Undergraduate Reunion Schedule

Location: E. Bronson Ingram College, 2211 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212

Make Check-In your first stop and pick up your Reunion materials for the weekend! Receive your name badge and more at the main Reunion HQ.

See campus from a different perspective and join one of the unique VU tours. 

Historical Tour
Take a stroll with University Archivist, Kathy Smith, as she recounts stories from 150 years of Vanderbilt history. Attendees should plan on walking outside, mostly on sidewalks, for the duration of the tour

Oliver C. Carmichael College Tour
Welcome to the Neighborhood! Oliver C. Carmichael opens this fall; be one of the first to tour this new living and learning residential space in West End Neighborhood. Join Bob Grummon, Resident Colleges Project Manager and members of the FutureVU team for an exclusive look behind the scenes.

Location: 2414 Highland Ave, Suite 102, Nashville, TN 37212

Inventors, Changemakers, Entrepreneurs, Artists and Innovators: Visit the Wond'ry, Vanderbilt's Innovation Center for our Reunion Weekend open house and tours! Drop in anytime during the event to learn about the Wond'ry resources available to help alumni in areas if making and design, social innovation, innovation and design strategy, and entrepreneurship. See exhibitions of current Wond'ry-supported projects, witness cool innovations and inventions, and meet the Wond'ry staff. 

Location: Student Life Center, Board of Trust; 310 25th Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37240 

Join Dr. Erin Calipari to learn about the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research (VCAR) and recent impacts of the cutting-edge research happening in the lab. Calipari will also be joined by student researchers from the Center who will share insights into their lab experience - favorite moments, what drives their work and more. 

Erin Calipari, Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research and Associate Professor, Pharmacology, has worked with leaders in the field to develop a research program that is focused on solving the substance use disorder crisis. Her lab has made seminal discoveries on how drug use changes the brain at the systems and molecular level to give rise to addiction. 

Location: Student Life Center, Commodore Ballroom; 310 25th Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37240

Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, are going to transform industries and ways of life. Join Dr. Jules White for an exploration of these new tools. White, a Vanderbilt leader in Computer Science and leader of a Coursera course that had more than 300,000 participants, will discuss the opportunities and capabilities of these language models and how they are going to transform the way we live. 

Jules White, Professor of Computer Science; Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Generative AI in Education and Enterprise Solutions, and Professor of Biomedical Informatics. 

Location: Student Life Center, Commodore Ballroom; 310 25th Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37240

A "don't miss" opportunity to hear from University Leadership!

Location: Bishop Johnson Center, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37212

Brief presentation on the present-day Black student experience and updates on programs/initiatives driven by the BCC.  

Inquiries: Contact the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center: (615-322-2524) 

Location: Alumni Lawn  (adjacent to Alumni Hall)

Enjoy lunch from a collection of Nashville's own food trucks! Play games and listen to student and alumni entertainment during this family-friendly afternoon event.

See campus from a different perspective and join one of the unique VU walking tours below. Tours subject to change.

Admissions Tour 
Join current a VU Student to learn about the Vanderbilt's student experience today, including some longtime favorite places on campus, as well as new ones! Attendees should plan on walking outside, mostly on sidewalks, for the duration of the tour. 

Arboretum Tour
University Landscape Architect James Moore will lead attendees on a tour of the Arboretum within the historic core of campus. Along the way, he will discuss the trees of the Arboretum, the history of campus design, and how the University is planning for the future. Attendees should plan on walking outside, mostly on sidewalks, for the duration of the tour. 

Athletics Tour - Vandy United: What's New, What's Next
Join members of Vanderbilt Athletics for exciting insight into some of our newest spaces and hear what's next for the future of Athletics. The path will include a mix of indoor/outdoor opportunities, and guests should be prepared to walk near active construction areas. 

Fine Arts Gallery Tour
More details coming soon! 

Location: Student Life Center,  Commodore Ballroom; 310 25th Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37240 

Just days after the 2024 election, join Vanderbilt experts Josh Clinton, John Greer and Nicole Hemmer for an engaging and bi-partisan discussion. The group will discuss the campaign, what lies ahead, and what have we learned about elections and democracy. This timely event will leverage their current class on the 2024 election that has over 900 students enrolled in it.

Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Chair and Professor of Political Science; Co-Director of the Vanderbilt Poll; a Co-Director for the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, Executive Board Member of the Data Science Institute, and Senior Election Analyst for NBC News. 

John Greer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair and Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Co-Director of the Vanderbilt Poll, leader of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy, and Senior Advisor to Daniel Diermeier. 

Nicole Hemmer, Associate Professor of History, Director of the Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Center for the American Presidency, and regular columnist for a range of news outlets, including CNN and The Washington Post. 

Many of our Greek Houses will be opening their doors to welcome alumni back for Reunion weekend for a complete list of participating houses, and other Greek events, visit our Greek Events page.

Location: Bishop Johnson Center, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37212

Each year, an Alumni Legacy Pioneer is invited for a keynote speech. Speaker is to be announced! 

Inquiries: Contact the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center: (615-322-2524) 

Location: Peabody Esplanade (adjacent to Peabody College, near the Wyatt Center)

University Leadership invites all Volunteer Reunion Committee Members to a special cocktail reception in recognition of their outstanding service and the impact they have made. This event is by invitation only and is extended to all 2024 Reunion volunteers.

Location: Embassy Suites Downtown, 708 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37203

All classes who have celebrated their 50th Reunion are invited to reconnect with classmates and friends at the inaugural Quinq dinner. The classes of 1964 and 1969 will receive special recognition as they celebrate their 55th or 60th Reunion. Share Vanderbilt memories and make new ones during this seated dinner! 

Inquiries: Andra DeVincenzo (andra.p.devincenzo@vanderbilt.edu)

Location: Embassy Suites Downtown, 708 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37203

Reconnect with classmates at your 50th Reunion class party! Enjoy a cocktail reception and seated dinner, with music and dancing, to cap off this milestone event.

Inquiries: Samantha "Sam" Mazzuca (samantha.mazzuca@vanderbilt.edu)

Location: Magnolia Circle, Vanderbilt University

Join us on Peabody Esplanade and Magnolia Lawn to celebrate your class! Parties will feature a generous array of hors d'oeuvres, full open bar, and late night snacks in addition to a DJ and dance floor.