Susan R. Wente
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Flag ceremony honors veterans, Vanderbilt’s service traditions
A flag that was the backdrop for a momentous time in Vanderbilt's civil rights history will be preserved in a Heard Library archive vault—after a moving ceremony that paid tribute to our veterans. Read MoreNov 13, 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 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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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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New arts and humanities micro-grants target timely projects
A new micro-grant fund designed to help faculty pursue time-sensitive projects that will amplify and advance Vanderbilt's arts and humanities has begun accepting applications. Read MoreNov 7, 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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Vanderbilt continues in top 10 of ‘World’s Most Innovative Universities’
Vanderbilt University—for the second consecutive year—has been named the 10th most innovative university in the world, according to a 2018 "Reuters Top 100" analysis. 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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Hundreds gather for candlelight vigil in honor of Tree of Life Synagogue victims
Nearly 300 Vanderbilt students, faculty, staff and community members gathered Monday afternoon outside of Rand Hall to hold a candlelight vigil in honor of the victims of the recent shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Read MoreOct 31, 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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October issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente discusses advancing the arts and humanities at Vanderbilt in this month's newsletter. Read MoreOct 25, 2018
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Provost announces action plan to elevate Vanderbilt’s arts and humanities
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has announced a dynamic and multifaceted plan to advance the arts and humanities both within and beyond Vanderbilt. Read MoreOct 24, 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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Flag ceremony to honor veterans and preserve Impact ‘treasure’
A U.S. flag that became the backdrop for the early years of Vanderbilt’s Impact Symposium will be unfurled, refolded and preserved during a campus ceremony to honor veterans Nov. 12. Read MoreOct 19, 2018
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Bradley Malin elected to National Academy of Medicine
Bradley Malin, professor of biomedical informatics, biostatistics and computer science, is among 85 newly elected members of the National Academy of Medicine. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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Search committee named to find new director of VU Press
A national search has been launched to find Vanderbilt University Press' next director, who will work closely with the press’ Editorial Committee and other key partners to implement a new strategic vision. Read MoreOct 11, 2018
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September issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente discusses the recently launched Faculty Gateway and Shared Governance at Vanderbilt websites, designed to make searching for information easier and more intuitive, in this month's newsletter. Read MoreSep 24, 2018
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Search committee for director of Bass Military Scholars Program announced
Provost Susan R. Wente has appointed a search committee that includes a Board of Trust member, a current professional student, leaders from across five Vanderbilt professional schools and members of the central administration to lead a national search for the inaugural Bass Military Scholars Program director. Read MoreSep 24, 2018
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Shared Governance at Vanderbilt web portal launches
A new university website will better connect the Vanderbilt community to the various outlets for shared governance on campus and will serve as a repository for related best practice resources. Read MoreSep 20, 2018
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L-POD program takes faculty research to new heights
The Leveraged Proposal Organization and Development program, launched in 2017, has a new home in the Office of Research Development and Support and is gearing up for further expansion and progress. Read MoreSep 19, 2018