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July 15, 2026

University of Michigan’s David C. Miller chosen to succeed Jeff Balser as Vanderbilt Health’s President and CEO and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Miller’s selection as the new senior leader for Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine finalizes an extensive national search by the VH Board of Directors to identify Balser’s successor.  

By John Howser
The 2025 Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar, Kimberly Bress, left, poses with her mentor, Vanderbilt Prize winner Huda Akil, PhD. (photo by Susan Urmy)
July 10, 2026

Nominations sought for 2026 Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar

Candidates for the Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar are graduate students in biomedical sciences at Vanderbilt (PhD or MD/PhD track) who have completed the qualifying exam and have at least one year left to complete the PhD degree.

By Bill Snyder
June 22, 2026

Quality Academy marks 10 years of driving systemwide quality improvements across Vanderbilt Health

From a small pilot initiative to a sought-after, yearlong program, the Quality Academy has trained more than 175 leaders across disciplines to advance patient safety and strengthen outcomes.

By Christina Echegaray
June 9, 2026

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center symposium tackles the factors that influence cancer development

Trainees led, planned event for second year in a row.

By Yolanda James
June 3, 2026

Lori Deitte receives national education award from American College of Radiology

This award recognizes individuals who exemplify a passion for teaching, genuine dedication to education, and commitment to fostering the understanding of radiological studies and continuous professional improvement of practice.

By Jill Clendening
May 28, 2026

Vanderbilt Medical Laboratories Histotechnology program receives serious applicant status to become nationally accredited

Among numerous service lines at VML, the Histotechnology program prepares samples from surgeries, biopsies and autopsies.

By Evan Dorian