News and Events
An Evening with Margot Lee Shetterly
Feb. 12, 2018—
Seed grants funding for equity, diversity and inclusion research/developmental projects available
Mar. 2, 2017—The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has funds available at this time to support pilot research or developmental projects on equity, diversity and inclusion. The cooperation of the Chancellor and Provost has been important in this effort. Small seed grants ($1000-$10,000) are available immediately for this purpose and the proposed research or development ideas...
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Oct. 31, 2016—
Q & A: Vice Chancellor David Williams
Oct. 12, 2016—Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletics Director David Williams II is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion as well as integrating Commodore athletics into the Vanderbilt student life experience. Williams, an innovative leader, came to Vanderbilt in 2000 as vice chancellor, general counsel and secretary as well as a professor of...
A conversation with Godfrey Dillard
Oct. 10, 2016—Godfrey Dillard and Perry Wallace, the first two African American basketball players at Vanderbilt University, endured harsh discrimination on campus as they campaigned for equal rights and diversity. Trailblazers during the 1960s, the duo today continues to champion these values, contributing to the advancement of inclusion and equity in higher education and athletics. Dillard chose...
New cohort of Humphrey Fellows welcomed at Peabody
Sep. 23, 2016—
Inclusive Excellence: Resources
Sep. 22, 2016—As part of the Inclusive Excellence workshop the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has prepared for the Vanderbilt Leadership Academy, we would like to offer some useful resources that illustrate and explore concepts of equity, diversity and inclusion. Selected Readings Cultural Competency Training for Public Health Students Survey finds big differences between black HBCU...
Neurobiology of Sexual Assault 2-Part Webinar Series
Sep. 14, 2016—Space available! Open to faculty and staff. You’re invited to join Project Safe staff for an upcoming 2-part webinar series. This is a new webinar commissioned by Ending Violence Against Women International. Please join us for either or both sessions, as you’re able. Feel free to bring your lunch or snacks, come late or leave...
