Athletics
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Vanderbilt statement regarding potential use of Major League Soccer stadium for university events
Vanderbilt University today issued the following statement regarding efforts to bring a Major League Soccer team to Nashville and the potential use of a new stadium for university events. Read MoreSep 27, 2017
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Employee Tailgate this Saturday has new SEC clear-bag policy
If you’ve registered to attend the Vanderbilt University tailgate this Saturday, Sept. 16, beginning at 3:30 p.m. and the Vanderbilt vs. Kansas State football game that follows at 6:30 p.m., you’ll want to pay close attention to the new SEC clear-bag policy. Read MoreSep 13, 2017
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Ways to give to those affected by Hurricane Harvey
Several Vanderbilt University organizations have come together to organize VU for Texas—an opportunity for staff, faculty and students to give assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Read MoreSep 5, 2017
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Vandy Walks: ‘Athletics – Behind the Stands’ Aug. 23
Go behind the stands and behind the scenes of Vanderbilt Athletics with Eric Jones of the Vanderbilt Ticket Office during this month’s Vandy Walks event. Read MoreAug 16, 2017
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Employees invited to football open practice Aug. 22
Vanderbilt football will host an open practice for university faculty and staff and Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees on Tuesday, Aug. 22. The event will be held at the outdoor practice field adjacent to the McGugin Center. Read MoreAug 11, 2017
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VU Athletics Bridge Program helps new student-athletes transition to college life
Thirty-one incoming first-year student-athletes took in instructional sessions on topics ranging from academic integrity and college writing to financial management, networking and mental health as part of Vanderbilt Athletics' Summer Bridge Program. Read MoreAug 10, 2017
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See photos from 2017 Dore Jam
Vanderbilt hosted the annual Dore Jam fan event Saturday afternoon at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center's Multipurpose Facility. The football and soccer teams were on hand to sign autographs and interact with fans, and this year 's event featured games for kids. Read MoreAug 6, 2017
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Athletics unveils 2017 Hall of Fame class
Vanderbilt Athletics announced its 10-member Hall of Fame class for 2017 on Friday, Aug. 4. The 2017 class is the seventh since the Hall of Fame was established in 2008. Read MoreAug 6, 2017
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Wear black and gold for College Colors Day, chance to win prizes
In the lead up to College Colors Day on Sept. 1, Commodore fans on campus and across the nation are encouraged to show their black and gold on social media for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship. Read MoreJul 28, 2017
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Impact Player: Football places Oren Burks in position to tackle pressing questions
Vanderbilt student-athlete Oren Burks graces the summer 2017 cover of "Champion," the magazine of the NCAA. Read the feature story. Read MoreJul 20, 2017
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Entrepreneurial program adds to Vanderbilt student-athlete experience
Ten rising sophomore student-athletes are presenting business ideas this summer as part of Pre-Flight, an entrepreneurial experience and pitch workshop held at the Wond’ry. Read MoreJul 19, 2017
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Dore Jam scheduled for Aug. 5
Dore Jam, Vanderbilt's annual Fan Day activity, is moving to an early Saturday date in August and will include several new activities. Read MoreJul 12, 2017
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Lee named McLendon Scholarship recipient
Associate Vice Chancellor for University Affairs and Deputy Athletics Director Candice Storey Lee is one of 10 recipients of the minority scholarship award from the John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation. She will attend the 2017 LEAD1 Association Institute at the University of Colorado-Boulder from July 17-19. Read MoreJun 28, 2017
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‘Commodore Insider’: Former wide receiver previews charity event, reflects on VU career
Jordan Matthews was an All-American wide receiver at Vanderbilt from 2010-13 who concluded his college career as the most prolific pass-catcher in SEC history. Now the current Philadelphia Eagles star is giving back to the Nashville community. Read MoreJun 28, 2017
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Charley named a first-team Academic All-American
Commodore track and field star Simone Charley added to her list of accomplishments on Friday when she was named a first-team Academic All-American for track and field/cross country by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Read MoreJun 23, 2017
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Brandt and Mandy Snedeker establish Vanderbilt golf scholarship
An endowed scholarship helped pave the path to a remarkable collegiate and PGA Tour career for Brandt Snedeker. Now, Brandt and his wife Mandy Snedeker are giving back to Vanderbilt Athletics and Coach Scott Limbaugh’s nationally recognized program by establishing the Snedeker Golf Scholarship, which will support future Commodore men’s golfers. Read MoreJun 21, 2017
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Coach Scott Limbaugh named GCAA National Coach of the Year
Head Men's Golf Coach Scott Limbaugh has been honored with the GCAA's Dave Williams Award presented by Golf Pride Grips, an award given to the Division I Men's Golf Head Coach of the Year. Read MoreJun 6, 2017
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Baseball wins fourth regional championship in five seasons
Stellar work by Matt Ruppenthal and Will Toffey led Vanderbilt Baseball to shut out No. 21 Clemson 8-0 and claim the Clemson Regional on June 5 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Read MoreJun 6, 2017
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Video: Student-athletes travel to Jamaica for Soles4Souls
Last month a group of Vanderbilt student-athletes ventured to Jamaica on a service trip to deliver shoes and other supplies to local children as part of Soles4Souls. The Commodores visited a number of local schools and sites during their weeklong visit. Read MoreJun 6, 2017
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Men’s golf falls to Oregon, 3-2, in Commodores’ first Final Four appearance
The Commodores’ bid for their first-ever national championship fell one match short, with the men's golf team dropping a 3-2 decision to defending national champion Oregon in the NCAA Semifinals at the Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Read MoreMay 31, 2017