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A starter on the Vanderbilt University basketball team, Jordan Wright is studying human and organizational behavior. He has been on the dean’s list and SEC Academic Honor Roll. His community activities include Soles4Souls, Nashville Rescue Mission, Turners Heroes, Nashville Special Olympics, elementary school basketball clinics and being a Next Steps mentor. “Jordan Wright is an incredible ambassador for our program,” says Adell Harris, Vanderbilt men’s basketball chief of staff. “He is a leader in the community, [in the] classroom, and on the court. A dean’s list student at one of the world’s most respected universities, Jordan’s commitment to academic excellence is apparent. His hard work, discipline, and overall character have elevated our entire campus community.”

School: Vanderbilt University
Year:
Junior
Major: Human & Organizational Behavior


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