Commodores to play Iowa in ReliaQuest Bowl Dec. 31 |
Vanderbilt football will be playing in a postseason bowl game in consecutive seasons for only the second time in program history after accepting an invitation to the ReliaQuest Bowl on Sunday. The Commodores will face Iowa at Raymond James Stadium on Dec. 31, with kickoff scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on ESPN.
Join the Vanderbilt Alumni Association and the National Commodore Club for a happy hour and tailgate! Kick off the festivities with the Commodore Happy Hour on Dec. 30, then get ready to show your Commodore spirit at the official Commodore Tailgate on game day. Connect with fellow parents, families, alumni, and fans as we come together to cheer on our Commodores in true BLACK and GOLD style!
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$30M gift fuels new era at the School of Engineering to Power the Impossible |
Vanderbilt University has received a catalytic $30 million gift from John Addison, BE’01, and Shannon Addison, BS’02, to ignite a bold new era of innovation at the School of Engineering.
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From Classroom to Career: What Parents Should Know About Business Education |
Thursday, Jan. 8 | 11–11:45 a.m. CT
How does a business education set students up for long-term success? Join Tom Steenburgh, Ralph Owen Dean at the Owen Graduate School of Management, and Gary Kimball, Sauereisen Director for the Hoogland Undergraduate Business Program, for an engaging conversation on how today’s business programs prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. This session will highlight how Vanderbilt Business connects classroom learning to real-world impact through:
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- Hands-on learning experiences
- Analytical and strategic thinking
- Leadership development
- Career readiness tools
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You will gain insight into the skills, mindset and opportunities that help graduates stand out—from their first job to lifelong career success.
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Admissions season will be here before we know it. More than 300 parent volunteers helped support the Class of 2029 and incoming transfer students.
Parent-to-Parent Outreach volunteers serve as a warm, local connection, helping new families feel supported and informed as they begin their Vanderbilt journey. Volunteer outreach makes a meaningful impact and helps build a stronger, more connected Vanderbilt community.
What’s involved?
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Time commitment: ~2 hours total
- Location: Virtual
- Time frame: January–May
- Volunteers will:
- Receive a list of incoming Vanderbilt parents in your area
- Send a friendly welcome email
- Share tips and resources to help them get connected
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If interested in helping welcome incoming families, please fill out the interested volunteer form and indicate your interest in Admission events.
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Elenora Pertz, BMus’15, carves a musical path across Europe, empowering women |
Pianist Elenora Pertz, BMus’15, has chased her musical dreams across continents, from the grand halls of Vienna to Berlin—and this past summer to Florence, Italy. As a collaborative pianist for some of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, an innovative teacher and an entrepreneur, she has come to understand that defining success is an experience as personal and layered as the finest classical sonata.
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Play It Smart This Summer: Explore Vanderbilt’s Programs for Talented Youth |
Do you know a bright and curious elementary, middle or high school student? Encourage them to discover Vanderbilt this summer! Vanderbilt’s Programs for Talented Youth—housed within Peabody College of education and human development—offers dynamic day programs, pre-college residential experiences and virtual courses designed to challenge and inspire advanced learners. Summer 2026 program dates are now posted on the PTY website, with full course listings going live Dec. 3.
Don’t miss out. Give a young scholar in your life a Vanderbilt experience this summer. Visit the PTY website to explore all K–12 offerings.
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Upcoming Vanderbilt Events |
Chapter Events
Parents and families are invited to attend Vanderbilt Chapter and regional events. Come out and meet fellow Vanderbilt families, alumni and friends in your area.
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