Memorial Gym
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Work in Progress
An aerial view of FirstBank Stadium in the Frist Athletics Village highlights the Vandy United campaign’s ongoing commitment to reimagining the footprint of Vanderbilt Athletics. Launched in 2021, Vandy United is an ambitious investment in the university’s student-athletes and athletics programs through major facility and operational enhancements. Read MoreOct 1, 2024
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Commodore City: Vanderbilt and Nashville continue their collegial relationship into the next 150 years
From arts to athletics to education and innovation, Vanderbilt has been a driving force in helping shape an ever-evolving Nashville into a dynamic, world-influencing city. Read MoreMay 15, 2024
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Memorial Maniacs relaunching as the official student section of Vanderbilt basketball
The relaunch is part of the athletic department’s initiative to directly involve students in shaping the game day atmosphere at Memorial Gymnasium. Beginning next week, applications for the Memorial Maniacs Student Leadership Group will open. Leaders will work in partnership with Vandy Fanatics to help shape the student experience at Vanderbilt basketball games. Students can also vote for a new logo through Sept. 13; check your email for information on how to cast your vote. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Towering Figure
Before Edwin Keeble, BA 1924, cemented his legacy as one of Nashville’s foremost architects, he found himself at a crossroads: Stay within the comfortable confines of the city he’d grown up in or venture to other parts of the globe and widen his worldview. His decision ultimately would have far-reaching consequences—not just for his career and its impact on Nashville, but for something perhaps even more profound in the eyes of every Commodore basketball fan: the curious origins of Memorial Magic. Read MoreMar 1, 2023
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Everything you need to know about hidden gems on campus
Whether you’re a new student or rediscovering Vanderbilt after some time away, check out these hidden gems that make campus worth exploring. Read MoreAug 29, 2022
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Everything you need to know about hidden gems on campus
Whether you're a new student or rediscovering Vanderbilt after some time away, check out these hidden gems that make campus worth exploring. Read MoreSep 8, 2021
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Watch: ROTC commanding officers give tour of campus landmarks
The historic legacy of Vanderbilt University’s military veterans is reflected in the buildings and grounds that VU community members inhabit each day. Read MoreNov 13, 2020
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‘Perry Wallace Way’ dedicated in honor of first African American varsity basketball player in the SEC
More than 200 people gathered in front of Vanderbilt University’s Memorial Gym Feb. 22 for the dedication of Perry Wallace Way, the portion of 25th Avenue South recently named in honor of Vanderbilt trailblazer and Nashville native Perry Wallace, the first African American to play varsity basketball in the Southeastern Conference. Read MoreFeb 24, 2020
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Chancellor to host screening of ‘Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace’ Dec. 6
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a screening of "Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace" on Thursday, Dec. 6, in Memorial Gym. The event is free and open to faculty, staff and students as well as their friends and family. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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Vanderbilt cheerleading and dance team tryouts May 4–5
All incoming and current Vanderbilt University students are invited to attend the annual Vanderbilt Cheerleading and Dance Team Tryouts on May 4 and 5. Read MoreApr 12, 2018
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Vice President Joe Biden to speak at Vanderbilt University April 10
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will welcome former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden in conversation on Tuesday, April 10. The talk is free and open to the public. Read MoreMar 19, 2018
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Celebrate Memorial Madness on Oct. 28
Celebrate the beginning of a new season—and a new era—for Commodore basketball at Memorial Madness on Friday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Gym. Read MoreOct 21, 2016
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Big Sean, A$AP Ferg to play Memorial Gym Friday
The 15th Annual Commodore Quake will feature hip hop artists Big Sean and A$AP Ferg on Friday, Oct. 21, in Memorial Gym. Tickets for Vanderbilt faculty and staff members are $55 and available at the Sarratt Student Center box office or at the door the night of the event. Read MoreOct 18, 2016
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2016 Commodore Quake artists announced; tickets on sale July 29
The 15th Annual Commodore Quake will feature hip hop recording artists Big Sean and A$AP Ferg on Friday, Oct. 21, in Memorial Gym. Ticket sales are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Friday, July 29. Read MoreJul 21, 2016
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The Band Perry, Third Eye Blind to play 2015 Commodore Quake
Tickets for Vanderbilt faculty and staff are $35 each for this year's Commodore Quake, set for Friday, Oct. 23, in Memorial Gym. Read MoreJul 28, 2015
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Free Commodore basketball fan event is Nov. 2
The Vanderbilt men’s and women’s basketball teams will host the first-ever Basketball Dore Jam fan event on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Memorial Gym. Read MoreOct 8, 2014
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Zeppos to graduates: Consider ‘the value of opening doors of opportunity’
Vanderbilt graduating seniors got some parting advice from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on a rainy Friday as they prepared to get their degrees. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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Change the world, former surgeon general tells Vanderbilt seniors
Former surgeon general Regina M. Benjamin told Vanderbilt graduating seniors to change the world during her Senior Class Day address in Memorial Gym. Read MoreMay 8, 2014
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Alumni Game will rekindle Memorial magic Aug. 3
Commodores past and present will participate in a men's basketball game, along with other festivities, on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Memorial Gym. Read MoreJul 9, 2013
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Toni Morrison to be Senior Day Speaker at Vanderbilt
Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Toni Morrison will be the 2013 Senior Day speaker at Vanderbilt University. Her address will be streamed live on the Vanderbilt News website May 9. Read MoreNov 12, 2012