Commencement 2024

At Vanderbilt, students, faculty, and staff learn and grow through diverse points of view. Our differences of opinion and expertise, supported by our respect for each other, creates an environment of strength, inspiration, and opportunity. Watch as members of the Class of 2024 talk about this concept in a… Read More

Watch members of Vanderbilt’s Class of 2024 tug at our heartstrings as they talk about the loved ones who’ve supported their dreams. Read More

WATCH: Hear why Vanderbilt's chancellor calls the Class of 2024 his "hero class" and see all the excitement and emotion at Commencement. Read More

Vanderbilt University honored 27 retiring faculty members and one dean for their years of service by bestowing upon them the title of emerita or emeritus faculty during Vanderbilt’s Commencement ceremony on May 10 at GEODIS Park. Read More

WATCH: Acclaimed journalist and best-selling author David Brooks gives advice to the Class of 2024 and students and families celebrate at an all new party during Graduates Day celebration. Read More

In a time-honored tradition, Vanderbilt celebrated its Founder’s Medalists for the Class of 2024 at the Graduates Day event on May 9. Since 1877, the university has awarded a gold medal to the student graduating with top honors from each of the university’s 10 schools and colleges. The award… Read More

Meet three members of the Class of 2024 who represent belonging in action, enriching the Vanderbilt community along the way. Read More

David Brooks, an internationally acclaimed journalist whose work has shaped timely conversations around controversial and complex issues, will receive Vanderbilt University’s prestigious Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal when he speaks at the university’s 2024 Commencement activities. Brooks’ Graduates Day address will be on May 9 at 11 a.m. on The Commons Lawn. Read More

WATCH: See how Ph.D. candidate Rachel Hanebutt is empowering young people take control of their social media presence and habits, creating digital flourishing. Read More