Nicholas Zeppos
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Green named vice chancellor for public affairs
Leading government strategist Nathan Green has been named vice chancellor for public affairs at Vanderbilt University, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today. Read MoreDec 19, 2018
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Vanderbilt marks milestones on expanding educational opportunity
Opportunity Vanderbilt is an integral part of how the university is working with the American Talent Initiative to help talented, lower-income students receive a world-class education. Read MoreDec 17, 2018
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Engineering and surgical collaborators celebrate new ‘home’
VISE celebrated its opening of dedicated space in Medical Center North Dec. 12 with a technology showcase of more than two dozen cross-disciplinary collaborations advancing healthcare techniques from the lab to patients. Read MoreDec 14, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Vanderbilt’s new athletics director
In this week's column, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos praises the experience and vision of Vanderbilt's new athletics director, Malcolm Turner. Read MoreDec 12, 2018
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Chancellor presents Heart and Soul awards to Bates, Hill and Maruszewski
Cheryl Bates, Olivia Hill and Maxine Maruszewski are the latest recipients of the Chancellor’s Heart and Soul award, which recognizes staff who go far beyond their job expectations. Read MoreDec 11, 2018
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Visionary sports executive takes the helm as next Vanderbilt athletics director
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has named Malcolm Turner, a proven and highly accomplished sports business executive with a passion for the transformative power of education, as the university’s new vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director. Turner, a member of the NBA’s senior leadership team and president of the NBA G League, will join the university on Feb. 1. Read MoreDec 11, 2018
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Resources for recognizing and celebrating winter holidays within the Vanderbilt community
The holidays provide an opportunity to honor and celebrate the rich and diverse tapestry of beliefs, cultures and traditions held by members of the Vanderbilt community and promote the values of generosity, community, inclusion and unity evident throughout. Read MoreDec 7, 2018
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VISE celebration includes technology ‘show and tell’ and symposium
The Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering—dedicated to cross-disciplinary collaborations that advance discovery—will host a celebration and symposium at its new campus home Dec. 12. Read MoreDec 4, 2018
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Statement on flyers containing racist and homophobic language found on campus printers
VUPD is investigating reports of flyers containing offensive language discovered on printers in some locations on campus. Read MoreDec 3, 2018
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Alumni couple gives $5M to support student scholars, faculty leaders at Vanderbilt University
The commitment from alumni Elizabeth Sauereisen Allen, BS’83, and Vanderbilt Board of Trust member Greg Allen, BA’84, builds on their legacy of generosity toward the university and continues their support for faculty and program leadership, as well as current and future student scholars. Read MoreDec 3, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Embracing neurodiversity in research and practice
Exploring neurodiversity is important for educational development, and it is also driving new research with the potential to fuel innovation in a variety of fields, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreDec 3, 2018
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Grandin rejects low expectations, insists workforce critically needs people with autism in VU lecture
Temple Grandin—inventor, speaker, author and perhaps the autism community’s best-known advocate—encouraged her audience at Vanderbilt University on Thursday to embrace the diagnosis of autism for what it can do: add diverse thinkers to a workforce that not only can accommodate them, but desperately needs them. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Celebration honors 10 new endowed chair holders
Vanderbilt's 10 newest endowed chair holders, who come from six schools and colleges across campus, were lauded for their exemplary teaching and scholarship at a Nov. 27 ceremony . Read MoreNov 29, 2018
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Chancellor’s Book Club to meet Nov. 29 to discuss ‘The Great Alone’
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a gathering of his book club on Thursday, Nov. 29, to discuss Kristin Hannah’s "The Great Alone." Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the free event. Read MoreNov 26, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Gratitude for the Vanderbilt community
Thanksgiving is a time to consider the people, moments, places and other things that give us joy in our lives, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreNov 21, 2018
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Chancellor joins students on campus for early Thanksgiving dinner
Nearly 150 students joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Monday evening for an early Thanksgiving celebration at the Student Life Center. Zeppos hosts the annual dinner for students who are remaining on campus during the Thanksgiving break. Read MoreNov 21, 2018
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Chancellor’s Letter: The Vanderbilt Way
Ten years ago we launched one of the nation’s boldest financial aid programs, Opportunity Vanderbilt, which replaced need-based loans with grants and scholarships. Our goal was to attract more and more supremely talented students to take part in our cherished undergraduate experience, regardless of their economic circumstances. Read MoreNov 19, 2018
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The Goldfather: With David Williams’ retirement, a golden era of Commodore athletics ends
As 70-year-old Williams nears the end of a 15-year run leading Vanderbilt athletics—and his 27th year as a senior administrator in higher education—he is ready to hand over leadership of a department that has made enormous strides during his tenure. Read MoreNov 19, 2018
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Top Tribute: H. Rodes Hart named Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumnus
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association has named H. Rodes Hart, BA’54, the recipient of the 2018 Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus Award. Read MoreNov 19, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Keeping Vanderbilt moving
In this week's column, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos discusses MoveVU, the university's mobility strategy, and explores a critical question for Vanderbilt: How do we move our people? Read MoreNov 14, 2018