Alumni
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Maria Crist, BA’12, shares why she is a loyal Commodore
Maria Emily Crist, BA’12, shares why she is a loyal Commodore. Read MoreJul 19, 2017
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What will Vanderbilt look like in 25 years?
Alumni have a few opportunities to see for themselves how the campus may change in the next 20–30 years. Read MoreJul 18, 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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Tennessine Commodore Classroom draws large crowd
Joseph Hamilton, the Landon C. Garland Distinguished Professor of Physics, captivated alumni with the story of the discovery of super element 117 tennessine during a Commodore Classroom. 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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Students network with alumni at Summer Opening Dores
(Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt students may be on summer break, but they haven’t stopped working. Many are taking advantage of time away from the classroom to pursue internships. Thanks to the Summer Opening Dores series, they are also making important connections with alumni. Summer Opening Dores are casual yet purposeful… Read MoreJul 18, 2017
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Scholarship brings Bridgette Brown home
Bridgette Brown came to Vanderbilt for a world-class education but, in addition to finding a new home, she also discovered herself. Read MoreApr 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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Volunteer support makes highly sought D.C. event possible
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has been the hottest ticket in Washington, D.C., since its opening in September 2016. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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Nashville Chapter event features Chancellor Zeppos
More than 150 alumni and friends gathered at Vanderbilt’s new Engineering and Science Building for a special Nashville Vanderbilt Chapter evening featuring Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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Vanderbilt Travel to visit site of museum featuring Dillehay’s archaeological work
Vanderbilt travelers to visit the site of museum built by Chilean government to feature the archeological work of Tom Dillehay Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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Frances DeLaGarza Thompson, BA’91, shares why she is Vanderbilt for Life
Alumni who go to events, volunteer and give back bring tremendous value to Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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G.P. Searle, BA’07, shares why he is Vanderbilt for Life
Alumni who go to events, volunteer and give back bring tremendous value to Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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Seniors prepare for life after Vanderbilt
The Life After Vanderbilt series provides seniors practical lessons to conquer and prevail in life after graduation. Read MoreApr 5, 2017
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Alumni host ASB students in 18 cities
For many alumni March brings fond memories of a transformational week spent on an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip. Read MoreMar 31, 2017
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Vanderbilt Travel offers a world of difference
Vanderbilt Travel offers exciting cultural and educational experiences in destinations around the world. Read MoreMar 31, 2017
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Ben Friedman is acting NOAA Administrator
Ben Friedman, BS’89, is performing the duties of administrator and undersecretary for Oceans and Atmosphere at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) until a new presidential appointment is made for the organization. Read MoreMar 31, 2017
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Informational Interviews: The most underutilized tool for job searching
You’ve probably heard of it, but how often have you actually used it? The informational interview is a critical piece to your job search, and is one of the easiest ways to use Vanderbilt’s alumni network. Read MoreMar 31, 2017
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Love at first sight
As the next in a series of student profiles related to Opportunity Vanderbilt, Christopher Huerta represents just one of the nearly 9,000 students whose lives have been changed by this financial aid initiative. For more information on Opportunity Vanderbilt, visit vu.edu/oppvu. If it hadn’t been for… Read MoreMar 20, 2017
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Maria Renz, MBA’96, is new Amazon VP of delivery experience
Maria Renz, the first female adviser to Jeff Bezos, has been named Amazon’s vice president for delivery experience. Read MoreMar 15, 2017