Alumni
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William Jung, BA’80, nominated to serve as federal court judge
William Jung, BA’80, is one of eight lawyers nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as a federal court judge. Jung specializes in white collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation. Prior to starting his own firm, Jung served as an assistant United States attorney for six years. He is… Read MoreMay 14, 2016
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Chancellor to graduates: ‘Lift others up’
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos mined his family's history to make his point to the Class of 2016 at Commencement ceremonies. Read MoreMay 13, 2016
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Young Alumnus Pays It Forward with Monthly Gift
When Nathan Bird, BE’15, got married at the end of last year and sat down with his wife, Katherine, to plan their first budget together, it was important to him to set aside funds for Vanderbilt. “My wife and I knew we both wanted to give back to the various… Read MoreMay 12, 2016
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3D pizza printer heading to ‘Shark Tank’ appearance; Vandy alum is company’s CMO
The idea of using 3D printing to make pizzas began as an experiment in getting an American favorite into the hands of hungry NASA astronauts. Thanks to a chance connection, Jordan French, BE’07, is shepherding the invention to market, a process sure to get a major boost from an upcoming… Read MoreMay 4, 2016
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Alum’s Nervana earbuds use nerve stimulation for blissful listening; debut to rave reviews
It only takes a few seconds to understand that Nervana is not your regular earbuds. You feel the slightest tingling in your ear as tiny jolts of electricity, synchronized with the beat of “Another One Bites the Dust” or “Back in Black” or “Sweet Emotion,” connect with nerve endings. A… Read MoreMay 4, 2016
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Vanderbilt University Board of Trust chooses Evans as chairman-elect, approves new members
The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust has elected Bruce R. Evans to succeed Mark F. Dalton as chair and Jeffrey J. Rothschild to succeed Jackson W. Moore as vice chair, effective July 1, 2017. The board also approved the addition of five new members. Read MoreApr 22, 2016
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Vanderbilt celebrates inaugural Giving Day
Vanderbilt University's first-ever Giving Day has raised more than $1.3 million and secured $200,000 in challenge gifts to Opportunity Vanderbilt—the university’s initiative to replace all need-based undergraduate student loans with scholarships and grant assistance. Read MoreApr 22, 2016
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Anonymous donor pledges $5 million to Vanderbilt Dean’s Chair in Engineering
An anonymous donor has pledged $5 million to establish the Dean’s Chair in Engineering at Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced at the school’s annual distinguished alumni celebration dinner April 14. Read MoreApr 14, 2016
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Eakin receives 2016 Alumni Education Award
Professor of History Marshall Eakin has received the 2016 Vanderbilt Alumni Education Award. The alumni association's board of directors selected Eakin for his significant contributions to educational programming as a speaker for Commodore Classrooms and the Vanderbilt Travel Program. Read MoreApr 14, 2016
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Two challenges set to inspire Giving Day participation
Two anonymous donors have issued two challenges to encourage participation in the first-ever Vanderbilt Giving Day on April 21, 2016. If met, the challenges will provide a total of $200,000 for Opportunity Vanderbilt, the university’s initiative to replace loans with scholarships and grants for undergraduate students. Read MoreApr 14, 2016
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Alumnus confirmed to seat on U.S. District Court for Middle Tennessee
Waverly D. Crenshaw Jr., BA'78, JD'81, was confirmed to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee by a 92-0 vote of the U.S. Senate April 11. Read MoreApr 13, 2016
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Jeff Carr, major force at Vanderbilt and in the community for three decades, dies
A longtime vice chancellor and general counsel who cared deeply about Vanderbilt's integrity and reputation has died at the age of 75. Read MoreApr 12, 2016
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Reunion Kickoff and Chapter Leadership Conference highlights alumni volunteer impact
100 chapter leaders and Reunion chairs came together for the 2016 Reunion Kickoff and Chapter Leadership Conference Read MoreApr 8, 2016
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Professor Stephen Buckles to deliver Last Lecture to Class of 2016
Now in its third year, the Last Lecture is a new tradition for the Vanderbilt senior class. Each year the class selects a professor to deliver a lecture that includes advice, well wishes and fond memories. Stephen Buckles, senior lecturer in economics, will deliver this year’s farewell address on… Read MoreApr 6, 2016
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Reunion 2016 is Oct. 20–22
Don’t miss the fun of Reunion Oct. 20–22. Let your friends know you’re coming—add your name to the Planning to Attend list today. There are educational events and parties on Friday and football on Saturday—just like when you were in school. Put your name on the list today!… Read MoreApr 6, 2016
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Young Alumni Homecoming is Oct. 21
Don’t miss the fun of the Young Alumni Homecoming party Oct. 21. Let your friends know you’re coming—add your name to the Planning to Attend list today. The Classes of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 are all invited!… Read MoreApr 6, 2016
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Friends of Bob Birkby invited to memorial gathering
A memorial event is scheduled for Bob Birkby of Vanderbilt's political science department on Friday, April 15, in The Commons Center. Read MoreApr 5, 2016
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Vivé Griffith, BS’89: Free Minds
Vivé Griffith says her Vanderbilt years tie directly to her present leadership of the Austin, Texas-based Free Minds Project, which offers under-resourced adults a free, yearlong, college-level course in subjects ranging from history to Shakespeare, along with free books, child care and dinners. Its mission is to give adults who… Read MoreMar 28, 2016
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Cold Case: Jim Emison, BA’65, Is Determined to Solve a 75-Year-Old Hate Crime and Bring Justice to Tragedy
Jim Emison wants answers. A man was killed in a brutal racial incident in 1940, and his case was forgotten. The murdered man, Elbert Williams, was a member of the NAACP who organized meetings of African Americans in West Tennessee’s Haywood County. He was found in a river and buried… Read MoreMar 28, 2016
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Chancellor Zeppos comments on the deaths of Vanderbilt alumni in Brussels
Read Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos' statement regarding the deaths of Vanderbilt alumni Justin and Stephanie Shults as the result of a March 22 terrorist bombing in Brussels, Belgium. Read MoreMar 28, 2016