Schedule of Events

During this beloved annual School of Nursing tradition, join Dean Jeffries as we honor BSN and MSN Classes of 1974 and hear news from the School. All VUSN Quinqs are invited to attend this special event. Attendance is complimentary for Quinqs; fee for spouse/guest is $30 per person.

ALL alumni who are Class of 1975 and prior are invited back to campus to celebrate Reunion and Homecoming Weekend!

Enjoy an elevated reception and a special conversation led by Dr. Andre Churchwell, Class of 1975 alum and Senior Advisor to the Chancellor, and receive your Quinq Medallion to kick off the weekend. Complimentary reception and valet parking.  

Special Programming 
From 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Class of ’75 alums and film afficionados, Dr. André Churchwell and Mr. Lee Johnson,  will discuss “1939: The Greatest Year in Films.” Watch clips from the greatest films ever made and hear Vanderbilt’s own experts share their passion for the films we all know and love!

*Please have the QR code from your confirmation email printed or visible on your phone when you arrive to check in. Kindly note onsite registration will be limited - please register in advance.

Join us for our Welcome Reception to connect with alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members over appetizers, wine, and fellowship as we kick off Divinity School Reunion. As part of the reception, browse Sacred Pages: A VDS Book Showcase, featuring books published by alumni and faculty within the last five years. Author details will be shared so you can explore more about their work. You can submit your book here, or anytime before September 30 on the VDS Reunion website.

Members of VUSN’s donor society will gather together to celebrate the success of the Dare to Grow campaign. Don’t be left out! Information about the Julia Hereford Society is available on our website. It’s not too late to join. This event is by invitation only. If you would like to become a JHS member and attend this event, please click here to join. Contact Anja Fairholm for questions.

Join us as we kick-off Reunion 2025!  This All Alumni dinner serves as the official welcome to Reunion, as well as offers a time to recognize our 2025 Distinguished Service Award winner, Dr. Jonathan Perlin. 

Complimentary parking for valet service only.  We are unable to reimburse self-parking.  

Stop by anytime to grab a snack, browse our history gallery and book buffet, and gather with fellow alumni and friends! 

Undergraduate Alumni: Make Check-In your first stop on campus for daytime activities and pick up your Reunion materials for the weekend! Receive your name badge, swag bag and more at this main Reunion HQ. If you are not attending Friday daytime activities, please check-in at your first Reunion event. 

School of Nursing Alumni: Check in here or simply check-in at your first nursing Reunion event!

Please have the QR code from your confirmation email printed or visible on your phone when you arrive to check in. Kindly note onsite registration will be limited - please register in advance.

Join us for Vanderbilt Divinity School’s Lifelong Learning Sessions and experience a sample of our Lifelong Learning Program. These sessions highlight the kind of faith-informed continuing education we offer for individuals, congregations, and organizations. These sessions are designed to invite formation in new ways, offering space to bring your own lived experience into conversation with others while deepening connections across the Divinity School community. Participants are eligible to receive 0.2 continuing education credits.

The morning will feature three sessions, plus breaks, breakfast, and lunch.

Vanderbilt University Institute of National Security session with founding director Paul M. Nakasone, retired four-star general and former Director of the NSA and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command. 

Additional details and speakers forthcoming.

See campus from a different perspective and join one of these unique VU tours! Choose a specific tour by selecting "Attending" and then select one of the following:

• Historical Tour, Led by University Archivist Kathy Smith: Take a stroll with University Archivist, Kathy Smith, as she recounts stories from the more than 150 years of Vanderbilt history. Attendees should plan on walking outside, mostly on sidewalks, for the duration of the tour.
• Vanderbilt Museum of Art Curator's Tour, Led by Dr. Courtney Wilder: Dr. Courtney Wilder leads a Curator’s Tour of her exhibition Paper Backs: Hidden Stories of European Prints from the Vanderbilt University Museum of Art Collection. Many of these 60 prints have never been seen before. On exhibit through December 7, 2025. VUMA open from 11am to 9pm September 19. Visit Vanderbilt Museum of Art to learn more.

