Office of the Provost

November 3, 2014

Chancellor launches Trans-institutional Programs initiative; pre-proposals due Dec. 2

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos formally launched the new $50 million Trans-institutional Programs initiative outlined in the Academic Strategic Plan in an email to the Vanderbilt community earlier today.

By VUMC News and Communications
(Vanderbilt University)
October 27, 2014

Members named to Academic Strategic Plan committees

Two committees tasked with fleshing out key initiatives in Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan are now staffed and ready to begin work.

By VUMC News and Communications
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September 25, 2014

SEC Symposium focused on obesity prevention

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Provost Susan Wente and several Vanderbilt experts joined colleagues from across the Southeast to discuss obesity at the second annual Southeastern Conference Symposium Sept. 21-23.

By VUMC News and Communications
Kirkland Hall (Bruce Davis/Vanderbilt)
September 15, 2014

New program launched to support faculty at critical career stage

The provost’s office has launched the Chancellor Faculty Fellows program to support and invest in outstanding junior faculty.

By VUMC News and Communications
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos officially unveiled Vanderbilt's Academic Strategic Plan at the Fall Faculty Assembly Aug. 21. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)
August 22, 2014

New Academic Strategic Plan charts course for Vanderbilt’s future

Vanderbilt’s Academic Strategic Plan, which will guide university investments in faculty recruitment, capital planning, academic programs and philanthropic priorities over the next 10 years, was officially unveiled by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Aug. 21.

By VUMC News and Communications
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (left) and Faculty Senate Chair Paul Lim (right) present the 2014 Earl Sutherland Prize to Jane Landers, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of History. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)
August 22, 2014

Landers, Fuchs win awards at Fall Faculty Assembly

An international expert on slavery and emancipation during the 18th and 19th centuries was awarded the prestigious Earl Sutherland Prize for Achievement in Research during Vanderbilt University’s Fall Faculty Assembly.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 1, 2014

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

Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 9, 2014

Vanderbilt University honors 20 as emeriti faculty

Twenty retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 9, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 7, 2014

Eleven faculty honored with endowed chairs

Eleven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration April 30 at the Student Life Center.
By Bill Snyder
April 28, 2014

Prominent scientist, respected administrator Susan Wente named Vanderbilt provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs

After an extensive national search, Susan R. Wente has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 16, 2014

Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and students’ awards and achievements

Read about faculty, staff and students' awards and achievements.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 28, 2014

Workplace civility requires courage, says provost at CARE kickoff event

Staff and faculty from across the university and medical center convened March 25 for a discussion about civility in the workplace.
By VUMC News and Communications
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
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