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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
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Cody Crowell, BS’07, Receives Pathfinder Award for Championing Vanderbilt’s West Palm Beach Campus
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 MoreApr. 27, 2026
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Giving in Action: Endowing a Legacy
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 MoreApr. 21, 2026
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Dare to Lead: Vanderbilt honors Chris Krause with renamed symposium
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 MoreApr. 17, 2026
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