Athletics
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Women’s soccer ‘pink out’ game is Oct. 12
(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 MoreOct 10, 2012
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Dutch athletes visit campus to learn from baseball team
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 MoreOct 2, 2012
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Tonight’s game will affect traffic and parking
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 MoreAug 30, 2012
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Are you ready for a game changer?
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 MoreAug 30, 2012
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Vanderbilt reaches fundraising goal for new multipurpose facility, addition to recreation center
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 MoreAug 29, 2012
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A message from Chancellor Zeppos on the state of the university
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 MoreAug 29, 2012
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Commodore fans can tackle recycling at home football games
(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 MoreAug 28, 2012
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There’s still time to get discounted season football tickets
(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 MoreAug 20, 2012
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Discounted football tickets still available
(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 MoreAug 2, 2012
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Powerful AM station will air Commodore football, men’s basketball games
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 MoreAug 1, 2012
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Football season opener makes parking changes necessary
(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 MoreAug 1, 2012
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VUCast: Concussion Check
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 MoreJul 27, 2012
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Dudley Field renovation will close part of Natchez Trace
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 MoreJul 17, 2012
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Vanderbilt expands David Williams’ role in athletics
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 MoreJul 12, 2012
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David Williams: A decade of success in Vanderbilt Athletics
Vice Chancellor David Williams and Chancellor Nick Zeppos Student athlete GPA is over 3.0 for sixth straight year 2012 graduation success rate for student athletes is 92 percent 10 teams recognized publicly as being in top 10 percent nationally by NCAA Academic Progress Report All four revenue sports (men’s &… Read MoreJul 12, 2012
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Vanderbilt expands David Williams’ role in athletics
In response to Vanderbilt University’s increased success and investment in its athletics and recreation programs, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has asked Vice Chancellor David Williams to take on a larger role in shaping these areas of the university. Read MoreJul 12, 2012
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Cookout with Coach Franklin July 12
Coach James Franklin (John Russell/Vanderbilt) UPDATE: The cookout will be held rain or shine. Tents have been set up on Library Lawn. Anchor down! All faculty and staff are invited to attend a free cookout with Vanderbilt head football coach James Franklin and his staff on Thursday, July 12,… Read MoreJul 2, 2012
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Construction projects will transform campus this summer
Noticed an increase of construction workers and equipment in your area? Seen signs that read “Construction Zone” as you make your way across campus? With many students and faculty away, summer is an ideal time to make headway on major construction projects that will improve and transform Vanderbilt’s campus. Some… Read MoreJun 6, 2012
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Lacrosse player named first-team All-American
Ally Carey in action on the lacrosse field (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Athletics) Vanderbilt midfielder Ally Carey has been named a first-team All-American for the third consecutive season as the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association announced its postseason honors during championship weekend. Read MoreMay 31, 2012
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Baseball heads to Raleigh Regional as No. 2 seed
Watch interviews with Coach Tim Corbin at the Vanderbilt Athletics website. The Vanderbilt Commodores will open NCAA Tournament play in the Raleigh Regional against Colonial Athletic Conference champ UNC-Wilmington this Friday, June 1. Read MoreMay 29, 2012