Departure location is dependent on the tour selected and will be noted in your confirmation email.

Join us to hear from Jonathan Perlin, MD, PhD, the 2025 Distinguished Service Award winner.  Dr. Perlin currently serves as president and CEO of the Joint Commission, with previous roles at HCA Healthcare and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Connect with APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) community, including AAVA (APIDA Association of Vanderbilt Alumni), the Department of Asian Studies, students, faculty and staff. A mini-lecture from Professor Ben Tran will begin at 10 a.m., alongside coffee and breakfast bites.

Inquiries: Jess Abbattista, Director of Affinity Networks, jess.m.abbattista@vanderbilt.edu

“Achieving Health Equity – Advancing Outcomes in Adult & Women's Health Care”

All School of Nursing alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend this new segment that will, over the next three years, pair two specialty groups together for a day of continuing education, networking and fun. This year, we’re focusing on adult and women's health/gender related care CEUs, networking and fellowship. Please click here to see if your specialty is included this year and for specific details.

As volleyball returns to Vanderbilt for the first time in 45 years, join us for an engaging conversation with Head Coach Anders Nelson. Learn about his passion for the sport, his reflections on the season to date and why this is an important step in Vandy United and athletics at Vanderbilt and the SEC. Nelson will be joined by additional guests.

Come hear the latest updates from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Medical Center, from Jeffrey R. Balser, MD, PhD, President and CEO, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dean, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

A "don't-miss" opportunity to hear from University Leadership and Dr. Kelly Goldsmith, Professor of Marketing and Faculty Director of Hoogland Undergraduate Business Program and Ingram Scholars Program.

Stop by our Historical Collections room on the 3rd floor of Eskind Library anytime to peruse some VUSM History.  

Advance registration is not required, drop in as it works for your schedule between other reunion activities. 

Grab a boxed lunch from Eskind and find a spot around campus to sit and visit with fellow alumni over a casual boxed lunch.  

VUSM Quinq Medical Society Luncheon is for all Quinq members from our newest Quinqs in the Class of 1975 as well as Quinq Plus Classes of 1974 and earlier.

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

Lunch, treats, and refreshments included in block party registration. Pre-registration required as onsite registration may be limited.

Join the Special Collections and University Archives team for an exciting look at Vanderbilt’s history through artifacts that tell the story of our university.

There will be a wide range of items to view and interact with, including vintage cheerleading uniforms, pin-back buttons, fraternity paddles, and other items that will be familiar to alumni. Perhaps you can tell us some stories about these objects that even we don’t know! Photo opportunities will be encouraged.

Additionally, the Dare to Grow exhibit will be available for guests to peruse; the exhibit chronicles the history of Vanderbilt from 1945-2025.

Calling all Innovators, Designers, Change-Makers, Creators, Inventors, and Entrepreneurs!

Be sure to visit the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Center for Innovation, Making, and Design, and learn about how the Wond’ry serves the entire campus community, creating transformative value by helping bold ideas grow into new real-world products, processes, services, and ventures. Whether identifying user needs, building functional prototypes, or tackling tough challenges through human-centered design, the Wond’ry offers innovators the courses, tools, expertise, and community they need for a successful innovation journey—even after graduation!

Spark your imagination with a behind-the-scenes look, and experience the tools, meet the people, and explore recent projects that have moved innovation, invention, and creative expression to the core of campus life.

It's a year of anniversaries - 150 for Vanderbilt School of Medicine and 100 for Vanderbilt Medical Center.  Come hear a retrospective talk about our history, led by Donald W. Brady, MD (VU 1986, VUSM 1990), Executive Vice Dean. 

Join us for a special live recording of Quantum Potential, Vanderbilt’s podcast spotlighting bold academic leadership and research innovation, during Reunion Weekend.

Provost C. Cybele Raver sits down with Matthew Johnson-Roberson, the inaugural dean of the new College of Connected Computing, to discuss how Vanderbilt is reimagining computing education and research for the 21st century.From AI to robotics to interdisciplinary breakthroughs, hear how Dean Johnson-Roberson is shaping the future of computing at Vanderbilt—and beyond.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a dynamic conversation at the intersection of technology, education, and visionary leadership.

See campus from a different perspective and join one of these special events! Choose a specific event by selecting "Attending" and  then selecting one of the following:

• Arboretum Tour, led by VU Landscape Architect James Moore 
• Athletics Tour, led by VU Fan Engagement and Hospitality team
• Admissions Tour, led by a current VU student
• Peabody Historical Tour, led by Peabody College Archivist Chris Hastings

Departure location is dependent on the tour selected and will be noted in your confirmation email.

Join moderator Baxter Webb as he sits down with esteemed professors Eric Johnson, Jesse Blocher, and Ranga Ramanujam as they share Owen's perspective on today's most pressing business topics. Space is limited, so register today. 

Join the Vanderbilt Association of Hispanic and Latinx Alumni (VAHLA), and your favorite professors, and meet current students on campus for a community conversation with the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies (CLACX). Director of CLACX, Celso Castilho, will present a short talk alongside food and refreshments. All are welcome!

Inquiries: Gretchen Selcke, Assistant Director, Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies (gretchen.s.selcke@vanderbilt.edu)

Reconnect with current faculty who are teaching today, and with faculty that impacted your career path!  In the provided space, please include the names of any former faculty that we can invite.  Please be as specific with names as possible.  

We will have an official toast to celebrate 150 years of VUSM education and 100 years of VUMC at 3:15pm during this event. 

The Office of LGBTQI Life and the LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni (LAVA) invite you to a LGBTQIA+ reunion celebration at the K.C. Potter Center.Connect with community and LGBTQIA+ history as Sarah Calise, Curator of Community Histories, shows LGBTQIA+ VU archives.

 Special remarks by Sarah Calise at 3:30 p.m. regarding the curated collection. Appetizers and refreshments provided. All are welcome!

Inquiries: Office of LGBTQI Life (lgbtqi@vanderbilt.edu)

Connect with friends and cheer award recipients over light hors d’oeuvres and drinks as the day’s activities segue into an evening of excitement at VUSN.

Please note, this is for the Class of ’75 alumni and their guests only as they celebrate their 50th Reunion. Complimentary. 

Join Dean Jeffries and the VUSN Alumni Board to celebrate and recognize seven alumni and one friend, for their notable contributions to the nursing field and health care. The Dean will share updates from the school in her annual address to alumni. Stay after to mingle and explore our buildings and Simulation Lab. This event will also be available via Zoom - See separate event description to register to receive link.

VIRTUAL OPTION:Join Dean Jeffries and the VUSN Alumni Board to celebrate and recognize seven alumni and one friend, for their notable contributions to the nursing field and health care. The Dean will share updates from the school in her annual address to alumni. Visit the VUSN Reunion homepage on Nov. 8 to access the livestream. (Please go to "live" event registration if you plan to attend in person.)

Join the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center (BCC) and Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni (AVBA) to connect with community at a reception/mixer with food, beverage and speeches from BVU leaders. All are welcome!

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

Meet near Hyatt Classroom near the Law School Main Lobby on the 1st Floor for tours of the Law School. Tours will last 30 minutes and will be given by students.

Join us for an evening of celebration and recognition as Vanderbilt Divinity School and the Graduate Department of Religion honor distinguished alumni/ae whose work has made a significant impact in ministry and scholarship. The evening begins with a reception, followed by dinner with an address from Dean Yolanda Pierce and the presentation of awards to this year’s honorees. 

For all Law Reunion classes. Celebrate with your classmates while enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

It’s Reunion! Have you been to VUSN to see our new building and Simulation and MIND Labs? Have you met Dean Jeffries? Recently caught up with friends and classmates? Join us for live music, heavy appetizers, drinks and fun, while exploring new state-of-the art classroom technology and celebrating our award recipients. Special networking for adult and women's health/gender related specialties and friends. You won’t want to miss this!

Watch your email for details about the 2025 award recipients and reception.

