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‘SEC Nation’ will kick off 2019 football season from Vanderbilt
"SEC Nation," the SEC Network’s traveling pregame show, will kick off week 1 of the 2019 football season on the Vanderbilt campus Saturday, Aug. 31, when the Commodores plays host to the University of Georgia Bulldogs. The location of the SEC Network’s presence on campus will be announced at a later date. Read MoreJul 19, 2019
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New leadership development program for managers launched
HR Learning and Organizational Development has launched the Vanderbilt Leadership Enrichment program. VLE is designed to develop key leadership skills and competencies for staff who are managers or operational leaders demonstrating high potential, and whose leadership position is between front-line supervisor and director. Read MoreJul 19, 2019
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VIRG to become Office for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
A new office announced by the provost brings together data analysis and assessment skills into one central resource on campus. Read MoreJul 17, 2019
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Vanderbilt named a top employer for women for second year in a row
"Forbes" has named Vanderbilt University one of the best employers for women in the United States for the second consecutive year. The rankings are based on an independent national survey of more than 60,000 employees who work in organizations that employ at least 1,000 workers. Read MoreJul 2, 2019
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Vanderbilt to partner with National Museum of African American Music
Vanderbilt University has announced a long-term partnership with the National Museum of African American Music and a foundational gift to enrich the museum’s educational and research opportunities. Read MoreJun 27, 2019
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Vanderbilt announces plan to demolish towers on West End Avenue
Vanderbilt University will bring down one of its tallest campus buildings when it conducts a controlled implosion of the Carmichael West Tower 3 residence hall on Saturday, July 27. The implosion of the 14-story tower is scheduled for 9 a.m. A livestream of the event will be available at vu.edu/towers. Read MoreJun 24, 2019
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Vanderbilt, Nashville Fire Department team up for unique training opportunity at university’s Carmichael Towers
More than 800 Nashville firefighters from across Davidson County will participate in a unique training opportunity on the Vanderbilt campus June 18-29, when they conduct high-rise fire response drills in the university’s Carmichael West Tower 4 residence hall, slated for demolition later this summer. Read MoreJun 17, 2019
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Churchwell named interim vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief university diversity officer
André L. Churchwell, chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and senior associate dean for diversity affairs in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been named interim vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University. Read MoreJun 14, 2019
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Watch: Commodore Nation sends Vandy Boys off to Omaha
Commodore fans gathered outside Hawkins Field on Wednesday to cheer on the Vanderbilt baseball team as they headed to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. No. 2 national seed Vanderbilt begins its title hunt against No. 7 national seed Louisville at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Read MoreJun 13, 2019
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Five interdisciplinary programs awarded TIPs funding for 2019
Five interdisciplinary projects awarded TIPs funding for 2019; a sixth (additional) year call for proposals and funding announced by the provost. Read MoreJun 12, 2019
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School of Nursing dedicates atrium to former dean Colleen Conway-Welch
The School of Nursing has named the atrium in its new $23.6 million building after former dean Colleen Conway-Welch. Conway-Welch, an internationally recognized nurse leader, served as dean for 29 years and is credited with transforming nursing education at Vanderbilt and across the country. Read MoreJun 11, 2019
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Evans, Geer host community update on chancellor search
The anticipated timeline for the search for Vanderbilt’s next chancellor and the search firm that will support the process were discussed at a town hall-style gathering for the Vanderbilt community on June 5. Read MoreJun 7, 2019
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Watch: 2019 Employee Appreciation Picnic highlights
Thousands of Vanderbilt University employees attended the annual Employee Appreciation Picnic: At the County Fair. Faculty and staff members enjoyed free food and activities designed to express thanks for the integral role they play in the university’s purpose and mission. Read MoreMay 29, 2019
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Gail and David Williams honored with Francis S. Guess Bridge to Equality Award
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has honored Gail and David Williams with the Francis S. Guess Bridge to Equality Award. The award, which honors the memory of civil rights trailblazer and civic leader Francis S. Guess, recognizes those who spur innovation leading to equality. Read MoreMay 29, 2019
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Owen faculty member to lead Moore College
Mumin Kurtulus, associate professor of operations management at Owen Graduate School of Management, will play an important role in expanding the undergraduate learning experience beyond the classroom as the new faculty head of Moore College, Associate Provost and Dean of Residential Faculty Vanessa Beasley has announced. Read MoreMay 29, 2019
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Nominations open for spring 2020 Chancellor’s Public Voices Fellowship
Nominations are open through Friday, May 31, for the second cohort of the Chancellor’s Public Voices Fellowship, designed to amplify the impact of faculty research through media training and enhanced strategic communications. Read MoreMay 24, 2019
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Weigh in on priorities for chancellor search, qualities of VU’s next leader
Through a feedback form, students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and members of the broader community can provide their thoughts on what qualities the next chancellor should hold and the priorities that should be considered during the search process. Read MoreMay 24, 2019
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Vanderbilt wins NASA’s 2019 Student Launch Competition, sixth in 7 years
Vanderbilt’s Aerospace Design Laboratory again has earned top honors in NASA’s National Student Launch Competition, the lab’s sixth national championship and second consecutive win in 12 years. Read MoreMay 16, 2019
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New hub for Graduate School students and postdoctoral fellows in Alumni Hall
Newly renovated space on the first floor of Alumni Hall is designed to become a robust hub for student life within the Graduate School community. Read MoreMay 16, 2019
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In Vanderbilt’s new simulation lab, nursing and divinity students train together
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing's $23.6 million expansion includes the state-of-the-art Simulation and Skills Lab, where nurse practitioner students and divinity students learn together. Read MoreMay 14, 2019