Office Of The Provost
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‘Open Dore’: Affirming our values and welcoming all to a new academic year
Vanderbilt stands with its colleagues and friends at the University of Virginia and in Charlottesville and reaffirms its deep and unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusion, mutual respect and civility, writes Provost Susan R. Wente in the August issue of "The Open Dore." Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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VU travelers can access health, safety assistance through new 24-hour service
Vanderbilt faculty, administrators, staff and students pursuing education-related opportunities away from campus can get help with health or safety issues that might arise by calling a new 24-hour service. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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Melissa Thomas-Hunt named vice provost for inclusive excellence
In this role, Thomas-Hunt will help advance equity, diversity and inclusion in the trans-institutional research and educational missions of the university, building on the numerous efforts currently underway in the provost’s office and across academic affairs to create a welcoming environment for students, faculty and academic staff. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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Provost invites students, faculty and staff to celebrate eclipse at events on Monday
Vanderbilt University will celebrate the rare total solar eclipse with an open house at the Wond'ry, a viewing party on Alumni Lawn and a weather balloon carrying research sensors and cameras into the stratosphere. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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New search committee for VBI director is appointed
A new committee has been named to lead a national search for the Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute. Read MoreAug 7, 2017
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Psychological and Counseling Center director transitions to faculty role
Catherine Fuchs, director of the Psychological and Counseling Center, will transition from center director to return to child and adolescent specialty care in her capacity as faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Read MoreJul 31, 2017
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TIPs funding awarded to 15 innovative interdisciplinary projects
Fifteen interdisciplinary concepts—from LGBT policies to the autism advantage to life at the cellular level—will be explored at Vanderbilt, thanks to the 2017 round of TIPs funding. Read MoreJul 17, 2017
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In two years, TIPs awards have made significant impact
More than 250 faculty members and several hundred students are addressing a vast range of topics through the TIPs award program. TIPs projects have secured more than $12 million in external funding. Read MoreJul 17, 2017
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Bell to retire from Vanderbilt Institutional Research Group July 31
Roberta Bell, who has led Vanderbilt’s institutional research arm since 2003, will retire from the university July 31. As executive director of the Vanderbilt Institutional Research Group, Bell has overseen the data-gathering and analysis efforts that help inform critical campus decision-making and planning. Read MoreJul 17, 2017
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Vanderbilt celebrates historic eclipse with special events for campus community Aug. 21
The Office of the Provost has planned a number of campus events for the Vanderbilt community to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event. Read MoreJul 5, 2017
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Brian L. Heuser named faculty director of Ingram Scholarship Program
Following a committee-led search, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has named Brian L. Heuser the new faculty director of the Ingram Scholarship Program. Read MoreJun 29, 2017
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing breaks ground for new building
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Provost Susan R. Wente and School of Nursing Dean Linda Norman celebrated the groundbreaking for the Vanderbilt School of Nursing's new building June 20. Read MoreJun 22, 2017
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Vanderbilt School of Nursing breaks ground for new building
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Provost Susan R. Wente and School of Nursing Dean Linda Norman celebrated the groundbreaking for the Vanderbilt School of Nursing's new building June 20. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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Research Scholar Grants awarded to 19 faculty projects
Vanderbilt University’s Office of the Provost has awarded 19 Research Scholar Grants to fund faculty projects focused on innovative scholarship and creative expression. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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13 faculty proposals earn Discovery Grants
Thirteen faculty proposals have earned Discovery Grants, one of Vanderbilt’s primary means of investing in advancing discovery in its core disciplines and strengthening the university's scholarly profile. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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Faculty committee proposes plan for investment in graduate education and research
Following a collaborative rapid cycle process, an ad hoc faculty committee has released a report identifying four proposed thematic areas for future investment in graduate education and research at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 1, 2017
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International Strategy Working Group issues draft Executive Summary
The International Strategy Working Group, charged by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente last September with developing a plan to strengthen Vanderbilt’s international research, scholarship and creative expression efforts while raising the global profile of the university as a research institution, has produced a draft Executive Summary of its work. Read MoreMay 19, 2017
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May issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Read the May issue of "The Open Dore," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente’s newsletter, which is now available online. Read MoreMay 18, 2017
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First cohort of Academic Pathways Fellows chosen
The innovative program addresses the acute need for greater diversity in the professoriate by offering a specialized postdoctoral program for scholars from underrepresented backgrounds. Read MoreMay 17, 2017
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Chancellor reminds graduates of the power of connection at Vanderbilt Commencement
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reminded graduates at Vanderbilt’s Commencement May 12 that the university, the faculty and their classmates will continue to have an enduring influence on their lives. Read MoreMay 12, 2017