Donor Societies

As an undergraduate, Marcia Fordyce-Steinfurth, BA’94, arrived in Nashville from Washington, D.C., eager to continue her education at another top-tier institution after attending Stone Ridge. At Vanderbilt, she connected with classmates from her hometown as well as peers from a wide range of backgrounds, all while immersing herself in a… Read More

In many ways, the stigma around mental health has started to soften in recent years, especially as more public figures speak out about their struggles and as more resources become available at Vanderbilt and beyond. But donors Diana Grant, BA’85, and Daniel Frey are committed to taking this progress… Read More

During a special ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida on March 16, Cody Crowell, BS’07, was honored with Vanderbilt’s Pathfinder Award in recognition of his exceptional vision and dedication in helping the university identify and pursue transformative opportunities, particularly his leadership in championing our expanded presence in West Palm Beach. The… Read More

For Steven J. Eskind, MD, the connection to Vanderbilt University spans a lifetime and generations beyond. From attending Vanderbilt football games as a child with his father, a Vanderbilt-trained physician, to his own decades-long career as a surgeon and educator, Vanderbilt has always been an integral part of his life. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Live. Learn. Lead. Symposium has been permanently renamed the Chris Krause Leadership Symposium, recognizing the multifaceted support of Chris Krause, BS’88. A passionate advocate for leadership development, Krause has been an invaluable thought partner and philanthropic supporter, helping shape Vanderbilt’s broader work to develop leaders across campus. Chris Krause… Read More

In 2024, as Opportunity Vanderbilt celebrated its 15th anniversary, Trustee Robert “Bob” Levy, BA’72, and his wife Diane S. Levy demonstrated their continued commitment to student access through a… Read More

Trustee Emerita Shirley Collado, BS’94, remembers the beginning of her Vanderbilt journey with remarkable clarity. It was the fall of 1990, and she was nearing the end… Read More