Faculty
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Fall Faculty Assembly set for Aug. 26
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will share his priorities and aspirations for the new academic year and present some of the university’s highest honors at the Fall Faculty Assembly on Thursday, Aug. 26. Read MoreAug 13, 2021
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University announces new vaccine requirements and protocols for masking, gatherings and activities
Following revised CDC recommendations indicating that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or physically distance, Vanderbilt University today announced it is modifying many COVID-19 protocols surrounding masking, gathering size, off-campus activities and campus visits. Additionally, the university will require all Vanderbilt University–employed faculty, staff and postdoctoral fellows to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the 2021–22 academic school year. The deadline for faculty, staff and postdocs to submit... Read MoreMay 25, 2021
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Grace Potter and Chris Mann to headline virtual Giving Day concert on April 7
A special virtual Giving Day concert on Wednesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. CT will feature headliners Grace Potter and Chris Mann, BMus’04, along with drop-in appearances from some of your favorite Commodores, including faculty, alumni, students and more. Read MoreMar 31, 2021
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Vanderbilt students, staff and faculty volunteer at mass COVID-19 vaccination event
More than 60 Vanderbilt students, staff and faculty members helped Nashville’s Metro Public Health Department vaccinate more than 10,000 community members in a marathon, 14-hour event on March 20. Read MoreMar 25, 2021
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Arnow named director of Nursing and Health Care Leadership specialty
Associate Professor Debbie Arnow, DNP’11, MSN’96, has been selected as the new academic director for the Nursing and Health Care Leadership specialty in the master of science in nursing program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Read MoreMar 17, 2021
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Alumni and faculty among Nashville Business Journal ’40 under 40′ honorees
(Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt) Nashville Business Journal recently released its 2021 “40 under 40” list of honorees, featuring six Vanderbilt alumni and two faculty members: Maya Bugg, EdD’18, president and CEO, Tennessee Charter School Center Christiane Buggs, MEd’14, board chair, The Metropolitan Nashville Board of Public Education and founding board member… Read MoreJan 12, 2021
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Head of the Class: Vanderbilt welcomes a new cohort of educators and researchers to its distinguished faculty
In 2020–21, Vanderbilt is welcoming an impressive group of educators and researchers to its faculty, including 26 full-time, tenure-track and tenured faculty members across nine of the schools and colleges. Read MoreOct 29, 2020
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Vanderbilt welcomes 26 new tenure-track and tenured faculty members in 2020-21
In the 2020-21 academic year, Vanderbilt University is welcoming 26 new full-time, tenure-track and tenured faculty members across nine schools and colleges. The new faculty come from more than 20 disciplines and include scholars at multiple points in their academic careers. Read MoreSep 28, 2020
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$100 million ‘Destination Vanderbilt’ initiative launched to recruit top faculty, address essential challenges
Vanderbilt University today launched Destination Vanderbilt, a $100 million university excellence initiative to recruit new faculty. Over the next two to four years, the university will leverage the investment to recruit approximately 60 faculty who are leaders and rising stars in their fields. Read MoreSep 23, 2020
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Four weeks in, faculty are successfully navigating new teaching landscape
Faculty have been working hard to adapt their courses and teaching to this fall's hybrid learning model. Learn about the adaptive approaches some faculty are taking in their classrooms. Read MoreSep 23, 2020
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Vanderbilt offers new daily parking option; annual permit registration now available
In response to feedback from the campus community about the desire for more commute options and flexibility when parking, the university is piloting a new daily parking option for up to 1,400 faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate and professional students. Those who are selected for the program will have access to the Terrace Place, Wesley Place and Sony garages and will pay to park only on the days they drive to campus. The daily parking rate for this program will be $3. Read MoreAug 16, 2020
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s residential faculty: Professor Edwin Williamson
As the new academic year gets underway, Vanderbilt’s faculty heads of house are revealing some things about themselves in this special portrait series. Get to know Edwin Williamson, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and faculty head of Hank Ingram House. Read MoreJul 28, 2020
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A message to faculty from Provost Wente
In a message to university faculty, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente discusses supporting school and college decision-making as Vanderbilt prepares for the fall semester. Read MoreJul 8, 2020
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WATCH: A Word with Wente—teaching, learning and discovery during times of change
In her latest video message, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente thanks the Vanderbilt community for continuing to focus on teaching, learning and discovery during times of tremendous change, with a special message for Vanderbilt’s faculty. Read MoreApr 9, 2020
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Open Mind: Giving thanks to our Vanderbilt community
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente expresses gratitude for the faculty, staff, students and all members of the Vanderbilt community who bring the university's mission to life each day, she writes in her latest "Open Mind" column. Read MoreNov 18, 2019
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Faculty invited to Sept. 19 funding and resource fair
The Office of the Provost will host a funding and resource fair for faculty on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Central Library. All faculty are invited to attend. Read MoreSep 5, 2019
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16 faculty receive 2019 Research Scholar Grants
Research Scholar Grants awarded for 2019 will fund 16 faculty projects to advance research, scholarship and creative expression. Read MoreJun 28, 2019
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11 faculty proposals awarded 2019 Discovery Grants
Eleven Vanderbilt faculty projects have been awarded 2019 Discovery Grants to advance new ideas and cutting-edge scholarship in core disciplines. Read MoreJun 28, 2019
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Jonathan Metzl examines how hot-button political issues impact health
Professor Jonathan Metzl isn’t afraid to tackle society’s most controversial issues, like guns, mass shootings, health care, race, politics and mental illness. Read MoreMar 11, 2019
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Chancellor Feb. 25 faculty hours canceled
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host open office hours with faculty on Monday, Feb. 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Alumni Hall Lounge. All university faculty members are welcome to attend and discuss any topic of their choice with the chancellor. RSVPs are required. Read MoreFeb 19, 2019