150 years
Pioneering Leaders
In the spirit of the school’s motto, Crescere aude, or “dare to grow,” Vanderbilt’s leaders find their own paths and team up to break new ground
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Vanderbilt’s history is filled with inspiring stories of impact.
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Friendship and Direction
1965
K.C. Potter made campus more inclusive and welcoming as dean of residential and judicial affairs
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Source of Inspiration
1970
Walter Murray left an indelible mark as a Vanderbilt student, Board of Trust member and administrator
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No Barriers
1965
Susan Gray paved the way for Head Start by pioneering early childhood education
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Immeasurable Imprint
2021
Professor John Lachs sparked an enduring passion for philosophy among countless students