Student-Athletes of the Month
Melissa Hawkins-Lacrosse
Nov. 10, 2020—Melissa Hawkins Lacrosse Senior Major: Special Education Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I have always wanted to play lacrosse at the Division 1 level and continue my passion in the field of Special Education, teaching individuals with severe and multiple disabilities. Vanderbilt has given me this incredible opportunity to balance both throughout my...
Dylan Disu-Men’s Basketball
Nov. 10, 2020—Dylan Disu Men’s Basketball Sophomore Major: Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because it was the perfect combination of great academics and high level athletics. What are your career goals? My ultimate goal is to become a professional basketball player; however, if I don’t get to that...
Rebecca Rossett-Soccer
Oct. 7, 2020—Rebecca Rossett Soccer Senior Major: Child Development; Medicine, Health & Society Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because of the combination of academic and athletic rigor, as well as the location. What are your career goals? My career goals are to do what I love while making an impact on as many people as...
Jamauri Wakefield-Football
Oct. 7, 2020—Jamauri Wakefield Football Graduate Student Master Program: Marketing Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because I wanted to compete in the SEC against some of the best football talent and similarly leverage Vanderbilt’s prestigious degree and network after achieving my goal of playing football in the NFL. What are...
Cameron Robinson-Football
Sep. 3, 2020—Cameron Robinson Football Junior Major: Medicine, Health & Society Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I wanted the opportunity to have the best of both worlds in my college experience, academics AND athletics. I wanted to compete with some of the best across the nation on both the field and in the classroom. What...
Niki Narayani-Women’s Cross Country
Sep. 3, 2020—Niki Narayani Women’s Cross Country Sophomore Major: Undeclared, College of Arts & Science Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because it had everything I was looking for, including both a great athletic and academic environment. On my official visit, I immediately connected with the team and felt as if...
Jordyn Cambridge-Women’s Basketball
Jul. 31, 2020—Jordyn Cambridge Women’s Basketball Junior Major: Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt for a few reasons. One, it is very close to home and I wanted to stay close to family. Two, I wanted to go somewhere that would challenge me both athletically and academically. I wanted...
Hugh Fisher-Baseball
Jul. 31, 2020—Hugh Fisher Baseball Senior Major: Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because of its high academic standards, the positive reputation surrounding the baseball program, its coaches and player development, and the city of Nashville. What are your career goals? Ever since I was a young...
Caleb Van Geffen-Men’s Cross Country
Jul. 1, 2020—Caleb Van Geffen Men’s Cross Country Senior Major: Computer Science Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? Vanderbilt had always been a dream of mine for college ever since I was in middle school. I always felt like it had the perfect mix of academic excellence, athletic excellence, and a well-rounded student body. Nashville is...
Blair McDonald-Soccer
Jul. 1, 2020—Blair McDonald Soccer Junior Major: Communication Studies Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? Throughout high school, I strived to attend a university with academic and athletic prowess. During the recruitment process, I looked for a school that would challenge me on and off the field, pushing me to develop critical skills that I would need to...