Office Of The Provost
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Wente launches working group focused on pandemic-related child care needs of Vanderbilt community
A new working group launched by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente will focus on the Vanderbilt community’s child care needs with the closing of schools and facilities impacted by COVID-19. Read MoreJun 15, 2020
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Luce Foundation grant bolsters Divinity School’s relief efforts after tornado, COVID-19
A rapid response grant by the Henry Luce Foundation will continue the intensive humanitarian efforts of Vanderbilt Divinity School after tornadoes wreaked havoc across Tennessee, followed by COVID-19. Read MoreJun 10, 2020
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Dawn Turton appointed chief of staff for Incoming Chancellor Daniel Diermeier
Dawn Turton, associate provost for academic planning and operations, has been named chief of staff in the Office of the Chancellor, effective June 8, Incoming Chancellor Daniel Diermeier has announced. Read MoreJun 3, 2020
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Robinson named vice provost for academic advancement, executive director of Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente today announced the appointment of William H. Robinson as Vanderbilt’s vice provost for academic advancement and executive director of the Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence. Read MoreJun 3, 2020
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Faculty can learn ‘Finance Fundamentals’ in new series presented by Finance and Faculty Affairs
The Division of Finance, in partnership with the Office of Faculty Affairs, has launched a new faculty educational initiative called “Finance Fundamentals” to offer learning opportunities for academic faculty leadership, including detailed information specific to the tools and resources most relevant to faculty. Read MoreJun 3, 2020
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The Open Door: Leading through research
In this month’s edition of the "Open Dore" newsletter, Vice Provost for Research Padma Raghavan discusses how the research community has continued to innovate during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it's leading the way as Vanderbilt ramps up its Return to Campus Plan. Read MoreMay 22, 2020
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No quarantine on information at the Heard Libraries
The Heard Libraries not only have continued to provide resources during the COVID-19 crisis, they have expanded the possibilities for teaching and research. Read MoreMay 22, 2020
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Class of 2020 Commencement celebration scheduled for May 1-2, 2021
Vanderbilt University will hold the Class of 2020’s on-campus Commencement ceremony and related events on May 1 and 2, 2021. The dates were selected as the best option after evaluating input from a student committee, campus partners and various vendors that will contribute to events throughout the weekend. Read MoreMay 22, 2020
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ACCRE contributes 240,000 compute core hours to COVID-19 research
ACCRE, Vanderbilt’s Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education, has contributed over 240,000 compute core hours to research on COVID-19 through its involvement in the Open Science Grid, a consortium of more than 100 universities and research labs that work together on complex computing jobs. Read MoreMay 18, 2020
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Wente, Kopstain discuss Return to Campus Plan at virtual town hall
More than 2,700 members of the university community attended a virtual town hall to learn more about Vanderbilt’s four-phased Return to Campus Plan. Read MoreMay 15, 2020
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VU partnership with National Museum of African American Music takes next step forward
Vanderbilt is moving forward in its partnership with the National Museum of African American Music, and faculty and staff are invited to a May 20 Zoom meeting to learn more about the collaboration. Read MoreMay 15, 2020
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Faculty development workshops for May 2020 announced
Vanderbilt faculty are invited to a series of professional development workshops to be held throughout May hosted by the Office of Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost. All sessions will be presented via Zoom. Read MoreMay 5, 2020
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Class of 2020 celebrations underway
Vanderbilt’s Class of 2020 is being celebrated through a series of special videos and messages from across the campus community, including web stories and social media posts spotlighting graduates’ achievements. All content is being posted to the Commencement website and the university's social media channels, culminating in a special message from Interim Chancellor Susan R Wente on Friday, May 8. Read MoreApr 29, 2020
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New COVID-19 Research and Innovation Fund engages community in Vanderbilt’s fight against coronavirus
Vanderbilt University has established a new COVID-19 Research and Innovation Fund. The fund enables donations to support research and innovation projects to fight COVID-19. Read MoreApr 29, 2020
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Nominations open for fall 2020 faculty awards recognizing research, service
Nominations are being accepted through Friday, May 29, for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in research and service to the university and demonstrate Vanderbilt’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. Read MoreApr 29, 2020
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Webinar: ‘Federal Funding Outlook and Opportunities in Computational Health’ May 6
A webinar discussing federal funding for research in computational health is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, from 10 to 11 a.m CST. The webinar, presented by Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC, will be broadcast remotely. Read MoreApr 28, 2020
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Campus Connection Program to enhance undergraduate experience
The new Campus Connection Program will offer undergraduate students personalized support and guidance in navigating experiential learning and campus services related to their collegiate experience. Read MoreApr 27, 2020
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Huron selected as new electronic research administration system vendor
After more than a year of vendor comparison and implementation preparation, Vanderbilt University has selected Huron Grants and Agreements to replace Vanderbilt’s current electronic research administration systems, Coeus and PEER. Read MoreApr 27, 2020
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Wente launches University Continuity Working Group
The University Continuity Working Group will advise university leadership by providing feedback and recommendations that allow the university to continue operating safely and productively in the coming months, fall semester and year ahead. Read MoreApr 22, 2020
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Multiple Vanderbilt summer programs canceled due to COVID-19
Many Vanderbilt non-academic programs, camps and special events are being canceled for summer 2020 to protect the health and safety of the community during the coronavirus outbreak. Read MoreApr 20, 2020