Commencement Class Of 2023 Profiles
WATCH: Student-athletes embody Vandy United on and off the field
Vanderbilt student-athletes in the Class of 2023 showcase collaboration, leadership and integrity in the classroom and on the field of play. Read More
Class of 2023: Bowler Mabel Cummins turns childhood dreams into championship excellence and opportunities
Class of 2023: Read how NCAA bowling champion and National Player of the Year Mabel Cummins is using her intellect and competitive spirit in neuroscience and medicine. Read More
Class of 2023: VandyBoys blueprint helps bullpen ace Thomas Schultz excel in a double major
Class of 2023: Read how Thomas Schultz, VandyBoys pitcher and double major in human and organizational development and medicine, health and society thrives with humility on and off the field. Read More
Class of 2023: Vanderbilt helps student-athlete Nate Clifton launch lifelong journey of self-discovery
Class of 2023: Read how Commodores defensive lineman Nate Clifton found confidence in the classroom and on the field. Read More
Class of 2023: Women’s basketball student-athlete Marnelle Garraud turned transfer opportunity into a lifelong connection with Vanderbilt
Class of 2023: Read how basketball powerhouse Marnelle Garraud combined her leadership and collaboration skills to thrive in the Owen Graduate School of Management. Read More
WATCH: Class of 2023 students make an impact around the globe
Meet some members of the Class of 2023 who bring a unique global perspective to the Vanderbilt community. Read More
Class of 2023: Divinity student Pai Masavisut searches for alternatives to prison punishment
Class of 2023: Read about Bangkok, Thailand native Pai Masavisut and how he tackles the challenging academic concentration of prison and carceral studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read More
Class of 2023: Grace Locke aims to help immigrants with compassion and communication
Class of 2023: Grace Locke’s desire to better understand the immigration system and people fleeing their homelands, along with her gift for multiple languages, has uniquely positioned the political science and Spanish double major to make an impact. Read More
Class of 2023: Life-shaping experience inspires Nigeria native Vanessa Ajeh to pursue neonatal medicine
Class of 2023: The day Vanessa Ajeh was born in a Nigerian hospital, both she and her mother almost died due to the hospital’s lack of advanced medical resources and training for its staff. That terrifying start to her life is the touchstone propelling Ajeh, a medicine, health and society and Spanish double major, to be a changemaker in her community and pursue a future career in neonatal medicine. Read More
Class of 2023: Writing Studio mentor Lucy Kim helps students find their voice
Class of 2023: Lucy Kim came from South Korea with the goal of earning a Ph.D. in English. Read about the powerful impact she's had while helping hundreds of students find their voice at Vanderbilt’s Writing Studio. Read More
WATCH: Class of 2023 students dare to grow, pursuing passions with a strong vision
Meet some members of the Class of 2023 who are pursuing unique and impactful paths with enthusiasm, intellect and a strong vision. Read More
WATCH: Class of 2023 students collaborate, form connections
Meet some members of the Class of 2023 whose inspired collaborations—within Vanderbilt, across the Nashville community and beyond—are making the world better. Read More
Class of 2023: Double ‘Dore Kavya Sharman builds bridges between biotechnology and business
Class of 2023: See how Kavya Sharman is using the rich experiences and connections she’s cultivated as an undergraduate and graduate student in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences to build bridges between biotechnology and business. Read More
Class of 2023: Health challenges inspire Mary Cayten Brakefield to create fashion focused on inclusion
Class of 2023: See how Mary Cayten Brakefield using her experiences with physical illness to inform and inspire her namesake fashion business focused on accessible and inclusive universal design. Read More
Class of 2023: Violin phenom Kingston Ho takes on melody and medicine
Class of 2023: Kingston Ho doesn’t just play beautiful music—he’s studying how his brain and body make those melodies happen. Read why the award-winning violinist with multiple prestigious international competitions under his belt chose to double major in violin performance at the Blair School of Music and in medicine, health and society in the College of Arts and Science. Read More
Class of 2023: Lauren Grohowski focuses on being an empathetic engineer
Class of 2023: When mechanical engineering major Lauren Grohowski talks about her numerous projects, her face lights up with excitement. She not only geeks out over the joy of building and solving complex problems, but she also is passionate about using her skills to be an “empathetic engineer.” Read More
Class of 2023: Online doctoral student Amanda Harding is helping Vanderbilt grow in digital education
Class of 2023: Amanda Harding wears three hats at Vanderbilt—one as a university staff member, another as a doctoral student pursuing her degree online and a third as president of the advisory group that represents Vanderbilt staff members. Read how her desire to further her education complements and inspires her work in the online learning space. Read More
WATCH: Class of 2023 students build belonging, enrich Vanderbilt community
Meet some members of the Class of 2023 who are cultivating belonging to strengthen, support and enrich the community at Vanderbilt and beyond. Read More
Class of 2023: Sanjana Padala fosters connection and community
Class of 2023: Sanjana Padala, a medicine, health and society major from Little Rock, Arkansas, has a heart for helping those who might feel unheard. Whether volunteering at Veterans Affairs hospitals, tutoring fellow students in physics, creating cultural connections through Asian American clubs, or dreaming of a future working in health care and helping to support mental and physical health equity, Padala’s calming and optimistic nature fosters connection. Read More
Class of 2023: Bass Military Scholar Matt Smith takes expertise to the operating room
Class of 2023: From Navy SEAL to Vanderbilt Bass Military Scholar to doctor. Matt Smithis taking his expertise in leadership and collaboration into the operating room. Read More