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Decade in Review

Decade in Review

Chancellor Zeppos through the years

Nicholas S. Zeppos's visionary leadership as chancellor of Vanderbilt has propelled the institution forward as a top academic research university committed to delivering a world-class education to all qualified students. Zeppos's commitment to accessibility, affordability and diversity has built a united community strengthened by its many perspectives. The strategic plan developed under his watch has brought a laser-sharp focus that is already delivering results.

Senior Lecturer in Communication Studies M.L. Sandoz (center) was presented with the Chancellor's Cup by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and president of the Nashville Vanderbilt Chapter MaryNell Bryan. October 24, 2012

Sandoz wins Chancellor's Cup

Senior Lecturer in Communication Studies M.L. Sandoz is awarded the Chancellor's Cup by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Nashville Alumni Vanderbilt Chapter President MaryNell Bryan. October 24, 2012

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted a lunchtime cookout for undergraduate students at the Kissam Quadrangle

Chancellor hosts a student cookout

Chancellor Zeppos joined students for a cookout at the Kissam Quadrangle. October 24, 2012

Move-in Day 2014

Move-In Day 2014

Chancellor Zeppos lends a hand on Move-In Day. August 16, 2014

David Williams named vice chancellor and athletic director

David Williams named vice chancellor and athletic director

Zeppos appointed David Williams II as vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director in July 2012.

Chancellor Zeppos presents the Chancellor's Cup to Professor A. V. Anilkumar, professor of the practice of mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering. October 2, 2017

Anilkumar wins Chancellor's Cup

Chancellor Zeppos presents the Chancellor's Cup to Professor A. V. Anilkumar, professor of the practice of mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering. October 2, 2017

Student Center for Social Justice and Identity Grand Opening

Student Center for Social Justice and Identity Grand Opening

The new center is representative of Vanderbilt’s continued investment in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. September 19, 2017

Vanderbilt students cap off philanthropy class with $75,000 gift to local charities

Philanthropy class makes $75,000 gift to local charities

Chancellor Zeppos celebrates with undergraduates who made grants through a course on philanthropy and social problem solving.

May 5, 2017

New committees appointed strategic planning effort

New committees appointed to help with strategic planning

Vanderbilt's Academic Strategic Plan was developed with input from more than 600 faculty members. August 22, 2013

Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos walks in for Commencement ceremony on Alumni Lawn.

Commencement 2012.

Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos processes for Commencement 2012. May 11, 2012

Stassun wins Branscomb Award at Spring Faculty Assembly

Stassun wins Branscomb Award

Keivan Stassun is congratulated by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos for winning the Harvie Branscomb Distinguished Professor Award on March 31, 2015.

Chancellor Zeppos hosts seven lucky winners at the Predators season opener

Chancellor Zeppos hosts seven lucky winners at the Predators season opener

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and the winners of the #UnitedInGold social media contest at the Nashville Predators’ season opener. October 10, 2017.

Suzana Herculano-Houzel and Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos

Zeppos hosts Herculano-Houzel

Neuroscientist Suzana Herculano-Houzel discusses the formation of remarkable brains on ‘The Zeppos Report’. October 16, 2017

Vanderbilt chancellor calls on federal policymakers to sustain investments in science, higher education

Zeppos calls on federal policymakers

Chancellor Nicholas met with Sen. Lamar Alexander and other leaders on Capitol Hill to call for sustained investments in science and higher education. October 26, 2017

Seventh cohort of Vanderbilt Leadership Academy convenes

Seventh cohort of Vanderbilt Leadership Academy convenes

The academy provides high-performing leaders with opportunities to learn about and hone their personal leadership strengths. September 12, 2017

Provost Wente, and Chancellor Zeppos at Commons Move In Day

Chancellor Zeppos talks with students at a Black Cultural Center event.

Chancellor Zeppos met with students at the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center as part of Black History Month. February 16, 2018

Zeppos named eighth chancellor of Vanderbilt University

Zeppos named eighth chancellor of Vanderbilt University

March 1, 2008

Vanderbilt chancellor Nicholas Zeppos leads the freshman class onto the field prior the Vanderbilt football home opener against Northwestern.

Zeppos leads freshman class onto the gridiron at opening home game

September 4, 2010

Vanderbilt School of Nursing breaks ground for new building

Vanderbilt School of Nursing breaks ground for new building

June 21, 2017

Faculty, students, staff and community members joined Chancellor Zeppos for a rich day of learning about the diverse communities that call Nashville home.

Touring South Nashville Communities

Faculty, students, staff and community members joined Chancellor Zeppos for a rich day of learning about the diverse communities that call Nashville home. October 28, 2017

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Perry Wallace.

