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Vanderbilt Alumni Association: Continue the connection
Graduation is just one step in alumni's lifelong journey with Vanderbilt. The Class of 2015 can continue its connection with the university and global alumni community through the Alumni Association. Read MoreMay 1, 2015
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Middle school teacher ignited Matt Belsante’s love of jazz
Matt Belsante, BS’06, an engineering science and economics major at Vanderbilt, didn’t grow up planning to be a professional musician, but he ultimately followed his love of jazz. Now he is a critically acclaimed writer and singer of jazz, pop and swing music similar in style to the crooners of… Read MoreMay 1, 2015
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Memorial service for Levi Watkins Jr. set for April 30
A memorial service celebrating the life of Levi Watkins Jr., renowned cardiac surgeon, champion of racial equality and diversity, and the first African American to be admitted to and graduate from Vanderbilt's School of Medicine, will be held Thursday at Benton Chapel. Read MoreApr 24, 2015
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VU alumna Nora Tyson tapped to command Navy’s 3rd Fleet
Vice Adm. Nora Tyson has been nominated to command the U.S. 3rd Fleet, which stretches from the Western coast of the United States to the International Date Line in the Pacific. Read MoreApr 23, 2015
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Alumni Association honors Jim Lovensheimer for educational contributions
Jim Lovensheimer, associate professor of musicology, is the recipient of the 2015 Vanderbilt Alumni Education Award. Read MoreApr 23, 2015
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Medical student follows call to practice family medicine thanks to scholarship support
A Canby Robinson Society scholarship enabled Mary Masterman to attend Vanderbilt and pursue her dream of practicing family medicine without the worry of impending debt. Read MoreApr 22, 2015
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Vanderbilt helps Arts and Science student frame his world view
Born in a northwest suburb of Chicago to parents who immigrated to the U.S. from southwestern India, Shawn Albert realized early on that he wanted to travel the world. Read MoreApr 22, 2015
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Alumna Mary Beth Ballard shares her story to raise awareness about bladder cancer
Ballard currently is organizing BCAN’s inaugural Walk for Bladder Cancer in Nashville, which will take place May 3 at Sevier Park and will feature several Vanderbilt teams. Read MoreApr 21, 2015
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Cox Enterprises executive named to Vanderbilt Board of Trust
The newest member of the Vanderbilt Board of Trust is Alexander C. Taylor, an executive with Cox Enterprises. Read MoreApr 16, 2015
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Philosophers honor Lenn Goodman’s research in new book
Lenn Goodman, whose philosophical research is being lauded in a book that includes his name in the title, will be honored by academic colleagues at an April 20 public celebration in Buttrick Hall. Read MoreApr 15, 2015
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Levi Watkins Jr., medical pioneer and champion of racial equality, dies
Levi Watkins Jr., a renowned cardiac surgeon, champion of racial equality and diversity, and the first African American to be admitted to and graduate from Vanderbilt's School of Medicine, died Saturday from complications after suffering a stroke. Read MoreApr 14, 2015
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Divinity Distinguished Alumnus Gardner Taylor dies
Divinity distinguished alumnus was strong voice for civil rights Divinity distinguished alumnus was powerful Christian personality and preacher Read MoreApr 13, 2015
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Timo Weiland, BS’06, returns to city always in fashion to him
After spending four years absorbing the style and personality of Nashville while attending Vanderbilt, Timo Weiland, BS’06, is back as one of the headliners for Nashville Fashion Week. The Tennessean profiles Timo’s journey from Vanderbilt to his highly decorated career in fashion as co-founder of the Timo Weiland brand. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Alumna helps Nashville build a fashion industry
With several Nashville-based fashion brands on the cusp of a major breakout (imogene + willie, Ceri Hoover Bags and Otis James Nashville), Van Tucker, EMBA’96, is helping build the businesses to help them achieve that. Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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U.S. Department of State profiles Kristin Fleschner, BS’03, as part of Women’s History Month 2015
Kristin Fleschner, BS’03, who has worked on gender, peace and security issues for the federal government since 2008 was one of 17 women profiled by the U.S. Department of State for Women’s History Month 2015. The 2015 theme, “Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives,” is intended to weave women’s stories—individually… Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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Q&A with alumnus, ExxonMobil VP Jack P. Williams
Jack P. Williams, a Vanderbilt alumnus and senior executive at ExxonMobil, discussed energy and success preceding his campus visit. Read MoreApr 2, 2015
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GayNelle Doll, editor of Vanderbilt’s flagship publication, to retire
There are a few things editor GayNelle Doll and her staff keep in mind when putting together an issue of "Vanderbilt Magazine," read by 131,000 alumni and others and the university’s flagship publication. Read MoreMar 23, 2015
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Mayor shares love of reading with Patterson RAPS participants
Mayor Karl Dean discussed the joys of reading with Metro Nashville Public School students at the March 14 meeting of Patterson RAPS (Read and Play Saturdays). The program, funded by a gift from best-selling author James Patterson, aims to instill a love of reading in participants. Read MoreMar 17, 2015
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Callie House Research Center launched with inaugural lecture
A celebratory event to launch the Callie House Research Center, housed within African American and Diaspora Studies, featured a lecture by author, historian and public servant Mary Frances Berry. Read MoreMar 16, 2015
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Vanderbilt MBA students awarded grant for language app
The student co-founders of a language-learning platform called Boomalang have been awarded the 2015 Sohr Grant. Read MoreMar 13, 2015