Student-athletes
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WATCH: Meet student-athletes in the Class of 2024—inspiring on and off the field
Meet three student-athletes in the Class of 2024 who are making a difference on and off the field. Read MoreMay 6, 2024
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Student-athlete Abbey Carlson: Engineer and golfer
The ability to play top-level golf would be enough for most college students. But it barely scratches the surface of what drives Vanderbilt standout Abbey Carlson. Read MoreJan 31, 2020
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Student-athlete: Kaylann Boyd
Kaylann Boyd, a senior forward on the Vanderbilt soccer team, has never been one to back down from a challenge. Read MoreOct 18, 2019
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Student Athlete: The Graduates
For this installment of the student-athlete series, we take a look at three Class of 2019 seniors. Read MoreMay 17, 2019
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Bree Horrocks: Center and researcher
When Bree Horrocks decided she would pursue her final season of college basketball as a graduate transfer, the 6-foot-5-inch center had conversations with a number of interested coaches. Each time, Horrocks let coaches know their programs would be getting much more than a basketball student-athlete. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Nemo Sanchez: Swimmer and filmmaker
Student-athlete Namilla Sanchez is keenly aware of the role proper nutrition plays in performance. She feels the results each time she dives into the pool – and in her ability to succeed in the classroom. Read MoreJan 25, 2019
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Nia Dorsey: Commodore defender and community volunteer
Nia Dorsey is the defender on the SEC Champion Commodore soccer team, but her Vanderbilt career has largely been defined by service. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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Khari Blasingame: Running back and graduate student
Commodore running back and graduate student Khari Blasingame is more than a football player—he's a prime example of the student-athlete experience at Vanderbilt. Read MoreSep 28, 2018
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Elite college athletes should be paid: Economists
The NCAA recently voted to allow schools to begin compensating its student-athletes for their entire cost of attendance, but economists from Vanderbilt University and the University of Chicago say it’s not nearly enough. Read MoreFeb 5, 2015