Vanderbilt University celebrates 150th anniversary

• Additionally, Vanderbilt will host a community party Saturday on the alumni lawn beginning at noon. There will be food trucks, music, swag and a play area for children.

Zoom out: To celebrate its rich history, Vanderbilt also launched a storytelling website featuring unique chapters in its 150-year history.

• The website includes stories about famous alums — like Perry Wallace, who broke the SEC's color barrier — and information about the handsome tree-laden campus itself.

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