Sports
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Vanderbilt Data Science Institute, women’s basketball team collaborate to improve performance, reduce risk of injury
The Vanderbilt University Data Science Institute continued its project with the women’s basketball strength and conditioning program to use data to improve athletic performance while reducing the risk of sport-associated injury. This semester, the focus was on making better use of training and competition data. Read MoreMay 5, 2023
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The Goldfather: With David Williams’ retirement, a golden era of Commodore athletics ends
As 70-year-old Williams nears the end of a 15-year run leading Vanderbilt athletics—and his 27th year as a senior administrator in higher education—he is ready to hand over leadership of a department that has made enormous strides during his tenure. Read MoreNov 19, 2018
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Civil rights activist, sports sociologist Harry Edwards to give annual Walter Murray Lecture Feb. 19
Renowned sports sociologist and activist Harry Edwards will give Vanderbilt University’s annual Walter Murray Lecture Sunday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Student Life Center. Read MoreFeb 14, 2017
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ESPN Senior Vice President Rosalyn Durant to give Crawford Lecture Oct. 23
Rosalyn Durant, senior vice president of college networks at ESPN, will deliver the university’s Frank Armstrong Crawford Lecture on Sunday, Oct. 23. Read MoreOct 19, 2016
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VUCast: Concussion Check
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Playing hard can lead to concussions. See a new way to keep your brain safety in check! Meet Vanderbilt’s new sports authority Commodores on the cat walk [vucastblurb]… Read MoreJul 27, 2012
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Public/private partnerships key to maximizing Nashville’s sports potential: VU study
Nashville should seek new public/private partnerships that generate additional revenue sources if the city wants to maximize its economic potential as a sports city, according to a report prepared by the Vanderbilt Center for Nashville Studies. Read MoreSep 27, 2010
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Hahnfeldt seals a VU Music City Bowl win
Vanderbilt won a bowl game for the first time in exactly 53 years after Bryant Hahnfeldt kicked a 45-yard field goal with 3:26 left to beat Boston College 16-14 Wednesday in the Music City Bowl. Read MoreDec 31, 2008
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Vanderbilt runner nominated for Wooden Cup
A member of the Vanderbilt University men's cross country team is one of five finalists for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup for being a positive influence. Vanderbilt senior Rob Whiting will learn on Jan. 14 whether he bests the other candidates at a ceremony at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Read MoreDec 11, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Sustainability and Environmental Management Office to kick off event recycling program at football game against Duke
The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) will offer coordinated recycling at Vanderbilt's last three home football games this season, beginning this Saturday, Oct. 25, at the game against Duke. Read MoreOct 23, 2008
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VUCast Extra: Go Dores!
Watch VUCast Extra and learn more about Vanderbilt's new Expanded Aid program. Read MoreOct 3, 2008
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Commodore Weekly Report: Interview with Baseball Coach Tim Corbin
Former Vanderbilt soccer player Ashley Duffy interviews baseball head coach Tim Corbin about the 2006 Commodore Banquet and Alumni Game coming up Feb. 10 and 11. Read MoreJan 25, 2006