Office Of The Provost
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Vanderbilt commits to first-of-its-kind renewable energy partnership with TVA, NES
Vanderbilt University has entered into a pioneering agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service to procure off-site large-scale renewable energy to help mitigate the campus’ greenhouse gas emissions. The 20-year agreement will support Vanderbilt’s goal to power its campus entirely through renewable energy and become carbon neutral by the year 2050. Read MoreJan 22, 2020
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The Open Door: Using data effectively and responsibly
In this month’s edition of "The Open Dore" newsletter, Olivia Kew-Fickus, assistant provost and executive director for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, discusses PIE’s goal of helping Vanderbilt use data responsibly in order to deliver better outcomes and improve transparency and efficiency. Read MoreJan 22, 2020
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Apply to be an orientation leader, welcome new students next fall
Applications for upper-division students to serve as fall 2020 orientation leaders for new undergraduates—including transfer and international students—are now open. Read MoreJan 22, 2020
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Faculty development workshops for spring 2020 announced
Faculty are invited to a series of professional development workshops to be held throughout the spring 2020 semester. Each session will present advice and tools for how to navigate a specific aspect of professional academic life and are presented by faculty and other senior leaders representing various disciplines. Read MoreJan 17, 2020
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VU Press launches Little Free Library as part of 80th-year celebration
A new Little Free Library, designed to resemble the historic Kirkland Hall, offers a selection of books published by Vanderbilt University Press and other titles donated by community members. Read MoreJan 17, 2020
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Vanderbilt alumnus makes $5M gift to advance Commodores basketball program
Vanderbilt University today announced that Seattle-area businessman and Vanderbilt alumnus George B. Huber, BA’79, and his wife Cathy have made a $5 million gift to support the men’s basketball program. The gift will be used to enhance facilities and support services. Read MoreJan 17, 2020
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Graduate, professional students asked to complete survey regarding preferences for future Graduate Village
Vanderbilt graduate and professional students are asked to participate in a survey that will help shape the future of graduate and professional student housing at the university. The confidential survey should take approximately 20 minutes to complete, and those who participate will be entered in a drawing to win an Amazon gift card. Read MoreJan 13, 2020
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InclusAbility initiative to host series of educational events and forums throughout 2020
Vanderbilt’s InclusAbility initiative is expanding its offerings in 2020 through a series of monthly events and programs to engage community members across the university. Read MoreJan 13, 2020
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GlobalVU Initiative set to host spring workshop series
The GlobalVU Initiative will launch a workshop series this spring showcasing Vanderbilt’s research to scholars, intellectuals and policymakers from around the globe. Read MoreJan 13, 2020
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Cooper, Ferrera, Bolton, Rice to speak at spring Chancellor’s Lecture Series
The 2019-20 Chancellor’s Lecture Series returns this spring with a stellar lineup of accomplished thought leaders—including a renowned journalist, an award-winning actress and activist, and prominent international experts—all of whom are driving conversations on global issues. Read MoreJan 10, 2020
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Voter registration deadline for Tennessee primary is Feb. 3
The deadline to submit a registration form to vote in the 2020 presidential primary is Feb. 3. Vanderbilt University strongly encourages all students, faculty and staff to register to vote and participate in the democratic process. Read MoreJan 8, 2020
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Nominations open for sixth cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows
The nomination window is open for the sixth cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows. The Chancellor Faculty Fellows program invests in newly tenured faculty at a critical point in their scholarly careers to support their research, scholarship and creative expression. Read MoreJan 6, 2020
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Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute announces spring 2020 grant recipients
The Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute ended 2019 on a high note with the announcement of the spring 2020 Travel Grant and Dissertation Grant recipients. Read MoreJan 6, 2020
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Thirteen faculty members receive Provost Research Studios for 2019-20
Thirteen faculty members from across the university have been awarded a Provost Research Studio for the 2019-20 academic year. The goal of the PRS is to support the professional development of full-time faculty who are not full professors or otherwise at the top of their promotion ladder. Read MoreJan 6, 2020
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Vanderbilt launches Ph.D. program in health policy
Vanderbilt University is now accepting applications for a new doctoral program in health policy. The program is being launched at a time when health care is consistently one of the most important issues to Americans at home and at the polls. Read MoreDec 16, 2019
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The Open Door: Advancing research, scholarship and innovation at Vanderbilt
In this month’s edition of "The Open Dore" newsletter, Padma Raghavan, vice provost for research, discusses the innovations, discoveries and partnerships that are hallmarks of Vanderbilt's unwavering drive for excellence, and are making an impact on society. Read MoreDec 16, 2019
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Wente, Kopstain provide capital projects update at campus meeting
A recent town hall meeting gave Vanderbilt community members an update on progress being made on several of the university’s capital projects, as well as provided next steps in the planning processes surrounding academic buildings and spaces. Read MoreDec 11, 2019
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Faculty invited to submit Discovery, Research Scholar Grant proposals
Faculty applications are now being accepted by the Office of the Provost for the next round of Discovery and Research Scholar grants. Read MoreDec 9, 2019
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Vanderbilt hosts satellite meeting of Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education’s first public summit
The Office for Inclusive Excellence and the Office of Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost hosted a satellite meeting on the Vanderbilt campus Nov. 19 for the first public summit of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. Read MoreDec 6, 2019
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2020 VUSRP applications now open
Applications are now open for the summer 2020 cycle of the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Summer Research Program, which provides awards of $5,000–$6,000 to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors engaged in 10 weeks of full-time research with a Vanderbilt faculty member. Students can use their VUSRP experience to satisfy Immersion Vanderbilt. Read MoreDec 4, 2019