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Willie Geist's Daughter Lucie Heads to College
Summertime brings big shifts for Willie Geist and his family, as his eldest daughter Lucie prepares for a fresh start at college.
Saying farewell to the nest, this celebrated TODAY anchor will be mirroring his alma mater steps, as Lucie sets off for Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Though Lucie's move has left a tire missing from their family car, Geist is beaming with pride, praising his daughter as an outstanding kid and offering warm wishes as she embarks on this exciting new adventure.
The 18-year-old, who excelled as Student Council President and a basketball player at St. Luke's School in New Canaan, Connecticut, joins other celebrity offspring fine-tuning their skills at Vanderbilt. Noteworthy alumni include George Stephanopoulos' daughter, Harper, Lara Spencer's daughter Katharine, and Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter Apple.
Vanderbilt is known for its prestigious academic programs and exceptional list of accomplished graduates, including a fellow Anchor, Willie Geist himself. His vivacious wife Christina Geist also attended Vanderbilt. The university boasts a distinguished roster of alumni across various sectors, including politics, business, science, and the arts.
Meanwhile, the Geist family has been busy celebrating Lucie's significant milestones, including her recent graduation and 18th birthday. As fans filled the comments section with joyous messages under a heartfelt tribute posted by proud mom Christina, it's clear that, despite bittersweet goodbyes, Lucie's light will continue to shine bright as ever.
[1] Summertime Signifies a New Phase for Willie Geist's Family: https://www.abc.xyz/celebrity-news/willie-geist-daughter/
[2] Willie Geist, a Vanderbilt Alum, Reflects on His Inspiring Career Journey: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/alumni/stories/willie-geist/
In the midst of summer, Willie Geist's elder daughter Lucie embarks on a new chapter of her lifestyle, venturing into education and self-development at Vanderbilt University, which also happens to be the same university that Geist and his wife, Christina, attended.
As Lucie embraces this fresh start, her family-dynamics are reshaped, and she joins an esteemed group of celebrity offspring at Vanderbilt, including Harper (daughter of George Stephanopoulos), Katharine (daughter of Lara Spencer), and Apple (daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow). Lucie's new adventure in learning promises to be as bright and promising as the light she continues to shine.
