VUMC Office for Diversity Affairs

March 28, 2022

VUMC again named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

By Doug Campbell
November 2, 2020

VUMC’s Black Lives Day of Commitment makes an impact

Nearly 100 people took part in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Black Lives Day of Commitment last week.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 22, 2020

VUMC Hidden Figures event set for Nov. 2

The fourth annual Hidden VUMC Figures event will take place via Zoom at noon on Monday, Nov. 2.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 2, 2020

VUMC named among Top Hospitals for Diversity in nation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center was named among the 2019 Top Hospitals for Diversity by BlackDoctor.org (BDO), an online source of health and wellness information.

By Kathy Whitney
Del Ray Zimmerman, left, André Churchwell, MD, and Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, pose with the portrait of John Fryer, MD.
December 18, 2019

Portraits honor education, science, medicine pioneers

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine honored two pioneers for their historic contributions to education, science and medicine during a formal portrait unveiling at Langford Auditorium this week.

By Kathy Whitney
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
December 18, 2019

Nominate a faculty or staff member for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award will be presented Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, to a faculty or staff member in the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, or Medical Center who emulates the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through his or her work.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 24, 2019

Hidden Figures tribute set for Nov. 4

On Wednesday, Nov. 4, VUMC's Office for Diversity Affairs will present the third annual “Hidden VUMC Figures” event — a tribute to employees who have made significant long-term contributions to the Medical Center, often behind the scenes.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 22, 2019

MLK Lecture focuses on diversity, inclusion, equity and responsibility

The 19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture was held on Monday and commenced with the United Voices of Vanderbilt choir’s stirring rendition of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
By Kathy Whitney
December 13, 2018

Nominations sought for annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award

Nominations are being accepted for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award, which will be presented Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, to a faculty or staff member in the School of Medicine, School of Nursing or Medical Center who emulates through his or her work the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Kathy Whitney
November 1, 2018

Hidden Figures event honors skills, resiliency, ingenuity

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Office for Diversity Affairs held the second annual Hidden VUMC Figures event Oct. 29 in Light Hall.
By Kathy Whitney
October 11, 2018

MVA summit seeks to bring more black men into health professions

Encouragement, resilience and passion were the key messages at the recent Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance (MVA) summit for black men interested in health professions titled “Navigating the Pre-Health Path.”
By Matt Schorr
September 13, 2018

Nominations sought for Levi Watkins Jr., MD, awards

Nominations are being sought for the Levi Watkins Jr., MD, Faculty Award and the Levi Watkins Jr., MD, Student Award.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 5, 2017

Hidden VUMC Figures event set for Oct. 16

On Monday, Oct. 16, the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Office for Diversity Affairs will present “Hidden VUMC Figures,” a tribute to employees who have made significant long-term contributions to the Medical Center, often behind-the-scenes.
By Kathy Whitney
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