Jana Lauderdale
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MLK lecture celebrates values of diversity, inclusion
André Churchwell, MD, greeted those gathered in Light Hall for Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture with a reminder that his father, Robert, gave the first such lecture at Vanderbilt 17 years ago. Read MoreJan 18, 2018
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Students and faculty experience what life is like when you’re poor
Health care providers, community leaders, and faculty and students from the School of Nursing and other area universities explored the challenges of poverty during a recent simulation pilot project. Read MoreAug 25, 2017
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Six recognized during Spring Faculty Assembly
Six faculty members were recognized for their teaching, research and service at the annual Spring Faculty Assembly April 6. Read MoreApr 7, 2017
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MLK lecturer sees teamwork as crucial to health care diversity
David Gordon, M.D., dean of the University of Akron College of Health Professions, gave the 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture on Monday at Vanderbilt, touching on the theme of teamwork as it relates to health care diversity. Read MoreJan 19, 2017
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Hill to convene first meeting of Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Council on diversity, equity and inclusion
Eleven faculty members from across campus have been invited to serve on the Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Council, which will provide input to George Hill, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity offer. Read MoreMar 4, 2016
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MLK lecturer highlights the power of perseverance
As a child in Africa, Rita Adeniran, DNP, R.N., had never heard of Martin Luther King Jr. Read MoreJan 21, 2016
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Members named to Academic Strategic Plan committees
Two committees tasked with fleshing out key initiatives in Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan are now staffed and ready to begin work. Read MoreOct 27, 2014
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Events honor King’s call to dream, serve, inspire
Vanderbilt University Medical Center honored the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with, among other events, a lecture by UCLA Nursing School Dean Courtney Lyder, N.D., Sc.D., and presentation of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. award. Read MoreJan 23, 2014