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Amanda Hachey and her father, Don, moments after she finished the Boston Marathon on April 15. (photo courtesy of Amanda Hachey)
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
John Lutz
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
March 21, 2013

New holders of endowed chairs honored

Seven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for outstanding academic achievements March 19 during a celebration at the Student Life Center.

By Bill Snyder
March 19, 2013

Understanding Vanderbilt emergency sirens and AlertVU

Severe weather in Nashville March 18 prompted the sounding of Metropolitan Nashville’s sirens and also prompted some questions about Vanderbilt’s notification system.

By VUMC News and Communications
HD Kirkland
March 12, 2013

Vanderbilt’s Peabody No. 1 education school for fifth consecutive year

Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development was named the top graduate school of education in the country for the fifth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 1, 2013

Zeppos reflects on first five years as chancellor

The One Vanderbilt transformation continues as Nicholas S. Zeppos marks five years as chancellor. Read the story and watch video of Zeppos discussing the opportunities and challenges facing Vanderbilt today.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 25, 2013

My Health at Vanderbilt to unveil simpler look

A redesign of My Health at Vanderbilt will give users an improved experience that is consistent with other Vanderbilt University Medical Center websites.
By VUMC News and Communications
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.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 31, 2013

Program rewards employees who refer new nurses

Under the Nurse Referral Bonus Program, Vanderbilt will pay $2,500 to any employee who successfully refers a BSN nurse with at least one year of prior experience for a full-time nursing position, with additional incentives also available.
By VUMC News and Communications
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.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 10, 2013

Zeppos welcomes Tennessee legislators; lawmakers praise Vanderbilt’s impact on state

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos officially welcomed the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, including 50 new lawmakers, at a special reception held at the Tennessee State Museum Jan. 9.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 19, 2012

How to avoid family stress over the holidays

By Craig Boerner
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