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$25 million anonymous gift kick-starts Vanderbilt’s new state-of-the-art science building
Anonymous donors have committed $25 million to build a bold new hub of innovation and discovery at Vanderbilt University—a multipurpose science facility that will shape the future of research and education on campus and beyond. Located on the site of the former Stevenson Center 6 building, this state-of-the-art facility… Read MoreJun. 17, 2026
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Rooted in Gratitude: The Wetenhalls Welcome Vanderbilt to West Palm Beach
Sarah, BS’98, and Andrew, BA’98, Wetenhall’s story began in a psychology lecture, the kind of ordinary moment that, in retrospect, turns out to be anything but. The… Read MoreJun. 2, 2026
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How Emily Baker Tobin, BA’87, MBA’92, helped bring Vanderbilt to New York City
From her home office across West 21st Street in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, Double Dore Emily Baker Tobin can look out at the Gothic spires and collegiate quadrangle of the General Theological Seminary (GTS)—a landmark that has framed her daily life for years. As a lifelong Episcopalian, she had long admired… Read MoreMay. 19, 2026
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Acclaimed novelist James Patterson funds launch of Institute for Early Adolescent Literacy at Vanderbilt
Bestselling author James Patterson, MA’70, has made a landmark $10 million commitment to launch the Patterson Institute for Early Adolescent Literacy at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development. The gift advances the mission of Vanderbilt’s historic Dare to Grow campaign while providing decisive intervention in a… Read MoreMay. 14, 2026
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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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Why the NextEra Energy Foundation became a Founding Supporter of Vanderbilt’s West Palm Beach Campus
Pamela Rauch, VP of External Affairs and Economic Development at Florida Power & Light Company For those outside of Florida who may be unfamiliar with Florida Power & Light, tell us about the company and how it is more than just a utility provider. FPL is the largest electric utility… Read MoreMay. 11, 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