
Impact Stories
Vanderbilt dares to grow. And you—our talented and courageous community of alumni, students, families, faculty, staff and friends –are part of this ambitious journey.
Stories of impact demonstrate how your contributions can drive bold new levels of growth that will shape our next 150 years.

Discovery & Innovation
Transformational Gift Establishes Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center
An Unprecedented Gift from Hal and Marjorie Hollis Roberts Will Establish a New Academy for Primary Students With Dyslexia and an Innovative Center Focused on Outreach and Dyslexia Research at Vanderbilt University

Radical Collaboration
Lead Gift Launches Hawkins Field Enhancements
Anonymous Baseball Alumnus’ Matching Pledge Challenges Fellow Alumni to Lead the Way in Reimagination of Vanderbilt Baseball Home

Access & Empowerment
Conway-Welch Family Foundation $1.25 Million Gift to Honor Longtime Dean, Support Master of Nursing Students
The Conway-Welch Second Degree in Nursing Scholarship is the First Major Gift Made Toward the Master of Nursing Program, Which Was Launched in 2023 to Help Address the Nationwide Shortage of Registered Nurses

Access & Empowerment
Immersion Vanderbilt Receives $6.8 Million Gift
The Education Enhancement Fund Will Provide Funding to Students to Carry Out Creative and Ambitious Projects That Deepen Their Intellect and Broaden Their Horizons
