Athletics

  • The north end of the new multipurpose facility is taking shape. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)

    Walkway closed Feb. 26 to accommodate multipurpose facility construction

    The north end of the new multipurpose facility is taking shape. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) The walkway from 25th Avenue South to the entrance of the Student Recreation Center will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 26, to accommodate construction on the new athletic multipurpose facility. The closure involves the delivery… Read More

    Feb 25, 2013

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    Commodore baseball season opens Friday

    Hawkins Field (John Russell/Vanderbilt) The No. 2 Vanderbilt Commodores open the 2013 season at Hawkins Field on Friday, Feb. 15, at 4 p.m. against Long Beach State. Vanderbilt’s No. 2 national ranking is the highest preseason ranking in school history and the team’s highest ranking since being No. 1… Read More

    Feb 14, 2013

  • L-r: Sen. Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin; Sen. Thelma Harper, D-Nashville; Coach James Franklin; Sen. Douglas Henry, D-Nashville; and Sen. Steven Dickerson, R-Nashville. (photo by Matt Russell)

    Senate resolution honors Franklin for historic football season

    Vanderbilt’s James Franklin was honored Feb. 13 by the Tennessee Senate as lawmakers recognized his accomplishments as the Commodores’ head football coach. Read More

    Feb 13, 2013

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    Walkway closed Feb. 12-13 to accommodate multipurpose facility construction

    The north end of the new multipurpose facility takes shape. (Brock Williams/Vanderbilt) The walkway from 25th Avenue South to the entrance of the Student Recreation Center will be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, and Wednesday, Feb. 13, to accommodate construction on the new… Read More

    Feb 8, 2013

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    Vanderbilt stages a Signing Day worth celebrating

    Yahoo! Sports’ Pat Forde gives a play by play of Vanderbilt Football’s National Signing Day activities. Read More

    Feb 7, 2013

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    Get discount on Vanderbilt Baseball season tickets

    Hawkins Field (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Faculty and staff can get a discount on season tickets for the Vanderbilt baseball team’s upcoming season. Coach Tim Corbin is gearing up for another run at a College World Series, and for the second year in a row, his recruiting class has… Read More

    Jan 16, 2013

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    VUCast: World Class Talent

    This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: How a world class musical talent is teaching in a global way. How the promise of discovery is changing a family’s life Who does rockstar runningback Zac Stacy consider his inspiration for life? [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Dec 17, 2012

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    Chancellor’s Bowl Message 2012

    Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos asks you to spend New Year’s Eve at the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl. Go Dores! [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Dec 6, 2012

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    Commodores to take on NC State at Music City Bowl; purchase tickets here

    The Vanderbilt Commodores will square off against North Carolina State in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 31, at LP Field in Nashville. Kickoff is at 11 a.m. Support the Dores and buy your tickets here. Read More

    Dec 5, 2012

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    VUCast Extra: Celebrating at Vandy’s Bowl Announcement Party

    Where are you spending New Year’s Eve?  Watching about 1,400 people celebrating at the Vanderbilt bowl announcement party will get you in the mood to cheer the Dores to a victory at the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl. Visit Bowl Central for more information. [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Dec 4, 2012

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    Bring young fan to upcoming basketball game, get free and discounted tickets

    Share Vanderbilt basketball with the next generation of Vanderbilt fans by participating in the Take A Kid To The Game promotion in conjunction with two Commodore basketball games this season. Take A Kid To The Game will allow fans to purchase a discounted adult ticket to a game and receive… Read More

    Dec 3, 2012

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    Commodores to play in Music City Bowl

    Hundreds gathered Dec. 1 at the Student Life Center to hear that the Vanderbilt Commodores had accepted the invitation to play in the Music City Bowl Dec. 31. (John Russell/Vanderbilt). The Vanderbilt Commodores will play in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at LP Field in Nashville on Dec. 31. Read More

    Dec 2, 2012

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    Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology named ‘Greenest Group on Campus’

    The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology was recognized as the "Greenest Group on Campus" at the Vanderbilt football game Nov. 17. (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology was the winner of the first Vanderbilt Athletics’ Sustainability Competition. The group celebrated their honor as… Read More

    Nov 27, 2012

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    Join Commodore football team for bowl announcement celebration

    Commodore fans are invited to join Head Coach James Franklin and his Vanderbilt student-athletes this Sunday on campus for the team’s bowl announcement celebration. The celebration will begin at 7 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center located across 25th Avenue from Memorial Gym. Doors will open for the free… Read More

    Nov 27, 2012

  • Women's Basketball Head Coach Melanie Balcomb (Vanderbilt)

    A message from Coach Balcomb about the upcoming basketball season

    Coach Melanie Balcomb (Vanderbilt) Dear fellow Vanderbilt staff, I have been involved in the Vanderbilt community for more than a decade and have seen the amazing things we can do when we pull together. With that in mind, I would like to personally invite you and your family to… Read More

    Nov 14, 2012

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    Basketball season begins this week, discounted season tickets available

    (Vanderbilt University / Steve Green) The Commodore men’s and women’s basketball teams will open their seasons with a pair of exhibition games this week. On Friday, the men’s team will take on St. Xavier at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the women’s team will face off with Alabama-Huntsville at… Read More

    Oct 29, 2012

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    A message from Coach Franklin about fan support and this Saturday’s game

    Coach James Franklin (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Dear Vanderbilt faculty and staff, Thanks so much for your support this season! We are very appreciative not only for the work you do on behalf of this great university, but also for the backing you have given our football program. This Saturday night, we… Read More

    Oct 24, 2012

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    Plan your weekend around these Homecoming events

    Vanderbilt’s Homecoming activities unite students, alumni and the greater Nashville community under the umbrella of pride and excitement for Vanderbilt University. Annual events include spirit activities such as the float-building competition, block party and Commodore Cup competition. There are also opportunities to participate in service activities. One highlight of Homecoming… Read More

    Oct 22, 2012

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    Compete for ‘Greenest Group on Campus’ title, win VIP tailgate at football game

    All groups, teams, departments and campus organizations are invited to compete to be the “greenest group on campus.” To enter, a group captain, leader or representative must complete the competition survey. Read More

    Oct 22, 2012

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    Homecoming game will be televised on Fox Sports Network

    Vanderbilt’s homecoming match-up with Massachusetts on Oct. 27 will be televised on the Fox Sports Network. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. The game will be the first ever between the schools. Read More

    Oct 16, 2012