Andre Churchwell

July 21, 2020

New Chaplain Covenant opens the door to better understanding at VUMC

“As professional chaplains, we are committed to ending racism, discrimination, and all forces that disrespect our common humanity.”

By Bill Snyder
July 9, 2020

Harold Jordan, VUMC’s first Black resident, arrived on campus 56 years ago. He looks back on a very different time at the Medical Center.

The pioneering physician recalls the summer of 1964, the support of his colleagues and the challenges he faced

By Wayne Wood
June 30, 2020

Panel continues conversation on racism, encourages speaking up

By Bill Snyder
June 17, 2020

Second forum on diversity and inclusion to be held June 23

The next virtual forum on diversity and inclusion for the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community will be held from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, June 23.

By Bill Snyder
June 11, 2020

Online forum on diversity and inclusion attracts more than 750 from VUMC community

Led by André Churchwell, MD, Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Vanderbilt University and Chief Diversity Officer at VUMC, the hour-long conversation, spurred by the nation grappling with the death of George Floyd and other black Americans, was meant to encourage members of the VUMC community to discuss racism and unconscious bias, and offer an opportunity to support and engage with each other during this particularly difficult time.

By Bill Snyder
June 2, 2020

Virtual forum to address current climate of national and community-related uncertainty

By VUMC News and Communications
May 27, 2020

Churchwell to lead Vanderbilt’s diversity, inclusivity initiatives in permanent role

André L. Churchwell has been named vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University, a position he has held on an interim basis since June 2019.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 2, 2020

VUMC named among Top Hospitals for Diversity in nation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center was named among the 2019 Top Hospitals for Diversity by BlackDoctor.org (BDO), an online source of health and wellness information.
By Kathy Whitney
February 7, 2020

Hall of Fame company

Hall of Fame wide receiver Raymond Berry wore a tie honoring VUMC when he was named to the NFL’s 100th Anniversary All-Time Team and was recognized at the Super Bowl in Miami on Feb. 2.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 20, 2020

Martin Luther King Jr. Day begins with spirituals, calls for unity, Churchwell solo on “Abraham, Martin and John”

Featured speaker Jeffrey Upperman, MD, recalls lessons of his parents and urges "pick big problems to attack."
By Wayne Wood
November 20, 2019

Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance celebrates 20 years of collaboration

In 1999 Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced the establishment of a formal alliance to enhance the educational, scientific and clinical programs at and between both institutions.
By Kathy Whitney
October 9, 2019

Watkins’ niece Garraway discusses research, family ties

UCLA's Isla Garraway, MD, PhD, delivered Tuesday's Levi Watkins Jr., MD Lecture.
By Kathy Whitney
August 26, 2019

Churchwell named to Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine

Andre Churchwell, MD, Chief Diversity Officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and senior associate dean for Diversity Affairs for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been named to the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine.
By Nancy Humphrey
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