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Vanderbilt alum who launched edge computing company is BOV chair; energetic recruiter
Gary Butler, MS’94, founder, president and CEO of Camgian Microsystems Corporation, only attended the School of Engineering for two years, but the experience played a significant role in shaping his path to entrepreneurship. In addition to leading his successful company, Butler is the chair of the School of Engineering’s Board… Read MoreOct 28, 2016
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Learn about Fort Negley’s role in the civil rights struggle
The story of African Americans who escaped from slavery during the Civil War and built Fort Negley will be told during an event co-sponsored by the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities. Read MoreOct 19, 2016
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Vanderbilt University gets AAA bond rating from Fitch
Vanderbilt University's bond rating has been upgraded to AAA—the highest level— by a leading credit agency. Read MoreOct 19, 2016
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From ‘EDI Matter’: A conversation with Godfrey Dillard
Godfrey Dillard and Perry Wallace were the first two African American basketball players at Vanderbilt. The lifelong friends endured harsh discrimination on campus as they campaigned for equal rights and diversity. “They wanted to get rid of me because I represented what the future looked like," Dillard said in a recent interview. Read more > Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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Eskind family makes $6 million gift to keep library on leading edge of health education innovation
A visionary $6 million gift to Vanderbilt from the Eskind family ensures that the Eskind Biomedical Library will support the next generation of scientists, physicians, students and patients. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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Vanderbilt trustee emeritus and Dallas business leader dies
Thomas B. Walker Jr., a Vanderbilt alumnus, trustee emeritus, and generous supporter of the university's strategic growth, died Oct. 11 at his Dallas home from congestive heart failure. Read MoreOct 14, 2016
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Nine questions with Katharine Brooks
Katharine S. Brooks, a nationally recognized expert with more than 25 years of experience specializing in the career needs of college students and alumni, joined Vanderbilt in June as the Evans Family Executive Director of the Vanderbilt Career Center. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Nominate fellow alumni for Alumni Association Board of Directors
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors leads efforts to support the association’s mission to engage alumni in the life of Vanderbilt University and its students and to encourage lifelong connections among alumni and in support of the university’s goals. The board is currently accepting nominations for seven new board… Read MoreOct 5, 2016
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Interfaith activist Ingrid Mattson to deliver 2016 Cole Lectures
Ingrid Mattson, a prominent Islamic studies scholar and Muslim religious leader, is the 2016 Cole Lecturer at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreOct 3, 2016
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Roland Cole, BA’12 shares why he is a loyal Commodore
Alumni engagement is critical to Vanderbilt. Volunteers, donors and event attendees drive support of the university’s mission and help connect alumni with each other and the university. As a former chapter co-president, student-alumni program volunteer, donor and active event attendee, Roland Cole, BA’12, serves as an example to alumni. “Vanderbilt… Read MoreSep 30, 2016
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Summer Send-off Parties welcome families into the Vanderbilt community
Summer Send-off Parties are one of the university’s finest traditions. For nearly 50 years, alumni and parents in cities across the country have come together to welcome incoming students and their families to the Vanderbilt community. In the summer of 2016, 47 Summer Send-off Parties were held nationwide. These events… Read MoreSep 30, 2016
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First-year students learn lessons on race and inclusion at 10th annual Lawson Lecture
A reunion 50 years in the making made a significant impact on first-year students at the 10th annual Lawson Lecture Sept. 27, when Vanderbilt alumni Perry Wallace and Godfrey Dillard shared their stories of being young African American basketball recruits and students on campus in the late-1960s. Read MoreSep 29, 2016
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Celebration honors nine endowed chair recipients
Nine faculty members who hold endowed chairs were honored and donors were thanked during a festive celebration Sept. 26 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreSep 28, 2016
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Chancellor commends ROTC cadets for focus on ‘something bigger’ at Leadership Symposium
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos addressed Army ROTC cadets gathered Sept. 27 for a leadership symposium, at which alumni Sandra Cochran and Maj. Gen. Stephen L. Jones also were recognized. Read MoreSep 28, 2016
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An Opportunity Vanderbilt scholarship made it possible for Jacqueline Machesky to come to Vanderbilt
An Opportunity Vanderbilt scholarship made it possible for Jacqueline Machesky to come to Vanderbilt—and to build steel bridges. Read MoreSep 22, 2016
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Tickets available for ‘Strong Inside: Storytelling, Music and Performance’ Sept. 24
Vanderbilt faculty and staff are invited to a performance event inspired by the 2016 Commons Reading "Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South" that will feature the book's author, Andrew Maraniss, and acclaimed singer-songwriter Marshall Chapman. Read MoreSep 21, 2016
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2016 Vanderbilt Divinity and GDR Distinguished Alumni/ae named
A pastor who is a civic leader and a priest who has been a leader in higher education have been named the 2016 Divinity School and Graduate Department of Religion Distinguished Alumni/ae. Read MoreSep 19, 2016
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Nominate talented alumni
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Alumnus/a Award and five additional awards. Read MoreSep 16, 2016
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Vanderbilt Divinity School dean to reflect on troubling times
The public is invited to hear Dean Emilie Townes speak at a Vanderbilt Divinity School community breakfast Sept. 20 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Read MoreSep 14, 2016