Parents And Families
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From Nashville to South Florida: Turning Opportunity into Impact
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 MoreMay 13, 2026
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Strengthening Community, Supporting Student Wellbeing
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 MoreMay 1, 2026
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Connecting the dots: A family legacy that looks to the future
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 MoreNovember 13, 2025
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