Human and Organizational Development Category
Why Vanderbilt?
Mar. 30, 2019—Congratulations to Vanderbilt’s Class of 2023 admits! You’ve just been selected from our most competitive applicant pool in Vanderbilt history and we’re thrilled to welcome you to be a part of our Commodore family. As you face the important decision about where to go to college, we would like to share with you why some...
Making the Most of the Undergraduate Catalog
Feb. 1, 2019—What’s black and white, 396 pages long and full of good information?! The Vanderbilt University Undergraduate Catalog! Whether I’m out on the road or back in the office here in Nashville, I am often asked questions about specific majors or courses. While I certainly do my best to answer them, I often find myself directing...
Class of 2018 – Student Spotlight
May. 21, 2018—As commencement season comes to a close, we would like to highlight some extraordinary Commodores on their accomplishments at Vanderbilt. Check out these amazing grads: Name: Jalen Dansby Hometown: Houston, TX Jalen’s Vanderbilt career as a Chancellor’s Scholar was nothing short of impressive, having majored in Medicine, Health and Society; leading organizations such as Minority...
What Should I Major In?
Nov. 2, 2016—“What should I major in?” As an admissions officer, this is a question I frequently get from high school seniors in the college search process. Well-prepared high school students have nearly endless opportunities in front of them, and that can be a bit overwhelming at times. But have no fear; the Vanderbilt Admissions Blog is...
Interdisciplinary Majors at Vanderbilt
Sep. 30, 2013—Are you finding it hard to narrow down your academic interests to one subject area? Take a look at a few of Vanderbilt's many interdisciplinary options.
Why VU? From the Big Apple to Music City
Apr. 27, 2012—Sophomore Kiersten Chresfield shares the path she took to Vanderbilt and the eye-opening experiences she's had as a student.
Listen to Your Heart – The Story of My College Search
Apr. 16, 2010—This is a special guest post by Vanderbilt Junior and Inside 'Dores blogger Lindsay Rothrock. Read more from Lindsay on the Inside 'Dores Blog.
Degrees of Social Change
May. 13, 2009—Many of you are graduating from high school this month or next. I want to give you some homework for the summer. I want you to begin to daydream about what you'll be about as a college student. Most importantly, I want you to give yourself permission to play with those ideas in your head, those big ideas.