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Chancellor Search Advisory Committee appointed; Geer to lead
Vanderbilt University Board of Trust Chairman Bruce R. Evans has appointed a Chancellor Search Advisory Committee to assist in the search for the university’s ninth chancellor. Read MoreMay 3, 2019
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Provost’s Women’s Initiative announces subcommittee members
Faculty, students and postdocs serving on four subcommittees of the Provost’s Steering Committee for Initiatives Focusing on the Status of Women have been announced. Read MoreMay 2, 2019
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Venus Williams, chancellor’s final address highlight three days of Commencement activities
Vanderbilt’s Class of 2019 will party with a purpose, hear from a woman who changed tennis forever and bid farewell to the university’s eighth chancellor, Nicholas S. Zeppos, who will deliver his final Commencement address at its greenest graduation ceremony. Read MoreMay 1, 2019
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Vanderbilt outlines major plans to reduce environmental footprint
Vanderbilt University unveiled a comprehensive long-term strategy to significantly reduce its environmental footprint in part by powering its campus entirely through renewable energy, putting the university on track to be carbon neutral by 2050. Read MoreApr 22, 2019
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Vanderbilt University named one of America’s top 100 employers by ‘Forbes’
Vanderbilt University is ranked 85th among the nation’s top 100 employers by "Forbes" on the magazine’s 2019 “America’s Best Employers” list. Read MoreApr 17, 2019
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Chancellor Search Committee appointed to identify Vanderbilt University’s next leader
Vanderbilt University Board of Trust Chairman Bruce R. Evans has appointed a Chancellor Search Committee for Vanderbilt University’s ninth chancellor. The committee comprises current and emerita members of the Board of Trust and will lead efforts to search for and select a candidate for recommendation to the full Board of Trust. Read MoreApr 12, 2019
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Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos to step down Aug. 15
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today that he will step down as the university’s eighth chancellor on Aug. 15 after more than a decade in the role. Zeppos plans to take a yearlong sabbatical before returning to the faculty as professor of law. Read MoreApr 2, 2019
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The Rev. Christopher Donald to lead Office of Religious Life
Following a national search, Vanderbilt University has named The Rev. Christopher Donald, an experienced college chaplain, as university chaplain and director of the Office of Religious Life. Read MoreApr 1, 2019
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Whaley named winner of SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Robert Whaley, Valere Blair Potter Professor of Finance at the Owen Graduate School of Management, is Vanderbilt’s winner of the 2019 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award. Read MoreMar 28, 2019
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Public Safety encourages pedestrian safety across campus
Vanderbilt is a walkable campus, and pedestrian safety is a top priority. The Office of Emergency Preparedness encourages the Vanderbilt community to follow basic pedestrian safety guidelines. Read MoreMar 28, 2019
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Vanderbilt Giving Day set for April 4
Vanderbilt’s fourth annual Giving Day is scheduled for April 4 and offers the entire Vanderbilt community a chance to join together to “give for the gold” and make the university stronger. Read MoreMar 22, 2019
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Spring Faculty Assembly is April 4
All faculty are encouraged to attend the annual Spring Faculty Assembly, scheduled for Thursday, April 4, at 4:10 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballroom. Read MoreMar 21, 2019
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Abrams talks resiliency, the power of young voters in Vanderbilt appearance with chancellor
Stacey Abrams discussed politics, resiliency and optimism with Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Tuesday evening after visiting with students during the day. Read MoreMar 20, 2019
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President Bush visits Vanderbilt students before candid, humorous lecture series appearance
President George W. Bush surprised a Vanderbilt University history class and visited a student veterans club before enthralling a capacity crowd at Langford Auditorium on Monday, discussing economic policy, last year’s deaths of his famed parents, and his newly developed love, painting. Read MoreMar 12, 2019
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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