Athletics

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

(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

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

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

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

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

(iStockphoto) Friday, Oct. 12, has been designated “Taking a Kick at Breast Cancer Night” by the Vanderbilt women’s soccer team. Fans that show up dressed in pink will get free admission to the home game against Ole Miss. The Commodores, led by coach Derek Greene, chose this event… Read More

Members of the Dutch National Baseball Team visited with Commodore coaches and players. Pictured (l-r): Netherlands coach Steve Janssen, Floris Timmer, Vanderbilt Associate Head Coach Derek Johnson, Kaj Timmermans, Tim Halderman and Martijn Nijhoff. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics) In late September, two coaches and three players from the… Read More

Vandyville opens at 3 p.m. on Thursday. Traffic in and around campus, as well as parking availability, will be affected by tonight’s big football home opener against South Carolina. Read More

Television commercials, billboards and more will soon be declaring Vanderbilt’s determination to be a game changer on the playing field. The “This is a Game Changer” marketing campaign begins in early September. “The Game Changer campaign celebrates – and we hope inspires – every member of the Vanderbilt community who… Read More

Vanderbilt University has met its fundraising goal for the construction of a new multipurpose facility and addition to its recreation center. The more than $30 million project is being funded by a combination of philanthropy and university investment. Read More

Dear Vanderbilt community, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (Vanderbilt) The beginning of a new academic year provides a university community with the opportunity to both reflect on the previous year and look forward, focusing intently on the future. We do so with a great sense of optimism and enthusiasm. While… Read More

(image courtesy of IMG Marketing) Recycling will be available at Vanderbilt football’s season opener against South Carolina Aug. 30 and at all home games this year. The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO), Students Promoting Environmental Awareness and Responsibility (SPEAR) and Vanderbilt Athletics are teaming… Read More

(Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) The Commodore football season kicks off Aug. 30, and Vanderbilt employees may still purchase season tickets at a discounted rate. Employees may purchase up to two sideline season tickets for $181 each – a savings of 30 percent off the regular price. Season tickets provide the best… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Football season is just around the corner and Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have not already taken advantage of purchasing discounted season tickets still have time to purchase up to two sideline season tickets at the discounted rate of only $181 each – a savings of 30… Read More

Commodore football and men’s basketball games will be carried on one of the nation’s strongest radio signals, following a flagship agreement announced between Vanderbilt Athletics and Nashville's NewsRadio 1510 WLAC. Read More

(Vanderbilt University) The Commodore football team will launch its season Thursday, Aug. 30, with a nationally televised game on ESPN against Southeastern Conference rival South Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. The game is a great opportunity for the university to gain national attention and a chance to… Read More

This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Playing hard can lead to concussions. See a new way to keep your brain safety in check! Meet Vanderbilt’s new sports authority Commodores on the cat walk [vucastblurb]… Read More

The installation of a new lighting system at Vanderbilt Stadium will close part of Natchez Trace July 23-27. (Brandon Barca/Vanderbilt) Renovation continues on Vanderbilt’s football field, with an upgrade to the lighting system the next step in the process. A crane will be used to install new lights on… Read More

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (right) named David Williams vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletics director during a press conference July 12. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) The executive who guided Vanderbilt athletics to new heights has officially been named the university’s athletic director, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced. David… Read More