Ingram Center for Student-Athlete Success

Special congrats to Dancing Dores, our student-athlete program, for raising $57K with 16 teams to support @VUMCchildren hospital 💛— a 72% increase from last year! Grateful to be part of something that makes such a real impact on patients and families. #AnchorDown

Check this out 👀⬇️ The guys from @vandyfootball welcoming one of our own into the MS Finance program @vanderbiltowen Graduate School of Management 📚💼 From the field to the finance world that’s how you level up! #AnchorDown

SEC SAAC Meeting 🤝 Excited for Brady from @vandyxctrack Men’s Cross Country) and Elli from @VandyVolleyball Volleyball) representing Vanderbilt University at this year’s SEC SAAC Meeting. Ready to collaborate, lead, and elevate the student-athlete voice across the conference.

Honoring a legacy. Building what’s next. Vanderbilt launches Anchored for Her to shape the future of women’s college sports.

⚓️ Captain of the Month | February ⚓️ Showing up. Leading strong. Elevating everyone around them. Well-deserved recognition for a true Commodore leader 💪🖤💛

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