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More than 7,600 members of Vanderbilt community support university on Giving Day
Apr. 8, 2021—More than 7,600 members of the Vanderbilt community, including alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends, joined together on Giving Day, April 7, to donate more than $5 million to help advance the university’s mission of education, discovery and leadership.
Celebrate Giving Day today with on-campus events and virtual concert
Apr. 7, 2021—Giving Day is today. The entire Vanderbilt community is encouraged to take part in this 24-hour event to help advance the university’s mission of education, discovery and leadership by making a gift of any size.
Vanderbilt Giving Day is April 7
Mar. 15, 2021—Vanderbilt University’s annual Giving Day will be celebrated this year on Wednesday, April 7. The entire Vanderbilt community is invited to take part in the 24-hour event, which will include challenges throughout the day to amplify impact.
Vanderbilt’s Volunteer Leadership Week drives collaboration and support
Mar. 5, 2021—Vanderbilt hosts a gathering of the university’s most engaged volunteer leaders each spring for a special weekend of activities designed to foster collaboration in support of the university's mission and momentum. This year all events were held virtually during Volunteer Leadership Week, an extended slate of programming presented Feb. 22–26.
Anchor Down. Step Up. merchandise store reopens, new items available
Nov. 17, 2020—By popular demand, the Anchor Down. Step Up. Pop-up Store is open again for a limited time and features three new items.
Vanderbilt 14th in ‘U.S. News’ rankings; cited for ‘best value,’ ‘best undergraduate teaching’
Sep. 14, 2020—Vanderbilt has been recognized as one of the nation’s top universities in "U.S. News & World Report’s" 2021 Best Colleges rankings. Vanderbilt is 14th among national universities, up one spot from last year.
Meet Lorenzo F. Candelaria, new dean at the Blair School of Music
Jul. 6, 2020—The Blair School of Music begins a new leadership era as it welcomes Lorenzo F. Candelaria as its new dean.
New Aspirations: Vanderbilt welcomes Daniel Diermeier as the university’s ninth chancellor
Jul. 1, 2020—In a wide-ranging interview, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier discusses growing up as a first-generation student in a divided Germany, taking the helm during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the collaborative culture that has fueled Vanderbilt’s success.
Vanderbilt receives $5M commitment to honor Chancellor Emeritus Nicholas S. Zeppos
Jun. 18, 2020—An anonymous foundation has made a $5 million commitment to Vanderbilt University in honor of Nicholas S. Zeppos, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chancellor Emeritus.
Vanderbilt establishes Nicholas S. Zeppos Scholarship with $8 million gift
May. 22, 2020—Vanderbilt University has received an $8 million commitment to create the Nicholas S. Zeppos Scholarship, honoring the institution’s eighth chancellor. The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr. Foundation made the gift to recognize Zeppos’ extraordinary tenure as Vanderbilt chancellor from 2008 through 2019.
A Passion for Increasing College Access for the Underserved: Andrew Brodsky, BS’18, MED’20
Apr. 30, 2020—In high school Andrew Brodsky wanted to become a middle school or high school science teacher. He chose Vanderbilt because of Peabody College’s top rankings, and enrolled as a secondary education and chemistry double major. But sometimes plans change.
Susie Stalcup to retire as vice chancellor for development and alumni relations
Apr. 24, 2020—Following more than 11 years of service to Vanderbilt University, Susie Stalcup has announced her plans to retire as vice chancellor of development and alumni relations. Throughout her tenure, Stalcup has worked to expand relationships with alumni and donors and to enhance opportunities for Vanderbilt’s more than 136,000 alumni across the globe to engage in meaningful ways with the university.