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.

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Construction of new Engineering and Science Building set to begin May 2014

Vanderbilt University’s Board of Trust has approved the construction of a seven-story tower on campus as part of an effort to further strengthen the institution’s growing reputation as a major producer of intellectual leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators.

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Abu Dhabi educators attend leadership institute at Vanderbilt

Eleven female vice principals from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates recently completed a 10-day professional development institute at Vanderbilt.

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Diamond named Udall Scholar

Michael Diamond, a junior in the College of Arts and Science, has been named a 2014 Udall Scholar. The federally funded scholarship recognizes college students intending to pursue careers related to the environment.

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Class of 2014: Megan Piphus uses puppetry to entertain and mentor

Megan Piphus dreams of stardom, but more importantly, success.

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Class of 2014: Khairul Kamarulzaman sees college through a unique lens

Khairul Kamarulzaman has taken advantage of semester and holiday breaks at Vanderbilt to travel east and west, north and south across the United States.

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Journey to Discovery: From Aspirnauts to the Class of 2014

Watch the inspiring story of two members of the Class of 2014 and the science program that changed their lives. VUCast followed Cody Stothers and Domonique Bragg through the twists and turns each faced from high school to seniors at Vanderbilt.

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Take Note

» ‘Syriac Gazetteer’ preserves endangered Middle East cultures

» Learn about air quality at Walking Wednesdays event

» Martha Ingram to be featured at next installment of Barnes & Noble series

» Memorial celebration honoring John and Marjorie Compton set for June 14

» Telephone service will be interrupted May 18

» Mayor’s Field Day is May 3

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HR News

» Vanderbilt Health Plan members may be selected for audit

» Wellcast: ‘Say Goodnight to Insomnia’

» Free legal advice on estate planning May 2

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Events

April 29
Donate/recycle items today - on campus donation/recycling locations

May 1 — 4 p.m.
Laurie H. Glimcher to present Flexner Discovery Lecture

May 2 — 3 p.m.
Nurses Week Awards & Recognition

May 3 — 4:30 p.m.
Reception for Gail Looper and Claudia Lee at Sarratt Gallery

May 5 — 5:30 p.m.
Dinner and Data: Advances in Breast Cancer

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