Faculty Affairs
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NEW FACULTY: Vanderbilt’s newest professors explain why they chose Vanderbilt
Hear from some of the newest faculty on why they're excited to work at Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 28, 2024
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Vanderbilt extends leadership in generative AI
In just over a year, generative AI has emerged from a niche curiosity to a driving force in many of Vanderbilt’s classrooms. The Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Education has launched several resources and programs related to generative AI, including an updated academic affairs policy, an online resource hub, a new teaching award and a pilot program for a secure, proprietary alternative to ChatGPT. These updates reflect AI becoming an established tool in classrooms and labs across the campus and give faculty ways to help equip students to best use generative AI for new lines of inquiry and scholarship. Read MoreJan 8, 2024
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Faculty invited to online conversation with chancellor, provost about state of higher education
Faculty are invited to join a webinar on Thursday, Jan. 18, at noon to discuss the state of higher education. The webinar will be hosted by Faculty Senate Chair Andrea Capizzi and feature brief remarks from Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, followed by a question and answer session with Diermeier and with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver. Registration is required. Read MoreJan 5, 2024
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Faculty participate in workshop to enhance, empower their personal advocacy efforts
Faculty from across the institution participated in an inaugural faculty advocacy workshop to inform participants on how Vanderbilt currently advocates on behalf of the university and share best practices to help faculty members who want to advocate on topics of interest. Read MoreOct 26, 2023
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Vanderbilt creates role to help navigate questions, concerns, support for LGBTQI+ community
The new role, program coordinator for gender diversity, will be within the new People, Culture and Belonging division and will help navigate questions, concerns and support for LGBTQI+ students, faculty and staff members. Read MoreAug 18, 2023
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University launches campus-wide security review
A university-wide working group has begun a comprehensive review of Vanderbilt’s emergency preparedness, particularly in response to an active shooter scenario. The group is also evaluating and supporting near-term and longer-term security enhancement solutions. Read MoreJun 21, 2023
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Search committee to identify next dean of College of Arts and Science
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has appointed a committee to conduct a national search for the next dean of Vanderbilt University’s College of Arts and Science. The committee consists of a range of faculty from Arts and Science and collaborating colleges, as well as non-faculty peers. Read MoreMay 19, 2023
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Ambassador John C. Kornblum is Vanderbilt University Distinguished Ambassador in Residence
Legendary German ambassador, the first to serve in a united Germany since 1941 and the facilitator of President Ronald Reagan’s “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall” speech, has been named Vanderbilt University Distinguished Ambassador in Residence. Read MoreApr 26, 2023
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‘Dean Reviews and Searches: Objectives and Outcomes’ May 9
The Faculty Senate invites Vanderbilt University provost-reporting faculty to join Tracey E. George, vice provost for faculty affairs and professional education, and Eric Cummings, Ph.D., director of the Office of Academic Program Review, Assessment and Accreditation, for an informational session on the decanal review and search process. Read MoreApr 20, 2023
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Next Faculty Senate meeting set for March 30
All Vanderbilt faculty are invited to attend the next Faculty Senate meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 30, from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Faculty Commons Building at 1101 19th Ave. S. Read MoreMar 28, 2023
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New Global Strategy Committee to think big about putting Vanderbilt on international stage
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver jointly have appointed a Global Strategy Committee, which includes faculty from all 10 colleges and schools. The committee’s formation, along with the recently launched Global Scholars in Residence program, are part of a campuswide strategy to grow the university’s reputation and collaboration worldwide. Read MoreMar 1, 2023
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Watson, Zechmeister named to associate provost roles
Two highly accomplished Vanderbilt faculty members will leverage their leadership experience and research expertise in new roles within the Office of the Provost. Read MoreFeb 10, 2023
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Renã Robinson receives National Institutes of Health grant for faculty success program to promote equity in science
Renã Robinson, Dorothy Wingfield Phillips Chancellor’s Faculty Fellow and professor of chemistry, received $2.04 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health to start a program that will help underrepresented minority faculty further their success in STEM. Read MoreJan 18, 2023
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Vanderbilt University awarded $1.1M as part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s IE3 Initiative
Vanderbilt University was awarded a grant by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Inclusive Excellence Community to improve outcomes and persistence in STEM among underrepresented students. Read MoreNov 30, 2022
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Global Scholars in Residence program to welcome top international talent to campus
The Office of the Chancellor and Office of the Provost have announced funding for the new Global Scholars in Residence program, part of Vanderbilt’s commitment to enhance global engagement and collaboration across the university. Read MoreNov 28, 2022
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Vanderbilt’s Monteggia and Kavalali are awarded the Anna-Monika Prize
Lisa Monteggia, Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute and professor of pharmacology, and Ege Kavalali, chair of the Department of Pharmacology and William Stokes Professor of Experimental Therapeutics, have been awarded the first prize by the Anna-Monika Foundation. Read MoreNov 17, 2022
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Nomination deadline for spring 2023 faculty awards recognizing research, service
Nominations are now open for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which demonstrate the university’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. All faculty are eligible to submit nominations, which are due Tuesday, Dec. 20. Read MoreNov 11, 2022
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Antentor Hinton Jr. receives Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant to increase representation in research
Antentor Hinton Jr., assistant professor of molecular physiology and biophysics in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, has been awarded a $1.15 million, five-year grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to boost diversity in STEM research. Read MoreOct 20, 2022
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Discovery Vanderbilt: Capitalizing on our university’s momentum in research and innovation
Vanderbilt’s approach to scholarship and the creation of new knowledge is rigorous and collaborative, and Discovery Vanderbilt will further catalyze the engagement, reach and impact of scholars’ cutting-edge work across all the university’s schools and colleges. Here’s a look back at three moments that serve as proof points for how the university has demonstrated its ambition and ability to succeed in the three targeted outcomes of the initiative: engagement, reach and funding. Read MoreOct 17, 2022
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Vanderbilt’s Carpenter, Monteggia and Rathmell elected to National Academy of Medicine
Christopher Carpenter, Lisa M. Monteggia and W. Kimryn Rathmell have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for their major contributions to the advancement of medical science, health care and public policy. Read MoreOct 17, 2022