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Recent Highlights

Vandy in the Valley brings careers in tech into focus for Vanderbilt students

Vandy in the Valley, a Vanderbilt Career Center experiential learning program held July 28–31, brought students to the San Francisco Bay Area for an immersive look at careers, companies and emerging technologies. Students visited YouTube, Roblox, Zoox, Airbnb, Salesforce, Scopely and Cloudflare and participated in a speaker session with Affirm.

Michael and Allison Rees make $25 million gift to establish the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Center for Finance

Michael and Allison Rees have invested $25 million to establish the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Center for Finance, which will position Vanderbilt as a premier destination for undergraduate students pursuing careers in finance.

Fulbright Program honors four Vanderbilt scholars in one year

Scholars from Peabody College, the English Language Center and the College of Arts and Science are taking their work to Norway, Chile, Taiwan and Mexico.

Bestselling author, happiness researcher Arthur Brooks gives Class of 2026 a special homework assignment

“In college, you’re largely concerned with how to do things and what you want to do after you finish college,” Brooks said. “Maybe you’re still looking. You’ll figure out the ‘how’ and the ‘what,’ but the truth of the matter is, there’s a more important question lurking, which is the ‘why’ of your life. Your mission, your purpose, your calling.”

Vandy 2 Wall Street: Building the foundation for finance careers

Through immersive programming and strategic partnerships, the Vanderbilt Career Center continues to create opportunities that help students translate academic learning into real-world success, including the Vandy 2 Wall Street program.

Vanderbilt named top producer of Fulbright U.S. students

19 students from Vanderbilt were selected for Fulbright awards, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program.

First View Mentorship Program: A welcoming network for first-generation students

Starting college is a milestone many students look forward to, but for first-generation students, it can also feel like stepping into the unknown. What makes the journey brighter is finding a community that understands and walks alongside you.

Vandy in Hollywood connects Vanderbilt to the heart of the entertainment industry

This summer, Vanderbilt University students stepped onto Hollywood’s biggest stages through the Vandy in Hollywood program, a long-running initiative that immerses students in the entertainment industry and offers transformative career opportunities.

Dress for Success: Commodore Closet provides students professional attire at no cost

Vanderbilt students now have access to free professional clothing. This resource helps students prepare for interviews, career fairs and other professional events without the financial burden of purchasing clothes.

Vanderbilt University expands national footprint with New York City campus to open in fall 2026

“Vanderbilt University–New York City extends our world-class scholarship and exemplifies our commitment to immersive, place-based learning that equips future leaders to bridge divides and shape a rapidly changing world,” said Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver.