Office Of The Provost
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Office of Research enhances sponsorship and compliance support for faculty
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is expanding capacity and expertise in Research Development and Support to enhance support for faculty seeking foundation and federal sponsorship for research, scholarship and innovation, as well as research compliance support to both protect and enable cutting-edge faculty research. Read MoreMay 26, 2021
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Alex Sevilla named vice provost for career advancement and engagement, Evans Family Executive Director of the Career Center
Alex Sevilla has been named vice provost for career advancement and engagement at Vanderbilt University. He also will serve as the Evans Family Executive Director of the Career Center. His five-year term begins Aug. 9. Read MoreMay 24, 2021
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Vanderbilt Heard Libraries are new home to Dizzy Gillespie Collection
Vanderbilt’s partnership with the National Museum of African American Music has moved forward with the university’s acquisition of a rich collection of photos, scrapbooks and more from the life and career of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie. Read MoreMay 24, 2021
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Faculty invited to submit Rapid Advancement Micro-grant Program proposals; application portal now open
The Office of the Provost invites faculty to submit proposals for the inaugural round of Rapid Advancement Micro-grant Program awards, which are designed for smaller-scale funding opportunities that require a quick response. Read MoreMay 21, 2021
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Class of 2021 graduates celebrated at recognition ceremonies May 13–14
A number of Vanderbilt graduates participated in recognition ceremonies supported by the Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence May 13–14 as part of the university’s 2021 Commencement celebrations. Read MoreMay 19, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 V Foundation Adult Translational Cancer Research Awards
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may choose one nominee for the V Foundation 2021 Adult Translational Cancer Research (Immuno-oncology/Immunotherapy) Grants Program. The grant provides $600,000 in three annual installments of $200,000. Read MoreMay 17, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust – Ornamental Horticulture Grants
The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust supports education and research in ornamental horticulture. Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the grant program. Read MoreMay 17, 2021
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Diermeier commends Class of 2021 for leadership during year of adversity
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier thanked the Class of 2021 for their leadership during a year like no other when he spoke at the university’s in-person and virtual Commencement at Vanderbilt Stadium May 15. Graduate and professional students also were honored during separate ceremonies across campus May 15 and 16. Read MoreMay 17, 2021
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Vanderbilt receives outstanding achievement award for innovative programs in college career services field
The Career Center’s Katharine Brooks and Grace Foy have received the NACE/Chevron Award from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. The national award recognizes outstanding achievement in innovative programs in the career services field. Read MoreMay 17, 2021
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Mark Bandas named dean of students, emeritus
Associate Provost and Dean of Students Mark Bandas will become dean of students, emeritus, effective May 17. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente recently announced the title and presented Bandas with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Read MoreMay 14, 2021
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Vanderbilt awards endowed chairs to 11 faculty members
Vanderbilt University has selected 11 prominent faculty members who have distinguished themselves as pioneers and leaders in their fields to receive endowed chairs. Read MoreMay 12, 2021
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Nine faculty named 2021 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
Nine outstanding faculty members from across the university have been selected for the 2021 cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. This group is composed of highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from a wide variety of disciplines and areas of expertise. Read MoreMay 12, 2021
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Resolutions honoring Wente, Vanderbilt faculty, staff presented May 6
A resolution adopted by the Vanderbilt Board of Trust in appreciation of faculty and resolutions adopted by the Faculty Senate honoring Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente as well as university staff were presented at the senate’s monthly meeting on May 6. Read MoreMay 7, 2021
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Soldier-Inspired Innovation Incubator team advances to finals for xTechBOLT prize, will compete for $500,000
A transdisciplinary team from Vanderbilt, Soterix Medical and the U.S. Army has advanced to the finals of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command’s xTechBOLT competition, where they will compete in November with four other teams for the $500,000 first-place prize. Read MoreMay 7, 2021
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Esteemed psychologist, university leader C. Cybele Raver named Vanderbilt provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs
C. Cybele Raver, a distinguished psychologist who serves as deputy provost at New York University, has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier announced today. Raver will begin her new role July 1, 2021. Read MoreMay 5, 2021
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Vanderbilt Provost Susan R. Wente celebrates achievement through adversity with Class of 2020
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente and Chancellor Daniel Diermeier welcomed back the undergraduate Class of 2020 for a special in-person and virtual ceremony on May 1 at Vanderbilt Stadium, and graduate and professional students were honored with separate ceremonies held by their respective schools across campus on Sunday, May 2. Read MoreMay 3, 2021
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The Open Dore: Opening the door to opportunities ahead
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente reflects on the guiding principles behind "The Open Dore" newsletter in the last edition before she departs Vanderbilt to take the helm at Wake Forest University as its first woman president. Read MoreMay 3, 2021
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W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program seeking concept papers for fall 2021
Vanderbilt University may submit up to two proposals, one in medical research and one in science and engineering, for the W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program. The goal of the program is to benefit humanity by supporting work that has a distinctive and novel approach, questions a prevailing paradigm, or has the potential to break open new territory in a field. Read MoreMay 2, 2021
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Curb Center, ArtLab studio open COVID-19 collaborative exhibit at VUMC
Vanderbilt’s Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy and the ArtLab studio at the Wond’ry will open "See You Again: Students Respond to COVID-19" at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s hospital gallery on Monday, May 3. Read MoreMay 2, 2021
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VU Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Mathers Foundation Grant Program
Vanderbilt University may submit four proposals for the summer/fall cycle of the Mathers Foundation grants program. The mission of The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation is to advance knowledge in the life sciences by sponsoring scientific research that will benefit mankind. Read MoreMay 2, 2021