Commencement 2014

Watch video of Vanderbilt University's Peabody College Commencement Address 2014.    … Read More

In the latest VUCast: Check out some creative inventions by Vanderbilt students; see how a "bionic man" has ties to Vanderbilt; and learn details about a new academic building under construction on campus. All this and more in the latest VUCast, Vanderbilt's online newscast. Watch now. Read More

At last week’s Commencement, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Class of 2014 was charged with focusing on developing relationships with their patients and stepping up as leaders in their profession while making a positive impact in health care. Read More

Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing and dean of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, told graduates during Commencement and Investiture ceremonies last week that “this is the most exciting time to be a new master’s or doctorally prepared nurse because nursing is more appreciated than ever. Read More

Most people probably don’t think much about the chemical compound that flavors curries and gives the Indian spice turmeric its yellow color. For Odaine Gordon, Ph.D., who celebrated his doctoral degree at last week’s Graduate School commencement, this compound — called curcumin — has special significance. Read More

Watch as we celebrate the Vanderbilt Class of 2014 at Commencement. Read More

The Secret Service agent who saved President Reagan during an assassination attempt in 1981 was honored by Peabody College. Read More

Vanderbilt graduating seniors got some parting advice from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on a rainy Friday as they prepared to get their degrees. Read More

Top scholars from Vanderbilt's undergraduate and professional schools were honored with Founder’s Medals May 9, 2014. Read More

In 1964, soon-to-be Vanderbilt graduate Katherine Gorham missed Commencement because she was in the hospital, recovering from having her first child. On Friday, she walked across the platform in cap and gown after her husband and the university arranged for her to participate in Commencement with the Class of 2014. Read More

Twenty retiring faculty members were recognized during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony May 9, when the university honored their years of service and bestowed on them the title of emeritus or emerita faculty. Read More

Watch video of the main Commencement ceremony. Chancellor Zeppos to graduates: Consider ‘the value of opening doors of opportunity’ View photos from the ceremony >> See all the tweets, posts, videos and photos from Commencement >> Watch video from Senior Day >>… Read More

Former surgeon general Regina M. Benjamin told Vanderbilt graduating seniors to change the world during her Senior Class Day address in Memorial Gym. Read More

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will give the traditional address to Vanderbilt graduating students during Commencement ceremonies Friday, May 9, preceded by a speech from former surgeon general Regina M. Benjamin, who will appear at Senior Day on Thursday, May 8. Read More

Watch the May 8 video of the Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal recipient and Senior Day speaker, 18th Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Regina M. Benjamin.  … Read More

Check out these fun facts about Vanderbilt's 2014 Commencement. Read More

University Central faculty and staff are asked to make alternate parking plans on Friday, May 9, to make as many spaces available as possible for guests in areas closest to Commencement activities. Read More

In the latest VUCast: Watch a senior erase stereotypes among young students in the Middle East; see how a senior is telling stories to change perceptions about disabilities; and learn how you can click your way to Commencement. All this and more in the latest VUCast, Vanderbilt's online newscast. Watch now. Read More

Commencement and Senior Day at Vanderbilt will bring words of wisdom from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and former surgeon general Regina M. Benjamin on May 8-9. Read More

Here's your chance to play a vital role in one of the university’s largest and most prestigious events. Read More