Diversity Affairs

October 15, 2022

Churchwell named a ‘Top Diversity’ leader by Modern Healthcare

Vanderbilt’s André Churchwell, MD, is recognized as a national diversity leader by Modern Healthcare.

By Holly Fletcher
André Churchwell, MD
May 19, 2021

Churchwell looking forward to transition, new challenges

André Churchwell, MD, has worn many hats — literally and figuratively — during his 30-year association with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Kathy Whitney
May 6, 2021

Churchwell to focus on VU diversity roles

André Churchwell, MD, the Levi Watkins Jr. MD Professor, professor of Medicine, Biomedical Engineering and Radiology and Radiologic Sciences, senior associate dean for Diversity Affairs and Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Chief Diversity Officer, will step down from his administrative roles as Chief Diversity Officer and senior associate dean for Diversity Affairs for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) on June 30.

By John Howser
January 7, 2019

Event honors pioneers in education, science and medicine

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) honored six pioneers for their historic contributions to education, science and medicine during a formal portrait unveiling at Langford Auditorium Dec. 17, 2018. The event, hosted by the Office of Diversity Affairs, was held as part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

By Kathy Whitney
September 27, 2018

NHLBI director Gibbons set to deliver Oct. 9 Watkins Lecture

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine will present its 17th annual Levi Watkins Jr., MD, Lecture at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 9, in 208 Light Hall. The lecture is sponsored by the school’s Office for Diversity Affairs.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 11, 2017

Nominations sought for Levi Watkins awards; annual Levi Watkins lecture set for Oct. 10

The School of Medicine announces the date of the 16th Annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., Lecture and also seeks nominations for the annual faculty and student awards named in his honor.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 18, 2017

Portrait unveiling honors three medical pioneers

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) honored three pioneers for their historic contributions to education, science and medicine during a formal portrait unveiling at Langford Auditorium this week. The event, hosted by the Office of Diversity Affairs, was held as part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) commitment to diversity and inclusion.
By Jill Clendening
July 14, 2016

Churchwell named to new Chief Diversity Officer role

Andre Churchwell, M.D., the Levi Watkins Jr. M.D. Chair, professor of Medicine, Biomedical Engineering and Radiology and Radiological Sciences, and senior associate dean for Diversity Affairs, has been named to serve in the newly created role of Chief Diversity Officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).
By John Howser
February 20, 2015

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute director to speak Feb. 25

By Kathy Whitney
October 2, 2014

VUSM’s history of diversity efforts commemorated

It has been nearly 50 years since the first black student entered Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM), and Vanderbilt has come a long way since then.
By Jessica Pasley
May 8, 2014

Academic Pediatric Association honors VUMC’s Walls

Morgan Walls, M.D., a second-year resident in Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been named an Academic Pediatric Association (APA) New Century Scholar.
By Jessica Pasley
January 9, 2014

Churchwell named to new VUSM diversity post

Andre L. Churchwell, M.D., associate dean for Diversity at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been promoted to the new position of senior associate dean for Diversity Affairs.
By VUMC News and Communications