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News stories featuring Chancellor Diermeier

• May 23, 2023: Venture Nashville Connections:
  • Discovery Vanderbilt gives nod to startups HeroWear, IDBiologics, Virtuoso
  • Discovery Vanderbilt is featured. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Brett Sweet, vice chancellor for finance, information technology and chief financial officer, are quoted.
• May 15, 2023: The Wall Street Journal:
  • Vanderbilt’s Bold Stand for ‘Neutrality’
  • Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is featured.
• May 4, 2023: The Washington Post:
  • These professors are asking students to consider divisive ideas — and learn
  • Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
• April 21, 2023: Nashville Post
  • Vanderbilt launches $3.2B campaign
  • The Dare to Grow campaign is featured. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted. The Nashville Business Journal also published a similar article.
• April 17, 2023: Nashville Post
  • Vanderbilt’s Geer to step down as dean for new role
  • John Geer, Ginny and Conner Searcy Dean of the College of Arts and Science, is featured. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and C. Cybele Raver, Provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, are quoted.
• March 20, 2023: The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • How to Combat Tribalism on Campus Op-ed by Chancellor Diermeier
  • Students are quick to condemn those who disagree with them. We must equip them to argue better.
• February 10, 2023: Main Street Nashville
  • Vanderbilt named a top producer of Fulbright students
  • Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
• December 2, 2022: Nashville Ledger
  • Vanderbilt ranked a top ‘green’ college
  • Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
• November 14, 2022: Fox17
  • Study names Vanderbilt No. 7 'top green college' in the US
  • Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
• November 3, 2022: Nashville Business Journal
  • Don't touch that hot button
  • Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is featured.
• October 21, 2022: Nashville Business Journal
  • Meet the 2022 Power 100: Industry Giants
  • Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is featured
• September 20, 2022: Associated Press:
  • Vanderbilt to host Clinton Global Initiative University
  • Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted. The Tennessean and Nashville Business Journal also published stories on the announcement.
• August 31, 2022: Knoxville News Sentinel
  • Former governors Bredesen and Haslam named to University of Tennessee civics institute board
  • Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Jon Meacham, Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Professor of American Presidency and professor of political science, are mentioned.
• August 18, 2022: Venture Nashville
  • 24 SupplyCo paves innovation path alongside Soldiers at Ft. Campbell
  • The campus visit by U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn with Chancellor Diermeier to discuss the Pathfinder Project is featured.​​​​​​
• August 17, 2022: Brentwood Homepage
  • Vanderbilt, U.S. Army collaboration touts success in exosuit developments as Blackburn visits
  • Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
• July 27, 2022: Nashville Post
  • Vanderbilt plans residential buildings for main campus 
  • Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
• June 13, 2022: University Post - University of Copenhagen
  • The university's culture of critical debate is stronger than the Chicago principles
  • The recent presentation by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier to the Danish Parliament on principled neutrality is mentioned.
• May 13, 2022: Main Street Nashville:
  • Vanderbilt Law School announces $17.5M gift from alumnus
  • Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
• May 6, 2022: Inside Higher Ed
  • 'Principled neutrality' Op-ed by Chancellor Diermeier
  • University leaders should refrain from commenting on political matters to protect free speech and their institutions' missions, Chancellor Diermeier writes.
• May 3, 2022: University Post:
  • University Chancellor in speech to Danish Parliament: Students should be exposed to all kinds of ideas
  • Chancellor Daniel Diermeier authored this piece.
• April 11, 2022: AXIOS
  • Chancellor Daniel Diermeier talks Vanderbilt's next phase
  • Chancellor Diermeier is featured.
• April 8, 2022: Nashville Business Journal
  • Vanderbilt University chancellor: 'We have to stop worrying what the Ivy League is thinking'
  • Chancellor Diermeier is featured.
• March 24, 2022: Fox Business
  • Vanderbilt University offers employee bonuses for 'diligent' service during COVID-19 pandemic
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
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• March 11, 2022: Nashville Post:
  • 'We have now reached a turning point'
  • Chancellor Diermeier, William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine, and Consuelo Wilkins, professor of medicine, are quoted.
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• February 18, 2022: Forbes
  • Education underscores Nashville's meteoric growth
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• February 15, 2022: The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
  • Vanderbilt University invests in venture fund supporting black healthcare firms
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• January 28, 2022: Knoxville News Sentinel
  • Tennessee's university leaders lobby Congress to make Pell Grants relevant again
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• December 2, 2021: Nashville Business Journal
  • Local higher education executives share their biggest concerns
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• November 18, 2021: USA Today
  • College professors have a right to provoke and upset you. It's a part of learning. Op-ed by Chancellor Diermeier
  • Chancellor Diermeier authored this op-ed on upholding the values of a university. Yahoo! News
• November 4, 2021: The Tennessean
  • Nashville college leaders say enrollment is abundant, but community engagement needs work
  • Chancellor Diermeier is featured along with other university presidents.
