Cpl. Robert Gibson joined University School of Nashville in November as a School Resource Officer, a certified police officer who is primarily assigned to a school and provides safety and security-related functions, including emergency response, safety training, traffic direction, and patrol functions.
A: I joined the Vanderbilt University Police Department in 2014. During this time, I served as a Community Service Officer I & ll training and Parking Service Officer l & ll training. I also received both CDL and bike certification training. I then transitioned into a School Resource Officer role after undergoing training.
Q: What do you love about your job?
A: I joined law enforcement because I have always been passionate about actively engaging with the community. I am honored to have an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives, and I enjoy helping educate others.
Q: What is your favorite thing about USN?
A: The student community at USN is very special. It is incredibly rewarding to interact with our students, put a smile on their faces, and show them that officers are human beings as well.
Q: What is something people may not know about you?
A: I love drawing and bike riding in my spare time.
Q: Tell us about your family.
A: I have seven children, and I’m very excited to share that my first grandchild is due in May! I also have two pets and a grand dog.
The Quiz Bowl team traveled to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to face several top teams from across the country at this year's South Warren Tournament. USN's second-place finish earned the team an invitation to the National Academic Quiz Tournaments' National Championships in May.
In an inspiring new initiative, USN's health care career spotlight, organized by Ruchika Ramachandran ’27 and Yvonne Wang ’27, brought a wealth of alumni back to the school for an evening of shared expertise and personal stories. This first-of-its-kind event was a great example of the power of connection, mentorship, and community evident throughout the USN community.
Ahead of the All Bands Winter Concert, students got to play for Larry Clark, the composer who arranged the holiday medley that the band will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 9 in Durnan Auditorium.
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