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Good Day, Sunshine: Alumni pour their energy into solar power
Several Vanderbilt alumni are leading the way to ensure that solar is not just a feel-good energy source but an economically viable one as well. Read this feature from the latest issue of "Vanderbilt Magazine." Read MoreJul 1, 2018
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Alumni Association Board announces new leadership and board members
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces new leadership and the addition of eight new board members. Read MoreJun 28, 2018
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MFA alumna Tiana Clark is one of poetry’s most exciting new voices
Before alumna Tiana Clark emerged as an electrifying new voice in poetry, before a flock of literary agents started calling, and before 'The New Yorker' magazine published her poem “Nashville” to acclaim last fall, she’d been stung so badly by rejection that she’d stopped writing for an entire year. Read more of the story from the latest issue of 'Vanderbilt Magazine.' Read MoreJun 25, 2018
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Alumni Association Board announces 2018 honorees
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces its 2018 alumni award recipients. Read MoreJun 5, 2018
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Alumni Association Board honors Rosevelt Noble for educational contributions
Rosevelt Noble, BS'97, PhD'03, assistant dean of students and director of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, is the recipient of the 2018 Vanderbilt Alumni Education Award. Read MoreMay 1, 2018
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E. Bronson Ingram College’s two halls named for distinguished alumni
Astronomer Edward Emerson “E.E.” Barnard and journalist Christine Sadler Coe will be memorialized on campus as the halls of the new E. Bronson Ingram College are named in their honor. Read MoreApr 26, 2018
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Build your network with your Vanderbilt chapter
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association offers webinars and programs to help you progress along your career path, but one of the best steps you can take is to get involved with your Vanderbilt chapter. Read MoreJan 8, 2018
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Perry Wallace, BE’70, is Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus
The Vanderbilt University Alumni Association will celebrate Perry Wallace, BE’70, as the 2017 Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Read MoreJan 3, 2018
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10 ways alumni volunteers helped Vanderbilt conquer and prevail in 2017
In addition to bringing the Black and Gold together at chapter events, Commodore Classrooms, Summer Send-off Parties and Networking Night, here are 10 ways alumni volunteers helped Vanderbilt in 2017. Read MoreDec 11, 2017
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Two Vanderbilt alumni named to Forbes ’30 Under 30′
The 2018 edition of Forbes "30 Under 30" recognized two Vanderbilt alumni: Garrett Speigel, BE’10, co-founder of Standard Cyborg; and Drew Silverstein, BMus’11, co-founder and CEO of Amper Music. Read MoreDec 11, 2017
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Alumni Association Board announces 2017 alumni award recipients
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board is pleased to announce the 2017 alumni award recipients—Stephen Jones, BA’74, MD’78; Joe Martin, BA’64; Doug Parker, MBA’86; and Zakiya Smith, BS’06. Read MoreJul 18, 2017
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Dorothy Phillips, first African American woman to receive an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt, recognized
Dorothy Phillips, BA’67, the first African American woman to receive an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt, was recognized for her contributions to diversity in STEM education. Read MoreJul 18, 2017
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Richard B. Johnston Jr., BA’57, MD’61 is Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus
Richard B. Johnston Jr., BA’57, MD’61—a renowned immunologist and pediatrician—is the recipient Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumni Award. Read MoreApr 18, 2017
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Alumni Association honors Robert Fry for educational contributions
Robert Fry, senior lecturer in music history and literature, is the recipient of the 2017 Vanderbilt Alumni Education Award. Read MoreApr 17, 2017
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Three Vanderbilt alumni named to Forbes ’30 Under 30′
Three Vanderbilt alumni—a content development manager at Twitter, an integrated business planning manager for Cisco Systems, and the cofounder of the online interior design firm Havenly—have been named to the 2017 Forbes “30 Under 30.” Read MoreJan 11, 2017
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Folgarait shares French art expertise in Houston and Paris
Leonard Folgarait, distinguished professor of history of art, joined the Houston Vanderbilt Chapter to discuss the work of Edgar Degas. Read MoreJan 5, 2017
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Reunion General Chairs Jeanne, BA’67, and Jerry Southwood, BA’67, are loyal Commodores
Each fall alumni return to campus for Reunion Weekend to reconnect with dear friends and reminisce about their Vanderbilt days. Thanks to the efforts from nearly 650 volunteers who encourage classmates to come back and give back, it is a memorable fun-filled weekend. Jeanne, BA’67, and Jerry Southwood, BA’67, will… Read MoreDec 19, 2016
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Nominate fellow alumni for Alumni Association Board of Directors
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors leads efforts to support the association’s mission to engage alumni in the life of Vanderbilt University and its students and to encourage lifelong connections among alumni and in support of the university’s goals. The board is currently accepting nominations for seven new board… Read MoreOct 5, 2016
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Roland Cole, BA’12 shares why he is a loyal Commodore
Alumni engagement is critical to Vanderbilt. Volunteers, donors and event attendees drive support of the university’s mission and help connect alumni with each other and the university. As a former chapter co-president, student-alumni program volunteer, donor and active event attendee, Roland Cole, BA’12, serves as an example to alumni. “Vanderbilt… Read MoreSep 30, 2016
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Cruise with Vanderbilt Travel through the scenic Bordeaux region of France
Join Vanderbilt Travel for a nine-day cruise on the Dordogne River into the most breathtaking scenery in France’s Bordeaux region. This less traveled, but historically significant region features culinary delights and the some of the world’s largest vineyards. You’ll travel in luxury aboard the Scenic Diamond, taking in panoramic views… Read MoreSep 30, 2016