Venus Williams
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Venus Williams to Vanderbilt graduates: Make mistakes, stay uncomfortable, help others
Tennis champion, entrepreneur and equal rights advocate Venus Williams imparted to Vanderbilt University’s Class of 2019 a well-tested list for success heavy on risk-taking, goal-making and optimism during remarks delivered Thursday in Memorial Gym as part of Senior Day. Read MoreMay 10, 2019
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Venus Williams, chancellor’s final address highlight three days of Commencement activities
Vanderbilt’s Class of 2019 will party with a purpose, hear from a woman who changed tennis forever and bid farewell to the university’s eighth chancellor, Nicholas S. Zeppos, who will deliver his final Commencement address at its greenest graduation ceremony. Read MoreMay 1, 2019
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What’s On My Mind: The expectations of a new year
As students return to class and faculty and staff resume their work, thoughts and efforts turn to the opportunities that the new year holds, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in his first column of 2019. Read MoreJan 7, 2019
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Global tennis champion Venus Williams to deliver Senior Day address
Venus Williams—an international tennis champion, entrepreneur and author—will receive the Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal in May 2019, when she addresses graduating seniors at Vanderbilt and their families. Read MoreNov 30, 2018