Nicholas Zeppos
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Vanderbilt welcomes its most global, talented first-year class
Vanderbilt's Class of 2022 has several notable distinctions, including being the most selective in the university's history with a 9.6 percent acceptance rate of all students. Read MoreNov 14, 2018
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Grandin, advocate on autism, to give conference keynote, Chancellor’s Lecture Nov. 29
Temple Grandin, a world-renowned author, inventor and spokesperson about the autism spectrum, will participate in a daylong conference in Nashville on Nov. 29, capped off with a keynote and conversation with Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos as part of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Read MoreNov 12, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: A focus on the faculty
A university is built on a foundation of research, scholarship and service; to do each of those successfully, we must create an environment in which the faculty can thrive, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreNov 9, 2018
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Vanderbilt Child and Family Center invests in future generations with innovative, research-driven curriculum
The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center is investing in future generations with an innovative, research-driven curriculum. Read MoreNov 8, 2018
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Vanderbilt University launches the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation
A $10 million gift from alumna Jennifer R. Frist, BS’93, and husband William R. “Billy” Frist will endow a new center focused on supporting and developing the neurodiverse talents of individuals with autism at Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering. Read MoreNov 8, 2018
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Vanderbilt University receives $4.5M grant, will match to help fund MoveVU mobility plan
MoveVU, Vanderbilt's mobility strategy for faculty, staff and students, has a received a major boost from a $4.5 million federal grant, which the university will match. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Ingram Scholars celebrate 25th anniversary, reaffirm program’s vision
Alumni of the Ingram Scholars Program celebrated its 25th anniversary with a weekend of events on campus reflecting on the program's history and discussing its future. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Chancellor announces November book club selection; VU community invited to discussions Nov. 12, 29
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a gathering of the recently launched Chancellor’s Book Club on Monday, Nov. 12, to discuss “A Place for Us” by Fatima Mirza. The November book, “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah, is the topic for a Thursday, Nov. 29, discussion. Read MoreNov 7, 2018
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Chancellor’s Lecturer: Ethical challenges accompany genetic ‘fixes’
Would you feel differently about learning your risk for cancer if there were a 5 percent chance of your genetic information being leaked? That was the opening question posed by Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, an oncologist and preeminent science communicator, to the large audience attending the Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Lecture Series on Thursday evening. Read MoreNov 2, 2018
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Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center celebrates 40th anniversary
For four decades, the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center has been an advocate for equity, access and education at Vanderbilt, leading to a more inclusive and equitable environment for women at the university. On Nov. 1, the center marked its 40th anniversary with a celebration in honor of this significant milestone. Read MoreNov 2, 2018
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Chancellor presents Heart and Soul awards to Bell and Roberts
Janet Roberts, facilities manager for Peabody College, and Sandra Bell, human resources technician for Army ROTC, are the latest recipients of the Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award. Read MoreNov 2, 2018
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‘Bronson’ celebration lauds Ingram family’s bold vision, philanthropy
Robin Ingram Patton was thanked for her significant investment in the E. Bronson Ingram College, which is named for her father, during a celebration of Vanderbilt's newest living-learning community. Read MoreOct 31, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Your feedback on our AD search
At its heart, the search for a new athletics director is about finding a leader who has a bold vision for the future that continues to put student-athletes first, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreOct 31, 2018
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Chancellor’s statement on the Tree of Life Synagogue victims
“Our deepest sympathies go out to the loved ones of all those who were hurt or lost their lives during the attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Our thoughts are with the entire Jewish community. We condemn this horrific act of anti-Semitism, violence and hate in the… Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Vanderbilt invests $25M, issues challenge to establish faculty fellowships, directorships
Vanderbilt is inviting alumni and donors to play a key role in expanding support for faculty throughout their careers with the launch of the Faculty Fellowship Challenge. Read MoreOct 29, 2018
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Zeppos elected chair of Association of American Universities board of directors
The Association of American Universities has elected Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos as chair of its board of directors. Read MoreOct 23, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: It’s time to take our values to the ballot box
Whatever our political leanings, whatever our takeaway from recent events, where we go from here as a nation is up to each and every voter, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreOct 22, 2018
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The Next Challenge
John Geer takes the helm as dean of the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreOct 22, 2018
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Chancellor announces ‘A Place for Us’ as choice for October book club
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a gathering of the recently launched Chancellor’s Book Club on Tuesday, Oct. 30, to discuss "A Place for Us" by Fatima Mirza. Free copies of the book are available for up to 50 students, faculty and staff who plan to attend the event. Read MoreOct 18, 2018
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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