Class Of 2025
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Made for this moment: Vanderbilt Commencement honors the Class of 2025
WATCH: See all the excitement and emotion at Commencement as Chancellor Daniel Diermeier sends off Vanderbilt's Class of 2025 with a timely message, “You are made for this moment. You have what it takes to meet it. And meet it you must.” Read MoreMay 9, 2025
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Vanderbilt University honors Class of 2025 Founder’s Medalists
Read about the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2025 Founder's Medalists. Read MoreMay 8, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Advice to my younger self
If you could go back and talk to your younger self, what advice would you give? As we celebrate the accomplishments of the Vanderbilt Class of 2025, students take a special moment to talk to the child within. Read MoreMay 8, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Julia Red Wing uses challenges as a charge to create better health care
See how Class of 2025 double major Julia Red Wing is using challenging life experiences as motivation to make a difference. Read MoreMay 7, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Duaa Faquih leads with empathy and action
What keeps Class of 2025 student Duaa Faquih inspired and grounded? Check out her 5 questions here. Read MoreMay 7, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Military veteran Ryan Thomas builds work/life balance
See how military veteran and MBA graduate Ryan Thomas is creating a new level of meaning in his life and career. Read MoreMay 7, 2025
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WATCH: Class of 2025 students’ ‘dare to grow’ drive makes a mark on the world
WATCH: Dare to grow is more than a motto for these Class of 2025 students. See how they’re pushing themselves and making an impact in cancer research, law and music. Read MoreMay 5, 2025
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It’s time: Class of 2025 Commencement celebrations kick off May 8
Vanderbilt University will be honoring the Class of 2025’s achievements with a series of events on May 8 and 9, including a Graduates Day address by actor and philanthropist Gary Sinise and a celebratory ceremony at GEODIS Park. Read MoreApr 29, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Brilliance with balance for engineering major Evelyn Marx
Learn more about Class of 2025 engineering student Evelyn Marx's work with the Department of Defense and one of her most fun memories of Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 23, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Jack Roberts Jue builds bridges between schools and policymakers
Jack Roberts Jue grew up with educational opportunities that fed his curiosity and nurtured his love of learning—opportunities he shared as a high school English and history teacher in a low-income school system. But it was the stark disparity of resources for students that propelled Roberts Jue to focus the… Read MoreApr 21, 2025
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WATCH: Class of 2025 students are carving bold paths for the future
Vanderbilt is passionate about supporting and inspiring a new kind of leader. Meet three members of the Class of 2025 carving unique paths to make the world better. Read MoreApr 21, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Eliza Hill, changing lives through making
Eliza Hill’s eyes glisten as she recounts witnessing a 7-year-old boy named Hugh with radial dysplasia (club arms) feed himself for the first time. He was able to accomplish this life-changing goal because of a device she and a team from the School of Engineering… Read MoreApr 17, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Caring, charisma define Keyonte’ Doughty’s Vanderbilt journey
What inspired Keyonte' Doughty to come to Vanderbilt and where does he find community? Get to know more about this awesome Class of 2025 student. Read MoreApr 16, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Maya Mueller finds brilliance reaching beyond her comfort zone
Find out why Class of 2025 student Maya Mueller traveled to Tanzania and see what a banana costume had to do with overcoming stage fright for this clarinet performance major. Read MoreApr 8, 2025
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WATCH: Class of 2025 students lead creative collaborations with impact
Meet four members of the Class of 2025 who are collaborating in powerful ways. Read MoreApr 7, 2025
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WATCH: Students from the Class of 2025 strengthen bonds in special ways
Meet four members of the Class of 2025 who are building community in meaningful ways. Read MoreMar 27, 2025
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Celebrate the Class of 2025: The Ultimate Vanderbilt Graduation Gift Guide
From career-ready essentials to alumni must-haves, here are the best gifts to commemorate the Commodore in your life. Read MoreMar 21, 2025
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Student team uses AI and filmmaking to inspire change
See how a group of Vanderbilt student storytellers are weaving AI and imagination to inspire transformational change. Read MoreMar 4, 2025
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Luis Enrique Otero is Class of 2025 Outstanding Senior; nine other nominees celebrated
Learn about what inspires the Class of 2025 Outstanding Senior winner and read about all the nominees. Read MoreNov 13, 2024
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Patrick Kenny, Class of 2025, releases album of original music
Blair senior jazz performance major / guitarist Patrick Kenny has released his debut album, 'Water Damage,' a six-song project that includes guest performances by Blair professors Jeff Coffin and Marc Widenhofer, as well as other Blair student musicians. Kenny composed all six of the jazz fusion-styled pieces for the project. Read MoreSep 11, 2024