Alumni
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No Biz Like Show Biz: Vanderbilt Alumni Are Ubiquitous in New York Theater
Vanderbilt alumni are making a splash on Broadway, as evidenced by several recent graduates currently working both behind the scenes and in front of the lights in New York City productions. Many of them worked together as members of Original Cast, Vanderbilt on Broadway and Vanderbilt University Theatre. Some are… Read MoreMar 21, 2016
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James H. Hill is one of the youngest African Americans to become a tenured professor in computer science
James Hill, an associate professor of computer and information science at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, is one of the youngest African Americans to become a tenured professor in computer science at a research university in the United States. He gained the distinction last August, when his tenure appointment in the… Read MoreMar 20, 2016
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Education Department official and Peabody alum speaks at Vanderbilt conference
Mohamed Abdel-Kader, deputy assistant secretary in the International and Foreign Language Education Office at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education, spoke at Vanderbilt March 18. Read MoreMar 18, 2016
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Marissa Shrum, BA’03, named to Business Insider 30 most creative women in advertising
Marissa Shrum, strategy director at Mother New York, is one of the 30 most creative women in advertising according to Business Insider. The business website considered “recognition within the industry, seniority in their respective agencies, size of the shop, and standout creative work that’s garnered attention outside of the advertising… Read MoreMar 18, 2016
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These four educational adventures are the perfect summer getaway
Make this your summer for an educational adventure with Vanderbilt. Whether you seek exciting enrichment in history, culture, literature or music, these four trips are truly one-of-a-kind. Make your choice and start packing today. Bavaria and Danube River Cruise Featuring Mark Wait, Martha Rivers… Read MoreMar 18, 2016
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Alumni Marshall and Carlson-Wee among Vanderbilt Visiting Writers
The Gertrude and Harold Vanderbilt Visiting Writers Series will host two alumni who are award-winning poets. Anders Carlson-Wee and Nate Marshall will give public readings the week of March 14-18. Read MoreMar 14, 2016
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Kimberly Bryant, BE’89, named one of 26 most powerful female engineers in 2016
Kimberly Bryant, BE’89, founder of Black Girls Code, a nonprofit focused on teaching girls 6 to 17 programming skills, has been recognized by Business Insider as one of the 26 most powerful female engineers in 2016. Bryant was the keynote speaker for the School of Engineering’s E-Week in 2014. Read MoreMar 9, 2016
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Vanderbilt Divinity School Carpenter Program celebrates 20 years
A public conference celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Carpenter Program In Religion, Gender and Sexuality will highlight the achievements of Vanderbilt Divinity School alumni/ae whose work has been transformed by this pioneering program. Read MoreMar 9, 2016
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School of Engineering recognizes students in athletics, Army and Navy ROTC
For a third year, Dean Philippe Fauchet honored engineering student-athletes and Army and Navy ROTC students with a special dinner at the University Club, where they heard from alumni Perry Wallace and Sandra Cochran. Read MoreMar 1, 2016
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Former Vanderbilt football player and author Derrick Gragg to speak Feb. 26
Author and former Commodore football player Derrick Gragg will speak on Friday, Feb. 26, to share his personal experiences as a Vanderbilt undergraduate and the life lessons he has learned that set him on his path today. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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Congressman speaks to Owen, law school students
Students at Vanderbilt Law School and Owen Graduate School of Management enjoyed a visit from Vanderbilt alumnus and Arkansas Congressman French Hill. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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Five Vanderbilt Alumnae named “Women of Influence”
Nashville Business Journal has named five Vanderbilt alumnae as “Women of Influence.” According to Allison Nash, associate editor of the NBJ, the awards recognize executives, attorneys and entrepreneurs for their “business accomplishments, commitment to community and willingness to push the envelope." Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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First Vanderbilt Giving Day set for April 21
The first-ever Vanderbilt Giving Day, planned for April 21, will be a 24-hour campaign that draws alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and fans together to advance the mission of the university. Read MoreFeb 22, 2016
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Engineering school announces 2016 alumni honorees, distinguished friend
Vanderbilt engineering alumni Kendall Card and Perry E. Wallace Jr. will be inducted into the School of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni at a special event in April. S. Shankar Sastry will be inducted as a member of the school’s Circle of Distinguished Friends. Read MoreFeb 10, 2016
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Three Vanderbilt alumni named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Three Vanderbilt alumni--the co-founder of a digital innovation company, the founder of a creative services agency specializing in crowdfunding, and an education reformer--have been named to Forbes' “30 Under 30” list. Read MoreFeb 10, 2016
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Vanderbilt engineering alumnus disrupts wearables market with biosensing through metal
After wowing 2016 Consumer Electronics Show visitors and appearing in a slew of tech news articles,WiseWear soon will be recognized for what it is: a fitness monitoring, security alert and business management system encased in a piece of art. Jerry Wilmink [BE’02, MS’04, PhD’07] designed the unique technology that allows… Read MoreFeb 8, 2016
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View Reunion educational programs online
What is driving Nashville’s growth? How does Coach Tim Corbin prepare his players for success in life off the field? Why do we meddle in the lives of others? What was it like to be the first African-American athlete in the SEC? These engaging topics,… Read MoreJan 25, 2016
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When Commodores talk, we listen
Vanderbilt alumni care deeply about their university. They are loyal and willing advocates, and are excited to be “Vanderbilt for Life.” They want to hear about the latest faculty research and Vanderbilt events in their city, as well as connect with networking and career resources offered by the university. Those are just some of the findings from the Vanderbilt University Alumni Association’s recent, expansive alumni satisfaction survey. Read MoreJan 14, 2016
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Alumni: Reach your career goals through Vanderbilt
Take the next steps on your career path with help from the Alumni Career Services program. Whether you are just getting started, looking to make a transition or want to build skills in your current role, we offer valuable resources that will help you along the way. Read MoreJan 14, 2016
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The Big Short brings Burry’s market genius to silver screen
The Big Short brings Burry’s market genius to silver screen In 2010 Michael Burry, MD’97, became known as the first financial analyst to predict America’s financial crisis. The New York Times bestseller The Big Short, written by Michael Lewis, tells the story of how Burry and a few others discovered… Read MoreJan 4, 2016