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Year in Review: Vanderbilt’s Top Social Media Posts of 2025

1.) ‘College GameDay’ on campus

When ‘College GameDay’ made a stop at Vanderbilt, engineering student Tyler Hwang rose to the moment, nailing Pat McAfee’s live field goal challenge to win $500,000.

 

 

2.) Lavuvu 

Love ’em or hate ’em, the Lavuvu made surprise appearances on campus and social media this year.

 

 

 

3.) Anchored In

What makes Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt?

 

4.) Vanderbilt University–New York City

Celebrating Vanderbilt’s bold new expansion of our first campus outside of Nashville.

 

 

5.) Match 1, Match Won

Volleyball returned to Vanderbilt for the first time in 45 years during an exciting match on Wyatt Lawn.

 

6.) Champions

It was an unforgettable year in Athletics.

 

 

7.) Commencement 2025 

One of our favorite times of the year! The #VU2025 celebration featured an alma mater that defied gravity.

@vanderbiltu

mic was ON

♬ original sound – VanderbiltU

 

8.) Welcome Week 2025

There’s nothing like welcoming our newest Commodores to campus.

 

 

9.) Pin Drops

Our limited-edition collectible pins made a splash this semester. How many did you collect?

 

10.) Seasons

Beautiful in every season: We captured the unique beauty of campus throughout the year.

 

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