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Johnson reappointed as dean of Owen Graduate School of Management
M. Eric Johnson has been reappointed as dean of the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management. His second five-year term will begin July 1. Read MoreApr 9, 2018
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Chancellor honors faculty, notes important role of America’s research universities at Spring Faculty Assembly
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos extolled the important role of America’s research universities in fueling the nation’s future during the Spring Faculty Assembly April 5. Read MoreApr 9, 2018
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New residential faculty to join E. Bronson Ingram College, The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons
Vanderbilt University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Learning and Residential Affairs has appointed four new residential faculty to help expand the student learning experience beyond the classroom, beginning this fall. Read MoreApr 2, 2018
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Five honored by Women’s Center with annual awards
Five individuals from the Vanderbilt community were recognized for their leadership, mentoring and contributions to the advancement of women during a lunch held at the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center March 27. Read MoreMar 28, 2018
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National experts converge at Vanderbilt for insightful discussions on race and reconciliation
Vanderbilt brought national experts to campus for a two-day symposium—the university's first—on race, reconciliation and reunion. Read MoreMar 26, 2018
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Vanderbilt and ofo partner to bring dockless bike sharing to campus
As part of its ongoing mobility and transportation strategy, Vanderbilt is launching a six-month pilot of a dockless bike-share program beginning Tuesday, March 27. The kickoff event will feature bike demos, rider education and giveaways. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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Redesigned sustainability report expands focus to include holistic environmental efforts
Vanderbilt displays a new emissions baseline in a redesigned version of its annual sustainability report, which outlines the university's environmental impact in 2016. Read MoreMar 15, 2018
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11 students chosen as newest class of Ingram Scholars
Eleven incoming first-year students have been selected from among more than 1,600 applicants as the newest members of the Ingram Scholars Program. Read MoreMar 8, 2018
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Nine new endowed chair recipients honored
Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored during a celebration at the Student Life Center Feb. 28. Read MoreMar 5, 2018
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On 10th anniversary, Zeppos reflects on progress, creating a more civil society
As Nicholas S. Zeppos embarks on his second decade as Vanderbilt's chancellor, he envisions the university taking a more active role in strengthening democracy. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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Kennedy, Zeppos to discuss mental health and addiction advocacy March 13
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a discussion with former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy on Tuesday, March 13. “A Common Struggle: Making Mental Health Essential Health” will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Read MoreFeb 28, 2018
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Cobb reflects on racial justice, First Amendment on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Professor and author Jelani Cobb talked with Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos about the historical narratives of race in America in the latest episode of the podcast. Read MoreFeb 26, 2018
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Vanderbilt and civil rights pioneer Perry Wallace’s remarkable life celebrated Feb. 19
The extraordinary courage that Distinguished Alumnus Perry Wallace displayed as the SEC's first African American basketball player was remembered during a celebration of life service Feb. 19. Read MoreFeb 22, 2018
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Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center announce support for mayor’s transit initiative
Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center today jointly announced their official support for Mayor Megan Barry’s efforts to expand Nashville’s transit options. Read MoreJan 29, 2018
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‘Hip-hop intellectual’ Michael Eric Dyson shares thoughts about MLK, ‘core American ideals’ on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos converses with author and MLK Commemorative Series keynote speaker Michael Eric Dyson about racial justice, American values, and sports and society on "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreJan 22, 2018
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Vanderbilt to transform West End into innovative academic and experiential center
Vanderbilt's largest-ever capital project will replace aging residence halls with innovative residential colleges that will transform the residential life for undergraduates. Read MoreJan 22, 2018
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Cobb looks to King’s legacy for insight on race, politics
Jelani Cobb, a Columbia University professor who has written extensively on race and injustice, spoke at Vanderbilt Jan. 17 on the deep significance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy for those seeking to understand and respond to recent divisive political developments. Read MoreJan 18, 2018
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Vanderbilt marks MLK Day with march, teach-ins, keynote, more
Vanderbilt University celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a series of events on and off campus Jan. 15. The theme of the university’s 2018 commemoration was “Justice Through Collective Action: Fighting Oppression Without Suppression.” Read MoreJan 17, 2018
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Vanderbilt University to launch Center for Sports and Society
As sports continues to serve as an important venue for spotlighting societal issues, Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has unveiled plans for a new academic center to explore the intersection of sports, race, gender and culture in society. Read MoreJan 11, 2018
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Williams named Tennessean of the Year by ‘Tennessee Tribune’
Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletics Director David Williams has been named the 2017 Tennessean of the Year by the "Tennessee Tribune," Nashville’s African American newspaper. Read MoreJan 4, 2018