NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Vanderbilt University has kicked off a new campaign in recognition of the upcoming 50th anniversary of varsity women’s sports programs.
The Anchored for Her campaign aims to accrue $50 million “for a new era of collegiate athletics.”
“Ahead of next year’s 50th anniversary of its varsity women’s sports programs, Vanderbilt is asking the broad university community to help reach the goal and support the excellence already energizing campus, from soccer’s recent Elite Eight run, to volleyball’s return on Wyatt Lawn, to basketball’s galvanizing season and more,” a press release said.
The campaign is meant to honor and further the work and legacy of female athletes at Vanderbilt.
“Anchored for Her invests in the women whose bold spirit will shape the future, just as our women’s sports pioneers helped make Vanderbilt one of one,” said Candice Storey Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director.
Furthermore, the campaign aims to honor and recognize the impacts female Commodores have had on the university and beyond.
“Across all of our sports, we see every day that being a Vanderbilt student-athlete is life-changing — not just for the individuals who come to compete for championships and leave prepared for life, but for the businesses, institutions, and communities they enrich across a lifetime,” Lee said. “As we approach the 50th anniversary of varsity women’s sports at Vanderbilt, we have 50 years of evidence of their importance for Vanderbilt—and for society. I ask our community to come together and deliver those opportunities for generations to come.”
Learn more about Anchored for Her here.
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