Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success
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Supporting @VUCommodores in Equipping Student-Athletes with Resources to Maximize Their Potential for Unmatched Post-Grad Preparation.
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Our first SAAC meeting of the semester set the tone—bringing student-athlete voices together, building connections, and working collectively to make an impact. Excited for what’s ahead as we continue to lead, serve, and grow together! #AnchorDown
2026 Fellas Summit was a powerful reminder that leadership starts within. Through core values, daily leadership habits, and storytelling, our student-athletes were challenged to THINK what's beyond the field. Grateful for the collaboration with @DialogueVU and @neilphillipsnet.
Success isn’t just measured by wins it’s measured by growth. This fall our student-athletes showed what it means to compete with purpose, discipline, and excellence in the classroom. Fall 2025 GPAs reflect a culture committed to academic and personal success. #AnchorDown
Please join us in congratulating Katelen Watkins the inaugural recipient of the Anchor Down Partner Award from the Government and Community Relations office! This honor recognizes her outstanding collaboration, servant leadership, and meaningful impact across campus.
October at a Glance 🍂 So far this month, our student-athletes have been leaning into growth — connecting, learning, and leading on and off the field. 💬 Town Hall 💡 NIL Brand Workshop 🤝 Networking Night Fall is for growth and we’re just getting started. 🌰 #AnchorDown
💫 Inspiring & Empowering: Tomorrow’s the day! 🌟 Stella’s Summit is here — a space for Vanderbilt’s women student-athletes to connect, grow, and lead with confidence. 💜 We can’t wait to see you step into your power. 👑 #StellasSummit #VandyWomenLead
One week out! 💫 Stella’s Summit is almost here! A day dedicated to empowering, connecting, and celebrating Vanderbilt’s women student-athletes. 💜 Get ready to grow, lead, and shine. ✨ #StellasSummit #VandyWomenLead
Another successful collaboration between @vucommodores Athletics and the @VanderbiltOwen Graduate School of Management. 🤝 Together, we’re hurdling over challenges and tackling the evolving landscape of college athletics all to elevate the student-athlete and fan experience!
✨ Less than TWO weeks until Stella’s Summit! ✨ An empowering space created for Vanderbilt Women student-athletes to connect, grow, and be inspired. 💫 📅 10/15/2025 📍 Student Life Center We can’t wait to see YOU there. 💜 #StellasSummit #VandyWomenLead
🚨 Student-Athletes Town Hall Alert 🚨 Join us for an open forum with your Athletic Director Dr. Candice Storey Lee! 🖤💛 This is your chance to ask questions, hear updates, and connect directly with our AD. 🍴 Bonus: First 40 student-athletes get FREE Chick-fil-A! #AnchorDown
Radical Collaboration in action 🤝 Faculty from across Vanderbilt joined us for an engagement lunch with @VandyMBB staff, heard from Head Coach Mark Buyington, toured the new Huber Center, and capped it off by watching the Commodores practice. #AnchorDown
Grateful for an incredible SAAC meeting this week featuring a Head Coaches Leadership Panel with Coach Lea, Coach Corbin, Coach Shea, and Coach AT. Huge thank you to our SAAC President Sonya and Vice President Brady for leading the conversation, and to our coaches for sharing.
🎓Another year of excellence! Student-Athletes posted a 3.41 GPA in 2024–25 ➕ marking 19 YEARS in a row above 3.0! Champions in the classroom AND in competition! #AnchorDown
Big things ahead! 🚀 Say hello to Vanderbilt’s 2025–2026 SAAC Team ready to lead, serve, and make an impact. 🏆 #SAAC #AnchorDown
Last week, Vanderbilt student-athletes took part in the SEC Leadership Council in Birmingham, joining peers from across the conference to discuss key topics like mental health, NIL, and leadership. Proud of our Commodores helping shape the future of college athletics! #SEC
Bigger than football 🖤💛 Earlier this week, the guys packed thousands of backpacks to help Nashville students start the year strong!
Our Pre-Flight Student-Athletes took off this week with career tours at the Tennessee Titans and a top industry firm—gaining insight into life after sport and the power of transferable skills. Grateful to alum Joe Bulovas for opening doors. #AnchorDown #Pre-Flight
What a year to be a Dore! Commodore Nation, we’re just getting started ⚓️⬇️
Over 70 student-athletes are leveling up this summer with internships across Nashville at 40+ different sites, gaining real-world experience and building their futures beyond the game. Plus, 20+ are taking flight through our Athletics internal internship Pre-Flight program.
Academic Excellence on Full Display Vanderbilt Athletics continues to raise the bar — on and off the field. Spring GPA: 3.45 31 straight semesters above a 3.0 349 student-athletes with a 3.0+ GPA Champions in competition. Scholars in the classroom. #AnchorDown
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