First-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially began their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community during Founders Walk on Aug. 21. The celebratory procession marks the conclusion of Move-In Weekend, as students make their way from The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons to the main part of Vanderbilt’s campus.
This year, the procession ended on Library Lawn, where the students received special Founders Walk pins to commemorate the occasion. Upper-division students representing a variety of campus organizations and affinity groups were also on hand to cheer them on.
“You come to us today standing strong on your own, as a member of the Vanderbilt community who has earned your place,” Diermeier said. “When you graduate, you’ll become part of something even greater, applying what you’ve learned as you move into a world that needs your skills and talents, backed for life by your Vanderbilt education.”
Other speakers included Tiffiny Tung, vice provost for undergraduate education; Melissa Gresalfi, dean of the Ingram Commons; Anu Pardeshi, Vanderbilt Alumni Association president; and Amisha Mittal, Vanderbilt Student Government president.
First-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially began their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community during Founders Walk on Aug. 21.
First-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially began their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community during Founders Walk on Aug. 21.
First-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially began their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community during Founders Walk on Aug. 21.
First-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially began their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community during Founders Walk on Aug. 21.
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier speaks to the Class of 2026 during Founders Walk.
Vanderbilt Student Government president Amisha Mittal speaks to the Class of 2026 during Founders Walk.
First-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially began their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community during Founders Walk on Aug. 21.
First-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially began their journey as members of the Vanderbilt community during Founders Walk on Aug. 21. (Vanderbilt University)
First-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially began their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community during Founders Walk on Aug. 21.
First-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially began their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community during Founders Walk on Aug. 21.