Vanderbilt establishes Perry Wallace Scholarship

The university honored Wallace, the first black SEC basketball player, with an engineering scholarship. October 23, 2015

Chancellor presents top prizes, including new award for excellence in equity, diversity and inclusion research, at fall assembly

Chancellor presents top faculty prizes

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos, Assistant Professor of Health Policy Gilbert Gonzalez and Faculty Senate Chair Charlene Dewey. August 25, 2016

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos; Ebony McGee, assistant professor of diversity and STEM education; William H. Robinson, associate professor of electrical engineering and associate dean in the School of Engineering; and Faculty Senate Chair Charlene Dewey.

Chancellor presents top faculty prizes

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos; Ebony McGee, assistant professor of diversity and STEM education; William H. Robinson, associate professor of electrical engineering and associate dean in the School of Engineering; and Faculty Senate Chair Charlene Dewey. August 25, 2016

Provost Wente, and Chancellor Zeppos at Commons Move In Day

Reunion Leadership Conference

Zeppos poses with alumni leaders during the planning for Reunion 2016. February 26, 2016

Provost Wente, and Chancellor Zeppos at Commons Move In Day

Chancellor Zeppos presents the Heart & Soul Staff Appreciation Award

Carol Wiley, the grant manager in Biological Sciences, received the award. November 8, 2017

Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos takes part in the Nashville Freedom March on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Students, Faculty and staff joined the Chancellor in the march to commemorate the civil rights leader.

2018 MLK Nashville Freedom March

Students, faculty and staff joined the chancellor. January 15, 2018

Zeppos kicks off Chancellor Charters with interfaith tour

Zeppos kicks off Chancellor Charters with interfaith tour

The tours are part of Zeppos's commitment to cross-institutional collaboration and community outreach. November 7, 2016

Students unwind before finals at Mega Stress Fest

Students unwind with chancellor at pre-finals Mega Stress Fest

December 5, 2016

Sam discusses personal journey, ‘owning truth’ at Chancellor’s Lecture

Zeppos hosts NFL's Michael Sam

Former NFL player Michael Sam joined Zeppos for a Chancellor's Lecture. February 16, 2017

Chancellor Charter tour shows how Music City got its name

Chancellor Charter tour shows how Music City got its name

Fisk history professor Reavis Mitchell and Zeppos lead students on Fisk tour. March 20, 2017

Nicholas S. Zeppos, a distinguished legal scholar was chosen March 1 as the university's eighth chancellor.

Nicholas S. Zeppos with his wife, Lydia Howarth.

March 1, 2008

SCF Graduation Picture with the Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos.

Chancellor talks with students at Kirkland

January 8, 2012

Celebrating the 135th annual Founder's Walk with Chancellor Zeppos, Martha Rivers Ingram and members of the McTyeire family.

Celebrating the 135th annual Founder's Walk with Chancellor Zeppos, Martha Rivers Ingram and members of the McTyeire family.

March 17, 2008

Read Across America - Chancellor Nick Zeppos

Zeppos reads to Nashville schoolchildren

For Dr. Seuss’s birthday, Zeppos read 'The Lorax' to a first-grade class. March 2, 2018.

Former Vanderbilt baseball players gather for press conference and announcement of David Price gift to the program.

2014 Reunion check presentation

Celebrating more than $22 million raised for Reunion 2014. October 11, 2014

Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns talks about his enduring sense of discovery on ‘The Zeppos Report’

Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns visits ‘The Zeppos Report’

May 11, 2017

First year students arrive with their family for Move In Day at the Ingram Commons.

Move-In Day 2017 at The Ingram Commons.

Chancellor Nick Zeppos welcomes students staying on campus during the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Chancellor Zeppos shares Thanksgiving dinner with students staying on campus

November 20, 2017

hancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presents Facilities’ Joey Knight (center) and Jeff Bratton (right) with the Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation Award Nov. 1 at the Student Life Center.

Heart and Soul Awards

Joey Knight and Jeff Bratton won the Chancellor’s Heart and Soul Staff Appreciation. November 2, 2017

Clark Scholars Dinner at the Wond'ry with the Chancellor

Clark Scholars Dinner at the Wond'ry with the Chancellor

The A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation made a $15 million gift to establish the Clark Scholars program at Vanderbilt. November 1, 2017

Jon Meacham, author and visiting distinguished professor of political science, is participating in a podcast discussion with Chancellor Zeppos.

Author Jon Meacham talks with chancellor on 'The Zeppos Report'

February 6, 2018

Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos takes part in the Nashville Freedom March on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Students, Faculty and staff joined the Chancellor in the march to commemorate the civil rights leader.

2018 Nashville Freedom March honoring MLK

January 15, 2018

Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos takes part in the Nashville Freedom March on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Students, Faculty and staff joined the Chancellor in the march to commemorate the civil rights leader.

2018 Nashville Freedom March honoring MLK

Chancellor Zeppos walks with students during the 2018 Freedom March. January 15, 2018

Michael Eric Dyson and Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos

Michael Eric Dyson joins 'The Zeppos Report'

‘Hip-hop intellectual’ Michael Eric Dyson shared thoughts about MLK and core American ideals. January 22, 2018