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January 24, 2014

Nine faculty honored with endowed chairs

Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration Jan. 22 at the Student Life Center.

By Bill Snyder
little girl washing hands
December 10, 2013

Use water at ‘comfortable’ temperature to wash hands and fight global warming

Vanderbilt University researchers say to take down the water temperature a degree or two when washing your hands to help battle global warming.

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
July 5, 2013

Vanderbilt University Board of Trust approves five new members

The chairman of a global media and entertainment company, an entrepreneur, two physicians, and a 2013 graduate of the College of Arts and Science are the newest members of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust.

By VUMC News and Communications
(Vanderbilt University)
June 27, 2013

New deans in place at three Vanderbilt schools as fall semester approaches

Three of Vanderbilt’s graduate and professional schools have new deans effective July 1.

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
June 11, 2013

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt named among nation’s best

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is again named among the top pediatric health care hospitals in "U.S. News & World Report" magazine's annual Best Children's Hospitals rankings.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 10, 2013

Cal Turner Fellows laid groundwork on Nashville housing fund

A group of Cal Turner Fellows who brought renewed attention through a two-year research project to Nashville's dire need for more affordable housing help lay the foundation for Mayor Karl Dean’s recent announcement on a housing trust fund.
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
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 6, 2013

Slovis, Washington speak on behalf of VUPD at Legislative Plaza

Police Chief August Washington and Corey Slovis, chairman of emergency medicine, headed to Legislative Plaza to voice opposition to a bill in the Tennessee State Legislature that threatens the ability of the Vanderbilt Police Department to protect the campus.
By VUMC News and Communications
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