Gift Announcements
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$30M gift fuels new era at the School of Engineering to ‘Power the Impossible’
John Addison, BE’01, and Shannon Addison, BS’02 Vanderbilt University has received a catalytic $30 million gift from John Addison, BE’01, and Shannon Addison, BS’02, to ignite a bold new era of innovation at the School of Engineering. Their visionary contribution serves as the lead commitment for Power the Impossible,… Read MoreNov. 17, 2025
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Lipschultz photography collection fuels arts education and engagement at Vanderbilt
Jennifer and Marc Lipschultz have committed a landmark collection of nearly 5,000 photographs, featuring work from hundreds of photographers including Bill Owens, Danny Lyon, Berenice Abbott, Lalla Essaydi… Read MoreOct. 16, 2025
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$11.25M Gift Will Propel Efforts in National Security Research and Neurodiverse Innovation
A transformative gift from Vanderbilt parents Laurel and Cliff Asness of Greenwich, Connecticut, to the Vanderbilt Institute of National Security and the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation will have a significant impact on the future of national security and neurodiversity. The gift highlights the extraordinary support of the Vanderbilt… Read MoreSep. 25, 2025
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Transformational $20M Gift Elevates Center for Entrepreneurship
A transformational $20 million gift will elevate Vanderbilt University’s Center for Entrepreneurship into a best-in-class hub for entrepreneurial excellence that will serve as a beacon for aspiring founders and global business leaders alike. The gift underscores the tremendous generosity of the Vanderbilt community and the momentum of the university’s historic… Read MoreSep. 15, 2025
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