Alumni Association
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Vanderbilt launches new group for Asian American and Pacific Islander alumni
Vanderbilt has launched a new alumni affinity group for Vanderbilt’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, supporting the diaspora and beyond. The AAPI Association of Vanderbilt Alumni (AAVA) aims to connect alumni with one another as well as with current students and the broader Vanderbilt community. Read MoreJan 19, 2022
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’Dores in Dialogue: ‘A Conversation About the History of Hispanic Heritage Month’ is Oct. 8
The next event in the ’Dores in Dialogue series, “A Conversation About the History of Hispanic Heritage Month,” will be on Friday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to noon CT. Read MoreSep 27, 2021
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Alumni Association Board announces 2021 alumni award recipients
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors has announced its 2021 alumni award recipients, honoring professional achievement, public service and volunteerism. Read MoreJul 23, 2021
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Owen Forward Summer Leadership Series hosts two events June 23
Owen Graduate School of Management professor Kelly Goldsmith will host bestselling author and former Best Buy Chairman and CEO Hubert Joly, and Owen professor Kimberly Pace will discuss "What it Takes to Land a Position in the C-Suite," in a pair of virtual events on Wednesday, June 23. Register now. Read MoreJun 17, 2021
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Reunion classes of 2020 recognized with virtual celebration
Vanderbilt University hosted a virtual celebration on Oct. 21, recognizing the Reunion classes of 2020 with a special toast. The event served as a prelude to an on-campus celebration Vanderbilt will host next fall for all alumni whose Reunion year falls in 2020 or 2021. Read MoreOct 23, 2020
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Message from the Alumni Association President: Support Student Internships
Internships have the potential to transform students’ lives by providing hands-on experiences and access to professional networks. Alumni play an important role in making internship opportunities possible. Approximately 70 percent of graduating Vanderbilt seniors report completing an internship. Vanderbilt students’ internships run the gamut—from conducting medical research and working on… Read MoreFeb 17, 2020
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Top Tribute: H. Rodes Hart named Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumnus
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association has named H. Rodes Hart, BA’54, the recipient of the 2018 Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus Award. Read MoreNov 19, 2018
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Global Ambassa’Dore: Q&A with Patti White, BA’76, on raising Vanderbilt’s profile abroad
Patti Early White, BA’76, and her husband, George White, have established the Early–White International Scholarship to provide need-based support to undergraduate international students who are from the U.K. or European Union member countries and enrolled in the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreSep 6, 2018
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New scholarship honors legacy of civil rights leader James Lawson
The new Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. Scholarship provides need-based financial support for underrepresented minority students who demonstrate a commitment to civil rights and social justice. Read MoreJun 25, 2018
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Alumni Association announces 2017 alumni award recipients
The Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce its recipients of the 2017 alumni awards: Dr. Stephen Jones, BA’74, MD’78; Joe Martin, BA’64; Doug Parker, MBA’86; and Zakiya Smith, BS’06. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Dr. Michael Caruso, BA’72, PhD’16: A Tale of Two Doctors
Caruso graduated with his Ph.D. in philosophy in 2016, and today he uses what he learned to teach ethics to medical school students. Read MoreMay 29, 2017
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Olympia Ammon, BS’96: Connecting for a Lifetime
As vice president of development for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Olympia Ammon, BS’96, knows the impact that financial support can have on an organization. Read MoreNov 20, 2016
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Alumni Association Board announces 2016 alumni award recipients
Six alumni will be recognized by the Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Board for their volunteerism, public service and professional accomplishments. Read MoreJun 30, 2016
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Alumni Association Board announces new leadership and members
The Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Board is pleased to announce new leadership and the addition of eight new members. Read MoreJun 30, 2016
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Chapters Bring Vanderbilt Classrooms to Alumni
Vanderbilt alumni share a passion for lifelong learning and often request educational programs. The Alumni Association is responding by sponsoring more Commodore Classrooms events in chapter cities. Read MoreMay 12, 2016
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Vanderbilt For Life: Learning and Adventure Don’t End with Graduation
Vanderbilt Alumni Association chapters currently exist in 37 U.S. cities and five international locations—the newest one in Japan—and offer a range of activities to help keep Vanderbilt’s 135,000 alumni connected to each other and to the university. Read MoreOct 23, 2015
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Lifelong Journey Begins for Recent Grads
When the Class of 2015 walked across the Commencement stage in May, their steps were just the first along a lifetime path with Vanderbilt. Read MoreOct 23, 2015
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MLB Pitcher David Price among Alumni Honored
Four outstanding alumni known for their service to the university, service to others, and for their professional accomplishments have been chosen by the Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Board of Directors to receive alumni awards in 2015. Read MoreJul 31, 2015
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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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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