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08/25/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/25/2025 08:19

Welcome Week 2025: Top Social Media Moments

1.) Lil Sibs at Move-In

A few Commodore siblings took a moment to share their thoughts about Vanderbilt in these mini mic interviews.

2.) We're on cloud'29

Move-In 2025, but make it ✨cinematic.

3.) Founders Walk Frames

Students captured the magic of this beloved tradition with CampSnap cameras.

4.) Welcome home, Commodores.

We love an aerial shot, and this one may just be our new favorite.

https://www.facebook.com/122167754999816/photo/354292776736654

5.) 2029 Class Photo BTS

Taking the class photo is quite a process, and this video captures the magic (and madness) of this annual photo perfectly.

6.) 2012 Class Photo

We also shared the 2012 Class Photo, taken around the time when the Class of 2029 was born-and the first installment of this photo tradition that started in 2008.

https://www.facebook.com/VanderbiltAlumni/posts/pfbid02uXNyU2N46bVwaySgL74G3pycSfnTp7cKDUuvuARmHafJXRoy1ZrjUgMamvS9MCXVl

7.) Chancellor Q&A

In a special installment in our Q&A series, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier answered questions submitted by our social media community.

8.) FDOC Pin Drop

We celebrated the first day of classes with an exclusive enamel pin giveaway! These squirrel pins are among the first of a series of pin drops aimed to showcase the unique events, moments and campus culture at Vanderbilt.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNjEeCLBvIH/?img_index=1

9.) Mic'd Up Ice Cream Truck

Additionally, the FDOC celebrations continued with staff members who passed ice cream treats out to students.

10.) Send a Message Home

Amid the hustle and bustle of Welcome Week, a handful of students took a moment to send a message home to Commodore parents, family and friends.

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