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April 30, 2026
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Class of 2026 student-athletes and students share favorite memories of Vanderbilt
Collage of images of Class of 2026 students. Image text reads: "Open Your Camera Roll! Favorite Memories With #VU2026."
Ask any Vanderbilt student or alum and they’ll tell you it’s impossible to choose just one favorite memory of their Vandy experience. In this special series, members of the Class of 2026 and senior student-athletes opened up their camera rolls and shared nostalgic Vanderbilt memories and what they’ll miss most. Read More
APPOINTMENTS
Kevin Galloway named faculty director of Ingram Scholars Program, effective July 1
A headshot of Kevin Galloway sits to the right og the Ingram Scholars Program logo, overlaying an aerial image of campus.
Galloway, the Evans Family Executive Director of the Wond’ry and a research associate professor of mechanical engineering, will succeed Kelly Goldsmith, who has served as faculty director since January 2024. Goldsmith will step down from the role at the conclusion of the academic year to expand her new role as associate provost for strategic initiatives in undergraduate education. Read More
ATHLETICS
Vanderbilt golfers ace report card
A "V" and "GOLF" marquee letters are seen in front of a golf course; two overlayed images of golfers Wells Williams and Lynn Lim sit in the top left corner.
Vanderbilt’s Wells Williams and Lynn Lim were recently named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for men’s and women’s golf, respectively, a rare sweep of the prestigious conference award honoring academic and athletic excellence. It is just the second year in the award’s history that the same school swept the golf awards outright. Read More
Eli stowers runs will the ball during a game; logos for Vanderbilt and the Philadelphia Eagles are shown.
With the 54th pick in the NFL Draft , the Philadelphia Eagles select, Eli Stowers.
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This Week at VU
 
May 1, 2026
9 a.m.–3 p.m. • Carmichael Multipurpose Room
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May 1, 2026
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May 7 | 2026 Graduates Day Address

May 8 | 2026 Commencement Ceremony

May 9 | Eagles: The Long Goodbye Act III
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Libraries
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Take Note
Printing Services launches campus-wide upgrade initiative beginning May 2026
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VU in the News
 
Financial Times: Starbucks, Nashville and the new corporate geography
Richard Florida, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Management, authored this piece.
 
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Lin Meng, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences, is quoted.
 
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Christopher Slobogin, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, authored this piece.

Women's Health: Getting outside could combat loneliness
Aaron Brinen, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted. 
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