Commencement Class Of 2023 Profiles
Class of 2023: Justin Brooks dedicates legal career to expanding justice for all
Class of 2023: See how Justin Brooks is on a mission of compassion, using his growing legal expertise to aid and empower victims of domestic violence and the economically disadvantaged. Read More
Class of 2023: John Abbott celebrates life in music, research and food
Class of 2023: Whether collaborating in a biomedical engineering lab, leading a cooking class or rocking out on stage with his band, John Abbott has a zest for living life to its fullest and sharing his experiences with others. Read More
Class of 2023: Collaboration in faith and academics inspires HOD major Darren Francis
Class of 2023: See how New Orleans native Darren Francis has expanded his faith and his future with the help of a special community at Vanderbilt. Read More
Class of 2023: Crisis leads Mark Miller from business leadership to bedside care and advocacy
Class of 2023: It’s every child’s nightmare: Both parents are rushed to the hospital with life-threatening emergencies. But that terrifying personal experience—and his parents’ recovery—inspired Mark Miller to put aside a 20-year management career and earn a master’s in nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Read More
Class of 2023: Jack Allen shares passion for music—and compassion for others—through the piano
Class of 2023: For some, a piano is just an instrument. For Jack Allen, a piano performance major at the Vanderbilt Blair School of Music, it is a vehicle for compassion, inspiration, teaching and community. Read More
Class of 2023: From Broadway to an MBA, Taylor Rasmussen combines creativity and business savvy
Class of 2023: Learn why actor and playwright Taylor Rasmussen left the bright lights of New York City to follow a new dream of effecting positive change through business.
But this isn’t fiction. It’s the life of Taylor Rasmussen, MBA’23. Read More
Class of 2023: Future educator Nora Smith finds belonging among Vanderbilt’s disabled community
Class of 2023: Read how special education major Nora Smith has found inspiration, friendship and connection within the disabled community at Vanderbilt. Read More
Class of 2023: Namrah Ajmal finds community in her identity, joy in giving to others
Class of 2023: Read how biomedical engineering major and head resident advisor Namrah Ajmal is creating unique spaces for community and belonging. Read More