Impact Symposium Archives
Matthews plays ‘Hardball’ on Trump, Democrats, others
Mar. 28, 2018—Chris Matthews didn’t disappoint “Hardball” fans in his Vanderbilt appearance March 27, criticizing Democrats, evangelicals and candidates from both major political parties.
Matthews, Minhaj, Carbino headline Vanderbilt University’s Impact Symposium March 26–28
Mar. 12, 2018—Vanderbilt's Impact Symposium, one of the oldest university lecture series of its caliber in the nation, this year features Chris Matthews, best-selling author and host of MSNBC’s "Hardball"; Hasan Minhaj, comedian, actor and senior correspondent for "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah"; and Jessica Carbino, sociologist for the social and dating app Bumble.
African American history spotlighted at Central Library
Jan. 23, 2018—A lecture related to little-known African American sports history on Feb. 7 will lead off a series of events celebrating African American History Month at the Central Library.
Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame 2017 class named
Aug. 18, 2017—An Emmy-winning writer for 'The Daily Show,' three journalists whose careers have been shaped by innovation, and a woman judge who blazed new trails have been named to the Student Media Hall of Fame.
Jones, Klein, King, Abdul-Jabbar to headline Vanderbilt’s Impact Symposium March 27-29
Mar. 16, 2017—Van Jones, Ezra Klein, Shaun King and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will headline Vanderbilt University’s Impact Symposium March 27-29.
Fine Arts Gallery exhibition examines era when ‘Vandy woke up’
Sep. 9, 2016—The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery presents “Race, Sports and Vanderbilt: 1966–1970,” which will showcase photographs, front pages from "The Tennessean," and related artifacts from this time period, beginning Friday, Sept. 23.
Opportunities for faculty, staff to hear prominent speakers, great music
Mar. 16, 2016—Two upcoming annual events will provide Vanderbilt faculty and staff with opportunities to hear from prominent speakers and experience world-class musical performances.
John Boehner, Spike Lee, more to headline Impact Symposium March 21-23
Mar. 2, 2016—Vanderbilt's Impact Symposium, one of the oldest university lecture series of its caliber in the nation, will feature best-selling author Azar Nafisi, Black Lives Matter activist and Teach For America Executive Director Brittany Packnett, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee and former Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner March 21-23.
Impact Symposium marks 51st year
Mar. 19, 2015—Vanderbilt University’s Impact Symposium marked its 51st year with three nights of speakers March 16-18, including award-winning playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith and former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Impact Symposium to feature Rudy Giuliani, Anna Deavere Smith, more
Feb. 16, 2015—Vanderbilt’s Impact Symposium is marking its 51st year with lectures by award-winning playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith, "Washington Post" columnist Eugene Robinson, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith and former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Vanderbilt’s Impact Symposium marks 50th anniversary; Colin Powell headlines
Feb. 26, 2014—Vanderbilt's Impact Symposium marks its 50th anniversary this year with a slate of speakers that includes former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell, former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe and former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank.
Impact Symposium: Leymah Gbowee
Apr. 2, 2013—Watch Leymah Gbowee, a 2011 Nobel laureate, speak at Vanderbilt's Impact Symposium March 19, 2013.