faculty Assembly with a presentation, and Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will deliver his bi-annual address and present several of the university’s highest honors to faculty.
Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion announces 2017 seed grant recipients
May. 8, 2017—Twenty-nine projects have been selected to receive seed grants to support pilot research or developmental projects on equity, diversity and inclusion.
Chancellor presents top prizes, including new award for excellence in equity, diversity and inclusion research, at fall assembly
Aug. 25, 2016—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented seven faculty research awards, including two new awards for efforts that advance understanding of diversity, at the Fall Faculty Assembly Aug. 25.
MEDIA TIP SHEET: Experts available to comment on back-to-school trends
Jul. 28, 2016—Faculty at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College are available to comment on trends in K-12 and higher education.
Mayor appoints faculty, staff representatives to Metro boards
Jul. 19, 2016—Mayoral appointments to Metro Nashville boards, committees and councils in recent weeks have included numerous representatives of Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Peabody professor to address impostor syndrome
Jul. 15, 2016—Noting her “extraordinary work on African Americans in STEM” issues, Peabody College professor Ebony McGee has been invited to give the keynote speech at the UNCF STEM Scholars Program Orientation and Student Leadership Summit in Atlanta.
Black college students face hidden mental health crisis
Dec. 30, 2015—Black students are complimented for having "grit," while their mental health concerns go undetected.