Dare To Grow
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2024 Volunteer Leadership Weekend showcases gratitude for alumni and parent leaders
More than 150 alumni and parent volunteers gathered on campus March 1–2 for Vanderbilt’s seventh annual Volunteer Leadership Weekend. Attendees of the weekend events included representatives from many alumni and parent groups across the university. Read MoreMar 6, 2024
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Launch of McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies celebrated at campus gathering
Vanderbilt University officially launched the McGee Applied Research Center for Narrative Studies at a campus event on Feb. 7. Board of Trust members, university leaders, alumni and invited guests gathered at Rothschild College to celebrate the new interdisciplinary center, which will promote media literacy by providing resources to evaluate the objectivity of news coverage, digital media and other narratives. Read MoreFeb 29, 2024
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New center launches, leading the conversation on the American presidency
The Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Center for the American Presidency has launched, with the goal of exploring the presidency through an innovative, comprehensive lens. Housed within the College of Arts and Science, the center will serve as a nationally recognized hub for innovative scholarship about the workings of the presidency. Read MoreFeb 13, 2024
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Vanderbilt Debate team embarks on a global challenge: World Universities Debating Championship in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
The tournament, scheduled for Dec. 26 to Jan. 5, is recognized as the largest college debate competition in the world, attracting more than 400 teams from educational institutions across the globe. This is the third time Vanderbilt Debate will participate in face-to-face debates at the WUDC, having previously represented the university in 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, and in 2022 in Madrid, Spain. The team’s participation underscores Vanderbilt’s commitment to fostering intellectual rigor and global engagement through the art of debate. Read MoreDec 21, 2023
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Daring to Grow: The stories that shaped Vanderbilt in 2023
From celebrating its 150th anniversary to launching the most ambitious fundraising campaign in university history, from reaching new heights in research funding to fostering civil discourse and a culture of belonging on campus, take a look back at some of the ways Vanderbilt dared to grow this year. Read MoreDec 18, 2023
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Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research joins Discovery Vanderbilt; Calipari appointed director
The Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research, led by Erin Calipari, advances research to understand how addiction and substance use disorder develops in the brain. VCAR’s goals are to develop new pharmaceutical strategies and to destigmatize addiction as a personal failing. Read MoreDec 14, 2023
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Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery added to Discovery Vanderbilt portfolio; philanthropic matching launched
Vanderbilt has announced the addition of the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery into Discovery Vanderbilt as well as an initiative within the Dare to Grow campaign to inspire philanthropy with a one-to-one match for gifts of $100,000 or more. Read MoreDec 4, 2023
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Berg family gift to establish global artist-in-residence program and Dean’s Faculty Fellowships in the arts
A landmark gift from current Vanderbilt parents Allison and Larry Berg will establish the Berg Global Artist-in-Residence program to bring visiting artists to campus, as well as two Berg Dean’s Faculty Fellowships in the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreNov 16, 2023
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Reunion 2023: Celebrating Vanderbilt’s best year ever
More than 3,500 alumni and their guests returned to campus for Reunion and Homecoming events Nov. 2–5, capping off a year that—by many measures—stands out as Vanderbilt’s best ever. Read MoreNov 8, 2023
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Anonymous $6.8 million gift will support Immersion Vanderbilt student projects
A $6.8 million gift from an anonymous donor will support Immersion Vanderbilt and provide funding to students to carry out creative and ambitious projects that deepen their intellect and broaden their horizons. Read MoreOct 27, 2023
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Conway-Welch Family Foundation gift to honor longtime dean, support Master of Nursing students
A $1.25 million pledge from the Conway-Welch Family Foundation will establish the Conway-Welch Second Degree in Nursing Scholarship at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. This milestone gift, awarded to a student enrolling in Vanderbilt’s new Master of Nursing program, was made in honor of Colleen Conway-Welch, the former dean of the school who died in 2018. Read MoreOct 26, 2023
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Anchor Down, Gear Up: Make a gift to Vanderbilt for exclusive gear
During the month of October, make a gift to impact your favorite area of Vanderbilt, and we’ll thank you with a limited-edition thank-you gift of your choice—this year choose from one of four Vanderbilt 1873 Collection items. Supporting students and faculty is the perfect way to show off your Commodore pride and help fund the Dare to Grow campaign. Read MoreOct 6, 2023
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Vanderbilt Athletics names Derek Grice deputy athletic director for external engagement and revenue generation
An accomplished administrator with a proven record of steering growth, Grice will play an important role in Vandy United’s new phase, part of the university’s comprehensive $3.2 billion Dare to Grow campaign. In addition, Grice will direct the Commodores’ marketing and promotional efforts, ticket operations and sales, fan engagement and hospitality, broadcasting and multimedia rights. Read MoreSep 27, 2023
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Vanderbilt University 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. Read MoreSep 26, 2023
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NEW FACULTY: Vanderbilt’s newest faculty share what ‘dare to grow’ means to them
Vanderbilt's motto, crescere aude, is Latin for “dare to grow.” Meet some of Vanderbilt's newest faculty as they share what ‘dare to grow’ means to them. Read MoreSep 8, 2023
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Vanderbilt launches Center for Research on Inequality and Health to study causes and consequences of health-related inequalities
Supported by Discovery Vanderbilt and a collaboration between the College of Arts and Science and the School of Nursing, the center will deepen society’s understanding of the causes and consequences of health-related inequalities. An event marking the center’s launch will take place on Monday, Sept. 18. Read MoreSep 6, 2023
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Vanderbilt neuroscientist leading international research to explore multisensory perception development in children
Neuroscientist Mark Wallace is spearheading a research consortium focused on childhood multisensory perception development. The international team includes researchers from Yale University, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois and Italian Institute of Technology. Read MoreJul 24, 2023
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Lutz reappointed vice chancellor for development and alumni relations
John M. Lutz, vice chancellor for development and alumni relations, has been reappointed for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2023, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier announced today. Read MoreJul 14, 2023
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Lee reappointed vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director
Candice Storey Lee has been reappointed as Vanderbilt University’s vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier announced. The reappointment is for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2023. Read MoreJul 7, 2023
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Growth Opportunity: Volunteer co-chairs Steven Madden and Mark Mays discuss the Dare to Grow campaign
In April, at the outset of its yearlong Sesquicentennial celebration, Vanderbilt launched a bold giving campaign called Dare to Grow, which aims to empower and support students, advance pathbreaking discoveries and promote radical collaboration across the university. As its volunteer co-chairs, trustees Steven Madden and Mark Mays will help bring the campaign’s goals to life. Read MoreJun 20, 2023