Football
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Football tickets for this weekend’s homecoming game vs. Army still available
(John Russell/Vanderbilt University) Tickets for the Vanderbilt Homecoming Game vs. Army on Saturday, Oct. 22 are still available for purchase. Employees can enjoy the fun and pageantry of Homecoming for only $40. The game kicks off at 6 p.m. at Vanderbilt Stadium. Prior to the game, fans can enjoy… Read MoreOct 19, 2011
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NFL’s Adolpho Birch to speak Oct. 21
Adolpho Birch (Image courtesy of the Vanderbilt University Law School) Adolpho Birch, a Vanderbilt Law School alumnus and senior vice president of law and labor policy for the National Football League, will speak about his role within the NFL at the law school Friday, Oct. 21. Birch’s presentation… Read MoreOct 11, 2011
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Looking Back
Coach Dan McGugin with his son, Leonard. (Photo courtesy of The Banner Collection, Nashville Public Library) In 1904 Dan McGugin, an Iowa native who played football while earning a law degree at the University of Michigan, wrote to Vanderbilt asking for its vacant head coaching job. Vanderbilt hired him,… Read MoreOct 3, 2011
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VUCast: Powering up Preschool
Vanderbilt research shows what you should do to boost your young child’s brain power. Plus, want to smack someone? How the brain handles impulse control. And Coach Franklin talks the talk and walks the walk! [vucastblurb]… Read MoreSep 28, 2011
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Vandy 3-0! Go Dores!
Watch Vanderbilt beat Ole Miss 30 to 7! Now, who you with….VU! [vucastblurb]… Read MoreSep 20, 2011
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Last chance to buy football season tickets
This is the last week to get discounted season tickets. Read MoreSep 13, 2011
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VUCast Extra: Commodores – a culture of success
What does it take to build a culture of success at Vanderbilt in athletics? It starts with a journey filled with passion down the right road to success. Check out this inspirational VUCast Extra. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreSep 9, 2011
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VUCast: Ten Years Later: Forever Changed
It’s a moment in time that has changed our country forever. On the 10 year anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, hear from Vanderbilt students and employees. Plus, how the U.S. Army inspired the Commodores and a peek at our first Commons Video Blog. Read more about Sept. Read MoreSep 2, 2011
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Football season opener to feature $12 tickets, fireworks
Vanderbilt's season opener against Elon, which marks James Franklin's first game as head coach of the Commodores, will feature a discounted $12 ticket and post-game fireworks. Read MoreAug 24, 2011
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VUCast: Saved from silence
Vanderbilt therapists show a special technique that’s saving people from silence. Plus, can you dig it? How students are helping the community through a unique garden. And the ‘Dores jam! [vucastblurb] … Read MoreAug 12, 2011
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Help Commodores paint the town gold
In addition to attending Vanderbilt's open practice on Saturday, Aug. 13, fans are also invited to help the team paint the town gold by distributing posters and schedule cards throughout Middle Tennessee. Read MoreAug 8, 2011
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Franklin has impromptu lunch with Commodore fans
Franklin met up with fans at Corner Pub in Midtown Nashville. Read MoreAug 2, 2011
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Franklin completes first SEC Media Day
After an onslaught of interviews that began before 8 a.m., Vanderbilt’s contingent concluded its trip to SEC Media Day just before noon on Friday. The trip to Hoover, Ala., was Head Coach James Franklin’s first appearance in front of the national media. Read MoreJul 21, 2011
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Buy season football tickets July 25-29 and be eligible for prizes
Photo by John Russell (Vanderbilt) With summer training camp just around the corner for the Commodore football team, Vanderbilt employees are getting a chance to take part in the action through the Commodore Summer Countdown Contest. For the week of July 25-29, every Vanderbilt employee who purchases… Read MoreJul 18, 2011
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Dore Jam football event is Aug. 7
James Franklin (John Russell/Vanderbilt) The Vanderbilt community is invited to attend Dore Jam, the free annual meet and greet with the Commodore football team and coaches. Vanderbilt Athletics will host Dore Jam to kick off the 2011-2012 athletic year on Sunday, Aug. 7. It is… Read MoreJul 13, 2011
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Discounted football season tickets available for faculty, staff
Football season will be here before you know it, and Vanderbilt employees can take advantage of special discounts on season tickets for the 2011 Commodore football season. Read MoreJun 27, 2011
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Faculty and staff receive 15 percent discount for football camp June 18
Vanderbilt Football has set up a special opportunity for families to share a unique football experience on Father’s Day weekend with its inaugural Future Star / Parent & Child Camp, which will takes place on Saturday, June 18. Read MoreJun 13, 2011
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Looking Back
In 1954, 65,000 people filled Vanderbilt Stadium to hear The Rev. Billy Graham speak. Read MoreJun 2, 2011
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Faculty and staff can get 40 percent off football season tickets
Football offices and lobby at McGugin Center. (Vanderbilt University / Steve Green) Vanderbilt employees can take advantage of special discounts on season tickets for the 2011 Commodore football season. With the arrival of new head coach James Franklin, the Commodores are looking forward to a strong showing during the… Read MoreMay 16, 2011
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VUCast: Fans, fireworks and football
See how Commodore fans, players and the new coach are gearing up for the next season. Plus, making money when the market is down and the Melodores get noticed in NYC! [vucastblurb]… Read MoreApr 29, 2011