Messages to the University Community

View Chancellor Diermeier’s remarks and addresses to the university community.

Written messages to the university community

• July 1, 2021: VandyBoys gave Commodore Nation a season to remember
• June 30, 2021: Becoming a more diverse and inclusive Vanderbilt
• June 7, 2021: Supporting our Jewish community
• May 24, 2021: Accelerating our progress toward a sustainable future
• May 15, 2021: Full address to the graduating Class of 2021
• April 20, 2021: Derek Chauvin verdict
• April 19, 2021: Standing united with the AAAPI community
• March 29, 2021: Recent storms and flooding
• March 25, 2021: Vanderbilt will return to in-person residential learning in fall 2021
• March 17, 2021: One year of adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic
• March 3, 2021: Class of 2021 Commencement ceremony to be held in person
• March 3, 2021: Class of 2020 Commencement ceremony to be held in person
• Jan. 31, 2021: Susan R. Wente appointed as Wake Forest University’s 14th president
• Jan. 25, 2021: Shaping the outcome of this semester
• Jan. 13, 2021: Virtual town hall Jan. 13; spring semester updates
• Jan. 7, 2021: Update on COVID-19 vaccines
• Dec. 28, 2020: An update on the Christmas Day explosion in Nashville
• Dec. 25, 2020: Update: Downtown Nashville explosion
• Dec. 18, 2020: Our common purpose
• Nov. 23, 2020: Thankful for the Vanderbilt community
• Oct. 15, 2020: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Vanderbilt 2019-20 Report
• Oct. 7, 2020: Our plan for the spring semester
• Sept. 18, 2020: Stay strong
• Aug. 28, 2020: After a strong first week, let’s keep it going
• Aug. 24, 2020: One Vanderbilt, one purpose
• July 7, 2020: Message on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s guidance related to international students
• July 1, 2020: Our commitment to an inclusive Vanderbilt
• July 1, 2020: Looking ahead with purpose, energy and hope

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