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May 8, 2025
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Actor, philanthropist Gary Sinise calls on graduates to live meaningful lives in service to others
 Gary Sinise speaks at the Graduates Day Celebration at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center Indoor Practice Facility.
Award-winning actor, philanthropist and champion for military veterans Gary Sinise called on the Vanderbilt Class of 2025 to consider how service to others can fill life with purpose and be a source for healing during his Graduates Day keynote address at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center Facility on May 8 as part of a two-day event celebrating the university’s Commencement. Read More
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Vanderbilt University honors Class of 2025 Founder’s Medalists
2025 Founder's Medalists, left to right: Carter Lakin Lovvorn, Grace Ann Jones, Rachel Michelle Dodge, Nikki Takahashi Weitzenhoffer, Charles Thomas Schmitt, Mellissa Brandy Meisels, Taylor Muncher, Vicky Nicolas, Samuel Elliott Lu and Robert Rickard
In recognition of their remarkable scholarly dedication and outstanding achievements, Vanderbilt University celebrated the Founder's Medalists for the Class of 2025 during the Graduates Day event. Read More
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CLASS OF 2025: Duaa Faquih leads with empathy and action
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Learn more about what keeps Class of 2025 political science and psychology double major Duaa Faquih inspired and grounded. Read More
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If you could go back and talk to your younger self, what advice would you give? As we celebrate the accomplishments of the Vanderbilt Class of 2025, watch some of the graduating students take a special moment to talk to the child within.
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