• October 18, 2021: Nashville Business Journal:
  • Meet 2021's Power 100, beginning with Industry Giants
  • Chancellor Diermeier is included on the list.
• October 6, 2021: Nashville Post
  • Vanderbilt Law School lands $10M gift
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• September 29, 2021: Nashville Post
  • MNPS announces new research partnership with Vanderbilt
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• September 28, 2021: Tennessean
  • Vanderbilt, Metro Nashville Public Schools launch research partnership focused on educational inequities
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• August 24, 2021: Nashville Post
  • Vanderbilt announces timeline for Vandy United facility projects
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• July 27, 2021: Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
  • Vanderbilt University Creates Institute to Honor Civil Rights Icon
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• July 22, 2021: Associated Press
  • Vanderbilt's James Lawson institute honors rights activist
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• July 2, 2021: The Tennessean
  • Tennessee Voices podcast, Episode 195
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• June 28, 2021: Politico
  • Opinion | Why Colleges Should Ditch the SAT-Permanently
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• June 27, 2021: Tennessean
  • 'We stay in our lane': How Vanderbilt baseball reacted to news of NC State no-contest
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• June 15, 2021: The Tennessean
  • Strong academics paired with SEC athletics is a blueprint for greatness at Vanderbilt. Op-ed by Chancellor Diermeier
  • Chancellor Diermeier and Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Lee write about the blueprint for success at Vanderbilt.
• June 7, 2021: Deutschland.de
  • A project to overcome polarization
  • Chancellor Diermeier is interviewed on the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy.
• June 7, 2021: American Cities Business Journals:
  • The Interview: Vanderbilt's chancellor puts the university's financial muscle to work
  • Chancellor Diermeier is featured.
• May 15, 2021: The Tennessean:
  • In a year of challenges, college graduates deserve their day of celebration | Opinion. Op-ed by Chancellor Diermeier
  • Chancellor Diermeier writes about how the university worked to stay safe and build community leading up to 2021 commencement.
• May 6, 2021: Main Street Nashville
  • Vanderbilt names new provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• May 5, 2021: Tennessean
  • Vanderbilt names New York University leader Cybele Raver provost, chief academic officer
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• May 1, 2021: The Tennessee Tribune
  • Caroline Kennedy urges Vanderbilt graduates to be 'active citizens, 'embrace Democratic values in Graduates Day address
  • The Graduates Day address to the Class of 2020 featuring Caroline Kennedy, author, attorney and former U.S. ambassador to Japan, is highlighted. Chancellor Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente are quoted.
• April 30, 2021: Nashville Business Journal
  • Vanderbilt secures $106.83 million for graduate housing
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• April 15, 2021: Nashville Post
  • Vanderbilt names vice chancellor for development
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• April 15, 2021: WSMV
  • New premium seating available for Vanderbilt Football fans
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• April 13, 2021: WSMV
  • Vanderbilt names Shea Ralph as new women's basketball coach
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• April 5, 2021: The Tennessee Tribune
  • Cleo D. Rucker named Vanderbilt University's chief human resources officer
  • Chancellor Diermeier, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer André L. Churchwell and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain are quoted.
• March 29, 2021: The Associated Press
  • Vanderbilt to spend $300 million to upgrade football, hoops
  • Chancellor Diermeier and Candice Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, are quoted about Vandy United.
• March 26, 2021: Nashville Post
  • Vanderbilt School of Nursing names dean
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• March 4, 2021: Fox17
  • Dr. Fauci to deliver graduates address at Vanderbilt University
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• February 24, 2021: Nashville Post
  • March start set for Vanderbilt business building project
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• Feb. 16, 2021: USA Today
  • Stand up for facts: How universities can lead America back toward reasoned debate. Op-ed by Chancellor Diermeier
  • Chancellor Diermeier writes about universities' obligation to advocate for the restoration of reason, rationality and honesty into our national dialogue. The Tennessean, Knoxville News Sentinel and The Commercial Appeal shared the piece.
• February 1, 2021: Nashville Business Journal
  • Vanderbilt University provost Susan Wente named president of Wake Forest University
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• Jan. 15, 2021: Nashville Business Journal
  • People to watch in 2021
  • Chancellor Diermeier is featured.
