Vanderbilt Alumni Association
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Vandy in Hollywood connects Vanderbilt to the heart of the entertainment industry
This summer, Vanderbilt University students stepped onto Hollywood’s biggest stages through the Vandy in Hollywood program, a long-running initiative that immerses students in the entertainment industry and offers transformative career opportunities. Read MoreAug 14, 2025
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Alumni Association welcomes new, returning board members
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association will welcome new and returning alumni leaders to its board for three-year terms that start July 1, 2025. The Alumni Association’s mission is to engage Vanderbilt alumni in the life of the university, encourage lifelong connections and support the university’s goals. Read MoreJun 4, 2025
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Six recognized with 2025 Vanderbilt alumni awards
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board has announced the 2025 recipients of its annual alumni awards. The honorees will be celebrated during Reunion and Homecoming Weekend Nov. 6–9. Read MoreMay 28, 2025
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Support the Class of 2021
As alumni, we can help graduating Commodores prepare for the new chapter in their lives by encouraging and supporting them with mentorship and internship and job opportunities. Let’s show the Class of 2021 what it means to be Vanderbilt for Life. Read MoreApr 26, 2021
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’Dores to Gratitude
A note of thanks to all the alumni who volunteered their time, expertise and energy to support Vanderbilt students during the unprecedented challenges of the past year from Vanderbilt Alumni Association President Tim Warnock Read MoreFeb 18, 2021
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The 2020 Election: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Vanderbilt University alumni were offered the unique opportunity this fall to hear two of the country’s foremost political science experts, John Geer and Jon Meacham, discuss the U.S. presidential election in the four-part webinar series, “The 2020 Election: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” Read MoreNov 3, 2020
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A Tradition of Giving
Quarterly message from Tim Warnock, BA'84, president of the Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board Read MoreNov 3, 2020
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Commodore Community
Tremendous engagement and volunteer opportunities are available for alumni. Please check into them at vuconnect.com. Read MoreAug 3, 2020
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Summer Send-Offs Support New Commodores
Elizabeth Hawkins, BA’86, and Bill Hawkins, BS’82, hosted the Nashville Summer Send-Off Party this summer. They are the parents of Charlie Hawkins, BA’18, and Eliza Hawkins, Class of 2021. This summer Vanderbilt’s welcoming, supportive community celebrated together at 52 Summer Send-Off Parties held in 31 states and three other countries. Read MoreNov 7, 2019
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Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces new members
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces seven new members, who began their three-year terms July 1. Read MoreJun 28, 2019
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Student–Alumni Programs and Board Celebrate 10 Years
Newton Adkins, BS’14 (bottom row, far right), joined the Student Alumni Board as a first-year student. Other members shown from the Class of 2014 board are (back row, left to right) Blake Wulfe, BS; Will Shipley, BA; Christopher Jerrolds, BA; (middle row, left to right) Katie Rose, BS; Hilary Robertson… Read MoreMay 23, 2019
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‘Commodores in the Community’ Celebrates Alumni Passion for Service
Left to right: Nick Lovinger, BA’15; Jake Goldklang, BA’15; and Liam Byrne, BA’14, braved a snowy Saturday morning with other members of the Metro New York Vanderbilt Chapter to volunteer for their service project benefiting the Bowery Mission. Vanderbilt’s long-standing commitment to community service includes strong student traditions such… Read MoreMay 23, 2019
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Perry Wallace, BE’70, is Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus
The Vanderbilt University Alumni Association will celebrate Perry Wallace, BE’70, as the 2017 Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Read MoreJan 3, 2018
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Faculty Are for Life: Message from the Alumni Association president
Vanderbilt faculty are among the many reasons our students have been voted the happiest in the U.S. We all have professors we remember with fondness and admiration. For me, two were life-changing. Professor Robert Birkby was rough, tough, demanding, intimidating—and beloved by his students. He did not suffer… Read MoreNov 21, 2017
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Corey Ponder, BS’07, shares why he is a loyal Commodore
Alumni Association Board Director Corey Ponder, BS’07, is a model of alumni engagement who knows firsthand how that involvement is both personally fulfilling and important to Vanderbilt. Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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Meet your Alumni Association Board of Directors
The vision of the Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board of Directors is to be invested in a lifelong Vanderbilt community that is connected to, enriched by and proud of its alumni. Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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Nominate fellow alumni for board of directors, awards
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board is seeking nominations for new members and for seven alumni awards. Read MoreJul 20, 2017
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34 Cities Participate in Annual Networking Night
Vanderbilt’s second annual Networking Night drew 920 alumni in 34 cities Nov. 5. The attendees represented a diverse range of university schools, class years and industries, each seeking to strengthen their professional connections. Read MoreFeb 29, 2016
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Alumni Association Board Adds Eight Members
The Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Board of Directors announces eight new members, who began their three-year terms July 1. “I am excited to have each of these leaders join the board,” says Patti White, BA’76, president of the Alumni Association. “They represent the diverse Vanderbilt alumni community and… Read MoreJul 31, 2015