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Cornelius Vanderbilt statue
March 11, 2014

Four Vanderbilt schools ranked in ‘U.S. News & World Report’ top 25 lists

Vanderbilt’s schools of business, education, law and medical research were all selected in the top 25 in their categories of the best graduate schools as ranked by “U.S. News & World Report.”

By VUMC News and Communications
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.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 17, 2014

Faculty town hall meetings will gather feedback for strategic planning process

The first of three faculty town hall meetings to update and engage Vanderbilt’s faculty on the four foundational areas driving the strategic planning process is scheduled for Feb. 27.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 31, 2014

Vanderbilt named a ‘healthiest workplace in America’

Vanderbilt University has been named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America for 2014 by Healthiest Employers, an independent corporate wellness research and data analysis firm.

By Wayne Wood
November 18, 2013

AlertVU desktop alert program expanded

The AlertVU desktop alert program was recently expanded to include more than 6,300 clinical workstations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By VUMC News and Communications
A rendering of the new multipurpose facility and expanded recreation center. (Vanderbilt University)
September 26, 2013

New Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center to open in January 2014

Vanderbilt faculty and staff will have a new resource for reaching their fitness goals—and a new way to “Go for the Gold”—when the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center opens to the campus community in January 2014.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 10, 2013

Vanderbilt named No. 17 national university by ‘U.S. News & World Report’

"U.S. News & World Report" ranked Vanderbilt's undergraduate experience No. 17 among national universities. Vanderbilt jumped five spots, moving from 16th to 11th in the “great school at a great price” category.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 22, 2013

Zeppos: Faculty discussions happening now will set university’s course

Chancellor Zeppos addressed faculty and presented annual awards at the Fall Faculty Assembly.
By VUMC News and Communications
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.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 24, 2013

Retiring Vanderbilt University School of Nursing dean honored for her service

Friends, supporters and colleagues gathered to honor retiring dean Colleen Conway-Welch for her visionary leadership of the Vanderbilt School of Nursing.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 17, 2013

Boston Marathoner reflects on experience; tragedy prompts response from Vanderbilt community

Amanda Hachey had just crossed the finish line at Monday's Boston Marathon when she heard the first of two loud explosions. She reflects on her experience, while other members of the Vanderbilt community respond to the tragedy.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 12, 2013

Lutz named Vanderbilt University’s first vice chancellor for information technology

John M. Lutz, an information technology and financial management expert who most recently served as president of IBM Canada, has been named vice chancellor for information technology for Vanderbilt University.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 3, 2013

Chancellor: Four ideas will define Vanderbilt’s destiny

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced four foundational ideas that will guide Vanderbilt as it defines itself in a new century during a speech April 3 at Spring Faculty Assembly.
By VUMC News and Communications