Archive | H. Rodes Hart | Vanderbilt University

H. Rodes Hart, longtime Vanderbilt benefactor and trustee emeritus, 1932-2025

H. Rodes Hart, BA’54, who had an insatiable appetite for learning and education and contributed to Vanderbilt’s growth through his philanthropy and more than 30 years of leadership on the university’s Board of Trust, died March 30. He was 93. Read More

Apr 2, 2025

From left, Dean Camilla P. Benbow, Patricia Ingram Hart and Rodes Hart at the 2002 dinner in honor of the endowment of the Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean's Chair at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. (Photo by John Russell)

Patricia Ingram Hart, BA’57, philanthropist and civic leader, has died

Patricia Ingram Hart, one of Vanderbilt University’s most generous benefactors, died Aug. 13 at her home in Nashville. Read More

Sep 7, 2022

H. Rodes Hart named Distinguished Alumnus

The Vanderbilt Alumni Association has named H. Rodes Hart as recipient of the 2018 Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus Award. The honor is the highest bestowed upon a member of the university’s alumni community. Read More

Oct 15, 2018

Vanderbilt’s historic Peabody College set to expand with new construction

Vanderbilt University officially broke ground on the first phase of a $41.5 million multibuilding construction and renovation project at Peabody College of education and human development. Read More

Sep 13, 2018