Vanderbilt Alumni

09/08/2026

Inspired by the way he lived life to the fullest, Brian Jorde, BA’98, established the Paul J. Jorde Travel Endowment, named for his late brother, with the hope that Vanderbilt students can access opportunities that allow them to make the most of their time at the university.

Read the full story to hear Brian’s reflections on his brother’s legacy: http://vu.edu/rwi1u

09/06/2026

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09/04/2026

Before the Vanderbilt Football season opener kicks off on Saturday, American Authors will headline a free pregame concert in Commodore Court as part of the reimagined Vandyville experience. 🏈🎶

Learn more: https://vu.edu/jy4hk

Saturday’s opening act: American Authors 🎶

09/02/2026

Dare To Grow gave Vanderbilt’s Bold New Ventures the opportunity to take shape—redefining what's possible for the future of the university.

The Vanderbilt College of Connected Computing is pioneering a “computing for all” approach. The Institute for Therapeutic Advances is developing curative medicines to change lives. Nashville’s Innovation Ecosystem is anchoring technology creation across the region. The Institute of National Security is advancing innovation and pragmatic solutions for a safer nation.

Together, these programs and initiatives position Vanderbilt to tackle society’s most pressing challenges.

See Vanderbilt’s Bold New Ventures in action: https://giving.vanderbilt.edu/areas-to-support/bold-new-ventures/

08/31/2026

Vanderbilt University–New York City is officially open! 🗽⚓️ ⬇️

The new Manhattan campus will serve as a home base for the entire Vanderbilt community, offering lifelong learning, networking and intellectual enrichment opportunities.

Learn more about VU's presence in NYC: http://vu.edu/0o3b3

08/26/2026

Dare to Grow set a bold goal: $3.2 billion. In true Vanderbilt fashion, we didn't just meet that goal; we beat it by more than $1 billion. Today, we give thanks to the alumni, families and friends who came together in record numbers to invest $4.5 billion in the future of our community.

Read about the real impact of Dare to Grow: https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2026/08/25/vanderbilts-boldest-chapter-historic-fundraising-success-drives-donor-impact-through-dare-to-grow-campaign/

08/25/2026

Making history in NYC! 🗽⚓️⬇️

08/23/2026

The first cohort of students to Anchor Down on the Vanderbilt University–New York City campus! 🗽🚕🏙️🎭🍕✨

08/23/2026

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