Alumni
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Look what we were able to do together: The Turner Scholars program
More than 40 Vanderbilt Divinity students have participated in a model program to develop congregational leaders for the United Methodist Church, thanks to generous support from Cal Turner Jr. Read MoreNov 4, 2014
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VUCast: Growing to new heights
In the latest VUCast: Learn how the Children's Hospital is growing to heal more babies and children; see the latest big gift from Vanderbilt alums; and watch a first-year student balance engineering and ice. Watch now! Read MoreNov 4, 2014
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Taylor Bruce, BA’04, Guiding Spirit
When traveling, Taylor Bruce, BA’04, often brings a book that deepens his understanding of his destination, but never a travel guide. Eager to share the stories of cities rather than popular tourist attractions, Bruce started his own series of field guides, called Wildsam. Read MoreOct 24, 2014
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Duncan McDougall, BA’83, One for the Books
Duncan McDougall, BA’83, spent part of his twenties guiding expeditions of the physical world—whitewater and backcountry trips in places like Alaska and New Zealand. Since 1998, however, he has been leading expeditions of another kind, guiding children on a journey to literacy. Read MoreOct 24, 2014
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A Lake House Has Become a Beacon for Lifelong Friends
Nirav Parikh, BS’04, and his friends graduated ten years ago, yet the bonds formed during their time at Vanderbilt grow deeper each Memorial Day. Vanderbilt Magazine has the story of how an annual trip to a Texas lake house became the setting for reunions that reaffirm lifelong friendships. Read MoreOct 17, 2014
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Q&A with fashion entrepreneur Danielle Snyder
Danielle Snyder headed to New York City to pursue a career in fashion after graduating from Vanderbilt in 2007. After a few years, she and her sister Jodie co-founded the jewelry line DANNIJO that is now sold in department stores around the world, but Nashville still remains in her heart. Read MoreOct 13, 2014
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Commodore pole vaulter qualifies for American Ninja Warrior
Commodore pole vaulter becomes third woman to qualify for American Ninja Warrior Read MoreOct 9, 2014
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Three Quinqs reflect on Vanderbilt experience
The Vanderbilt Hustler interviewed three Reunion class leaders from the Class of 1964. Read MoreOct 9, 2014
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Vanderbilt represented at this weekend’s Southern Festival of Books
The Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities will co-sponsor a special track of veteran-focused readings, discussions and performances at this year's Southern Festival of Books, which also features appearances by Vanderbilt faculty, staff, students and alumni. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Zeppos named to Fulbright Canada board
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States of America, also known as Fulbright Canada. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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New faculty: Jordan studies sleep disorders in children
As one of the few board-certified pediatric sleep specialists in the region, Atia Jordan works with a multidisciplinary team to address sleep concerns in an effort to improve the overall health and well-being of her patients. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Vanderbilt alumnus to lecture on Chinese funerary art
A Chinese art curator from the Ringling Museum of Art who is a Vanderbilt alumnus will speak at Cohen Memorial Hall Oct. 9. Read MoreOct 2, 2014
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Barnes & Noble to host poets and writers with Vanderbilt ties Oct. 3
Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt will host three local writers with ties to Vanderbilt at Lyrical Brew: An Evening of Local Poetry, beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 3. Read MoreOct 1, 2014
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Four School of Medicine alumni find success in business
These four School of Medicine alumni forged new paths—hedge funds, pharmaceuticals, management consulting, and health care entrepreneurship—to find success in business. Read MoreSep 26, 2014
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Popdose profiles alumnus Andrew Maraniss and his upcoming book about Perry Wallace
Andrew Maraniss, BA’92, first wrote about SEC pioneer Perry Wallace, BE’72, as a sophomore history major. Nearly 25 years later, Vanderbilt University Press will release Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South in December. Popdose.com profiles Maraniss and his passion to tell Wallace’s… Read MoreSep 19, 2014
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Engineering alumnus breaks down tough concepts … and tough-to-hear news
If Scott Potter, BE’86, is on your TV, it’s probably not going to be good news. He has the difficult job of telling residents when there’s a problem with their water service — but his clear, concise approach offers lessons on breaking down complicated engineering concepts for the public. Read MoreSep 19, 2014
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Alumna Samar Ali, BS’03, JD’06, helps Obama confront ISIS
Samar Ali, BS’03, JD’06, a member of the Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors, has joined Nashville law firm Bone McAllester Norton to practice international law and continue private diplomatic work in the Middle East and elsewhere. She previously advised Gov. Bill Haslam on economic issues and was a counterterrorism… Read MoreSep 17, 2014
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New path announced for young alumni service on Board of Trust
The Vanderbilt Board of Trust has approved a new approach to involve recent graduates in the university beyond their student days while expanding the opportunities for trustees to interact with all students at Vanderbilt. Read MoreSep 17, 2014
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Alumnus Hedgecock’s PinPtr wows Spark Nashville crowd, takes win
Will Hedgecock, BE’08, MS’09, PhD’14, founder of PinPtr, a high-precision GPS that can detect a difference in location within centimeters instead of meters, took first place at Spark Nashville, a rapid-fire pitch competition. Read MoreSep 11, 2014
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Alumnus elected to National Medical Honor Society Board of Directors
Alpha Omega Alpha elects Dr. Charles “Chipper” H. Griffith III, BA’84, MD’88, as a councilor director for its board. His three-year term begins Oct. 3. Read MoreAug 29, 2014