‘Anchor Down’
What It Means to Anchor Down
Nov. 19, 2018—College, much like life, is overwhelming. So much gets thrown at you in the first few months! You have to drag yourself to meals, meet and live with hundreds of new strangers, and figure out how to pass Gen Chem – all without your parents. It’s so easy to get thrown off balance and feel...
Spring Athletics on Campus
Apr. 25, 2018—You may know that Vanderbilt is a top-20 school in the nation, and that excellence extends to the arena of sports – just check out our list of individual, league, and national championships. While we finally welcome spring weather to campus, we’d like to highlight some of our spring athletics, and how you can take part...
Introducing New Blogger Keldrick L. Stephens
Aug. 8, 2016—Hello, world! My name is Keldrick L. Stephens and I am truly ecstatic to join the Office of Admissions team as an admissions counselor and contributor to the OUA Admissions Blog—I sincerely hope that you can sense my enthusiasm! I look forward to sharing any additional knowledge and valuable insight on the admissions process. This...
Welcome to the Class of 2019!
Mar. 22, 2015—CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE NEWLY ADMITTED MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2019! Welcome to Vanderbilt; we’re so excited to have you!
An End to 4 Years of Football
Dec. 1, 2014—With Vanderbilt’s last game of the season against Tennessee, it capped the last football game of my undergraduate career. Sure, by the end of the Tennessee game, I was bitter that we had not finished the season with a win, losing by a narrow margin of 7 points. But, it was time for the season...
A Difficult Transition
Sep. 10, 2014—There’s a burning sensation in my heart and I don’t think its because I just took a Biochemistry exam. No, this is the kind of heartache that you go to see a cardiologist about. These deep pains originate from the one thing I love: Vanderbilt Football. The past two weeks have been rough. Actually, calling...
Welcome to Campus, Class of 2018
Aug. 19, 2014—On Saturday, The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons was the scene of one of the coolest traditions from across the college landscape: Vanderbilt move-in. Today on the blog we take a look at the exciting welcome for The Class of 2018!
The ‘Dores are National Champions!
Jun. 27, 2014—The Vanderbilt Commodores are the 2014 national champions of college baseball! Jay takes a look at the historic win and shares a round-up of the social media response from Commodore Nation!
Spring Fever vs. Finals: The Ultimate Struggle
Apr. 27, 2014—Tips and advice gained from my ongoing quest to be productive amidst way too much perfect weather, too many exciting events, and so many wonderful people.
Commodores Win the BBVA Compass Bowl
Jan. 8, 2014—Carolyn recaps Vandy's ninth and final win of the season.
Vanderbilt Football Bowl Announcement Party
Dec. 10, 2013—This Sunday night, my sister, some friends and I took a study break to ANCHOR DOWN at the bowl announcement party. This event, which has become an annual tradition, celebrates the accomplishments of the football team and announces where the Commodores will play their bowl game. Vice Chancellor Williams, Chancellor Zeppos and Coach Franklin spoke...
VU Football and a House Divided
Nov. 19, 2013—Carolyn recaps her friends-, family-, and football-filled weekend in Nashville.