University News and Communications publishes “VUToday,” a compilation of Vanderbilt mentions in the media, twice weekly. Read a selection of Vanderbilt news stories for the week of Sept. 11.
The Tennessean: Vanderbilt University hits all-time high in U.S. News rankings
Vanderbilt University hit an all-time high in the annual list of the country’s top universities released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. The story includes a quote from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos.
The New York Times: Testing an electric eel’s shock powers with his own arm
Stevenson Professor of Biological Sciences Kenneth C. Catania’s study of electric eels reveals their shocks can be considerably higher than law enforcement Tasers. Similar articles also appeared in The Washington Post, U.S. News, Gizmodo, The Verge, Popular Science and other news outlets.
Financial Times: Equifax flaws exposed by hack attack
Eric Johnson, dean of Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management, is quoted in this article that examines the questions surrounding the strength of cyber defenses that have fueled anger over data breach. (subscription required)
Huffington Post: FEMA’s hurricane response is making Trump look good. Thanks, Obama.
Jim Fraser, associate professor of human and organizational development, is quoted in this article about the assessments of President Trump’s handling of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
The Wall Street Journal: How medical schools can better fight burnout
At Vanderbilt, medical students have established the Wellness Program, an initiative to counteract burnout by supporting student well-being in five specific facets.