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Building stronger, more diverse pipeline of future faculty is aim of new postdoctoral program
An ambitious postdoctoral training initiative designed to prepare recently graduated doctorates for competitive academic careers will launch later this year, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced Oct. 24. Read MoreOct 24, 2016
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Chancellor’s Town Hall discussing campus, Nashville transportation set for Oct. 28
The future of transportation on the Vanderbilt campus and in the larger Nashville community will be the focus of a town hall discussion hosted by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Oct. 28. Read MoreOct 19, 2016
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Vanderbilt University gets AAA bond rating from Fitch
Vanderbilt University's bond rating has been upgraded to AAA—the highest level— by a leading credit agency. Read MoreOct 19, 2016
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Eskind family makes $6 million gift to keep library on leading edge of health education innovation
A visionary $6 million gift to Vanderbilt from the Eskind family ensures that the Eskind Biomedical Library will support the next generation of scientists, physicians, students and patients. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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New, common office for postdoctoral affairs opens
The Office for Postdoctoral Affairs will serve as a shared administrative home for all postdoctoral scholars at the university, housed within the Graduate School. Read MoreOct 11, 2016
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Expanding the Landscape: Graduate School refocuses on inclusion, more holistic approach
When Vanderbilt’s Graduate School relocated to Alumni Hall earlier this year, it was more than just a routine move from one office space to another. In a broader sense, it also represented a shift in philosophy—away from the more traditional notion of graduate education and toward a more holistic approach that better equips students for today’s fast-changing and heavily interconnected world. Read MoreOct 5, 2016
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Celebration honors nine endowed chair recipients
Nine faculty members who hold endowed chairs were honored and donors were thanked during a festive celebration Sept. 26 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreSep 28, 2016
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Mental health and well-being focus of chancellor’s committee, new campuswide initiative
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has empaneled a committee to consider and make recommendations on how the university can further support holistic and inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and well-being. Read MoreSep 22, 2016
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Elder Care Fair brings resources to campus Sept. 28
More than 15 vendors will be on campus Sept. 28 to share information and answer questions about resources and services for seniors and adult caregivers in our community. Read MoreSep 19, 2016
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University budgeting system evolves to support strategic priorities
Vanderbilt University’s budgeting system is evolving to give its colleges and schools greater responsibility over their own budgets while maintaining strong central services. Read MoreSep 19, 2016
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Vanderbilt maintains record-high No. 15 ranking in ‘U.S. News’
Strong academics, research opportunities and a supportive living-learning atmosphere are credited for Vanderbilt retaining its No. 15 ranking in "U.S. News and World Report's" annual survey. Read MoreSep 13, 2016
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Chancellor Faculty Fellows nominations open for 2017
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente announced today. Read MoreSep 12, 2016
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Vanderbilt to host events observing Constitution/Citizenship Day Sept. 16
A discussion of America’s future and a campus read-a-thon of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights are among the Vanderbilt events that will observe Constitution Day. Read MoreSep 8, 2016
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Chancellor, provost mark opening of Center for Student Wellbeing
A place to build community and well-being practices that lead to lifelong success is how university officials described the new Center for Student Wellbeing at its grand opening on Wednesday. Read MoreAug 31, 2016
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Zeppos shares vision for ‘inclusive excellence’ at Vanderbilt during Fall Faculty Assembly
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos shared his vision for a Vanderbilt campus that stresses inclusive excellence through its people, places and culture at the fall faculty assembly on Aug. 25. Read MoreAug 26, 2016
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Chancellor presents top prizes, including new award for excellence in equity, diversity and inclusion research, at fall assembly
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented seven faculty research awards, including two new awards for efforts that advance understanding of diversity, at the Fall Faculty Assembly Aug. 25. Read MoreAug 25, 2016
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A message from Chancellor Zeppos about the 2016-17 academic year
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos shares important announcements about the 2016-17 academic year at Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 23, 2016
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Vanderbilt to remove ‘Confederate’ inscription from residence hall
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today that the university will return a donation made 83 years ago so it can remove a controversial inscription from one of its residence halls. Read MoreAug 15, 2016
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Join your colleagues and family members for annual Employee Tailgate Sept. 10
Vanderbilt employees and their families are invited to an exclusive pregame tailgate Saturday, Sept. 10, before the Commodores take on MTSU. The annual Employee Tailgate will feature food, games, a DJ and fun. Read MoreAug 12, 2016
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S&P upgrades Vanderbilt University’s credit outlook to ‘positive’
Standard and Poor’s on Tuesday revised its credit outlook for Vanderbilt University to positive from the current stable position, based on the institution’s overall financial health. Read MoreAug 3, 2016