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August 25, 2025
RESEARCH
AI propaganda has arrived; Vanderbilt experts call for action
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Vanderbilt researchers Brett V. Benson and Brett J. Goldstein uncovered evidence of a Chinese government-linked AI propaganda campaign, revealing unprecedented scale and precision in influence operations. The work reflects the university’s growing role in addressing urgent global security challenges. Read More
ATHLETICS
Dores host Bruins on Wyatt Lawn for home opener
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Vanderbilt volleyball opens the home portion of its 2025 schedule Friday with Match 1 vs. Belmont, presented by Vanderbilt Health. First serve is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on the SEC Network. Following the match, country music artist and Vanderbilt alumna Julia Cole will perform a concert on the lawn. Read More
WELCOME WEEK
Vanderbilt packs Welcome Week with food, festivities and friendliness 
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Welcome Week 2025 was packed with celebrations, events and opportunities for students to connect. Check out some of the highlights! Read More
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Relive the energy of Welcome Week 2025! Check out our favorite social media posts from the start of the 2025–26 academic year. 
This Week at VU
 
Aug. 28, 2025
6–⁠7 p.m. • Mayfield Lawn
Tie Dye on the Lawn
Aug. 29, 2025
Noon–⁠2 p.m. • Rand Wall
Fanatic Friday: Bling a Bag
Aug. 30, 2025
6 p.m. • First Bank Stadium
First Football Game vs. Charleston Southern
Upcoming Events

Sept. 3–⁠5 | College Cup - Kickoff!

Sept. 5 | Blair Master Series Concert: Felix Wang, Cello
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Construction Updates
Campus transformation updates: Garland Hall and FirstBank Stadium south end zone completion and more
 
Dare to Grow
Vanderbilt University celebrates record-breaking fundraising year, unprecedented impact
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VU in the News
 
The Chronicle of Higher Education: The (not so) quiet schism among academic leaders
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted.
 
Nashville Business Journal: Nashville Innovation Alliance previews partnership with Amazon
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Sally Parker, associate vice chancellor for strategy and operations, are quoted.
 
Axios: Foreign disinformation enters AI-powered era
Paul M. Nakasone, Distinguished Research Professor of Engineering Science and Management and founding director of the Institute of National Security, is quoted. Research from Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, is cited.

Associated Press: Trump’s crackdown in DC leaves residents on edge as federal agents set up checkpoints
Jeffrey Bellin, professor of law, is quoted.
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