John Lutz
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2024 Volunteer Leadership Weekend showcases gratitude for alumni and parent leaders
More than 150 alumni and parent volunteers gathered on campus March 1–2 for Vanderbilt’s seventh annual Volunteer Leadership Weekend. Attendees of the weekend events included representatives from many alumni and parent groups across the university. Read MoreMar 6, 2024
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Lutz reappointed vice chancellor for development and alumni relations
John M. Lutz, vice chancellor for development and alumni relations, has been reappointed for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2023, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier announced today. Read MoreJul 14, 2023
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Obersteadt named assistant vice chancellor for alumni engagement and annual giving
Lauren Obersteadt, BA’98, has been named assistant vice chancellor for alumni engagement and annual giving at Vanderbilt University. A longtime leader of Vanderbilt’s Alumni Relations team, Obersteadt recently added the Annual Giving team to her portfolio. Read MoreOct 12, 2022
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Lutz named Vanderbilt University vice chancellor for development and alumni relations; Sweet to lead Information Technology
John M. Lutz, who has served as Vanderbilt University’s interim vice chancellor for development and alumni relations since April 2020, will assume the role permanently, and Brett Sweet will assume leadership of Vanderbilt University Information Technology in addition to his finance leadership role, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier announced today. These appointments will take effect immediately. Read MoreApr 14, 2021
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Barney Ellis-Perry named associate vice chancellor for alumni engagement and annual giving for Development and Alumni Relations
Barney Ellis-Perry, an accomplished higher education advancement leader, will join Development and Alumni Relations as associate vice chancellor for alumni engagement and annual giving beginning Feb. 1. Read MoreJan 25, 2021
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Adaptive Teaching at Vanderbilt: Preparation, collaboration over summer paves way for effective teaching in hybrid classroom
Vanderbilt’s substantial investments in classroom technology and efforts to foster collaboration over the summer were aimed at preparing faculty to teach effectively within the hybrid classroom this fall. Read MoreAug 26, 2020
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Adaptive Teaching at Vanderbilt: Investing in new classroom technology to support faculty this fall
Vanderbilt University is making substantial investments in classroom technology to support faculty as the fall semester approaches. The strategy includes upgrading classroom technology to support livestreaming and recording in classrooms, building new video recording studios, and training faculty in both new and existing technology available in the classroom. Read MoreJun 19, 2020
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John M. Lutz appointed interim vice chancellor for development and alumni relations
Vanderbilt University’s senior technology leader, John M. Lutz, has been appointed interim vice chancellor for development and alumni relations, effective immediately, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente announced today. He also will continue to serve as vice chancellor for information technology. Read MoreApr 27, 2020
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Behind the computer screen: VUIT enhances resources for remote work, learning
From protecting data to training on Zoom to ensuring systems function properly to answering phones for the university and Medical Center, more than 280 staff members behind computer screens are working diligently to keep the university running smoothly online. Read MoreApr 6, 2020
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Staff recognized with Commodore Award, Diversity Leadership Award at 2019 Service Award Ceremony
Vanderbilt University recognized employees who reached significant service milestones in calendar year 2019 and awarded two of its highest honors for staff during the 2019 Service Award Ceremony Jan. 28 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreJan 31, 2020
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Lutz honored by Legion Fund for mentoring Army Special Forces officer
The Legion Fund honored Vice Chancellor for Information Technology John Lutz with a special presentation Oct. 14 for his mentoring of the retiring deputy commanding officer of the 5th Group Special Forces (Airborne), the Green Beret unit at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Read MoreOct 23, 2019
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Apply for VLE, new leadership development opportunity for managers, through Aug. 9
Applications are now being accepted for the Vanderbilt Leadership Enrichment program. VLE is designed to develop key leadership skills and competencies for staff who are managers or operational leaders demonstrating high potential, and whose leadership position is between front-line supervisor and director. Read MoreJul 30, 2019
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New leadership development program for managers launched
HR Learning and Organizational Development has launched the Vanderbilt Leadership Enrichment program. VLE is designed to develop key leadership skills and competencies for staff who are managers or operational leaders demonstrating high potential, and whose leadership position is between front-line supervisor and director. Read MoreJul 19, 2019
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Vice Chancellor for Information Technology John Lutz addresses USAC at May meeting
Vice Chancellor for Information Technology John Lutz reflected on reorganizing, customer service, digital security and professional development. Read MoreMay 30, 2019
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Commodore Award, Diversity Leadership Award given at Service Award Ceremony
Vanderbilt University honored employees who reached significant service milestones in calendar year 2018 and handed out two of its highest awards for staff during the Service Award Ceremony Wednesday at the Student Life Center. Read MoreFeb 22, 2019
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Search launched for vice chancellor for public affairs
A national search has been launched for the leader of Vanderbilt University's local, state and federal government relations and community and neighborhood relations. Read MoreOct 17, 2018
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Faculty input requested at Research IT town halls April 16 and 25
Faculty are invited to two town halls this month hosted by the Vanderbilt Research IT Service to share their input on new and planned IT services under development to support researchers. Read MoreApr 6, 2018
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Register for Friday’s SkyVU community update webinar
SkyVU hosts a community update webinar at 1 p.m. Friday with John Lutz, vice chancellor for information technology. Read MoreFeb 22, 2018
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Three receive university’s highest staff honors at Service Award Ceremony
Two Vanderbilt University staff members received the 2017 Commodore Award, and the inaugural Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Distinguished Leadership Award was handed out at the annual Service Award Ceremony Tuesday at the Student Life Center. Read MoreJan 31, 2018
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Vanderbilt University’s annual Service Award Ceremony set for Jan. 30
Vanderbilt University’s annual Service Award Ceremony recognizes employees who celebrated significant service milestones in 2017. You can share in the fun and congratulate your colleagues on their accomplishments by attending this year’s ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Student Life Center. Read MoreJan 15, 2018