
Daniel Diermeier
Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, with prior leadership roles at Stanford, Northwestern, and the University of Chicago. A distinguished professor in management and political science, he's published extensively on these topics.
Top 5 podcasts with Daniel Diermeier
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Dec 7, 2025 • 1h 21min
The Education of Higher Education
Carmen Twillie Ambar, President of Oberlin College, emphasizes the need for dialogue in addressing campus tensions. Sian Leah Beilock, Dartmouth's President, shares insights on encouraging students to engage with diverse perspectives. Ron Daniels from Johns Hopkins highlights the impact of university-researched advancements. John B. King discusses community college's role in workforce preparedness, while Daniel Diermeier explains Vanderbilt's innovative AI skills curriculum. Together, they tackle pressing issues like accessibility, social mobility, and the future of education amidst rising challenges.

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Nov 18, 2024 • 42min
How Vanderbilt University is getting it right - with Chancellor Diermeier
Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, shares insights from his impressive academic background at institutions like Stanford and Northwestern. He discusses the importance of fostering free expression and viewpoint diversity on campus, emphasizing civil discourse amid ideological challenges. Diermeier also addresses legal constraints related to Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaigns and their implications for university funding. Additionally, he explores lessons from a delegation's trip to Israel about innovation ecosystems, underscoring collaboration's role in education.

Mar 12, 2024 • 44min
Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier: Future of Higher Ed
Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier discusses free speech, academic freedom, and higher education challenges. They explore civil discourse, rising student loan costs, mental health issues, and the evolving role of universities in society. The podcast also touches on tech stagnation, the importance of intellectual diversity, and balancing research with teaching in academia.

Feb 14, 2024 • 29min
Ep39 “Why Does the Non-Profit Model Work?” with Daniel Diermeier
Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor of Vanderbilt Uni, discusses the non-profit model in universities, including strong alumni connections, reputation benefits, and the challenges of managing stakeholders. The episode explores the advantages of the non-profit model for universities, such as goal achievement, financing research, and innovation over for-profit entities.

Dec 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
Resist or Reform? Vanderbilt’s Chancellor Speaks Out
Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor of Vanderbilt University and expert in trust and institutional reputation, discusses the challenging landscape of higher education. He emphasizes the need for institutions to engage with the Trump administration rather than resist outright, arguing that complacency in academia must be addressed. Diermeier shares Vanderbilt's vision to compete with elite institutions and discusses the growing interest among Jewish students, highlighting Vanderbilt's commitment to civil discourse. He also warns that resisting government support could jeopardize federal funding.


