Office of the Provost

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
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
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
January 10, 2014

Kudos: Read about faculty and staff awards and achievements

Read about faculty and staff awards and achievements in the latest edition of “Kudos.”

By VUMC News and Communications
October 7, 2013

New faculty: Jay Wellons brings national research network to Children’s Hospital

When physician Jay Wellons was explaining to his son why the family was moving to Nashville, he put it in terms to which the 7-year-old could relate. “Daddy has a chance to join the Avengers,” he said.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 30, 2013

Event celebrates 12 Vanderbilt endowed chair holders

Twelve Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were lauded for their extraordinary academic achievements during an Aug. 28 celebration.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 22, 2013

Faculty directors named for new College Halls

As Moore and Warren Colleges take shape at the corner of West End and 21st avenues, two award-winning faculty members have been named to lead the new residential colleges that are part of the College Halls at Vanderbilt system.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 21, 2013

Endowed chair celebration honors nine Vanderbilt faculty

The extraordinary academic achievements of nine Vanderbilt University endowed chair holders were recognized during a Jan. 17 ceremony at the Student Life Center.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 29, 2012

Record number elected AAAS fellows

Seventeen members of Vanderbilt University’s faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this year.
By Bill Snyder
November 28, 2012

New faculty: Jie Deng’s care for patients inspires lymphedema research

By VUMC News and Communications
November 20, 2012

New faculty: John Graves plays role in shaping national health policy

John Graves was part of the team hired by the Obama administration to provide statistical and economic evidence that would inform the development of the Affordable Care Act.
By VUMC News and Communications