Susan Wente

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
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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 addressed faculty at the 2014 Fall Assembly Aug. 21 in the Student Life Center. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)
August 22, 2014

Vanderbilt begins academic year in position of strength, despite challenges

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos told the opening Faculty Assembly on Aug. 21 that Vanderbilt begins the academic year in an exceptionally strong position—academically, financially and culturally.

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
June 19, 2014

Hamm’s lasting impact commended at Flexner Discovery Lecture

By Bill Snyder
May 29, 2014

Marnett named to lead VUMC Research

Lawrence J. “Larry” Marnett, Ph.D., the Mary Geddes Stahlman Professor of Cancer Research and University Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry, has been named Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s next associate vice chancellor for Research and senior associate dean for Biomedical Sciences, effective Sept. 1.
By John Howser
May 1, 2014

Cutting-edge research to be showcased in May

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
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
October 24, 2013

Grad students help achieve key discovery

A multidisciplinary study conducted by the combined efforts of Vanderbilt University graduate students has led to the first evidence that abnormal messenger RNA export from the nucleus to the cytoplasm can cause human disease.
By Bill Snyder
September 5, 2013

‘Simple Beginnings’ ceremony welcomes 98 doctoral students

By Bill Snyder
August 29, 2013

Basic science training grants hit NIH funding ‘grand slam’

When it comes to government funding of basic science training programs for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, Vanderbilt University Medical Center hit a grand slam this year, officials said.
By Bill Snyder
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