Events On Demand
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WATCH: Chancellor Daniel Diermeier’s 2025 Commencement Address
Watch Chancellor Daniel Diermeier’s 2025 Commencement Address. Read MoreMay 9, 2025
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Made for this moment: Vanderbilt Commencement honors the Class of 2025
WATCH: See all the excitement and emotion at Commencement as Chancellor Daniel Diermeier sends off Vanderbilt's Class of 2025 with a timely message, “You are made for this moment. You have what it takes to meet it. And meet it you must.” Read MoreMay 9, 2025
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Actor, philanthropist Gary Sinise urges graduates to live meaningful lives in service to others
Award-winning actor, philanthropist and champion for military veterans Gary Sinise called on the Vanderbilt Class of 2025 to consider how service to others can fill life with purpose and be a source for healing during his Graduates Day keynote address at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center Facility on May 8 as part of a two-day event celebrating the university’s Commencement. Read MoreMay 8, 2025
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VU community comes together for Giving Day success
Giving Day and I⚓VU Week 2025 are in the books! More than 6,900 members of the Vanderbilt community—alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends—gave more than $12.2 million. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier offers sincere gratitude on behalf of everyone at the university. Read MoreApr 12, 2025
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Bringing Vanderbilt to the world: Students embark on Finance Trek to New York City
In January, 41 Vanderbilt students traveled to New York City for an exclusive Finance Trek hosted by the Vanderbilt Career Center. Participation in this trek required completion of the Vandy in Finance Preparation Pathway program. The trek provided students a powerful opportunity to engage directly with top financial institutions, gaining insights into investment banking, asset management and other finance sectors while making meaningful connections with industry professionals. Read MoreFeb 24, 2025
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From tailgates to timely talks, Vanderbilt alumni return to campus for a spirited Reunion 2024
More than 3,200 alumni came together on Vanderbilt’s campus from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10 for Reunion and Homecoming. The weekend schedule featured more than 85 events designed to deepen connections among alumni, provide insights on current issues and celebrate the milestone class years ending in 4 and 9. Read MoreNov 13, 2024
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From tea to tailgates: Family Weekend 2024 celebrates Commodore Community
Nearly 4,200 parents, grandparents, siblings and friends convened on the Vanderbilt campus to celebrate Family Weekend 2024. This year’s event, Sept. 6–8, was one of the most successfully attended in recent memory, recording the highest attendance number in five years. Throughout the weekend, guests were invited to share coffee… Read MoreSep 12, 2024
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Students begin their Vanderbilt journey with traditional Founders Walk
An annual tradition at Vanderbilt, Founders Walk celebrates the moment that first-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially begin their journey as members of the Vanderbilt University community. The celebratory procession, which took place Aug. 18, is the conclusion of Move-In Weekend. Read MoreAug 22, 2024
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Watch now: Lab-to-Table Conversation: Beyond Addiction: Therapeutic Developments and Societal Impact
Join the next Lab-to-Table conversation, “Beyond Addiction: Therapeutic Developments and Societal Impact” on Jan. 24 at 11:30 a.m. CT. Read MoreJan 11, 2024
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Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Coffee: Where Science Meets Sips’ on Sept. 27
Join “Coffee: Where Science Meets Sips” in the next Lab-to-Table Conversation on Sept. 27. Read MoreSep 13, 2023
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Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Social Media and Addiction’ May 9
How is social media creating conversations about addiction and recovery? How is it building broader community? And how is it a complex space to engage with as a person in recovery? The discussion, led by Erin Calipari, will feature psychiatry experts on May 9. Read MoreApr 27, 2023
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Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Genetic Information: Balancing Ethics and Impact’ March 28
Join the School of Medicine Basic Sciences for the Lab-to-Table conversation "Genetic Information: Balancing Ethics and Impact" on Tuesday, March 28. Read MoreMar 17, 2023
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Watch: Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘How I Got Over: Navigating Academia as a Black Scientist’
A Lab-to-Table Conversation on Monday, Feb. 27, will discuss some of the challenges that Black trainees and faculty face in their STEM fields of study and the strategies they've used to be successful in the face of these challenges. Read MoreFeb 13, 2023
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Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Rising Tide–Impact of Climate Change on Human Health’ Dec. 20
How does climate change affect human health? How are animals and ecosystems similarly influenced, and how are these impacts interconnected? Join Charles Sanders, associate dean for research and professor of biochemistry, as he delves into these questions and more during the next Lab-to-Table Conversation from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences. Read MoreDec 9, 2022
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Watch: Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘The Impact of Obesity on Health’
What are the scientific mechanisms by which obesity impacts the body? What are the genetic components of why some individuals struggle more with weight gain and loss? Join Professor Alyssa Hasty and panel as they explore these topics in the next Lab-to-Table Conversation from the School of Medicine Basic Sciences on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from noon to 1 p.m. CT. Read MoreNov 17, 2022
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Watch: Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘The Science of Circadian Rhythms and Daylight Saving Time’
How does daylight saving time impact our health? Join Lisa Monteggia, Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute and professor of pharmacology, and panelists as they explore how time changes affect our circadian rhythms. Read MoreOct 19, 2022
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Watch: Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Biomedical Research Ethics and the Scientific Method’
Join Hassane Mchaourab, the Louise B. McGavock Professor and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, as he explores biomedical ethics with leading experts in law, biomedical research and basic sciences on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to noon. Read MoreSep 20, 2022
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Unity Talks: A Summer Series – Episode 5 – Jon Meacham and Keel Hunt
Author and journalist Keel Hunt joined co-chair Jon Meacham recently to discuss Hunt’s recent book, Crossing the Aisle: How Bipartisanship Brought Tennessee into the 21st Century and Could Save America. As he describes in his book, throughout the 1980s and into the early 1990s, pragmatic politicians were able… Read MoreSep 7, 2022
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Unity Talks: A Summer Series – Episode 4 – Samar Ali and Allida Black
We’re excited to share episode four of Unity Talks: A Summer Series, featuring Vanderbilt University Professor and Unity Project Co-Chair Samar Ali and Unity Project Advisory Board member Allida Black. In this discussion, they explore Eleanor Roosevelt’s pathbreaking work to advance human rights and democracy both at home and… Read MoreAug 24, 2022
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WATCH: A candid conversation on free expression at Vanderbilt
Academic experts and university leaders came together with the VUcept peer mentor group for a candid conversation about freedom of expression on Aug. 22. The discussion centered on the importance of open discourse in providing the necessary conditions for transformative education and pathbreaking research. Read MoreAug 24, 2022