Summary
The Graduate School manages many of the advanced degree programs of Vanderbilt University, a major research university located in Nashville, Tennessee. While the Graduate School exists as a standalone institution within Vanderbilt, it awards degrees in conjunction with Vanderbilt's other constituent colleges (e.g., the College of Arts and Science or the School of Engineering).
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1873 |
| Dean | Mark Wallace[1] |
| Postgraduates | 2,202[2] |
| Location | , , |
History edit
Since its founding in 1873, Vanderbilt has offered "work in the liberal arts and sciences beyond the baccalaureate degree",[3] and the university awarded its first graduate degrees (master's degrees in Greek, Latin, and English and a doctorate in chemistry) in 1879. The Graduate School now claims some 19,000 alumni.[4]
References edit
- ^ Staff. Vanderbilt University Graduate School. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "ReVU: Quick Facts About Vanderbilt". Vanderbilt.edu. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
- ^ "The History of Vanderbilt University". Vanderbilt.edu. Archived from the original on May 23, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
- ^ "Information for Prospective Students". Vanderbilt.edu. Archived from the original on 2010-05-10. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
External links edit
- Graduate School homepage
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