Vanderbilt football
Presidential inauguration to feature Vanderbilt senior Sarah Fuller
Jan. 19, 2021—Vanderbilt senior student-athlete Sarah Fuller, the first woman to play and score points on a Division I football team in the Power 5, has been selected to participate in a televised prime-time presidential inauguration event on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
A Stronger Voice: As the new head of the NCAA’s inclusion efforts, Derrick Gragg aims to amplify opportunities for student-athletes
Dec. 7, 2020—Derrick Gragg, a former student-athlete on the Vanderbilt football team, is the NCAA's new senior vice president for inclusion, education and community engagement.
Vanderbilt begins search for new leader of Commodore football program
Nov. 30, 2020—Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee announced yesterday that Vanderbilt University is parting ways with head football coach Derek Mason and will begin a search immediately for a new head coach of the Commodores.
University staff can enter to win free tickets to Nov. 16 UK game or Nov. 23 ETSU game, hosted by Interim Chancellor and Provost Wente
Oct. 4, 2019—University staff members can enter to win two free tickets to watch Vanderbilt play Kentucky on Nov. 16 or ETSU on Nov. 23 at Vanderbilt Stadium, hosted by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente.
Employees invited to open football practice Aug. 15
Aug. 12, 2019—Vanderbilt employees are invited to get a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s Commodore football team under the direction of sixth-year head coach Derek Mason. Free hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided by Tri-Star BBQ for all who attend.
Chancellor Zeppos: Let’s cheer on our Commodores at the Texas Bowl
Dec. 7, 2018—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos is encouraging Commodore fans to purchase tickets for the 2018 Texas Bowl. The Vanderbilt Commodores will take on the Baylor Bears in Houston on Dec. 27.
Sustainability contest seeks to find ‘greenest group’ on campus
Sep. 29, 2018—The “greenest group” will win a catered VIP hospitality event, 25 tickets to the Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss football game, and on-field recognition during the game on Nov. 17.
VU celebrates employees with pregame tailgate tomorrow
Sep. 6, 2018—Vanderbilt University will celebrate its employees by hosting a pregame tailgate this Saturday, Sept. 8, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Rob Roy Purdy Field.
‘Dores at the Shores’ July 13: Half-off day passes for employees
Jul. 3, 2018—Get a discount on day passes with the Employee Appreciation 'Dores at the Shores' event on Friday, July 13. The Commodores are gearing up the summer with a meet and greet at the Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort and members of the Commodore Football program will be in attendance to sign autographs and enjoy some fun in the sun.
Vanderbilt transfer quarterback seeks to solve hunger crisis in Miami
Jun. 26, 2018—Student-athlete Mo Hasan has started a nonprofit based in Miami called Second Spoon, which distributes unused food from local restaurants to local individuals suffering from hunger.
Second annual Vanderbilt Football Spring Showcase set for March 24
Mar. 15, 2018—The second annual Vanderbilt Football Spring Showcase, the team's featured practice of spring drills, is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, and will feature activities for Commodore fans of all ages.
SEMO in search of the ‘greenest group on campus’
Sep. 28, 2017—Waste Management Inc., the Vanderbilt Sustainability and Environmental Management Office and Vanderbilt Athletics are looking for the greenest group on campus for this year’s Vanderbilt Football Sustainability Competition.