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Dorms are for Sleeping, Studying and Alienating Poverty

May. 8, 2012—Ryan unpacks the story behind Teach Twice, a social enterprise started by a Vanderbilt senior that's already making an enormous impact far away from (and inside) Nashville.

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Offers to Students on the Wait List Begin

May. 3, 2012—The OUA begins admitting students to the Class of 2016 from the wait list. More details inside.

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Why VU? The Final Stretch

May. 2, 2012—Junior Ryan Khodadadi shares his academic and extracurricular experiences as a Vanderbilt undergraduate.

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Why VU? Finding Your Path

May. 1, 2012—Vanderbilt junior Nathan Hall highlights the wide variety of experiences he has had in his three years on campus.

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Why VU? From One Stage to Another

Apr. 30, 2012—Current senior Jamie Hooker gives us some insight into her college choice and her eventful Vanderbilt career.

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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.

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Why VU? Making the Most of Music City

Apr. 25, 2012—Vanderbilt Junior Seth Johnson tells us why he chose Vanderbilt and how that decision has shaped his college experience.

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Introducing Your Heads of House

Apr. 19, 2012—Meet the faculty who have chosen to live with our first year students in The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons.

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Reflections on Vanderbilt from our Student Bloggers

Apr. 12, 2012—Ryan compiles quotes from our student bloggers on why they chose Vanderbilt.

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Guest Blog: Take Time to PreVU Vanderbilt Before Your Senior Year

Apr. 6, 2012—Admissions counselor Patrick Boswell tells us why rising seniors and their parents should take time this summer to PreVU Vanderbilt.

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Guest Blog: Vanderbilt & You Welcomes You to the Commodore Community

Mar. 30, 2012—Admissions officer Dustin Lynn on why, if you're an admitted student, you should get excited about Vanderbilt & You.

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Class of 2016 Regular Decisions Mailed Today

Mar. 23, 2012—Ryan welcomes the newest Commodores and details how they boast the highest academic profile in Vanderbilt's history. Yeah, you're going to want to read on.

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