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History
Vanderbilt University was established through the lobbying of Nashville Methodist Bishop Holland N. McTyeire for a "Central University" in Nashville in 1872. After a medical trip to New York City in spring 1873, McTyeire won the admiration and support of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt for the project of building a university in the South that would "contribute to strengthening the ties which should exist between all sections of our common country."
Vanderbilt has approximately 114,000 living alumni, with 31 alumni clubs established worldwide. Vanderbilt alumni have made significant contributions in politics, in the arts, and in the sciences including Dr. Mildred Stahlman, who pioneered modern neonatal care around the world.
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Since 1909, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has established reputation for excellence in nursing education. The School of Nursing was a leader in drastically altering the nature of nursing education and moving it into institutions of higher learning. Vanderbilt nursing graduates can be found across the nation and in numerous foreign countries.
Click here to explore the rich history of the Vanderbilt School of Nursing in photos.
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