class of 2024

An American Studies seminar taught by the Rev. Dr. Clay Stauffer is exploring the complex relationship between religion and partisan politics in the United States, putting an emphasis on civility, mutual respect and robust dialogue.

Civil political debate helps student see through a new lens

Nov. 2, 2020—An American Studies seminar is exploring the complex relationship between religion and partisan politics in the United States by putting an emphasis on civility, mutual respect and robust dialogue.

First-year student’s new sci-fi novel, written pre-COVID-19, imagines life in an epidemic

Oct. 12, 2020—First-year student Morgan Butts used the idea of an "it" factor—in this case, "independent thought"—as a launching point for her newly published science fiction novel, "Raeth Thower and the Four Princes."

Creativity builds community at Towers and across campus

Oct. 5, 2020—When Arts and Science student Chandler Quaile first put his mark on Vanderbilt, he did so with a handful of acrylic paint. Quaile and fellow first-year students living in Carmichael Towers this semester came together for a special art night called “Leave your Legacy.”

First-year student experiences campus life from 11 time zones away

Sep. 21, 2020—When Riddhi Singhania starts her day at Vanderbilt, many of her peers are turning in for the night. That's because she's experiencing her first year at the university remotely from her home in Indore, India.

‘Speed Friending, ‘LinkedIn on the Lawn’ bring Stambaugh residents together

Sep. 14, 2020—Faculty heads of house on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons are finding creative ways to bring first-year students together safely for meaningful interaction in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.