Andre Churchwell Archives
Panel continues conversation on racism, encourages speaking up
Jun. 30, 2020—By Bill Snyder One month after George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis while in police custody, the conversation about racism and the impact of Floyd’s death continues at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Adding to a growing number of town halls, departmental forums and small group meetings, a second virtual, enterprise-wide panel discussion was held...
Second forum on diversity and inclusion to be held June 23
Jun. 17, 2020—The next virtual forum on diversity and inclusion for the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community will be held from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, June 23.
Online forum on diversity and inclusion attracts more than 750 from VUMC community
Jun. 11, 2020—Led by André Churchwell, MD, Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Vanderbilt University and Chief Diversity Officer at VUMC, the hour-long conversation, spurred by the nation grappling with the death of George Floyd and other black Americans, was meant to encourage members of the VUMC community to discuss racism and unconscious bias, and offer an opportunity to support and engage with each other during this particularly difficult time.
Virtual forum to address current climate of national and community-related uncertainty
Jun. 2, 2020—On June 5 from 8-9 a.m., VUMC leaders will facilitate a virtual discussion addressing the current climate of national and community-related uncertainty. This is a stressful time in our nation as well as in the Nashville community. Specifically, the recent death of George Floyd, closely following that of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, evoked a level...
Churchwell to lead Vanderbilt’s diversity, inclusivity initiatives in permanent role
May. 27, 2020—André L. Churchwell has been named vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University, a position he has held on an interim basis since June 2019.
VUMC named among Top Hospitals for Diversity in nation
Mar. 2, 2020—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.
Hall of Fame company
Feb. 7, 2020—Hall of Fame wide receiver Raymond Berry wore a tie honoring VUMC when he was named to the NFL’s 100th Anniversary All-Time Team and was recognized at the Super Bowl in Miami on Feb. 2.
Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance celebrates 20 years of collaboration
Nov. 20, 2019—In 1999 Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced the establishment of a formal alliance to enhance the educational, scientific and clinical programs at and between both institutions.
Watkins’ niece Garraway discusses research, family ties
Oct. 9, 2019—UCLA's Isla Garraway, MD, PhD, delivered Tuesday's Levi Watkins Jr., MD Lecture.
Churchwell named to Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine
Aug. 26, 2019—Andre Churchwell, MD, Chief Diversity Officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and senior associate dean for Diversity Affairs for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been named to the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine.
Churchwell named interim vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief university diversity officer
Jun. 14, 2019—André L. Churchwell, chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and senior associate dean for diversity affairs in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been named interim vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University.
MLK Lecture focuses on diversity, inclusion, equity and responsibility
Jan. 22, 2019—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.”
