#VU2026

You’ve collected the memories, the achievements, the friends that will last a lifetime. You’ve learned so much and challenged yourself; working together in ways you never imagined. You, Class of 2026, are Vanderbilt graduates. And this is only the beginning. Watch this special look at the Class of 2026… Read More

Fifty retiring faculty members were honored on May 8 for their years of service with the title of emerita or emeritus Read More

Relive the excitement and accomplishment as we celebrate the graduating Class of 2026! Read More

WATCH: Members of the Class of 2026 express how they've experienced Vanderbilt's core values of collaboration, support, growth and community. Read More

See the powerful challenge bestselling author and happiness researcher Arthur Brooks gives that could make our lives more meaningful. Highlights from Graduates Day 2026 Read More

Learn about the outstanding graduates chosen as each school's Founder's Medalist recipients for the Class of 2026 Read More

Vanderbilt University will honor the Class of 2026 and their achievements with a series of events on May 7 and 8. Check out this guide to Vanderbilt’s 2026 Commencement events. Read More

What are your favorite college memories? In this special series, watch members of the Class of 2026 and Commodores student-athletes show us their favorite Vanderbilt moments. Read More

A picture tells a thousand words! Members of the Class of 2026 open up their camera rolls to share a favorite memory. Read More

Thinking of getting an advanced degree? Graduate, professional students give their best advice. Read More

Graduate and professional students share how they've become more of the person they want to be while at Vanderbilt. Read More

Read what inspires and motivates these graduate and professional students to make a positive impact. Read More

With Commencement rapidly approaching, the university has announced that award-winning author and professor Arthur C. Brooks will receive Vanderbilt University’s prestigious Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal when he speaks at the university’s 2026 Commencement activities. Read More

After four years of celebrating Vanderbilt graduates off campus, the university’s undergraduate Class of 2026 will have a familiar backdrop for their Commencement ceremony on May 8: FirstBank Stadium. After a victorious football season full of sold-out stands, the stadium is ready to welcome graduates for their final Vanderbilt hurrah.  Read More

Get to know the Class of 2026 Outstanding Senior winner and incredible nominees and hear what inspires the winner most. Read More