commencement Archives
Commencement 2022
May. 18, 2022—Vanderbilt University's Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Graduate School held Commencement ceremonies May 13.
Ceremonies honor 2021 graduates
May. 19, 2021—The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Graduate School held Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 15, for the Class of 2021.
Special ceremonies celebrate students who graduated last year
May. 5, 2021—On Sunday, May 2, the Class of 2020 of Vanderbilt University Schools of Medicine and Nursing and the Graduate School held in-person commencement ceremonies for students earning degrees. While the classes participated in virtual ceremonies last year, many opted to return to campus to celebrate with friends, family and faculty.
Pearson receives Shovel Award from VUSM students
Apr. 27, 2020—Each year, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduating fourth-year class honors one faculty member with the Shovel Award in recognition of the exceptionally meaningful impact he or she has had on their medical education.
Commencement 2019
May. 8, 2019—Vanderbilt University's 2019 Commencement ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. Friday, May 10.
Commencement 2016
May. 12, 2016—Elizabeth Ennis, Graduate School, Gregory LaChaud, School of Medicine, and Amy Bonau, School of Nursing, are among those taking part in Commencement exercises on Friday, May 13.
Vanderbilt honors top graduates during Commencement
May. 10, 2013—Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos presented Founder’s Medals to the university’s top scholars during Commencement on May 10.
Photo: Commencement ready
May. 9, 2013—Today’s schedule: 9 a.m. — University-wide Commencement, Alumni Lawn (Memorial Gym in event of rain) 10:30 a.m. — Graduate School, Library Lawn 10:45 a.m. — School of Nursing, Branscomb Quadrangle 11 a.m. — School of Medicine, Langford Auditorium
