‘Academics at Vanderbilt’
Vanderbilt University Business Minor: What you need to know
Mar. 9, 2017—The day that many of you have been waiting for has finally arrived. After years of prospective student questions on the topic, we’re finally able to say that we do indeed have (insert drum roll here)…a business minor! This new minor, launching in fall 2017, will give students an education in the field of business that...
Pre-Professional Studies at Vanderbilt
Oct. 16, 2015—What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question from childhood, but as you make your way through high school and sort through the college search process, it’s one that young adults also face. When I was 5 years old, my lone career goal was to become Spiderman, but since no...
Introducing New Blogger Zeben Ashton
Aug. 27, 2015—Hi y’all! My name is Zeben Ashton (Zeb), and in addition to serving as a Vanderbilt admissions counselor, I’m one of the newest members of the Vanderbilt Admissions blogging team. I look forward to sharing my insights into the college search and application processes.
New Construction: The Engineering and Science Building
May. 9, 2014—Later this Month Vanderbilt breaks ground on a new seven-story interdisciplinary science and engineering building. Learn all about it here.
Contact a Current VU Student
Dec. 17, 2013—Do you ever wish you could just ask a current student what it's really like at Vanderbilt? Well guess what - you can. Read on to find out more.
"Back to School, Back to School"
Jan. 28, 2010—Download Professor Bess’s WWII lecture. Yes, I am referencing Adam Sandler’s song from “Billy Madison” and yes, that last statement made me look old (you were probably three when that movie came out) and yes, last week I went back to school. Last week I returned to my one of favorite lectures and my favorite...
Get your nose out of a book?
Sep. 26, 2008—Not sure you if guys saw this week’s VUCast but it opens up a nice window into some of the cool things our professors are doing in classes at Vandy. The video chronicles an English class discussion on the history and culture of coal mining held at a professor’s house with music superstar Kathy Mattea in attendance. I find that...