Student-Athletes of the Month
Nick Laning-Men’s Cross Country
Jul. 23, 2021—Nick Laning Men’s Cross Country Senior Civil Engineering Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because of the combination of great opportunities both academically and athletically. Also, the culture of the cross country team was a huge draw. What are your career goals? My career goals are to go into...
Marcella Cruz-Women’s Tennis
Jul. 23, 2021—Marcella Cruz Women’s Tennis Junior Human & Organizational Development / Psychology Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt at first based on the incredible culture and coaches the tennis program had. It just so happened Vanderbilt’s academic and social experience have made these last few years the most enjoyable journey I could...
Brayden Devault-Smith-Football
Jun. 24, 2021—Brayden Devault-Smith Football Graduate School Human Development Studies Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? To become to the best possible version of myself both on and off the field. What are your career goals? To play in the NFL and then Coach in the NFL. What does it take to be academically successful at...
Peyton Cutshall-Women’s Soccer
Jun. 24, 2021—Peyton Cutshall Women’s Soccer Junior Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because it is an amazing academic and athletic school. The Vanderbilt community was welcoming and made me feel as close to home as possible. What are your career goals? My career goals are to graduate from...
Celina Sattelkau-Women’s Golf
May. 3, 2021—Celina Sattelkau Women’s Golf Sophomore Psychology Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? The second I stepped on campus, I knew that this was the perfect place for me. Vanderbilt combines excellent academics with great athletics, but also provides a balanced social life. There is absolutely no downside to Vanderbilt and it just feels amazing....
Dominic Keegan-Baseball
May. 3, 2021—Dominic Keegan Baseball Junior Communication Studies Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because of the opportunity it provided me, athletically and academically. Playing in the SEC and attending one of the top academic schools in the country, I knew I would be getting the most out of my college...
Rutger Reitmaier-Football
Apr. 2, 2021—Rutger Reitmaier Football Senior Sociology Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt for a chance to represent my home state and the elite competition on the field and in the classroom. What are your career goals? I want to pursue a career in entrepreneurship. What does it take to be academically successful...
Ruby Stauber-Women’s Track & Field
Apr. 2, 2021—Ruby Stauber Women’s Track & Field Senior Communication Studies Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because of the unique combination of academic and athletic excellence. Vanderbilt is one of the top universities in the country and competes in the SEC, which allows me to pursue my goals on and off the track....
Samantha Gainor-Bowling
Mar. 2, 2021—Samantha Gainor Bowling Senior Economics Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because they have a great bowling program and great academics. I wouldn’t get that anywhere else. I also loved all of the people I met on my visit here which made the decision easy! What are your career...
Harrison Ott-Men’s Golf
Mar. 2, 2021—Harrison Ott Men’s Golf Senior Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because I wanted to play for Coach Limbaugh and really liked the other guys on the team. What are your career goals? I want to be a professional golfer. What does it take to be academically...