Nicholas Zeppos

This week on VUCast: They won our hearts. Now, learn how one champion is winning his fight with diabetes. Some Vanderbilt classes are soon coming to a computer near you. And, Popeye was right. Researchers give new meaning to the term spinach power. [vucastblurb]… Read More

  Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos leads the Fall Faculty Assembly on Aug. 23. Vanderbilt has succeeded in the face of tough economic challenges thanks to its commitment to excellence, diversity, acceptance and creativity, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told a standing-room-only crowd at the Student Life Center during… Read More

Watch video of the annual Fall Faculty Assembly that took place on Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Student Life Center. Opening remarks were provided by Faculty Senate Chair Salvatore March. David Furbish, professor of earth and environmental sciences, gave the faculty presentation, titled “The Statistical Physics of Earth’s Sediment: An… Read More

In response to Vanderbilt University’s increased success and investment in its athletics and recreation programs, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has asked Vice Chancellor David Williams to take on a larger role in shaping these areas of the university. Read More

VUCast Extra: Seniors hear from NBC veteran journalist Tom Brokaw, and remember their place in Vanderbilt history. It all started four years ago… Watch the full video of Senior Day. Read a wrap-up of Senior Day. Storify: A wrap-up of Senior Day tweets, images and posts [vucastblurb]… Read More

Watch video of Vanderbilt’s main Commencement ceremony, including an address by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, awarding of Founders Medals, honoring of faculty emeriti and conferring of degrees. Read more: Chancellor urges Vanderbilt grads to embrace complexity      … Read More

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will address Vanderbilt graduates during Commencement ceremonies Friday, May 11 on Alumni Lawn. Newsman Tom Brokaw will receive the university’s prestigious Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal during the Senior Day ceremony Thursday, May 11. Read More

College Halls at Kissam is building a better campus learning environment An artist's rendering of the view of College Halls from the Kirkland Esplanade entrance. (Vanderbilt University) Updated June 1: Scroll down to watch video of the first dorm being demolished. Vanderbilt’s Commencement, scheduled this year for… Read More

Watch Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos’s New Year’s Eve BOWLing message to you. [vucastblurb]… Read More

Watch fans’ reactions and more at bowl game celebration.   [vucastblurb]… Read More

Time to bleed black and gold, remember magic win # 6 and celebrate our football team. Go to Bowl Central for all your bowl information. [vucastblurb]    … Read More

Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt celebrates grand opening Nov. 11 (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) After months of planning and hard work, the bookstore has set up shop in a highly visible new location that will serve not only the Vanderbilt community, but its neighbors as well. Formerly tucked away in Rand… Read More

What does it take to build a culture of success at Vanderbilt in athletics? It starts with a journey filled with passion down the right road to success. Check out this inspirational VUCast Extra. [vucastblurb]… Read More

Music and cheerleaders and new ‘Dores – oh my! Check out Founders Walk – a tradition that welcomes new students and gets them in step with the Vanderbilt experience. [vucastblurb]… Read More

See some of the unique items and stories U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander reveals to Vanderbilt from his time as governor. Plus, how one Vandy professor thinks President Obama could fix the immigration issue and why VUMC is cheering! [vucastblurb]  … Read More

Abdiweli Mohamed Ali (photo courtesy of Niagara University)     Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, a Vanderbilt master’s degree graduate in economics, has been named prime minister of Somalia. Michael Burcham, lecturer in management; John Howser, director of medical center… Read More

Rain didn’t dampen the spirit of Commencement 2011. Relive the graduation magic through the eyes of students, family and friends. Warning: Watching may cause a sudden smile and a possible tear. Commencement news: Watch Faculty Seminar: Bruce McCandliss: Educational Neuroscience: How Education Shapes Brain Development Watch Faculty… Read More

Watch video of Vanderbilt University’s class of 2011 Commencement ceremony. About 2,843 graduates were expected to attend Commencement. Degrees were scheduled to be awarded to 1,734 undergraduate and 1,904 graduate students. The main ceremony, featuring the annual address to graduates from Chancellor Zeppos, was moved to Memorial Gym due to… Read More

Watch video of the Spring Faculty Assembly at Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt has dramatically increased its number of endowed faculty chairs and performed well financially through hard economic times, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced during his Spring Faculty Assembly address. “We have and continue to build an outstanding faculty,” Zeppos said… Read More

Vanderbilt is reaching out to those who may have been affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Read More