Alumni
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Founding engineer at Facebook discusses why the company succeeded on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Facebook's founding engineer and Vanderbilt alumnus Jeff Rothschild discusses the company's earliest days in the latest episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreMay 15, 2017
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Commencement extra-special for grandfather who marches in granddaughter’s ceremony
It was a double celebration at Vanderbilt University’s Commencement for alumnus Jim Cheshire. He marched in the procession May 12 along with other members of the Class of 1967 to mark the 50th anniversary of his graduation. His granddaughter Rachel Riendeau marched as well, receiving her bachelor’s degree along with 1,736 other members of the Class of 2017. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Hinton named assistant chaplain, assistant director of religious life
Shantell Hinton will join the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life as assistant chaplain and assistant director of religious life on June 1. Read MoreApr 26, 2017
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National diversity expert speaks May 3 on going beyond rhetoric of equity and opportunity
Rumay Alexander, interim chief diversity officer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will present a lunchtime lecture on Wednesday, May 3. Read MoreApr 19, 2017
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Former football player, engineering alumnus receives National Science Foundation award
Bara Cola, who went from equipment manager to starting fullback as a Vanderbilt undergraduate, has distinguished himself among the nation's top young engineers and researchers since his Commodore playing days. Last week, the National Science Foundation named Cola as an Alan T. Waterman Award recipient. Read MoreApr 19, 2017
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Scholarship brings Bridgette Brown home
Bridgette Brown came to Vanderbilt for a world-class education but, in addition to finding a new home, she also discovered herself. Read MoreApr 18, 2017
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Richard B. Johnston Jr., BA’57, MD’61 is Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus
Richard B. Johnston Jr., BA’57, MD’61—a renowned immunologist and pediatrician—is the recipient Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumni Award. Read MoreApr 18, 2017
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Alumni Association honors Robert Fry for educational contributions
Robert Fry, senior lecturer in music history and literature, is the recipient of the 2017 Vanderbilt Alumni Education Award. Read MoreApr 17, 2017
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$5M gift to advance social science programs in College of Arts and Science
A $5 million gift from alumnus John Arnold and his wife, Laura, will bolster public policy studies and civic engagement at Vanderbilt University’s College of Arts and Science. Read MoreApr 10, 2017
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Volunteer support makes highly sought D.C. event possible
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has been the hottest ticket in Washington, D.C., since its opening in September 2016. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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Nashville Chapter event features Chancellor Zeppos
More than 150 alumni and friends gathered at Vanderbilt’s new Engineering and Science Building for a special Nashville Vanderbilt Chapter evening featuring Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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Vanderbilt Travel to visit site of museum featuring Dillehay’s archaeological work
Vanderbilt travelers to visit the site of museum built by Chilean government to feature the archeological work of Tom Dillehay Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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Frances DeLaGarza Thompson, BA’91, shares why she is Vanderbilt for Life
Alumni who go to events, volunteer and give back bring tremendous value to Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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G.P. Searle, BA’07, shares why he is Vanderbilt for Life
Alumni who go to events, volunteer and give back bring tremendous value to Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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Seniors prepare for life after Vanderbilt
The Life After Vanderbilt series provides seniors practical lessons to conquer and prevail in life after graduation. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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Alumni host ASB students in 18 cities
For many alumni March brings fond memories of a transformational week spent on an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip. Read MoreMar 31, 2017
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Vanderbilt Travel offers a world of difference
Vanderbilt Travel offers exciting cultural and educational experiences in destinations around the world. Read MoreMar 31, 2017
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Ben Friedman is acting NOAA Administrator
Ben Friedman, BS’89, is performing the duties of administrator and undersecretary for Oceans and Atmosphere at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) until a new presidential appointment is made for the organization. Read MoreMar 31, 2017
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Informational Interviews: The most underutilized tool for job searching
You’ve probably heard of it, but how often have you actually used it? The informational interview is a critical piece to your job search, and is one of the easiest ways to use Vanderbilt’s alumni network. Read MoreMar 31, 2017
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Noble named director of Black Cultural Center, faculty head of Stambaugh House
Sociology lecturer Rosevelt Noble has been named director of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center and a faculty head on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Read MoreMar 30, 2017