Join us for guided tours of Management Hall. 

For our alumni in our 50th Anniversary class (1975) and beyond, join fellow Vanderbilt Quinq Medical Society alumni for an evening of reminiscing and fellowship.  

We will host an all-class party where all Owen Reunion classes (1975, 1980, 1985, 1990,1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020) will come together to connect with classmates and celebrate this significant milestone. There will be heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages, and business casual attire is encouraged. 

Join fellow classmates for an evening of reminiscing and fellowship! This location will host a joint party with all alumni celebrating their 35th, 40th, and 45th anniversaries, with each class having a separate area for congregating.

Join fellow classmates for an evening of reminiscing and fellowship! This location will host a joint party with all alumni celebrating their 35th, 40th, and 45th anniversaries, with each class having a separate area for congregating.

Join fellow classmates for an evening of reminiscing and fellowship! This location will host a joint party with all alumni celebrating their 35th, 40th, and 45th anniversaries, with each class having a separate area for congregating.

Join fellow classmates for an evening of reminiscing and fellowship! This location will host a joint party with all alumni celebrating their 20th, 25th, and 30th anniversaries, with each class having a separate area for congregating.

Join fellow classmates for an evening of reminiscing and fellowship! This location will host a joint party with all alumni celebrating their 20th, 25th, and 30th anniversaries, with each class having a separate area for congregating.

Join fellow classmates for an evening of reminiscing and fellowship! This location will host a joint party with all alumni celebrating their 20th, 25th, and 30th anniversaries, with each class having a separate area for congregating.

Join fellow classmates for an evening of reminiscing and fellowship! This location will host a joint party with all alumni celebrating their 5th, 10th, and 15th anniversaries, with each class having a separate area for congregating.

Join fellow classmates for an evening of reminiscing and fellowship!  This location will host a joint party with all alumni celebrating their 5th, 10th, and 15th anniversaries, with each class having a separate area for congregating.  

Join fellow classmates for an evening of reminiscing and fellowship! This location will host a joint party with all alumni celebrating their 5th, 10th, and 15th anniversaries, with each class having a separate area for congregating.

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

Onsite registration is limited and advance registration is strongly recommended. "Dressy Casual" attire. Complimentary valet parking.

All alumni from the Classes of 1974 and prior are invited to reconnect with classmates and friends at the Quinq dinner. The classes of 1965 and 1970 will receive special recognition as they celebrate their 55th and 60th Reunions. Share Vanderbilt memories and make new ones during this cocktail reception and seated dinner! 

Check-in for class parties will be at each class party location. Onsite registration is limited and advance registration is strongly recommended. Complimentary valet parking.

Continue the celebration after the Distinguished Alumni/ae event with Al’s Pub Night—a familiar favorite for many alumni. Enjoy wine, conversation, and connection as we unwind and continue celebrating Reunion together.

Classes of 2015 and 2020 - join your classmates for an unforgettable evening! Share Vanderbilt memories and create new ones over an open bar and generous hors d'oeuvres. You can dance the night away or catch up with friends from companion reunion classes during this lively outdoor event!

Classes of 2005 and 2010 - join your classmates for an unforgettable evening! Share Vanderbilt memories and create new ones over an open bar and generous hors d'oeuvres. You can dance the night away or catch up with friends from companion reunion classes during this lively outdoor event!

Classes of 1995 and 2000 - join your classmates for an unforgettable evening! Share Vanderbilt memories and create new ones over an open bar and generous hors d'oeuvres. You can dance the night away or catch up with friends from companion reunion classes during this lively outdoor event!

Classes of 1980, 1985 and 1990 - join your classmates for an unforgettable evening! Share Vanderbilt memories and create new ones over an open bar and generous hors d'oeuvres. You can dance the night away or catch up with friends from companion reunion classes during this lively outdoor event!

Complimentary coffee, tea, juice and pastries will be available in the Law School North Lobby, near Flynn Auditorium.

Presented by
Chris Guthrie, Dean
John Wade-Kent Syverud Professor of Law

You are welcome to take your refreshments and food into the presentation.

