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August 4, 2025

VU in the News

CNN: HHS further constrains certain vaccine advisers to the CDC, limiting their input in evidence reviews
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Associated Press and Healthline also published article quoting Schaffner.

Inside Higher Ed: Don’t wait for permission to write for the public
Lisa Fazio, associate professor of psychology and human development, is quoted.

Discover: A wormhole would really look like a sphere, not a hole – here’s why
Robert Scherrer, professor of physics, and Alexandru Lupsasca, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, are quoted.

The Tennessean: Why we must confront the ugliness of capital punishment in Tennessee | Opinion
William James Booth, professor of political science, emeritus, authored this opinion piece.

Healthline: Brisk walking may help you live longer, lower cardiovascular disease risk
Wei Zheng, Anne Potter Wilson Professor and professor of medicine, is quoted.

Nashville Post: Q&A: Vanderbilt professor Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens
Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, assistant professor in human-centered learning technologies, is featured.

The Fulcrum: Manufacturing dissent: How ‘deep disagreement’ serves the anti-democratic elite
Research from Scott Aikin, associate professor of philosophy, is cited. 

Healio: Type 1 diabetes screening, identifying subtypes among key areas of scientific statement
Alvin Powers, Joe C. Davis Professor and professor of medicine, is quoted.

Education Week: Educators’ thoughts on DEI in instructional materials are changing. Here’s how.
Rich Milner, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Education, is quoted.

The Cheatham County Exchange: Health: Preseason physicals protect young athletes
Alex Diamond, professor of orthopaedic surgery, authored this piece.

VU on the Air

Nashville Post interviewed David Owens, professor for the practice of management and innovation and Evans Family Executive Director of The Wond'ry, about AI and innovation at universities.

VU Athletics

Sports Illustrated: Miles Capers standing out for Vanderbilt football behind improved frame

Nashville Post: Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers makes second 'Freaks List' appearance

Tennessean: What we learned from first week of Vanderbilt football's 2025 preseason practices

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