Alexandra Sargent Capps

Fashion with function: Students express themselves through their masks

Nov. 9, 2020—Vanderbilt students recently had the opportunity to make their own stylish and unique “designer” face masks at multiple mask-making sessions led by Vanderbilt costume shop manager and senior lecturer Alexandra Sargent Capps at the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center.

(Left to right) Jared Schmidt (Vanya), Kacy Jones (Yelena), Richard Zhang (Telegin), Chloe Hodge (Maria Vasilyevna) (courtesy of Phillip Franck/Vanderbilt University)

VU Theatre performs classic ‘Uncle Vanya’ with modern twists Feb. 14-22

Feb. 13, 2020—Vanderbilt University Theatre will perform an acclaimed translation of Anton Chekhov’s tragicomedy "Uncle Vanya" Feb. 14-22 at Neely Auditorium.

Cast member (L to r) Rachel Platt (Sarah), Lillian Dennison (Riley), Kay Berlatsky (Cassidy), Susmi Chennareddy (Karina), Amber Yun (Pearl), Vanessa Dadzie (Ellen)

Listen: VU Theatre production inspired by Vanderbilt women bowlers

Oct. 2, 2019—"Bowling for Beginners," a new play based partly on experiences of the Vanderbilt women’s bowling team—which has won two national titles—opens Friday at Neely Auditorium.

Nashville legend teaches Vanderbilt students the art of ‘slow fashion’

Aug. 27, 2019—Vanderbilt students took a hands-on look at the history of fashion and sustainability with the help of Nashville fashion icon Manuel Cuevas, best known for creating couture "rhinestone cowboy" designs for Elvis, the Beatles, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and more.