VU names Admin chief

Jerry Fife (left), who had held down half of former Vice Chancellor Lauren Brisky's job since her retirement, has been named vice chancellor for administration, which includes overseeing the physical plant, information technology, business operations and related matters. In June, VU named Brett Sweet, a former Harvard executive, to handle CFO duties previously held by Brisky. Many of Brisky's other duties are held by Betty Price, deputy vice chancellor of finance and controller, reporting to Sweet. VU's release on Fife is here.

VU CFO Brisky retiring, Price stepping up

Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor and CFO Lauren Brisky recently announced her retirement Feb. 1, and the university announced Brisky's deputy vice chancellor Betty Price (at left) will takeover most financial duties, in an interim capacity. Price has been with VU 22 years. Our story's here.

Vanderbilt CFO departing

VU Chancellor Nick Zeppos (at left) announced late Friday there's a change pending in leadership of a broad domain that includes managing budget, debt, finance, HR, IT and a host of other services. The story's here.