Naming Opportunities

This list of endowed and non-endowed naming opportunities outlines key philanthropic priorities that will have an impact on Vanderbilt’s campus for years to come. For more information, please contact the Office of Stewardship at (615) 343-8677 or stewardship@vanderbilt.edu.

Naming Opportunities for Endowed Institutional Priorities

For Faculty Support	Minimum
Dean's Chair To recruit or retain a dean with extraordinary leadership	$5,000,000
Distinguished Chair To recruit or retain a scholar with appointments in two or more schools	$3,000,000
Faculty Chair To recruit or retain a scholar whose achievements have earned distinction	$2,000,000
Chancellor’s Faculty Fellow* To recruit or retain an associate professor for a renewable term of years	$1,000,000
Dean’s Faculty Fellow* To recruit or retain an assistant professor for a renewable term of years	$1,000,000
Directorship* To support senior leadership positions	$1,000,000
Residential Colleges Directorship To support faculty heads of undergraduate living-learning communities	$1,000,000
Research Fund To support the work of one or more promising scholars or a specific field of research	$100,000
* Vanderbilt is leading the Faculty Fellowship Challenge through September 30, 2020, where the university will match eligible gifts of $500,000 to create fellowships and directorships that will spark new research discoveries and expand teaching opportunities. Visit vu.edu/faculty-challenge for details.
For Undergraduate Student Support
Opportunity Vanderbilt Undergraduate Scholarship To provide need-based support for one or more talented undergraduate students	$100,000
Immersion Award To provide support for undergraduate research, study abroad experiences and/or student internships	$100,000
Career Center To provide comprehensive career services to students throughout their undergraduate experience	$100,000
Experience Vanderbilt To provide support for students as they pursue extracurricular activities	$100,000
Wond'ry To augment innovation and entrepreneurship experiences	$100,000
For Graduate Student Support
Graduate/Professional Scholarship To provide support for one or more promising graduate/professional students	$100,000
Ph.D. Fellows Program To support sub-specialty training for individuals who have completed their Ph.D.	$100,000
For Athletics Support
Athletics Director To recruit or retain a director with extraordinary leadership	$5,000,000
Head Coach — Men’s or Women’s Basketball, Baseball To recruit or retain a coach whose achievements have earned distinction	$3,000,000
Head Coach — All other sports To recruit or retain a coach whose achievements have earned distinction	$2,000,000
Assistant Coach To recruit or retain an assistant coach for a renewable term of years	$1,000,000
Athletic Scholarship To support a talented student-athlete	$100,000
Excellence Funds To provide general support to any specific sports program	$100,000
For Other Opportunities for Support
Special Library Collection To support purchases in a specific subject area or for the direct purchase of a specific collection	$100,000
Unrestricted Fund To provide general support to the university	$100,000

Why I Give

“We give to Vanderbilt because of the extraordinary experience it is giving our son. A phenomenal education, outstanding professors, lifelong friendships and a desire to give back to his community. We couldn't ask for more. We look forward to our son being able to give back to Vanderbilt...forever.”

–Immy Mullin, Current Vanderbilt parent

“Vanderbilt gave me so much—an education, friends, work experience, mentors and lifelong memories. Attending Vanderbilt may not have been a reality for me and many of my peers without the generosity of alumni who gave back. I give so others can experience an amazing university that's there to support student development with every resource possible. I give so that Vanderbilt can continue to provide quality education to diverse populations with unique and meaningful perspectives. I give so that Vanderbilt continues to train and develop leaders who will positively impact and shape our world. Vanderbilt gave me so much, now it's my turn.”

–Nick Hall, BS’13

“As the parent of a student who was blessed to attend Vanderbilt, I feel that it is my family's responsibility to give back. I give back for several reasons. First, while attending Vanderbilt, my daughter received a quality education, both in and out of the classroom. Next, it is my hope that by putting something back, someone else will be able to receive the same quality education. Finally, it is my way of saying, ‘thanks’.”

-Leadrester Granger, Parent of Vanderbilt alumna

“I value the education I received at Vanderbilt as both an undergraduate and graduate student. I have always loved my university and have supported it as I could throughout the years. The friendships, the fun at sports events, the sorority activities, and alumni events are a cherished part of my life. Thanks so much!”

-Bonnie Seay, BA’66, MA’80

“The Bass Military Scholars Program brings incredibly talented U.S. military veterans to Vanderbilt where they receive a world-class education and share their values of selfless service, integrity and mission focus with the student body, staff and faculty, and community. Devin personifies the vision of this program: to recognize and reward the distinguished service of veterans, expose the Vanderbilt community to their unique life experiences, and prepare these American patriots for leadership roles in their chosen profession and continued service to American society.”

—Lt. Gen. Gary Cheek, U.S. Army (Retired); Director, Bass Military Scholars Program

“I see this chair as an investment in the ability of engineers to innovate and solve problems. It’s an honor to help advance solutions to some of our society’s greatest challenges.”

— Richard Schroeder, BE’74

Naming Opportunities

Naming Opportunities for Endowed Institutional Priorities

For Faculty Support

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For Undergraduate Student Support

For Graduate Student Support

For Athletics Support

For Other Opportunities for Support