Generative AI has the potential to transform the legal landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities and challenges for legal professionals. This session will explore the intersection of generative AI and law, demonstrating its practical applications and limitations in a variety of legal tasks. Professors Cat Moon and Mark Williams of the Vanderbilt AI Law Lab (VAILL) will discuss the ethical considerations surrounding AI in legal practice, provide insights into effective prompt engineering for legal use cases, and offer strategies for leveraging AI to enhance legal expertise. Through live demonstrations and interactive discussions, participants will gain a forward-looking perspective on how to adapt to and thrive in an AI-augmented legal environment.

Join us for our Worship Service, a time to gather in reflection and celebration. The service will feature preaching from Dr. Forrest Harris, Professor of the Practice of Ministry and Director of the Kelly Miller Smith Center for Black Faith in Public Life, honoring his retirement from the American Baptist College and celebrating his many years of ministry and leadership.

Join AAVA, AVBA, LAVA, VAHLA, and the Student Center for Belonging and Communities (SCBC) for a Multicultural Mixer with Mimosas in advance of the tailgate and Homecoming football game!

This event is an opportunity to connect with Vanderbilt faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are interested in or identify with the multicultural community. Visit the Multicultural Community Space for some light brunch bites and a tour of the facility. All are welcome!

Inquiries: Student Center for Belonging and Communities (scbc@vanderbilt.edu)

Take part in service and solidarity alongside the Vanderbilt Divinity School community. Together, we will hear from Open Table Nashville and join in preparing winter supply kits to be distributed during the coldest nights of the year. These supplies will support our unhoused neighbors through Open Table Nashville’s winter canvassing efforts, which provide care, connection, and essential resources to friends on the streets during the winter months. Lunch will follow the service project.

Join students and alumni at the Black Cultural Center for a Homecoming Block Party. Kick off time is announced approximately one week in advance. More details to come! 

Meet outside of Flynn Auditorium for 30-minute tours of the Law School given by current Law students. 

Dean Jeffries, the Nursing Graduate Council and Alumni Board co-host this opportunity to drop by and visit with friends, faculty/staff and students on your way to watch Vandy take on Auburn. Event will start two hours before kick-off.

Get ready for the Homecoming football game with our annual Homecoming Tailgate!

Alumni from all class years, including our esteemed Quinq alumni, friends and fans are invited to this family-friendly gathering that will have everything you need for the best game day experience, including Mr. C and the Spirit Squad. The tailgate will conclude at the start of the game. Kick off will occur between 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT. 

The tailgate includes a full meal with wine, beer, and soda.

NOTE: Registration for the Tailgate does NOT include a football game ticket. Football tickets should be purchased separately from the VU Athletics Ticketing Office via this special Reunion link and using the code "VANDYALUM25".

With the Class of 2020

With the Class of 2015

Taking Measure of Student Activism: The Student Health Coalition, 50 Years Later

In the late 1960's through the early 1980s, a group of Vanderbilt students who were concerned about social justice joined the Student Health Coalition, (SHC). They were motivated to support health care and community-based, participatory initiatives in rural Tennessee, especially in Appalachia. As part of the SHC, they partnered closely with residents - listening, assessing needs, and collaborating on solutions.

Their work laid the foundation for a community-centered approach to healthcare that remains relevant today. Discover some key outcomes of the SHC efforts, how the SHC made a lasting impact, and how its legacy offers a model for addressing today’s healthcare challenges.

The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Carrie Plummer, MSN’05 and Associate Professor and feature classmates Diane Lauver, BSN’75, Polly McClanahan McArthur, BSN’75 and Irwin Venick, JD’75.

Following the 50th Reunion and Quinq Commodore Classroom, wrap up with a brunch honoring the Class of 1975. All Quinqs are invited to attend this special event! Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Complimentary valet parking provided.

Say farewell to dear friends while enjoying a brunch buffet with a mimosa and bloody mary bar and live bluegrass music! A wonderful way to close out Reunion 2025 – until the next one!