Chad Gervich
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Vandy in Hollywood connects Vanderbilt to the heart of the entertainment industry
This summer, Vanderbilt University students stepped onto Hollywood’s biggest stages through the Vandy in Hollywood program, a long-running initiative that immerses students in the entertainment industry and offers transformative career opportunities. Read MoreAug 14, 2025
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Alumni Association welcomes new, returning board members
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association will welcome new and returning alumni leaders to its board for three-year terms that start July 1, 2025. The Alumni Association’s mission is to engage Vanderbilt alumni in the life of the university, encourage lifelong connections and support the university’s goals. Read MoreJun 4, 2025
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Mogul in the Making: Charles D. King’s entertainment career is turning out just the way he scripted it
In 2015, King started MACRO, a media company focused on developing content for multicultural audiences. The company’s first major project was the movie Fences, directed by Denzel Washington and nominated for four Oscars last year. Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Opening doors in Tinseltown takes smarts, guts and, if you’re very lucky, alumni on the inside.
The lure of Hollywood is just as strong today as it was a century ago when motion picture production companies from New York and New Jersey moved west to take advantage of the warm, sunny weather. Vanderbilt alumni have always had a presence in Hollywood, from actress/singer Dinah Shore, BA’38,… Read MoreMay 31, 2010