Diversity

  • School of Nursing

    School of Nursing earns 2024 INSIGHT Into Diversity Champion award

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has won the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Diversity Champion Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The HEED Award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities with an exemplary commitment to diversity and inclusion. VUSN has… Read More

    Oct. 4, 2024

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    Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders adds new March 2024 session

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has won the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Diversity Champion Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The HEED Award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities with an exemplary commitment to diversity and inclusion. VUSN has… Read More

    Dec. 14, 2023

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    HRSA awards $4 million to VUSN to address need for nurse-midwives and access to care

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has won the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Diversity Champion Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The HEED Award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities with an exemplary commitment to diversity and inclusion. VUSN has… Read More

    Nov. 30, 2023

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    School of Nursing secures Moore Foundation grant for leadership academy

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has won the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Diversity Champion Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The HEED Award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities with an exemplary commitment to diversity and inclusion. VUSN has… Read More

    Nov. 29, 2023

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    School of Nursing earns 2023 INSIGHT Into Diversity award

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has won the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Diversity Champion Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The HEED Award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities with an exemplary commitment to diversity and inclusion. VUSN has… Read More

    Oct. 11, 2023

  • VUSN Celebrating Diversity Month

    VUSN fosters inclusivity and understanding during Diversity Month

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office and Black Student Nurses Affinity Group are hosting Diversity Month 2023. Throughout February and March, different student-led affinity groups will bring in speakers and hold activities to promote inclusivity and an increased understanding of health equity and different cultures. Read More

    Feb. 3, 2023

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    Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders debuts

    Nurse leaders from eight states in either clinical practice or academic nursing came together from Nov. 14-18 at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) for the inaugural Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders. The academy, a joint effort of VUSN and VUMC, is a new leadership development program for nurses new to health care leadership and academic positions who are from groups historically underrepresented in nursing and/or those who support them. Read the story in the VUMC Reporter. Read More

    Dec. 8, 2022

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    Leadership program for diverse new nurse leaders and faculty launched

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has won the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Diversity Champion Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The HEED Award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities with an exemplary commitment to diversity and inclusion. VUSN has… Read More

    Jul. 27, 2022

  • DNP Special Issue with a photo of a Black female nurse practitioner wearing a white coat and a stethoscope

    The DNP Executive Leadership Career Path

    Terri Allision, assistant dean for academics, DNP program, was interviewed recently by writer Michelle Wojciechowski for "The DNP Executive Leadership Career Path: Is it Right for You?" The Minority Nurse article appeared in their special DNP issue earlier this month. Read More

    Mar. 20, 2022

  • Brightly colored text reads Diversity Month 2022

    School of Nursing students program Diversity Month events

    The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has won the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Diversity Champion Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The HEED Award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities with an exemplary commitment to diversity and inclusion. VUSN has… Read More

    Feb. 8, 2022