Student-Athletes of the Month
Joubert Klopper-Men’s Tennis
Oct. 7, 2021—Joubert Klopper Men’s Tennis Sophomore Economics Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt for the excellent combination of athletics and academics. What are your career goals? I want to become a professional tennis player or an investment banker in New York. What does it take to be academically successful at Vanderbilt? To...
Lauren Thomas-Women’s Swimming
Oct. 7, 2021—Lauren Thomas Women’s Swimming Graduate Student Finance Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? Vanderbilt was always my dream school. The minute I stepped on campus for my recruiting trip, I felt a sense of belonging. There is no compromise on academic excellence for competitive athletics here. The sense of community and support surrounding the...
Grace Jensen-Women’s Cross Country
Sep. 15, 2021—Grace Jensen Women’s Cross Country Senior Human & Organization Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because I wanted a degree that would give me a lot of opportunities in my post-graduate life. I didn’t know exactly what field I wanted to go into, but I knew that the academic/athletic rigor...
Jordan Wright-Men’s Basketball
Sep. 15, 2021—Jordan Wright Basketball Junior Human & Organization Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because I felt as though it would give me the best of both worlds academically and athletically. It was the best choice for me to challenge myself both on and off the court. What are...
Dashaun Jerkins-Football
Aug. 16, 2021—Dashaun Jerkins Football Senior Medicine, Health, & Society Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt University because it gave me the ability to receive a good degree while playing in the best conference in college football. What are your career goals? My career goals are to someday play in the...
Yaubryon Chambers-Women’s Basketball
Aug. 16, 2021—Yaubryon Chambers Women’s Basketball Junior Cinema & Media Arts Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because it was the perfect opportunity for me to be challenged academically and athletically. One day when I can no longer play the sport I love, I will be proud to have a Vanderbilt degree to...
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...