Athletics
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New book celebrates 100 years of Vanderbilt football stadium
The year 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of Vanderbilt Stadium, which was originally dedicated as Dudley Field on Oct. 14, 1922. To commemorate the occasion, Vanderbilt Athletics has created a coffee table book featuring photographs and memorabilia celebrating the history of Commodore football. Read MoreDec 12, 2022
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WATCH: Student-athletes’ outreach at local elementary school featured on ‘Today’
NBC’s Today show recently spotlighted the VandyBoys’ community outreach at Nashville’s Eakin Elementary School. Read MoreDec 8, 2022
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Managing progress
As student managers for Vanderbilt Athletics, Katelyn Parham and Rhylee Tucker bring out the best in their teams. As young Native Americans, their voices make Vanderbilt better. Read MoreNov 21, 2022
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A champion’s drive
Men’s golfer Gordon Sargent arrived at Vanderbilt as a prodigious talent. He won a national championship by striving to be even better. Read MoreNov 14, 2022
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Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success launched
Vanderbilt University has announced the launch of the Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success, centrally located in the McGugin Center and made possible through the lead gift to the Vandy United campaign from longtime supporter and Board of Trust member John R. Ingram. Read MoreNov 9, 2022
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Bass Military Scholars program collaborates with football team
Retired U.S. Army brigadier general and Bass Military Scholars program director Scott Brower is giving Vanderbilt football head coach Clark Lea and his team valuable guidance in developing leadership. Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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VU alumnus, former student-athlete endows men’s golf head coaching position
Vanderbilt Athletics has announced that its men’s golf head coaching position has been endowed through a generous gift from Dr. Thomas Roush, BA’97, a former Vanderbilt student-athlete and captain of the men’s golf team. Current head coach Scott Limbaugh will be the first to hold the title of Thomas F. Roush, M.D. and Family Men’s Golf Head Coach. Read MoreNov 4, 2022
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West End Neighborhood Halloween Festival is Oct. 28
Student Engagement and Leadership and Vanderbilt Athletics will host the West End Neighborhood Halloween Festival on Friday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. The West End Neighborhood will be open as a safe place for families to trick-or-treat and celebrate the season. Read MoreOct 24, 2022
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Vanderbilt University Employee Appreciation: Get free tickets to Homecoming football game Oct. 8
Update: Due to the popularity of this event, Human Resources is making 500 additional tickets available. Get yours while supplies last. HR invites all employees and their families to attend the Homecoming football game vs. Ole Miss at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 8. Gates will open at 1 p.m., and kickoff is at 3 p.m. Read MoreSep 16, 2022
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Renderings of new tennis facility unveiled
The latest chapter of Vandy United was highlighted Sept. 8 when artists’ renderings of the Lummis Family Tennis Center were unveiled. Fred and Claudia Lummis, both BA’76, and their sons Fred III, Dan, BA’05, and Ben, BA’08, made a lead gift with the goal of inspiring other alumni and donors to champion state-of-the-art tennis facilities to benefit both the Vanderbilt and greater Nashville communities. Read MoreSep 8, 2022
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Football stadium to be recognized as FirstBank Stadium beginning this fall
Vanderbilt University and FirstBank have signed a 10-year football stadium naming rights and campus collaboration agreement, Candice Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, announced today. Read MoreAug 29, 2022
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Young Commodores fans invited to join Mr. C’s Kids Club
Mr. C’s Kids Club is the perfect way to show off your black and gold spirit. Mr. C’s Kids Club is the official youth organization for Vanderbilt Athletics, and members enjoy benefits, invitations and opportunities exclusive to club members. Read MoreAug 24, 2022
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‘SEC Nation’ will come to campus Sept. 10
SEC Nation will broadcast live from the Vanderbilt campus on Saturday, Sept. 10, in the lead up to the Commodore football team's game against Wake Forest. All Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty, alumni, family members and fans are invited to come to the Commons Lawn and be part of the show. Read MoreAug 24, 2022
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Dore Jam fan event set for Aug. 20
Vanderbilt Athletics will host Dore Jam 2022, a celebration of the Commodores across all sports, on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center. Representatives from all available Vanderbilt programs will be in attendance to meet and greet fans. Read MoreAug 11, 2022
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Kensington Place between Natchez Trace, 25th Avenue South now closed
Kensington Place between Natchez Trace and 25th Avenue South is closed as of Aug. 8 as part of construction for the upcoming Vandy United projects in the Athletics Neighborhood. Read MoreAug 2, 2022
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Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honors Vanderbilt trustee, athletics philanthropist John R. Ingram as Tennessean of the Year, inducts former vice chancellor David Williams II
John R. Ingram, a longtime university benefactor whose generosity continues to shape the historic Vandy United campaign, will be honored as the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame’s Tennessean of the Year on July 23. The event also serves as the induction ceremony for a Hall of Fame class that includes the late David Williams II, former vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, and former Vanderbilt golf and football standout Toby Wilt. Read MoreJul 22, 2022
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Six Commodores selected in 2022 MLB Draft
Six Vanderbilt student-athletes were selected across the three days of the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft. The Commodores boasted multiple selections on each day of the draft, including two first-round selections: Kumar Rocker and Spencer Jones. Read MoreJul 20, 2022
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Vanderbilt celebrates 50 years of Title IX
Vanderbilt Athletics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX throughout 2022 with reflections and events recognizing the impact, progress and continual push forward of the landmark legislation in all areas of women’s sports. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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Growing Forward: Much to celebrate, much to do
Title IX's 50th anniversary is reason to celebrate progress and reflect on an unfinished journey, writes Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Lee in the June "Growing Forward" newsletter. Read MoreJun 23, 2022
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Baseball stays alive at NCAA Regional
Behind a strong pitching performance, the Vanderbilt baseball team claimed an 8-1 victory over top-seeded Oregon State on Sunday evening at Goss Stadium. With the win, the VandyBoys force a game seven in the NCAA Corvallis Regional. Vanderbilt returns to action today for a winner-take-all matchup with Oregon State set for a 3 p.m. CT first pitch airing live on ESPN+. Read MoreJun 6, 2022