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Vanderbilt’s nursing school shines in ‘U.S. News’ rankings
Vanderbilt continues to earn high marks in the "U.S. News & World Report" best graduate schools rankings. Read MoreMar 12, 2019
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Survey series will seek feedback from campus community on key issues
University administrators and faculty and staff committees are launching a series of surveys to seek feedback from Vanderbilt’s campus community with the goal of informing policy and programming decisions. Read MoreMar 11, 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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Zeppos to welcome distinguished guests to campus for spring lectures
A former United States president, groundbreaking political figures, and nationally renowned science advocates are among the speakers to be featured in the coming weeks of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series at Vanderbilt. Read MoreFeb 20, 2019
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President George W. Bush to visit for Chancellor’s Lecture March 11
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will welcome the 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush, for a conversation on Monday, March 11. Those interested in tickets must fill out a form between noon today and noon Feb. 26 to be entered into a randomized drawing. Read MoreFeb 20, 2019
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Remarkable life of David Williams II celebrated
David Williams II was remembered as a courageous vice chancellor, outstanding athletics director, brilliant law professor and devoted husband and father during a celebration of life service Feb. 15. Read MoreFeb 18, 2019
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Safety remains top priority as electric scooter use increases
The Division of Administration has established a dockless bike and electric scooter educational outreach group, charged with bringing together students and administrators to educate the community on best practices and offer a forum to address concerns. Read MoreFeb 18, 2019
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Annual Service Award Ceremony is Feb. 20
Vanderbilt University’s annual Service Award Ceremony, which recognizes employees who celebrated significant service milestones in 2018, is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballroom. Red carpet arrivals will begin at 2:45 p.m. All Vanderbilt University employees are invited to attend. Read MoreFeb 6, 2019
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Vanderbilt’s new athletics director begins first day
Malcolm Turner began his first official day as Vanderbilt’s new vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director today, Feb. 1. Read MoreFeb 1, 2019
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Black History Month kickoff at noon today at Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center is hosting a kickoff celebration for Black History Month today at noon. The program includes vibrant music by drum ensemble Nature’s Drummers and a brief presentation on the historical significance of the month and the events to come. Read MoreFeb 1, 2019
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Faculty selected as Chancellor’s Public Voices Fellows for fall 2019
Hiba Baroud, Jeffrey Bennett and Suzana Herculano-Houzel have been named to the first cohort of the Chancellor’s Public Voices Fellowship, a semester-long program designed to expand Vanderbilt’s global reach by amplifying the impact of faculty academic research. Read MoreJan 30, 2019
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Center for Teaching’s Celebration of Learning set for Feb. 4
Research projects and design initiatives, podcasts and documentaries, candle-making devices and board games, clothing catalogs and virtual reality simulations—these and more will be on display at the Celebration of Learning on Feb. 4. Read MoreJan 29, 2019
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Guthrie reappointed as dean of Vanderbilt Law School
Chris Guthrie, the John Wade-Kent Syverud Professor of Law, has been reappointed to a five-year term as dean of the Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreJan 25, 2019
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing celebrates grand opening of revolutionary building expansion
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing opened a new $23.6 million building expansion containing a state-of-the-art simulation lab, technologically advanced classrooms and student services offices with a grand opening and ribbon cutting event on Jan. 22. Read MoreJan 23, 2019
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VU community celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and impact
The Vanderbilt community celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a number of events leading up to and on MLK Day on Monday. Read MoreJan 23, 2019
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Staff Steering Committee for Women’s Initiatives announced
A steering committee comprising staff from across the university will guide the new initiative aimed to study and advance the climate and opportunities for women staff at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJan 23, 2019
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Flake calls for civility, tough leadership in Chancellor’s Lecture Series appearance
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Sen. Jeff Flake, This American Life producer Zoe Chace and Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Visiting Professor Jon Meacham engaged in thoughtful discussion that drew a capacity crowd to Langford Auditorium. Read MoreJan 18, 2019
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POSTPONED: Service Award Ceremony is Jan. 29
The annual Service Award Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Student Life Center. Vanderbilt University staff celebrating 20 years of service in 2018 will be honored, and the prestigious Commodore Award and Diversity Leadership Award will be presented. Read MoreJan 14, 2019
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Tierno named director of Vanderbilt Commencement
Scott A. Tierno, a higher education administrator with significant experience in leading major campus initiatives, has been named director of Commencement and special events. Read MoreJan 4, 2019
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Longtime Mail Services staff member dies
Bryon Walker, a longtime Vanderbilt Mail Services staff member and fixture at the Station B Post Office stamp window, died Dec. 31 following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 55. Read MoreJan 3, 2019