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
Vanderbilt’s history is filled with inspiring stories of impact.
Friendship and Direction
1965
K.C. Potter made campus more inclusive and welcoming as dean of residential and judicial affairs
Source of Inspiration
1970
Walter Murray left an indelible mark as a Vanderbilt student, Board of Trust member and administrator
No Barriers
1965
Susan Gray paved the way for Head Start by pioneering early childhood education
Immeasurable Imprint
2021
Professor John Lachs sparked an enduring passion for philosophy among countless students