Athletics
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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 MoreMay 25, 2012
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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 MoreMay 22, 2012
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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 MoreApr 26, 2012
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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 MoreApr 10, 2012
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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 MoreApr 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 MoreApr 9, 2012
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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 MoreMar 30, 2012
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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 MoreMar 27, 2012
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Vanderbilt hosting early rounds of NCAA women’s tournament; buy tickets now
Memorial Gym (Vanderbilt University) Ticket sales continue for the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament at Memorial Gym Sunday and Tuesday, March 18 and 20. First round play opens with seventh-seeded Vanderbilt (22-9) hosting 10th-seeded Middle Tennessee (26-6) at 4 p.m., followed by second-seeded Duke (24-5) versus… Read MoreMar 12, 2012
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Commodores claim SEC title, earn No. 5 seed in NCAA tournament
John Jenkins lay on the court with his hands over his face as Vanderbilt teammates celebrated all around, exuberant after beating No. 1 Kentucky 71-64 for the program’s first Southeastern Conference tournament title in more than 60 years. Just hours later, Vanderbilt received a No. 5 seed in the East… Read MoreMar 12, 2012
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Memorial Gym to host ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’
(Vanderbilt University) ESPN’s College GameDay will be on campus this Saturday, Feb. 11, prior to the Vanderbilt men’s home basketball game against Kentucky at 8 p.m. CT. The national broadcast will air from 9 to 11 a.m. CT on Saturday from inside Memorial Gym. The first hour will air… Read MoreFeb 9, 2012
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Football signing day class lives up to hype
Coach James Franklin addresses fans gathered at the Student Life Center for Vanderbilt's National Signing Day celebration Feb. 1. (Vanderbilt University) After months of national attention and fan anticipation, head football coach James Franklin and his Commodore staff signed one of the top classes of prospects in team history… Read MoreFeb 2, 2012
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Get ‘early bird’ discount on 2012 football season tickets
(Vanderbilt University) Coming off of an appearance at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, the Vanderbilt football team has opened sales for season tickets for the 2012 season. Vanderbilt employees can receive a discounted rate on sideline season tickets for the Commodores’ upcoming six-game home schedule. The team will… Read MoreFeb 1, 2012
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Cheer on the ‘Dores at men’s basketball viewing party
(Vanderbilt University) Join fellow Vanderbilt alumni and fans in cheering on the Commodores as they take on the University of Alabama Thursday, Jan. 19. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. The viewing party will take place at Jed’s Sports Bar & Grille, 114 28th Ave. N. (behind Electronic… Read MoreJan 13, 2012
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Listen: Vandy basketball fans encouraged to recycle
(Steve Green/Vanderbilt) As SEC basketball heats up at Memorial Gym, the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office has an important reminder for fans. Please take advantage of the opportunity to use those green bins awaiting your discarded plastic cups and containers. Read MoreJan 5, 2012
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Liberty Bowl concludes Commodores’ momentum-building season
It wasn’t the storybook ending Vanderbilt fans were hoping for, but then again, did you expect the Commodores to be playing football just hours before New Year’s after back-to-back 2-10 seasons? Not likely. The Commodores’ season didn’t end with a victory, but all the strides that were made in 12… Read MoreJan 3, 2012
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Liberty Bowl tickets still available
(Photo by John Russell/Vanderbilt University) Tickets to the AutoZone Liberty Bowl are still available. Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students can conveniently purchase tickets to the Liberty Bowl football game three different ways: Online – at Vanderbilt’s Bowl Central page. In person – at the McGugin… Read MoreDec 6, 2011
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Commodores to face Cincinnati in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
The Vanderbilt football team has officially accepted an invitation to play in the 53rd AutoZone Liberty Bowl against the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. The game will be played on Saturday, Dec. 31, at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. (CT), with ABC providing coverage. Vanderbilt… Read MoreDec 4, 2011
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Watch video, keep up with latest football news at Vanderbilt Bowl Central
(Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) Watch video of the Vanderbilt football team’s 41-7 win over Wake Forest to become bowl-eligible and of fans greeting the Commodores as they returned to campus. Also, keep up with the latest team news at Vanderbilt Bowl Central. Read MoreNov 28, 2011
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Vanderbilt defeats Wake Forest, earns bowl eligibility
(John Russell/Vanderbilt) Zac Stacy ran for 184 yards and three touchdowns and Vanderbilt became bowl-eligible by beating sluggish Wake Forest 41-7 on Nov. 26. Read MoreNov 28, 2011