Alumni Lawn

On Tuesday, March 4—likely the breeziest day of the year—more than 300 students gathered on Alumni Lawn for a pre-spring break event hosted by Vanderbilt Student Affairs. The lunchtime event promoted student wellness and helped them de-stress from midterms. Read More

Young Nudy and Smino will headline Vanderbilt University’s 2024 Rites of Spring music festival. Other performers include Orion Sun, OG Savvy and an opening performance by folk singer-songwriter and Vanderbilt student Amelia Day. Last chance tickets are available for purchase online. Read More

Much of Middle Tennessee will see about 95% of the sun covered on April 8, providing us with a grand partial solar eclipse. The Sun will begin to disappear at 12:45 p.m., reach maximum eclipse by 2:02 p.m., and completely reappear at 3:20 p.m. For those who crave the experience of a total solar eclipse, all is not lost. The path of totality extends across much of the eastern United States, making it accessible by just a few hours' drive from Nashville. Read More

Diverse ’Dores Day, which allows students, staff, faculty and postdoctoral scholars to learn more about support and services offered to Vanderbilt’s diverse population, is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will end at Alumni Lawn with music, giveaways, treats from local restaurants and custom-made shirts. Read More

Ferg and Dayglow will headline Vanderbilt University’s 2023 Rites of Spring music festival, which takes place on Alumni Lawn. Other performers from a wide range of genres include Sean Kingston, Muni Long, Coco Jones, Maude Latour, Edgehill and a performance by Vanderbilt student-athlete Yaubryon. Read More

All Vanderbilt community members, along with their families, are invited to a celebration on Alumni Lawn directly following the main investiture ceremony of Chancellor Daniel Diermeier on Saturday, April 9. Read More

This year's two-day event features headliners Gucci Mane and DNCE, with other artists set to appear including Cheat Codes, H.E.R., Goldlink, Kiiara and Born Animal.  Read More

Looking for a way to get outside this spring, switch up your workout, increase your flexibility or challenge your strength? Read More

Vanderbilt University students, faculty, and staff joined together to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event: a total solar eclipse. Read More

The Interfaith Council, a leadership organization comprising Vanderbilt University students dedicated to interfaith relations , will commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11. Read More

Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff gathered on Alumni Lawn July 8 to observe the lowering of the American flag to half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the attack on police officers July 7 in Dallas, Texas. Read More

Ten members of a Vanderbilt University admissions tour group were injured Dec. 21 when a tree fell as the group was leaving an information session and waiting outside to begin tours of campus. None of the injuries are considered life-threatening. Read More

The CNN/Facebook Campaign Camper, a specially designed Airstream trailer complete with a video booth, will make a stop on Vanderbilt University’s Alumni Lawn from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. Read More

Vanderbilt Relay For Life will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, from noon to midnight on Alumni Lawn. Read More