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Bricks and Beyond

Bricks and Beyond: Edifices of the Owen Graduate School

Embark on a journey through time as you explore the evolution of the Owen Graduate School of Management. This visual odyssey traces the school’s transformation, from its humble origins to its present-day stature. Showcasing an array of items and photographs from the school’s early days in a previous funeral home, its move into the Mechanical Engineering Hall, and many changes since. As you journey through each renovation and expansion, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the Owen Graduate School of Management’s unwavering dedication to innovation, growth, and the dynamic evolution that has positioned it as a trailblazer in the realm of business education.

Visit the exhibit in person on the first floor of the Management Library at 401 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203 or online.

[Beginning construction of Management Hall]
1980
Vanderbilt Photographic Archives
[A worker lays bricks during the construction of Management]
circa 1980-1982
Vanderbilt Photographic Archives