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Zeppos elected chair of Association of American Universities board of directors
The Association of American Universities has elected Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos as chair of its board of directors. Read MoreOct 23, 2018
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Vanderbilt Poll: Tennessee Senate race a toss-up; Lee in lead for governor
New horse-race poll: Tennessee Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn (R) is virtually tied with Phil Bredesen (D) at 43-44, while gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee (R) leads Democrat Karl Dean (D) 48-37. Read MoreOct 18, 2018
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I Am Vanderbilt: Danny Coradazzi
Danny Coradazzi strongly believes that the residential college experience plays a vital role in developing the whole student. Read MoreOct 17, 2018
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author, oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee to give Chancellor’s Lecture Nov. 1
Siddhartha Mukherjee will discuss his latest work, "The Gene: An Intimate History," at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in Langford Auditorium as part of the Chancellor's Lecture Series. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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Colleen Conway-Welch, nursing education pioneer and emerita dean, has died
Conway-Welch, who transformed nursing education at Vanderbilt and nationally, died Oct. 12 following a courageous battle with cancer. Read MoreOct 12, 2018
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Vanderbilt announces next steps in athletics director search
Vanderbilt announced today the establishment of a search committee and an advisory council for the recruitment of the university’s new vice chancellor for athletics and athletics director. Read MoreOct 5, 2018
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David Williams stepping down as vice chancellor, athletics director
Williams will return to teaching after a distinguished 27-year career in higher education administration and will establish a new Sports, Law & Society Program at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreSep 11, 2018
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Vanderbilt 14th in 2019 ‘U.S. News’ rankings; named one of nation’s best values
Vanderbilt retains its highest-ever No. 14 spot on "U.S. News & World Report's" annual college rankings, and is named the seventh best value in the nation. Read MoreSep 9, 2018
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$1.6M grant renews CLAS’ designation as National Resource Center
The Department of Education grant allows Vanderbilt's Center for Latin American Studies to retain its status as one of the nation's top educational resources for subjects pertaining to Latin American society and culture. Read MoreAug 27, 2018
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Vanderbilt ranks No. 1 for Great Financial Aid
Vanderbilt garnered additional high marks in the annual "Princeton Review" survey, including for "happiest students," "best quality of life" and "most beautiful campus." Read MoreAug 7, 2018
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Vanderbilt archive founded to hold media accountable turns 50
The Vanderbilt Television News Archive, founded in 1968 as a three-month "experiment" to explore possible bias in network newscasts, is marking its 50th year of continuous operation. Read MoreJul 30, 2018
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History’s Lake elected to British Academy
Vanderbilt historian Peter Lake is recognized as a major voice in the history of post-Reformation politics and the history of the English Civil Wars of the 17th century. Read MoreJul 23, 2018
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White House honors Vanderbilt faculty for STEM mentorship
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy honored two Vanderbilt researchers for STEM mentorship. Read MoreJul 5, 2018
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First-year students to see Beyoncé, Jay-Z as their class party
Vanderbilt’s annual class party to welcome its 1,600 first-year students will be even more memorable this year because of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Read MoreMay 27, 2018
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Beasley to lead new residential college organization
Vanessa Beasley, dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, has been promoted to a new role leading a redesigned residential college organization aimed at more fully enriching the student experience. Read MoreMay 17, 2018
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Chancellor suggests top 5 ways new graduates can use their education for good
Acknowledging that their Vanderbilt degrees will grant 2018 graduates a wide range of options, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos offered up five specific ways to use their education for good. Read MoreMay 11, 2018
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Amal Clooney to graduates: ‘Be courageous. Challenge orthodoxy. Stand up for what you believe in’
In a Senior Day speech that brought a packed Memorial Gymnasium to its feet, Amal Clooney took the crowd through historic examples of courage, including Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumnus Rev. James Lawson. Read MoreMay 10, 2018
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Chancellor Zeppos, Amal Clooney to address graduating seniors
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will give his Commencement address to about 3,100 graduates Friday, May 11, the day after the students hear from international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. Read MoreApr 30, 2018
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Biden’s conversation with chancellor calls for bipartisanship, optimism
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s message to a packed Langford Auditorium on Tuesday revolved around two themes: a call for bipartisanship and a plea for Americans to remember who they are. Read MoreApr 10, 2018
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, April 6, deadline for Biden event RSVPs
WHAT: Due to security measures and limited space for former Vice President Joe Biden’s 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, appearance for the Chancellor’s Lecture Series at Vanderbilt University, media who plan to attend must RSVP interest by noon Friday, April 6. Outlets will be informed Monday whether… Read MoreApr 4, 2018