Author: Princine Lewis
VU and VUMC partner to redesign Mental Health Services
Oct. 26, 2017—After two years of study and numerous listening sessions with students, postdoctoral fellows and providers, Vanderbilt has made the decision to transition to a new integrated model of care for campus resources that address mental health and well-being services for all students and fellows.
Chancellor invites campus community to series of January events promoting mental health and well-being
Jan. 12, 2017—Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a series of January events designed to further conversations around healthy help-seeking behavior and creating a culture in which the stigma of seeking support can be eradicated.
Vanderbilt awards Founder’s Medals to top scholars at Commencement
May. 8, 2015—Vanderbilt awarded Founder’s Medals to its top scholars at Commencement, May 8.
Area leaders host community forum on poor health and effects on quality of life, economy
Jan. 6, 2015—Leading business, health care and civic officials will hold a Nashville Community Health Forum at Vanderbilt on Jan. 14 focused on the chronically poor health condition of Davidson County and Tennessee residents.
Construction of new Engineering and Science Building at Vanderbilt set to begin May 2014
Apr. 28, 2014—Vanderbilt University’s Board of Trust has approved the construction of a seven-story tower on campus as part of an effort to further strengthen the institution’s growing reputation as a major producer of intellectual leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators.
New committees appointed to help with strategic planning
Aug. 22, 2013—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has appointed additional faculty to contribute to the campuswide strategic planning effort that an executive committee began over the summer.
Vanderbilt planning for the future
Jul. 5, 2013—An executive committee has been named and will meet regularly this summer to develop a framework of ideas to guide a university-wide academic strategic planning process that will set the course for Vanderbilt’s future.
Vanderbilt honors top graduates during Commencement
May. 10, 2013—Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented Founder’s Medals to the university’s top scholars during Commencement on May 10.
Faculty directors named for new College Halls
Apr. 22, 2013—As Moore and Warren Colleges take shape at the corner of West End and 21st avenues, two award-winning faculty members have been named to lead the new residential colleges that are part of the College Halls at Vanderbilt system.
Vanderbilt Police establishes new emergency preparedness unit
Apr. 19, 2013—The Vanderbilt University Police Department has established a new unit dedicated to preparing for and managing emergency situations, such as those related to severe weather, large special events, dignitary visits and Vanderbilt sporting events and concerts.
Author Rob Bell talks ‘What We Talk About When We Talk About God’ March 14 at Vanderbilt University
Feb. 8, 2013—Rob Bell, author and founding pastor and pastor emeritus of Mars Hill Bible Church, will discuss his new book What We Talk About When We Talk About God Thursday, March 14, at Vanderbilt University. His talk, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. in Benton Chapel. Bell is the author...
Center for Student Professional Development takes holistic approach
Jul. 25, 2012—The Center for Student Professional Development, formerly the Vanderbilt Career Center, is rolling out a new mission and a new name that reflects its holistic approach to preparing students to be resilient in these uncertain times.