• Jan. 12, 2021: Associated Press
  • Al Gore, Condoleezza Rice participate in unity initiative
  • The launch of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy and the Jan. 14 virtual event is highlighted. The event, hosted by Chancellor Diermeier will feature former Vice President Al Gore and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in separate conversations with Jon Meacham, Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Chair in the American Presidency and distinguished visiting professor of political science, to support the debut of the project. The Washington Post, U.S. News and World Report, Daily Mail (UK), The Washington Times and The Independent (UK) republished the story. Diverse also shared a related story quoting the chancellor.
• December 25, 2020: Fox17
  • Police: Explosion in downtown Nashville is intentional, 41 businesses damaged
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• Dec. 22, 2020: The Tennessean
  • Lamar Alexander leaves legacy of support for education, research | Opinion. Op-ed by Chancellor Diermeier
  • Chancellor Diermeier congratulates retiring Sen. Lamar Alexander on his career in public service.
• Dec. 16, 2020: Nashville Business Journal
  • Changes in higher education that will make the grade post-pandemic
  • A response by Chancellor Diermeier is included.
• Dec. 9, 2020: The Washington Post
  • Lessons from the pandemic fall: Infections are rare in classrooms, not off campus
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• December 9, 2020: Associated Press
  • New chancellor: Vanderbilt will spend to compete in SEC
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• December 8, 2020: Tennessean
  • Vanderbilt chancellor really is a sports fan, wants to prove he's committed to winning in football | Estes
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• Nov. 24, 2020: The Guardian
  • Students going home for Thanksgiving could bring Covid with them
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted about Vanderbilt's COVID-19 testing approach for undergraduate students.
• November 14, 2020: Chattanooga Times Free Press
  • Tennessee solar farm to power Google data centers through TVA Green Invest program
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• November 11, 2020: Tennessean
  • Nashville announces massive solar array project with Vanderbilt University
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• Nov. 14, 2020: NPR
  • A College Student Is Coming Home. Should The Whole Family Wear Masks?
  • NPR interviewed Chancellor Diermeier is interviewed about Vanderbilt's mandatory COVID-19 exit testing for undergraduate students leaving campus before Thanksgiving.
• Nov. 5, 2020: The Washington Post
  • Being the SEC's first Black female athletic director brings happiness tinged with sadness
  • The career of Candice Storey Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director is highlighted. Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• Oct. 29, 2020: Yahoo! Finance
  • There is no replacement for a living, learning community: Vanderbilt University Chancellor on COVID-19 strategy
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• Oct. 17, 2020: Yahoo! Finance
  • How Vanderbilt is successfully handling 'the biggest crisis higher education' has ever faced
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• Oct. 16, 2020: Axios:
  • How colleges have learned to combat the coronavirus
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• Oct. 9, 2020: CNBC
  • In-person learning is a luxury months into the coronavirus crisis
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• Sept. 23, 2020: Nashville Business Journal
  • Vanderbilt University announces new $100 million initiative
  • Chancellor Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente are quoted.
• Sept. 18, 2020: Nashville Business Journal
  • He's sailing into the storm
  • Chancellor Diermeier is interviewed. Nashville Business Journal also published a related Q&A with Diermeier.
• Aug. 21, 2020: Washington Examiner
  • Colleges crack down on parties to stem outbreaks
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• Aug. 19, 2020: Nashville Post
  • AllianceBernstein, Arts & Business Council, city of Columbia, Vanderbilt, Zander announce updates
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• July 20, 2020: The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Colleges hoped for an in-person fall. Now the dream is crumbling.
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• July 19, 2020: Associated Press
  • Colleges win immigration battle but fear for US reputation
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted. ABC News, U.S. News and World Report, The Washington Post, Daily Mail and CTV News republished the story.
• July 15, 2020: Bloomberg
  • Foreign Students in the U.S. Can Breathe Easier-For Now
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted.
• July 13, 2020: Associated Press
  • Vanderbilt opposes new visa rules for international students
  • Chancellor Diermeier is quoted. NewsChannel5 (WTVF-TV) published a related story.
• July 8, 2020: The New York Times
  • Harvard and M.I.T. sue to stop Trump visa rules for foreign students
  • Chancellor Diermeier and Provost Susan R. Wente are quoted.
• July 1, 2020: The Tennessean
  • New Vanderbilt University chancellor pledges bold action during national crisis
  • Chancellor Diermeier is highlighted and Board of Trust Chairman Bruce Evans is quoted.
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