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Dean Fauchet reappointed for five-year term

Apr. 27, 2017—Philippe Fauchet has been reappointed as dean of the School of Engineering for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2017.“I want to thank Dean Fauchet for his leadership and service to date,” said Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. “During his tenure, the faculty has grown in strategic directions, new programming...

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21 Insights into Philippe Fauchet

Nov. 12, 2012—In today’s complex world, engineers are seen more and more as imaginative problem-solvers. Philippe Fauchet, the new dean of Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, is a perfect example. Most of his career has been spent talking and working collaboratively. He’s enthusiastic, energetic and engaged—as demonstrated by these facets of his biography that don’t necessarily appear...

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Early opportunity for alumni to meet future Vanderbilt Engineering Dean

May. 21, 2012—Engineering alumni living in the Washington, D.C. area have an opportunity to meet Philippe Fauchet, the future dean of the School of Engineering. Fauchet will speak June 13, 6:45-8:45 p.m., at The Smithsonian where he will discuss the growing global energy use, how it’s currently generated, and what the economic and environmental impact of the...

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Fauchet to succeed Dean Kenneth Galloway at School of Engineering – effective July 2012

Dec. 8, 2011—  Nanotechnology expert comes from University of Rochester Philippe Fauchet will be the new dean of the school of engineering at Vanderbilt University. Fauchet, currently chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Rochester, begins work at Vanderbilt July 1, pending approval by the Vanderbilt Board of Trust. “This is...

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