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Yates emphasizes importance of civil discourse, public service on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates Joins Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on "The Zeppos Report" to discuss the importance of civil discourse and her 27-year career in the Department of Justice. Read MoreSep 28, 2017
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Fired for refusal to defend travel ban, Yates candid on Russia investigation, DACA, presidential pardon
Titled “The Presidency and the Rule of Law,” the conversation among Sally Yates, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Jon Meacham kicked off the Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Lecture Series for 2017-18. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Vanderbilt opens new Student Center for Social Justice and Identity
Students, staff and even some administrators could not resist moving to the beat of the Latin music that filled the third floor of Sarratt Student Center Sept. 19, as guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Vanderbilt’s new Student Center for Social Justice and Identity. Read MoreSep 21, 2017
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Vanderbilt University climbs ‘U.S. News & World Report’ rankings to reach No. 14
Vanderbilt rose to 14th place this year, its highest ranking to date, after holding at No. 15 the two previous years. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Mayor Megan Barry discusses the shared values of Nashville and Vanderbilt on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Two of Nashville's most influential civic leaders talk about the principles of diversity and inclusivity that guide the city and Vanderbilt in the 10th episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Statement from Chancellor Zeppos on Trump administration’s action on DACA
"We will continue to support and embrace our students regardless of immigration status, citizenship or nationality," Chancellor Zeppos said in a statement following the rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Tuesday, Sept. 5. Read MoreSep 5, 2017
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Vanderbilt invests $30 million and issues chair challenge to boost faculty support
Vanderbilt University has announced to alumni and supporters the Chancellor Chair Challenge, a yearlong, $30 million investment by the university designed to create 30 new endowed chairs. Read MoreAug 25, 2017
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Chancellor commits Vanderbilt to a big, bold future at fall assembly
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos cemented Vanderbilt's commitment to excellence with initiatives that drive innovation and discovery, unveiling a $30 million investment in faculty at the Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreAug 25, 2017
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Chancellor offers welcome for the 2017-18 academic year
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos discusses Monday's "remarkable" total solar eclipse as well as the university's shared values and encourages unity in his welcome message to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreAug 21, 2017
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Stellar astrophysicist Keivan Stassun talks about total solar eclipse, scientific wonder on ‘The Zeppos Report’
In prelude to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos interviews astronomy expert Keivan Stassun on "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreAug 17, 2017
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Melissa Thomas-Hunt named vice provost for inclusive excellence
In this role, Thomas-Hunt will help advance equity, diversity and inclusion in the trans-institutional research and educational missions of the university, building on the numerous efforts currently underway in the provost’s office and across academic affairs to create a welcoming environment for students, faculty and academic staff. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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Provost invites students, faculty and staff to celebrate eclipse at events on Monday
Vanderbilt University will celebrate the rare total solar eclipse with an open house at the Wond'ry, a viewing party on Alumni Lawn and a weather balloon carrying research sensors and cameras into the stratosphere. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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Fall Faculty Assembly is Aug. 24
Professor Ebony O. McGee will open the 2017 Fall Faculty Assembly with a presentation, and Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will deliver his bi-annual address and present several of the university’s highest honors to faculty. Read MoreAug 10, 2017
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TIPs funding awarded to 15 innovative interdisciplinary projects
Fifteen interdisciplinary concepts—from LGBT policies to the autism advantage to life at the cellular level—will be explored at Vanderbilt, thanks to the 2017 round of TIPs funding. Read MoreJul 17, 2017
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A message from the Provost: Advocating for federal support of great research
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente responds to the recently announced federal budget proposal that calls for drastic cuts to research funding from the National Institutes of Health. Read MoreJun 30, 2017
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Chancellor Zeppos announces paid administrative closure July 3 to extend holiday weekend
University staff will enjoy an extended Fourth of July holiday weekend this year as Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos today announced an administrative closure day for Monday, July 3—a one-time paid holiday for 2017. Read MoreJun 26, 2017
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing breaks ground for new building
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Provost Susan R. Wente and School of Nursing Dean Linda Norman celebrated the groundbreaking for the Vanderbilt School of Nursing's new building June 20. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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Commodores contribute more than $2.5 million to Vanderbilt in 24 hours
Commodores across the globe came together on June 15 to show their pride and “give for the gold” on Vanderbilt’s second annual Giving Day. Some 5,654 alumni and friends made contributions totaling more than $2.5 million and secured a $500,000 challenge gift. Read MoreJun 19, 2017
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University implements summer flex schedule, giving many staff Friday afternoons off
Summertime gets a little sweeter for Vanderbilt University staff on June 9, when the university’s new summer schedule goes into effect. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced the plan for staff today in a message to the community thanking the staff for their unflagging support of Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 1, 2017
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Faculty committee proposes plan for investment in graduate education and research
Following a collaborative rapid cycle process, an ad hoc faculty committee has released a report identifying four proposed thematic areas for future investment in graduate education and research at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 1, 2017