C. Cybele Raver聽 is the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Vanderbilt University and a nationally recognized leader in higher education, developmental social science, and university strategy. Since her appointment in 2021, she has advanced transformational initiatives across Vanderbilt鈥檚 academic enterprise鈥攍aunching the College of Connected Computing, recruiting five new deans, strengthening research infrastructure, and spearheading Discovery Vanderbilt to catalyze world-changing innovation.聽
"It is time to realize our most soaring ambitions and unlock the tremendous human potential of each member of our Vanderbilt community through game-changing education, discovery and innovation.鈥 - C. Cybele Raver, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Discovering new drug treatments to prevent brain disorders like Alzheimer鈥檚 disease. Driving inclusive innovation for Nashville鈥檚 and our nation鈥檚 economic growth. Transforming the athletics footprint on campus. Investing in rising faculty. Powering the next generation of young leaders and entrepreneurs through valuable student internships. Expanding access for all talented students, regardless of their financial circumstances. These are just a few of the myriad initiatives and opportunities coming to fruition through Dare to Grow, Vanderbilt University鈥檚 $3.2 billion comprehensive campaign.