Beth Fortune Archive — Page 1 of 1

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March 30, 2015

Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, honors and achievements

Read about the latest faculty, staff and student awards, honors and achievements.

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October 29, 2014

Green to direct Vanderbilt’s state government relations

Tennessee government affairs veteran Nathan Green will join Vanderbilt University’s public affairs team Dec. 1 in the newly created position of assistant vice chancellor for state government relations.

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February 27, 2014

Day on the Hill builds Vanderbilt relationships across state

Senior leaders and a football coach helped communicate the importance of the university and medical center across Tennessee during the 13th annual Vanderbilt Day on the Hill Feb. 25.

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June 17, 2013

Chancellor joins Tennessee leaders to press for federal research funding

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and other state leaders met with members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., to urge support for sustained federal investments in science and engineering research.

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February 14, 2013

Zeppos urges Congress to prioritize research universities and academic medical centers

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos spent Feb. 12 and 13 in Washington, D.C., meeting with congressional leaders and making the case for federal investments in science and engineering research and education.

Rep. Harry Brooks, R-Knoxville, meets with Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Beth Fortune at Vanderbilt's 12th annual Day on the Hill Jan. 30 (John Russell/Vanderbilt)
January 30, 2013

Vanderbilt’s statewide impact focus of annual Day on the Hill

Vanderbilt’s 12th annual Day on the Hill highlighted the university and medical center’s contributions to all 95 counties in Tennessee and offered the opportunity for conversations between Vanderbilt officials and state lawmakers.