Alumni
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Alumnus Peede nominated National Endowment for the Humanities chair
President Donald Trump has nominated Jon Parrish Peede, BS’91, to serve as the 11th chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Read MoreMar 15, 2018
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Volunteer Leadership Weekend brings 200 alumni and parent volunteers to campus
Volunteers play an important role in Vanderbilt’s success, and that involvement was praised during the university’s inaugural Volunteer Leadership Weekend held Feb. 23–24. Read MoreMar 14, 2018
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Madelynne Grace Myers advocates for gender equality in STEM at United Nations
Madelynne Grace Myers, BA’17, advocates for gender equality in the STEM fields during the UN International Women and Girls in Science Forum. Read MoreMar 14, 2018
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Seven alumni named to 2018 Nashville Business Journal ’40 Under 40′
The "Nashville Business Journal" recently released its 2018 “40 Under 40” honorees. The list includes seven Vanderbilt alumni. Read MoreFeb 26, 2018
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Recent Books, Fall 2017
Rocky Boyer’s War: An Unvarnished History of the Air Blitz that Won the War in the Southwest Pacific (2017, Naval Institute Press) by Allen D. Boyer, BA’78 In Rocky Boyer’s War, Allen Boyer offers a wry, keen-eyed, and occasionally disgruntled counterpoint history of the hard-fought, brilliant campaign that won World… Read MoreFeb 16, 2018
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George discusses Gavel Gap at Commodore Classroom in Birmingham
Birmingham alumni recently enjoyed the legal insights of Tracey George, the Charles B. Cox III and Lucy D. Cox Family Professor in Law and Liberty. Read MoreJan 17, 2018
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Larry Creekmore, BA’67, shares why he is Vanderbilt for Life
As a donor and passionate Reunion volunteer, Larry Creekmore, BA’67, is truly Vanderbilt for Life. He shares why he is a loyal Commodore. Read MoreJan 9, 2018
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Natalia Alvarez, BA’14, is Vanderbilt for Life
Since graduating from Vanderbilt in 2014, Natalia Alvarez has been a great example of staying Vanderbilt for Life. She shares why she remains such a loyal Commodore. Read MoreJan 9, 2018
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David Rodgers, BMus’17, selected for 2018 Young Composer Showcase by the Jazz Education Network
The Young Composer Showcase spotlights young jazz composers, giving students an opportunity to have an original composition recognized and performed at an International level. Read MoreJan 9, 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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Alumni couple establishes scholarship to help make a difference
Living and working in West Africa showed Drew and Kelly Scoggins that they wanted to make a difference. The alumni couple chose to give back by creating an Opportunity Vanderbilt scholarship. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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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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Corey Ponder, BS’07, shares why he is a loyal Commodore
Alumni Association Board Director Corey Ponder, BS’07, is a model of alumni engagement who knows firsthand how that involvement is both personally fulfilling and important to Vanderbilt. Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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Meet your Alumni Association Board of Directors
The vision of the Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors is to be invested in a lifelong Vanderbilt community that is connected to, enriched by and proud of its alumni. Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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Tim Warnock, BA’84, is the epitome of a loyal Commodore
Alumni Association Board Director Tim Warnock, BA’84, is a model of alumni engagement. Read MoreSep 29, 2017
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Charlie Brain, BS’15, is co-founder of Lubanzi, a wine label with a social conscience
Inspired while spending his junior year abroad in South Africa, Charles Brain, BS’15, became the co-founder of Cape Venture Wines. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, BA’79, to retire
Nora Tyson, BA’79, the 2012 Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumna, has enjoyed a career highlighted by firsts. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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Taylor Dickinson, BS’13, wins $50,000 grant for Bronx Freedom Fund through Goldman Sachs Gives
Taylor Dickinson, BS’13, was on the third-place team that earned a $50,000 grant for the Bronx Freedom Fund through Goldman Sachs Gives. Read MoreSep 20, 2017
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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