Vanderbilt Health President, CEO and Dean of the Medical School Jeff Balser to retire
After nearly two decades serving as president and chief executive officer of Vanderbilt Health and dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Jeff Balser will retire from both leadership roles on Dec. 31. A national search for his successor, who will hold both leadership roles, will be led by the Vanderbilt Health Board of Directors.Read More
DARE TO GROW
Vanderbilt Law School receives transformative gift to support students
Vanderbilt Law School has received a $10 million commitment from Lara and Clay Travis to fund a number of key priorities, including the First Amendment Clinic, the Law School’s “Respectfully Dissent” debate series, merit- and need-based scholarship aid, child care funding for student-parents, support services for student veterans, and the Law School’s ongoing building renovation. The Travises’ investment directly supports the university’s historic Dare to Grow campaign.Read More
ICYMI
Coming soon to FirstBank Stadium: Eagles “The Long Goodbye, Act III”
Over a 50-plus-year career, the Eagles have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide and remain one of the most iconic bands in music history, and we recently announced they are bringing “The Long Goodbye, Act III” to FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University on Saturday, May 9. They’ll be joined in Nashville by GRAMMY Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band. Tickets are on sale now and limited seats remain.Read More
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