Susan R. Wente
Geer named vice provost for academic and strategic affairs
Sep. 1, 2014—Noted political scientist John Geer has been named vice provost of academic and strategic affairs at Vanderbilt University.
Vanderbilt begins academic year in position of strength, despite challenges
Aug. 22, 2014—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told the opening Faculty Assembly on Aug. 21 that Vanderbilt begins the academic year in an exceptionally strong position—academically, financially and culturally.
New Academic Strategic Plan charts course for Vanderbilt’s future
Aug. 22, 2014—Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan, which will guide university investments in faculty recruitment, capital planning, academic programs and philanthropic priorities over the next 10 years, was officially unveiled by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Aug. 21.
VUCast Extra: Move In 2014 – It’s anything but common
Aug. 16, 2014—Vanderbilt's first-year students came from all over the country and the world to move into The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Relive the magic of Move In 2014.
Search committee for next Arts and Science dean announced
Aug. 11, 2014—Provost Susan Wente has appointed a committee, including a Board of Trust member, a dean, numerous faculty members, alumni and a current student, to conduct the search for the next dean of the College of Arts and Science.
New provost moves in
Jul. 16, 2014— Susan Wente moved into her office in Kirkland Hall and officially assumed her duties as provost on July 1.
Hamm’s lasting impact commended at Flexner Discovery Lecture
Jun. 19, 2014—In their introductions of Heidi Hamm, Ph.D., prior to her Flexner Discovery Lecture last week, Susan Wente, Ph.D., and P. Jeffrey Conn, Ph.D., recounted how early encounters with her influenced their careers. For Wente, associate vice chancellor for Research, senior associate dean of Biomedical Science and soon-to-be University Provost, it was a lecture that Hamm...
Marnett named to lead VUMC Research
May. 29, 2014—Lawrence J. “Larry” Marnett, Ph.D., the Mary Geddes Stahlman Professor of Cancer Research and University Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry, has been named Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s next associate vice chancellor for Research and senior associate dean for Biomedical Sciences, effective Sept. 1.
Zeppos, Lutz, Wente, Geer address USAC at April meeting
May. 2, 2014—Minutes from the University Staff Advisory Council’s April 8 meeting are now available online on the USAC website. (Meeting minutes are published approximately one week after the council convenes.) Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos was the guest speaker for April. In a far-reaching conversation, he discussed Vanderbilt’s many attributes and overall strengths, as well as the...
Cutting-edge research to be showcased in May
May. 1, 2014—Potentially “game-changing” research at Vanderbilt University on infectious diseases, population health and health policy will be showcased during two interactive presentations May 15 and May 22. A segment of the Flexner Discovery Lecture Series, the new “Vanderbilt Cutting-edge Discovery” discussions are highlights of recent presentations to the Vanderbilt Biomedical Science Advisory Board, a group of...
Prominent scientist, respected administrator Susan Wente named Vanderbilt provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs
Apr. 28, 2014—After an extensive national search, Susan R. Wente has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today.
Academic Strategic Planning: Why you should care
Feb. 19, 2014—Watch John Geer and Susan Wente, executive committee co-chairs, discuss the importance of the Academic Strategic Planning process.