Schedule Overview
This event is open to all students at Vanderbilt University, faculty, staff, and community members. The Symposium will be an in-person event with no virtual component. You must register for the event and receive confirmation in order to attend.
Symposium Schedule: Thursday, February 26, 2026
10 am - 11 am: Registration and Check-in
Carmichael College Conference Center
11 am - 12:30 pm: Welcome & Lunch with Chris Krause ('88)
Carmichael College Conference Center
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm: Session 1: Practicing Leadership Habits with Francesca Schuler
Carmichael College Conference Center
2 pm - 2:45 pm: Session 2: Alumni Panel moderated by
Erin S. Calipari, PhD
Carmichael College Conference Center
3 pm - 4 pm: BREAK
4 pm - 5 pm: Keynote Address by Coach Clark Lea with an introduction by Candice Storey Lee
Langford Auditorium*
*Note that all events take place at Carmichael College, except for the keynote with Coach Clark Lea, which will be in Langford Auditorium.
Speaker & Panelist Bios
Speaker and panelists bios coming soon! Stay tuned for more details.