Athletics
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What’s On My Mind: The expectations of a new year
As students return to class and faculty and staff resume their work, thoughts and efforts turn to the opportunities that the new year holds, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in his first column of 2019. Read MoreJan 7, 2019
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Vanderbilt Magazine: The Goldfather
With David Williams’ retirement, a golden era of Commodore athletics ends. Read MoreJan 7, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: The bright points of 2018
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on Vanderbilt's work, progress and accomplishments over the past 12 months in his final column of 2018. Read MoreDec 21, 2018
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Vanderbilt plays in Texas Bowl Dec. 27: What you need to know
The Commodores have punched their ticket to the postseason and will take on Baylor University in the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston on Dec. 27. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. CST. Read MoreDec 20, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Vanderbilt’s new athletics director
In this week's column, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos praises the experience and vision of Vanderbilt's new athletics director, Malcolm Turner. Read MoreDec 12, 2018
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Visionary sports executive takes the helm as next Vanderbilt athletics director
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has named Malcolm Turner, a proven and highly accomplished sports business executive with a passion for the transformative power of education, as the university’s new vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director. Turner, a member of the NBA’s senior leadership team and president of the NBA G League, will join the university on Feb. 1. Read MoreDec 11, 2018
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Chancellor Zeppos: Let’s cheer on our Commodores at the Texas Bowl
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos is encouraging Commodore fans to purchase tickets for the 2018 Texas Bowl. The Vanderbilt Commodores will take on the Baylor Bears in Houston on Dec. 27. Read MoreDec 7, 2018
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Registration open for 2019 Vanderbilt Soccer summer camps
Registration is now open for the 2019 Vanderbilt Soccer summer camps. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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Vanderbilt to face Baylor in Texas Bowl
Vanderbilt officially accepted an invitation Sunday to the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl, to be played Thursday, Dec. 27, at NRG Stadium in Houston and televised on ESPN. Vanderbilt will face Baylor of the Big 12 Conference. Read MoreDec 2, 2018
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Student-athlete dies after battle with cancer
Vanderbilt student-athlete Turner Cockrell, a third-year tight end on the Commodore football team, died Thursday following a long battle with cancer. He was 21. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Controls Group wins 2018 football ‘greenest group on campus’ award
The Facilities department’s Controls Group has been named winner of the 2018 Vanderbilt football sustainability competition. Read MoreNov 30, 2018
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Fans invited to Bowl Celebration on campus Sunday
Commodore fans can join head football coach Derek Mason and his team for Vanderbilt's bowl celebration this Sunday, Dec. 2, at the program's indoor practice field, the Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility. Read MoreNov 29, 2018
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Three Commodore coaches reflect on winning national titles
What does it take to win a national championship? Three head coaches at Vanderbilt—Bowling's John Williamson, Baseball's Tim Corbin and Women's Tennis' Geoff Macdonald—can answer that question from firsthand experience. Read MoreNov 26, 2018
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Commodores are bowl-bound following win over Tennessee
Vanderbilt became bowl eligible by defeating Tennessee 38-13 Saturday night, with the Commodores notching their third win in three years over the in-state rival Volunteers. Read MoreNov 26, 2018
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Get Cyber Monday deals on Vanderbilt basketball tickets
For two hours on Monday, Nov. 26—Cyber Monday—Vanderbilt fans can purchase tickets for select men's and women's home SEC games at a discounted rate. Read MoreNov 19, 2018
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Chancellor to host screening of ‘Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace’ Dec. 6
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a screening of "Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace" on Thursday, Dec. 6, in Memorial Gym. The event is free and open to faculty, staff and students as well as their friends and family. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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Nia Dorsey: Commodore defender and community volunteer
Nia Dorsey is the defender on the SEC Champion Commodore soccer team, but her Vanderbilt career has largely been defined by service. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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10 Commodore programs finish with perfect Graduation Success Rate
Vanderbilt Athletics finished with an overall Graduation Success Rate of 97 during the 2017-18 academic year, the best among Southeastern Conference institutions. Read MoreNov 14, 2018
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Get discount on men’s basketball tickets for faculty-staff appreciation game
All Vanderbilt employees can get a discount on tickets to the Nov. 27 men's basketball game against Savannah State. Read MoreNov 12, 2018
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Unsung Heroes: Gift recognizes efforts of Vanderbilt athletic trainers working ‘behind the scenes’
Nashville native J. Lindsy McLean, BA’60, was a self-described “Hillsboro High School junior in charge of the football team’s first-aid kit” when he saw an announcement in the local paper that would forever alter his life. The ad was for a class on sports injuries taught by legendary Vanderbilt… Read MoreNov 1, 2018