Tales of VUMC Past Archive — Page 1 of 2

July 8, 2026

75 years of the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

Over seven decades, the center grew alongside the field of hearing and speech sciences. These photos are a glimpse into its early days.

By Holly Fletcher
June 23, 2026

The saga of Neige Todhunter, the visiting professor from New Zealand who stayed 25 years and left behind an amazing legacy of — cookbooks

Over the past couple of decades, Nashville has gained a reputation as a place with a number of great restaurants and a culture of people who appreciate them. But it’s not well known that in the History of Medicine Collections resides one of the most interesting collections of cookbooks in the country. What’s even more fascinating is the amazing woman behind the collection.

By Wayne Wood
September 12, 2025

From interns to experts: A remarkable century of residencies at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s graduate medical education program has grown from an inaugural dozen to include more than 1,200 individuals, with more than 170 highly competitive residency and fellowship programs.

By Jill Clendening
September 12, 2025

Medical Center North at 100: Celebrating a century of progress, innovation and change

As Medical Center North marks its 100th anniversary, we reflect on its enduring legacy at VUMC.

By Wayne Wood, Jill Clendening and Evan Dorian
January 28, 2025

Langford Auditorium: great acoustics, great-tasting backstory

Part of an occasional series about the people behind the names of VUMC buildings

By Wayne Wood
Dean Driver at his home in Gallatin, Tennessee. (photo by Susan Urmy)
December 18, 2024

The man who gave Angel 1 its wings

“How much closer to an angel can you get than a little bitty baby struggling for life?” said Dean Driver, 91, who converted a panel truck into VUMC’s first neonatal transport in his driveway.

By Danny Bonvissuto