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Vanderbilt professor, physician Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell to be appointed director of the National Cancer Institute
Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, MMHC, Hugh Jackson Professor of Medicine and chair of the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will be appointed director of the National Cancer Institute. Through this upcoming appointment, Rathmell will become the NCI’s 17th director and only the second woman to hold this position leading the nation’s fight against cancer. She was chosen to serve in this role by President Biden. Read MoreNov 20, 2023
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Nominations open for ninth cohort of Chancellor Faculty Fellows
Nominations are open for the ninth cohort of the Chancellor Faculty Fellows, a program that awards select faculty with financial and institutional support at a key moment in their careers. Learn more and read about past awardees' successes. Read MoreFeb 6, 2023
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Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center announce support for mayor’s transit initiative
Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center today jointly announced their official support for Mayor Megan Barry’s efforts to expand Nashville’s transit options. Read MoreJan 29, 2018
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Technology change freeze in place from Oct. 1 to Feb. 28
VUMC and VU leadership will institute a change freeze to support the Medical Center's migration to Epic and the university's replacement of financial and HR systems with Oracle Cloud applications. Read MoreSep 18, 2017
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Seventh cohort of Vanderbilt Leadership Academy convenes
The seventh cohort of the Vanderbilt Leadership Academy commenced Sept. 11. Established by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in 2011, VLA is a nine-month learning journey for high-performing leaders from academic and administrative areas at both Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Wireless network changes coming to Medical Center buildings Sept. 5
Beginning Sept. 5, the university’s wireless network, vuNet, will no longer be available in Vanderbilt University Medical Center buildings. Read MoreAug 2, 2017
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New Medical Center visitor wireless network now available
Vanderbilt University Medical Center unveiled its new guest wireless network, VUMCGuest, May 1. Read MoreApr 26, 2017
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Twelve faculty members selected as 2017 Chancellor Faculty Fellows
The 2017 class of Chancellor Faculty Fellows comprises highly accomplished, recently tenured faculty from across the university. Read MoreFeb 6, 2017
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Vanderbilt University gets AAA bond rating from Fitch
Vanderbilt University's bond rating has been upgraded to AAA—the highest level— by a leading credit agency. Read MoreOct 19, 2016
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Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum set for Oct. 14
Vanderbilt's annual Translational Research Forum will feature early career VU and VUMC researchers presenting their recently funded translational science. Guest speaker Dr. Richard Platt of Harvard Medical School will give the keynote speech. Read MoreAug 26, 2016
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New webpage answers FAQs about research collaborations post-separation
A new Frequently Asked Questions page on the Sponsored Programs Administration website will help answer questions that faculty participating in trans-institutional research collaborations may have following the financial separation of Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreAug 24, 2016
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New center will examine addiction at molecular level, develop treatments
Vanderbilt University researchers from diverse scientific disciplines are joining forces to help crack the stubborn mysteries of addiction through the new Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research. Read MoreAug 17, 2016
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S&P upgrades Vanderbilt University’s credit outlook to ‘positive’
Standard and Poor’s on Tuesday revised its credit outlook for Vanderbilt University to positive from the current stable position, based on the institution’s overall financial health. Read MoreAug 3, 2016
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Additional officers bolster police presence, security at VUMC
To bolster an already visible presence, Vanderbilt University Police Department, a Vanderbilt University unit that provides safety and security services to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, recently recruited and has deployed an additional 30 new Community Service Officers, who are now serving in strategically identified locations throughout the Medical Center’s 21st Avenue campus. Read MoreJun 16, 2016
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Zeppos tells Rotary Club that success of Vanderbilt and Nashville are entwined
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told civic leaders this week that the missions of Vanderbilt University – discovery, excellence and diversity — mirror those of Nashville, and the two institutions are each made stronger by that relationship. Read MoreJun 16, 2016
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Moody’s comments on Vanderbilt’s credit outlook post transition
Moody’s Investor Service has updated its information to reflect the April 30 transaction that restructured Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center into separate legal and financial entities. Read MoreMay 23, 2016
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Message from Dr. Jeff Balser on finalization of VU-VUMC transition
Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D. April 29, 2016 Dear Colleagues, I’m delighted to report that we have reached an historic milestone: tomorrow will be the Medical Center’s first day as a separate legal and financial entity. After nearly 18 months of work, we are emerging well positioned for… Read MoreApr 29, 2016
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Message from Chancellor Zeppos on finalization of VU-VUMC transition
The restructuring of Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center as separate legal and financial entities positions both institutions for even greater strength in the complex environments of higher education and health care, respectively. Read MoreApr 29, 2016
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center independent entity effective April 30
Effective April 30, Vanderbilt University Medical Center will be a fully independent, nonprofit entity following the completion of the transaction that separated it legally and financially from Vanderbilt University. The transition positions VUMC for future growth and investment, while preserving its tightly woven connections to the university in research and teaching. Read MoreApr 29, 2016
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University faculty and staff: Systems availability update
Several Vanderbilt University systems are back online following the legal separation of the university and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. University faculty and staff should check back often for updates on availabilities. Read MoreApr 21, 2016