Matt Anderson

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    Alumni Association Board announces new leadership, adds six members

    The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces new leadership and the addition of six new members. Read More

    Jul 1, 2020

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    Alumni Association Board announces 2020 alumni award recipients

    The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce its 2020 alumni award recipients. Read More

    Jun 23, 2020

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    Message from the Alumni Association President: Support Student Internships

    Internships have the potential to transform students’ lives by providing hands-on experiences and access to professional networks. Alumni play an important role in making internship opportunities possible. Approximately 70 percent of graduating Vanderbilt seniors report completing an internship. Vanderbilt students’ internships run the gamut—from conducting medical research and working on… Read More

    Feb 17, 2020

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    Memphis Vanderbilt Chapter Screens “Triumph” and Shares Perspectives

    Photo by Trey Clark For Jessie Wallace Jackson, the trailblazing experience of her brother Perry Wallace, BE’71, is a story of love and hope for the future. A recent Memphis Vanderbilt Chapter Commodore Classroom expanded his inspiring message. On Dec. 9, more than 60 alumni and friends gathered at the… Read More

    Feb 17, 2020

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    Five Steps to Building Your Career Network through the VUconnect Online Community

    Vanderbilt alumni form a robust, global network of more than 145,000 Commodores. The VUconnect online community gives you easy tools to start building and growing professional relationships with fellow alumni anywhere in just five steps. Read More

    Jan 28, 2020

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    Vanderbilt student discovers power of alumni network

    The Vanderbilt alumni network is a tremendous resource for students who are preparing for life after graduation. Last summer Carson Crocker, a sophomore at Peabody College, enjoyed a rewarding six weeks at the Dallas digital marketing agency Belo+Company thanks to an opportunity made available by Tim Storer, BE’96. Read More

    Jan 22, 2020

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    Five Vanderbilt alumni named to 2020 ‘Forbes’ 30 under 30

    Five Vanderbilt alumni have been selected for the 2020 Forbes “30 Under 30.” The list highlights “600 revolutionaries in 20 industries changing the course—and the face—of business and society.” Read More

    Jan 6, 2020

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    Vanderbilt Faculty Are Highlight of 2020 Vanderbilt Travel Program

    Each year the Vanderbilt Travel Program offers exciting opportunities for alumni, parents and friends. The 2020 lineup features 24 trips, including a scenic Japanese cruise, a journey through Vietnam, and fresh itineraries for popular European destinations. The shining highlight of the program is the addition of Vanderbilt faculty members. Currently,… Read More

    Nov 7, 2019

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    Summer Send-Offs Support New Commodores

    Elizabeth Hawkins, BA’86, and Bill Hawkins, BS’82, hosted the Nashville Summer Send-Off Party this summer. They are the parents of Charlie Hawkins, BA’18, and Eliza Hawkins, Class of 2021. This summer Vanderbilt’s welcoming, supportive community celebrated together at 52 Summer Send-Off Parties held in 31 states and three other countries. Read More

    Nov 7, 2019

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    Message from the Alumni Association President

    Vanderbilt Alumni Impact the World Dan Lovinger One of my great pleasures as president of the Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board is to highlight some of the Commodores who are leading positive change in the lives of people around the world. When Justin Miller, BS’09, was a student at Vanderbilt, he… Read More

    Nov 7, 2019

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    Message from the Alumni Association President: Share your thoughts on Vanderbilt’s next chancellor

    Dan Lovinger By all measures—admissions, graduation rates, philanthropic support, exceptional faculty, diversity and financial health—Vanderbilt has raised its profile dramatically under the leadership of Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. We will be forever grateful for his knowledge, vision and passion during his 11 years as chancellor, as well as his 32… Read More

    Aug 23, 2019

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    2019 Alumni Awards Presented by Alumni Association

    The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce its 2019 alumni award recipients. They will be honored Oct. 17 at a special ceremony during Reunion and Homecoming weekend. “These honorees shine through their professional accomplishments and leadership service to their communities and Vanderbilt,” says Jodie Leeka… Read More

    Aug 20, 2019

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    New Members Join Alumni Association Board

    The Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Board of Directors announces seven new members, who began their three-year terms July 1. “Each of these new members sets a great example for all alumni through their philanthropy and volunteerism,” says Dan Lovinger, BA’87, president of the Alumni Association Board. “That passion for… Read More

    Aug 20, 2019

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    Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces new members

    The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces seven new members, who began their three-year terms July 1. Read More

    Jun 28, 2019

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    Alumni Association Board announces 2019 alumni award recipients

    The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce its 2019 alumni award recipients. Read More

    May 23, 2019

  • Portrait of Alumni Association Board President Dan Lovinger

    Message from the Alumni Association President

    Impacting Alumni Careers Dan Lovinger Vanderbilt alumni truly are Vanderbilt for Life. By giving back as volunteers and donors, we directly impact future alumni and prepare them to take the next steps in their lives. Many help students find their way in the real world by… Read More

    May 23, 2019

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    Student–Alumni Programs and Board Celebrate 10 Years

    Newton Adkins, BS’14 (bottom row, far right), joined the Student Alumni Board as a first-year student. Other members shown from the Class of 2014 board are (back row, left to right) Blake Wulfe, BS; Will Shipley, BA; Christopher Jerrolds, BA; (middle row, left to right) Katie Rose, BS; Hilary Robertson… Read More

    May 23, 2019

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    ‘Commodores in the Community’ Celebrates Alumni Passion for Service

    Left to right: Nick Lovinger, BA’15; Jake Goldklang, BA’15; and Liam Byrne, BA’14, braved a snowy Saturday morning with other members of the Metro New York Vanderbilt Chapter to volunteer for their service project benefiting the Bowery Mission. Vanderbilt’s long-standing commitment to community service includes strong student traditions such… Read More

    May 23, 2019

  • L-r: Dean John Geer, Jane Landers and Marshall Eakin (Vanderbilt University)

    Landers receives 2019 Alumni Education Award

    Jane Landers, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of History, is the recipient of the 2019 Vanderbilt Alumni Education Award. Read More

    Apr 30, 2019

  • Left to right: Nick Lovinger, BA’15, Jake Goldklang, BA’15, Liam Byrne, BA’14. (Vanderbilt University)

    Commodores in the Community celebrates alumni passion for service

    Vanderbilt has a longstanding commitment to community service, including strong student traditions such as Alternative Spring Break and supporting areas of need in the Nashville area. In March 2019, the Vanderbilt Alumni Association celebrated that passion with a new monthlong series, Commodores in the Community, to extend the collective impact of the global Vanderbilt alumni network. Read More

    Apr 9, 2019