Student-Athletes of the Month Category
Taiya Shelby-Women’s Track & Field
Jan. 9, 2020—Taiya Shelby Women’s Track & Field Sophomore Major: Undeclared, A&S Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? Of course the academic and athletic competition were great, but really I loved the team and coaches. What are your career goals? I would like to work in Business. I plan to explore my interests and gain experience...
Panu Virtanen-Men’s Tennis
Jan. 9, 2020—Panu Virtanen Men’s Tennis Senior Major: Economics Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? My visit here was a great experience and I knew right away that this would be the place where I want to spend my 4 years of college. What are your career goals? My career goal is to do something that...
Cameron Tidd-Football
Nov. 22, 2019—Cameron Tidd Football Senior Major: Medicine, Health & Society Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? The ability to come to a fun city like Nashville, ability to compete among the best athletically, and setting myself up for success in life beyond football. What are your career goals? I want to find a career that...
Chelsie Hall-Women’s Basketball
Nov. 22, 2019—Chelsie Hall Women’s Basketball Junior Major: Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because you get the best of both worlds. The school is known for its prestigious academics and it is in the SEC conference which is the best conference in women’s basketball. All the different and yummy food places...
Taiana Tolleson-Soccer
Nov. 1, 2019—Taiana Tolleson Soccer Senior Major: Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because it felt most like home when I came on my visits and it gave me the opportunity to play in a tough conference while getting a really good education that would pay off in the...
Jared Pinkney-Football
Nov. 1, 2019—Jared Pinkney Football Senior Major: Communication Studies Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? Unique opportunity to play SEC football and graduate from a prestigious university. What are your career goals? NFL, sports broadcasting. What does it take to be academically successful at Vanderbilt? Focus, time management skills, and sacrifice. How do you manage your demanding...
Autumn Newby-Women’s Basketball
Oct. 1, 2019—Autumn Newby Women’s Basketball Junior Major: Medicine, Health & Society and Psychology Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because I wanted to get the best education while playing at the highest level of women’s basketball. What are your career goals? I want to attend nursing school when I graduate and...
Harrison Thomas-Men’s Cross Country
Oct. 1, 2019—Harrison Thomas Men’s Cross Country Senior Major: Biomedical Engineering Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt for its combination of great academics and athletics. I felt like there was no better place to challenge myself in both those areas, and I couldn’t pass up the amazing location of the school. What are your...
Hannon Eberts-Soccer
Sep. 3, 2019—Hannon Eberts Soccer Senior Major: Economics Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because of the outstanding academic and athletic opportunities it offers. I immediately fell in love with the beautiful campus and all of the hidden gems Nashville’s made up of. What are your career goals? Upon graduation in May, I...
Andre-Mintze-Football
Sep. 3, 2019—Andre Mintze Football Senior Major: Medicine, Health & Society Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because it was the best of both worlds for me. I knew I had the opportunity to compete amongst the best on and off the field, allowing me to grow on so many levels. What are...