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| Diermeier commends Class of 2021 for leadership during year of adversity |
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Chancellor Daniel Diermeier thanked the Class of 2021 for their leadership during a year like no other when he spoke at the university’s in-person and virtual Commencement at Vanderbilt Stadium May 15. Graduate and professional students also were honored during separate ceremonies across campus May 15 and 16.
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| Read chancellor’s full address to the graduating Class of 2021 |
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Read the full text and watch a video of Chancellor Daniel Diermeier’s address to graduates of the Class of 2021 delivered at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, May 15.
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| COVID-19 vaccination required for students in fall 2021 |
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Vanderbilt University today announced it will require new and returning students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the 2021–22 academic year. The requirement applies to all undergraduate, graduate and professional students this fall and will be handled in a manner consistent with other university policies governing student vaccine requirements.
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| Dr. Anthony Fauci encourages Class of 2021 to lead by unifying country around shared health goals |
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, America’s leading expert on infectious disease research, called on the Class of 2021 to use the skills they honed at Vanderbilt to help Americans come together on what should be a universal goal: defeating the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci spoke virtually to the 2021 graduates and their families on May 14.
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| Vanderbilt honors Class of 2021 Founder’s Medalists |
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The Founder’s Medalists for the Class of 2021 were announced during Commencement ceremonies May 15–16. Since 1877, Vanderbilt has awarded a gold medal to the student graduating with first honors from each of the university’s 10 schools and colleges.
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| Vanderbilt bestows emeritus and emerita titles, honoring 41 retiring faculty members |
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Vanderbilt University is honoring 41 retiring faculty members for their years of service and bestowing on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty.
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| Nashville salutes the Class of 2021 |
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Nashville’s Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge was lit in Vanderbilt University colors the evening of May 16 to cap a weekend of celebrations for the Class of 2021.
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| VU receives outstanding achievement award for innovative programs in college career services field |
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The Career Center’s Katharine Brooks and Grace Foy have received the NACE/Chevron Award from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. The national award recognizes outstanding achievement in innovative programs in the career services field.
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| Infrastructure, utility work begins in campus historic core near Kirkland, Neely and Benson |
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Starting Monday, May 17, work will begin in the “historic core” of campus adjacent to Kirkland Hall, Neely Auditorium and Benson Science Building. This work will update the underground infrastructure, including the installation of new chilled water lines in support of FutureVU’s sustainability goals.
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| Dean of University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing to discuss advancing health equity tomorrow |
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Antonia M. Villarruel, the Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, will discuss “Advancing Health Equity: A Mandate for Nursing” on Tuesday, May 18, from noon to 1 p.m. CT as part of the VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture Series. The event is free, but registration is required.
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| Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy to host book launch, talk with Gov. Bill Haslam May 25 |
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The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy and Vanderbilt Divinity School will present a discussion on the role that religious faith plays in politics as explored in “Faithful Presence: The Promise and the Peril of Faith in the Public Square,” a new book by former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. The virtual event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25, from noon to 1 p.m. CT.
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| Vandy United pop-up store benefiting student-athletes open through May 28 |
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Through May 28, Commodore fans and friends can show their support for Vanderbilt student-athletes by purchasing Vandy United-themed shirts, totes, tumblers, stickers and more via an online store. Proceeds from the sale of items will benefit Vanderbilt scholarships and make a direct impact on student-athletes.
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| ‘The Business of VU’ preparing for fifth cohort in fall 2021; applications now open |
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The Business of VU program is accepting applications for its fifth cohort in fall 2021, offering the Vanderbilt community an educational opportunity to learn about the business operations of the university and the higher education landscape.
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