Athletics Archives
Register young Commodore fans for Mr. C’s Kids Club
Oct. 16, 2018—Register for Mr. C's Kids Club and receive a special Vanderbilt prize pack, tickets to various athletic events and exclusive events.
David Williams receives inaugural legacy award from AVBA
Oct. 15, 2018—The Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni presented Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletics Director David Williams with its inaugural legacy award Friday afternoon at the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center.
Women’s soccer team earns highest ranking since 1998
Oct. 9, 2018—The Commodores jumped seven spots to No. 12 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and face their third straight ranked matchup Friday night when No. 9 South Carolina comes to Nashville for the team's first white-out game this season. The first 500 fans will receive a free white Anchor Down T-shirt.
Vanderbilt announces next steps in athletics director search
Oct. 5, 2018—Vanderbilt announced today the establishment of a search committee and an advisory council for the recruitment of the university’s new vice chancellor for athletics and athletics director.
Sustainability contest seeks to find ‘greenest group’ on campus
Sep. 29, 2018—The “greenest group” will win a catered VIP hospitality event, 25 tickets to the Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss football game, and on-field recognition during the game on Nov. 17.
Khari Blasingame: Running Back and Graduate Student
Sep. 28, 2018—Commodore running back and graduate student Khari Blasingame is more than a football player—he's a prime example of the student-athlete experience at Vanderbilt.
VU soccer seeks record 11th straight win; help ‘Pack the Plex’ Sunday
Sep. 25, 2018—Vanderbilt Athletics is seeking to break a soccer attendance record this Sunday, Sept. 30, when the SEC-leading Commodores face Georgia while also looking to match the longest win streak in program history.
VU alum Grantland Rice focus of new documentary
Sep. 20, 2018—Famed sportswriter Grantland Rice is the subject of a new documentary premiering Sept. 25 on the SEC Network.
What’s On My Mind: Athletics, The Vanderbilt Way
Sep. 19, 2018—Athletics at Vanderbilt is played at the highest levels but different in one vitally important way: Excellence in the classroom is every bit as important as performance on the field, says Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column.
From ‘Vanderbilt Magazine’: Grade A Talent
Sep. 11, 2018—Vanderbilt’s successful recruiting model finds student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom.
David Williams stepping down as vice chancellor, athletics director
Sep. 11, 2018—Williams will return to teaching after a distinguished 27-year career in higher education administration and will establish a new Sports, Law & Society Program at Vanderbilt Law School.
Student-athlete Turner Cockrell fights cancer with help of VU teammates
Sep. 7, 2018—Turner Cockrell, a tight end on the Vanderbilt football team, was diagnosed with melanoma last November and will undergo a procedure Friday in hopes of staving off more cancerous cells. Throughout his battle, Cockrell has remained a Commodore—and his Vanderbilt family has stood by him.