Vanderbilt University Achieves Record Fundraising Milestone Early
- Vanderbilt University’s Dare To Grow campaign raised over $3.2 billion, reaching its goal far ahead of schedule.
- The campaign has funded scholarships, research initiatives, and facility improvements for student-athletes and academic programs.
- The exceeding of this ambitious target highlights the university's drive towards becoming a premier institution for the 21st century.
Vanderbilt University announced a significant achievement in its Dare To Grow capital campaign, surpassing its original fundraising goal of $3.2 billion, set for completion by June 30, 2026, twenty months earlier than anticipated. This campaign, inspired by the university's motto, is focused on enhancing faculty support, funding research initiatives, and strengthening various university activities, including athletics. Over 138,500 supporters contributed to the campaign, enabling significant investments in scholarships for students at all levels, including numerous new endowments to support faculty and graduate programs. The university’s Chancellor, Daniel Diermeier, expressed pride in this milestone and noted the ongoing commitment to further raising funds to enhance academic programs and facilities.