Opportunity Vanderbilt
Improving financial inclusion and community, one experience at a time
Dec. 2, 2019—A student-led, university-supported initiative called Experience Vanderbilt is working to minimize the monetary constraints associated with participating in extracurriculars and create more financial inclusion at the university.
Emerita professor who was ‘heart’ of Arts and Science experience dies
Nov. 22, 2019—M. Fräncille Bergquist, a professor of Spanish, emerita, and retired College of Arts and Science administrator who devoted much of her life to mentoring thousands of undergraduate students, has died.
Vanderbilt welcomes most selective, diverse first-year class
Oct. 28, 2019—The Vanderbilt University Class of 2023—by the numbers—reflects the institution’s significant progress in building an inclusive community of highly accomplished scholars.
Vanderbilt University shines in ‘U.S. News’ rankings; named a ‘best value’ for need-based financial aid
Sep. 9, 2019—Vanderbilt has been recognized as one of the nation’s best universities in "U.S. News & World Report’s" 2020 Best Colleges rankings. The university also received high marks for its approach to need-based financial aid.
Vanderbilt ranks No. 1 for student satisfaction, best quality of life
Aug. 12, 2019—Vanderbilt is ranked No. 1 in the “Their Students Love These Colleges” category in The Princeton Review’s 2020 Best Colleges rankings. The university also took the top spot for “Best Quality of Life.”
What’s On My Mind: Fostering accessible education for all
May. 1, 2019—A high-quality, accessible education should be a uniting factor across our society, says Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column.
Dallas couple commits $5M to endow inaugural Dean’s Chair at Vanderbilt University’s College of Arts and Science
Apr. 22, 2019—Vanderbilt University alumni Ginny Searcy, BA’96, and Conner Searcy, BA’97, of Dallas have committed $5 million to create a new Dean’s Chair at the College of Arts and Science.
What’s On My Mind: Opportunity Vanderbilt and the cycle of impact
Apr. 19, 2019—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on Opportunity Vanderbilt's 10 years of impact in this week's column.
A Scientific Mind and a Heart for Women’s Issues: Ananya Sharma, BA’19
Apr. 11, 2019—As the only child of a university biology professor, Ananya Sharma’s talent in science came naturally. Yet, while navigating a STEM-specialized curriculum in high school, she discovered an interest in women’s studies.
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos to step down Aug. 15
Apr. 2, 2019—Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today that he will step down as the university’s eighth chancellor on Aug. 15 after more than a decade in the role. Zeppos plans to take a yearlong sabbatical before returning to the faculty as professor of law.
Vanderbilt University statement on Executive Order – Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency and Accountability at Colleges and Universities
Mar. 21, 2019—Vanderbilt responds to the recent executive order on free inquiry, transparency and accountability at colleges and universities.
Opportunity Vanderbilt provides $1.2 billion in financial aid
Mar. 14, 2019—In the decade since Opportunity Vanderbilt began, more than 10,000 students have benefitted from the program.