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What We Did on Your Summer Vacation!

Sep. 14, 2017—Ah, sweet summertime. For me, thinking about summer conjures up the smell of sunscreen, the taste of PreVU salmon on The Commons, the warmth of the hot Nashville sun, and of course, travel! While summertime may be a break for some, at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions it’s a time when we continue to hit...

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Vanderbilt Move-in: Welcome to Campus, Class of 2021!

Aug. 24, 2017—Last weekend, the Vanderbilt community welcomed our new first-year students to campus in true Commodore fashion. In a tradition that plays out each year, new students and their families arriving at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons are greeted by a throng of cheering upper class students, staff, faculty, and even the Chancellor. As each vehicle...

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Signing Day 2014

Feb. 12, 2014—Carolyn rounds up the coverage of Coach Derek Mason's first National Signing Day at Vanderbilt. Anchor Down!

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Congratulations to The Newest ‘Dores

Dec. 19, 2013—To all of our newly admitted students we say, “Congratulations!” We’re thrilled to welcome each and every one of you into the Vanderbilt community.

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Our Cup Runneth Over

Oct. 30, 2013—Vanderbilt’s class of 2017 has been living on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons for a couple of months now. Today we take a look at The Commons Cup Competition, one of the ways they're finding balance in this living and learning environment.

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The Class of 2012: A Common Advantage

May. 11, 2012—Carolyn reflects on the four-year journey of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons' inaugural class.

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Guest Blog: Celebrating Writing at Vanderbilt

Mar. 21, 2012—Admissions Counselor Dustin Lynn on the Writing Studio and Undergraduate Writing Symposium.

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