December 20, 2024

VU in the News

Associated Press: Giant sloths and mastodons coexisted with humans for millennia in Americas, new discoveries suggest
Tom Dillehay, Rebecca Webb Wilson University Distinguished Professor and research professor of anthropology, is quoted.

Tennessean: What's the secret to a long life? An ancient doctor gave us a blueprint.
Katherine Van Schaik, assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine and assistant professor of radiology and radiological sciences, authored this piece.

Reuters: Biden's daunting exit list: Gaza ceasefire, Ukraine aid, U.S. steel
Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, is quoted.

Pride Publishing Group: During post-election, core concerns, views of Tennesseans persist — Vanderbilt poll shows
The latest statewide Vanderbilt Poll is cited.

People: Kimberly Williams-Paisley opens up about 'terrifying' 2 years she couldn’t speak: ‘I felt trapped in my own body’
Gaelyn Garrett, professor of otolaryngology, is quoted.

New Scientist: Swarms of tiny robots coordinate to achieve ant-like feats of strength
Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is quoted

KFF Health News: How a duty to spend wisely on worker benefits could loosen PBMs’ grip on drug prices
Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted.

Bloomberg Law: LSAT alternatives gain slowly in law admissions, ABA data show
G. Todd Morton, Vanderbilt Law School Assistant Dean and Dean of Admissions, is quoted.

Seven Days: Printmaker Jane Kent takes viewers 'Between the Covers'
Major Jackson, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of English, is featured.

Fortune: Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted.

VU on the Air

WKRN, Channel 2, interviewed M. Eric Johnson, Bruce D. Henderson Professor and professor of operations management, about the benefits of a Nissan Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Company, and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation merger.

WKRN, Channel 2, interviewed James Antoon, assistant professor of pediatrics about new CDC data that shows drop in flu vaccinations for TN children.

WZTV, Fox 17, interviewed Jeff Coffin, adjunct instructor of jazz saxophone, about his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and new album and book.

VU Athletics

Pride Publishing Group: Vanderbilt dedicates historical marker honoring legendary Pearl High Coach Cornelius Ridley
Candice Storey Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, is quoted.

VU News Releases and Stories

Eric Kopstain to step down as vice chancellor for administration

Darren Reisberg named new vice chancellor for administration

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