Vanderbilt Hustler
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Engage with a statesman: Vanderbilt welcomes alumnus Lamar Alexander at coming events, podcast
Lamar Alexander, BA’62, continues a six-decade journey on the path of public service, one that famously began with a thousand-mile trek across Tennessee in his signature red-and-black plaid shirt. However, for the Vanderbilt community, his legacy is rooted even deeper—stretching back to his days as an undergraduate, serving as editor of The Vanderbilt Hustler and a key student voice of support for racial integration at the university. Soon, a variety of activities led by the university will allow the broader community to learn more about his storied history and engage with the former Tennessee governor and U.S. senator. Read MoreMay 14, 2026
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Vanderbilt Cancels Classes for Only Fifth Time in History
Vanderbilt canceled classes for only the fifth time in university history when sleet and snow blanketed Middle Tennessee, and students made the most of it. Read MoreMar 23, 2015