Melissa Thomas-Hunt
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Robinson to lead Office for Inclusive Excellence; Thomas-Hunt named Airbnb head of global diversity and belonging
William H. Robinson, associate dean for academic success at the School of Engineering, will lead the Office for Inclusive Excellence as interim vice provost for strategic initiatives beginning June 1. Robinson takes on this new role following the departure of Melissa Thomas-Hunt, who has accepted a position with the executive team at Airbnb in San Francisco as their head of global diversity and belonging. Read MoreMay 8, 2019
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NFL executive shares his path to professional success during campus talks
Adolpho A. Birch III, an NFL executive who is a Law School alumnus and secretary of the Board of Trust, spent the days leading up to the 2019 NFL draft sharing his experiences and advice with the campus community. Read MoreApr 26, 2019
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Vanderbilt joins National Academies sexual harassment prevention collaborative as founding member
Vanderbilt University has joined with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine as a founding member of the new Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. Read MoreApr 10, 2019
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Graduate student condenses energy research to take top prize at Three Minute Thesis competition
For the seventh straight year, Vanderbilt graduate students competed March 29 to summarize years of research and discovery into a clear three-minute presentation as part of the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Read MoreApr 5, 2019
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Mellon Foundation grant to expand access to Vanderbilt library collections
Vanderbilt is among seven universities awarded a $1 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to foster library collaborations supporting learning needs of students with print disabilities. Read MoreMar 14, 2019
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Second town hall continues important conversations about equity, diversity and inclusion
Vice Chancellor James E. Page Jr. and Vice Provost Melissa Thomas-Hunt moderate a Dec. 6 town hall on diversity, equity and inclusion in the Student Life Center. (Vanderbilt) Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer James E. Page Jr., and Vice Provost for Inclusive… Read MoreDec 17, 2018
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Community invited to town hall on equity, diversity, inclusion and respect Dec. 6
The Vanderbilt community is invited to a town hall meeting with James Page Jr., vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, and Melissa Thomas-Hunt, vice provost for inclusive excellence, on Thursday, Dec. 6. Read MoreNov 26, 2018
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Disruptive Women Lead cohort kicks off with interactive sessions and team building at the Wond’ry
The Wond’ry played host to 21 women of color from Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb, Middle Tennessee and Spelman universities for the Nov. 10 kickoff of the first Disruptive Women Lead cohort. Read MoreNov 19, 2018
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Town hall sparks important discussion about equity, diversity and inclusion at Vanderbilt
Recruiting a more diverse staff and faculty, building authentic community and increasing connections with diverse businesses and suppliers were just a few of the many topics discussed at a town hall led by Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer James Page Jr. and Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Melissa Thomas-Hunt on Nov. 13. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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Provost’s steering committee announced for initiative on status of women
Political science professor Cindy Kam will lead a new steering committee to guide actions and areas for study for an initiative focusing on women students, faculty and postdocs, announced earlier by Provost Susan R. Wente. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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Community invited to town halls on equity, diversity, inclusion and respect
The Vanderbilt community is invited to a pair of upcoming town hall meetings with James Page Jr., vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, and Melissa Thomas-Hunt, vice provost for inclusive excellence. Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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‘Disruptive Women Lead’ aims to close gap between women of color and boards they can help
The Wond’ry is recruiting 25 women of color from Nashville-area universities to attend interactive workshops aimed at bridging the gap between organizations who want race and gender diversity in their boardrooms and management and the women who could fulfill those roles. Read MoreOct 23, 2018
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InclusAbility campaign to bring awareness, more inclusive lens to disability identities
Ensuring that all students, faculty and staff with disabilities, both visible and invisible, are provided with equal opportunities to fully avail themselves of all that Vanderbilt has to offer is the aim of a new campaign. The effort kicks off with a celebration Oct. 4. Read MoreSep 28, 2018
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Best-selling author, higher ed thought leader Beverly Daniel Tatum to give Crawford Lecture
Beverly Daniel Tatum, a best-selling author and president, emerita, of Spelman College, will deliver the fifth annual Crawford Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 20. Her talk will explore the importance of leading through the lens of inclusion. Read MoreSep 13, 2018
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Black Lives Matter co-founder to speak at Vanderbilt symposium
Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors will deliver the evening keynote address during a Sept. 20 symposium exploring the impact of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on struggles for racial and social justice. Read MoreSep 9, 2018
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Provost launches planning process for campus initiative on status of women faculty and students; input sought
As part of Vanderbilt’s commitment to a welcoming, inclusive community, the provost has launched a planning phase for an initiative on the status of women faculty, students and postdoctoral trainees. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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New hires bring diverse backgrounds and expertise to Student Care Network
The Office of the Dean of Students has welcomed new medical practitioners and wellness providers to campus to support the health and wellbeing of all Vanderbilt students through the new Student Care Network. Read MoreAug 26, 2018
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Diversity leader James E. Page Jr. named vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion
James E. Page Jr., a nationally recognized leader in institutional diversity, has been appointed as Vanderbilt University’s vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today. Read MoreAug 13, 2018
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Thomas-Hunt named faculty director for Moore College
Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Melissa Thomas-Hunt was named the new faculty director for Moore College July 1. She continues in her roles as vice provost and professor of management at the Owen Graduate School of Management. Read MoreJul 9, 2018
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Inclusive Excellence invites women faculty to community writing sessions
The Office of Inclusive Excellence is hosting writing sessions to help women faculty build community and dedicate time to furthering their scholarly research. Read MoreMar 20, 2018