Athletics

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Aug 2, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Aug 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 More

    Aug 1, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Jul 27, 2012

  • The installation of a new lighting system at Vanderbilt Stadium will close part of Natchez Trace July 23-27. (Brandon Barca/Vanderbilt)

    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 More

    Jul 17, 2012

  • 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)

    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 More

    Jul 12, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Jul 12, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Jul 12, 2012

  • Coach James Franklin (John Russell/Vanderbilt)

    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 More

    Jul 2, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    Jun 6, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    May 31, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    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 More

    May 29, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Student-athletes honored at special graduation ceremony

    Vanderbilt held a special graduation ceremony for student athletes who were competing with their teams on May 11, Commencement day. (John Russell/Vanderbit) Because a number of teams were on the road competing during Vanderbilt’s Commencement on May 11, university administration held a special graduation ceremony… Read More

    May 25, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt tops South Carolina in SEC Tournament

    HOOVER, Ala. – Coach Tim Corbin and the Vanderbilt baseball team are making a splash in the Southeastern Conference Tournament this week. The fourth-seeded Commodores picked up their second win last night as they defeated No. 2-seed South Carolina 3-2 in a game that came down to the wire. Read More

    May 22, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Payroll deduction, payment plan available for football season tickets

    (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt employees who want to be part of the action for the 2012 Commodore football season have the opportunity to purchase their season tickets using payroll deduction. In addition to receiving a discounted price on their season tickets, Vanderbilt employees can elect to spread the… Read More

    Apr 26, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Tichi named SEC Faculty Achievement Award recipient

    Tichi (Vanderbilt) The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has announced the winners of its first-ever Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Awards, and Vanderbilt’s recipient was Cecelia Tichi, the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of English. Read More

    Apr 10, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Basketball team honored by Tennessee state legislators

    Members of the Vanderbilt men’s basketball team and athletics staff posed with Sen. Thelma Harper after being honored by the Tennessee State Legislature April 9. Pictured (l-r): Assistant Athletic Communications Director Andy Boggs; Assistant Director of Operations Dan Cage; Harper; Assistant Coach Brad Frederick; senior Aaron Noll; senior… Read More

    Apr 10, 2012

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    Fireworks to highlight free Black and Gold spring game April 14

    (Photo by John Russell/Vanderbilt) All Vanderbilt employees are invited to the Black and Gold spring game at Vanderbilt Stadium this Saturday, April 14, at 6 p.m. Head football coach James Franklin will split the Commodores into two teams for a scrimmage, and the event will be capped off by… Read More

    Apr 9, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Bowling team heads to NCAA Championship April 12-14

    The Vanderbilt bowling team took second place at the the NCAA tournament last year (pictured), and first place in 2007. This year will be the team's seventh visit to the NCAA. (Tim Fuller/Vanderbilt) For the seventh consecutive year, Vanderbilt’s bowling team has been selected by the… Read More

    Mar 30, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Watch football team in action at free scrimmage April 14

    (John Russell/Vanderbilt) All Vanderbilt faculty and staff are invited to the Black and Gold spring game at Vanderbilt Stadium beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Head football coach James Franklin will split the Commodores into two teams for a scrimmage. The event will be capped off by a… Read More

    Mar 27, 2012