Community & Giving Archive
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June 23, 2025
Bequest from Wolfe family establishes endowed endocrinology fellowship
“We are delighted that this endowment will fulfill our parents’ plan for this money to not go for a ‘thing,’ but rather toward people,” Lynne Wolfe said. -
June 23, 2025
Shan Foster to be inducted into New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
Vanderbilt men’s hoops great Shan Foster, who now works at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will be inducted into the 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl’s New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame. -
June 16, 2025
From stadium to stents, quick response saves soccer fan
When her evening pivoted from cheering for Nashville Soccer Club to suffering a heart attack, well-coordinated teams kept Leigh Anne Clark’s heart and life safe. -
June 12, 2025
The real MVP: Fitness challenge raises funds in honor of 4-year-old cancer patient
The fitness challenge raised funds to support pediatric cancer research, training and care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. -
June 2, 2025
Landmark bequest from Charlotte and Donald Test Jr. to advance psychiatry research
Named for Donald Test’s late sons, and Charlotte’s stepsons, the Henry and William Test Endowment Fund will bolster the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' expansive research portfolio, promising a secure funding source for pathbreaking discoveries in areas such as schizophrenia, coordinated care models, brain imaging and neuromodulation. -
May 28, 2025
School staff and friends bring graduation joy to hospitalized fifth grader
To prepare for his graduation ceremony, Carter Williamson had his own goal. He wanted to walk across the stage to accept his diploma. -
May 21, 2025
Picture Perfect Pair: Kangaroo-A-Thon 2025 (slideshow)
"Kangaroo Care" is more than just a practice — it's a powerful connection between parent and child that creates lasting benefits for both.