Nicholas Zeppos
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Vanderbilt opens new Student Center for Social Justice and Identity
Students, staff and even some administrators could not resist moving to the beat of the Latin music that filled the third floor of Sarratt Student Center Sept. 19, as guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Vanderbilt’s new Student Center for Social Justice and Identity. Read MoreSep 21, 2017
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Vanderbilt calls for Supreme Court to strike down travel ban
Vanderbilt University today joined 30 universities calling on the Supreme Court to strike down President Trump’s travel ban. This reflects Vanderbilt’s commitment to an inclusive campus environment that attracts talented individuals from around the world to learn from each other and work together to discover the solutions to societal problems. Read MoreSep 18, 2017
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Stavridis, former NATO commander, to discuss global security and risk with Zeppos, Meacham Oct. 3
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 3, featuring retired U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis and Vanderbilt Distinguished Visiting Professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham. The panel will discuss “Beyond the Horizon: 21st-Century Global Security and Risk” beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Ingram Hall at the Blair School of Music. Read MoreSep 15, 2017
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Grand opening for Student Center for Social Justice and Identity Sept. 19
Join Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Provost Susan R. Wente for the grand opening of the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity (SJI) Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Sarratt Student Center, Room 335. Read MoreSep 14, 2017
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Seventh cohort of Vanderbilt Leadership Academy convenes
The seventh cohort of the Vanderbilt Leadership Academy commenced Sept. 11. Established by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in 2011, VLA is a nine-month learning journey for high-performing leaders from academic and administrative areas at both Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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VU staff: Win tickets to the Nashville Predators home opener
Vanderbilt staff have the chance to win tickets to the Nashville Predators' home opener Oct. 10. #UnitedinGold Read MoreSep 11, 2017
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Mayor Megan Barry discusses the shared values of Nashville and Vanderbilt on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Two of Nashville's most influential civic leaders talk about the principles of diversity and inclusivity that guide the city and Vanderbilt in the 10th episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Zeppos presents VUPS’ Marty Wright with inaugural Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos paid a surprise visit Sept. 6 to Marty Wright, manager of law enforcement systems in Vanderbilt University Public Safety, to present him with the inaugural Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Summer in the City: Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosts Vanderbilt events in New York
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted alumni, parents, and incoming first-year Vanderbilt students at two events in New York City this summer. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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New office to coordinate Immersion Vanderbilt efforts
The Office of Immersion Resources, to be located in the Student Life Center, will be the central support mechanism for students as they plan immersion experiences with faculty and campus partners. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Drake and Terhune named Chancellor’s Higher Education Fellows
Dr. Wonder Drake and Dr. Kyla Terhune have been named as the 2017-18 Chancellor’s Higher Education Fellows, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today. Read MoreSep 5, 2017
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Statement from Chancellor Zeppos on Trump administration’s action on DACA
"We will continue to support and embrace our students regardless of immigration status, citizenship or nationality," Chancellor Zeppos said in a statement following the rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Tuesday, Sept. 5. Read MoreSep 5, 2017
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Vanderbilt celebrates historic eclipse
The university community marked the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse with campus viewing parties, conducted research and prepared for the big day with months of educational and creative programming. Read MoreSep 3, 2017
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Yates, who clashed with Trump administration on travel ban, to join Zeppos, Meacham for Sept. 26 talk
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 26, featuring Former Acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates and Vanderbilt Distinguished Visiting Professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham. The panel will discuss “The Presidency and the Rule of Law” beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Read MoreSep 3, 2017
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Message from Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos regarding Hurricane Harvey
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos offers comfort and support to Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and their families affected by the catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Louisiana and other parts of the Gulf Coast. Read MoreAug 28, 2017
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Chancellor commits Vanderbilt to a big, bold future at fall assembly
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos cemented Vanderbilt's commitment to excellence with initiatives that drive innovation and discovery, unveiling a $30 million investment in faculty at the Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreAug 25, 2017
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Vanderbilt University community gathers for VU Eclipse 2017
Vanderbilt University students, faculty, and staff joined together to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event: a total solar eclipse. Read MoreAug 24, 2017
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Academic Strategic Plan continues to blaze path for university’s future course
Entering its fourth year, Vanderbilt University’s Academic Strategic Plan still charts the course for the university’s efforts as it moves forward to address the complex problems facing society. Read MoreAug 23, 2017
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Video: Relive the epic total solar eclipse
Relive Monday's epic total solar eclipse across Vanderbilt's campus through the lenses of Vanderbilt Video. Read MoreAug 23, 2017
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Chancellor offers welcome for the 2017-18 academic year
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos discusses Monday's "remarkable" total solar eclipse as well as the university's shared values and encourages unity in his welcome message to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreAug 21, 2017