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January 22, 2025

VU in the News

Inside Higher Ed: Survey: College students don’t want statements after political events
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted. 

Reuters: Exclusive: Trump starts new term with 47% approval; Jan. 6 pardons unpopular, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, is quoted.

Healthline: Trump orders US to withdraw from WHO. How it could impact public health
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Today and The Washington Times also published articles quoting Schaffner.

Poets & Quants: 10 business schools to watch in 2025
Thomas Steenburgh, Ralph Owen Dean of the Owen Graduate School of Management and professor of management, is quoted.

Politico: The TikTok ban highlights what Congress hasn’t done
Ganesh Sitaraman, New York Alumni Chancellor's Professor, professor of law and Director of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator for Political Economy and Regulation, is quoted.

The Washington Post: Trump pardons almost all involved in Jan. 6 riot, commutes remaining 14 sentences
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, is quoted.

The Wall Street Journal: Left-wing cancel culture gets canceled
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, is quoted. 

The Conversation: Trump’s executive orders can make change – but are limited and can be undone by the courts
Sharece Thrower, associate professor of political science, authored this article.

Nashville Scene: We Are Here brings the songs of the Holocaust to Blair School of Music
Darren Reisberg, vice chancellor for administration, is quoted.

NBC News: Trump reverses Biden policies on drug pricing and Obamacare
Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted. Reuters and NBC News published articles quoting Dusetzina.

Nashville Post: On the Move: Jan. 21, 2025
The appointment of Marie Martin, associate professor of health policy, to associate vice president for global initiatives for VUMC and assistant dean for global health education at VUMC is featured. Donald Brady, Gray E.B. Stahlman Professor and professor of medicine, is quoted.

Forbes: The 5 best trampolines that prioritize safety
Alex Diamond, professor of orthopaedic surgery, is quoted.

National Geographic: How to raise kids to identify misinformation
Lisa Fazio, associate professor of psychology and human development, is quoted. 

People: After escaping 'torture' and poverty as a kid, professor has helped thousands of struggling students (Exclusive)
Billy Hudson, Elliott V. Newman Professor and professor of medicine, is featured.

The Tennessean: Trump's main challenge (again) will be spiritual. Will he rise to the challenge? | Opinion
Clay Stauffer, adjunct professor of American studies, authored this opinion piece.

Hindustan Times: Interview: Yesha Yadav on ABC of Donald Trump’s new crypto world
Yesha Yadav, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, is quoted.

Nashville Post: Q&A: Mike Sewell
Research from Mark Abkowitz, Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is cited.

Undark: The real benefits of annual Covid-19 booster shots
Kathryn Edwards, professor of pediatrics, emerita, is quoted.

VU on the Air

CBS News interviewed Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, about the impact of Donald Trump's presidency.

NPR interviewed Feylyn Lewis, assistant dean for student affairs at the School of Nursing, about the negative effects of being a young caregiver.

WTVF, Channel 5, interviewed Brett Cohen, assistant professor of emergency medicine, about how to prevent cold-related illnesses.

VU Athletics

Sports Illustrated: Two Vanderbilt Baseball stars take home Preseason All-America honors

Tennessean: Vanderbilt women's basketball shouts a statement of its own by beating Tennessee | Estes

Tennessean: How Mikayla Blakes' shot gave Vanderbilt, Shea Ralph first signature win over Tennessee

WKRN: Mikayla Blakes’ tip-in at buzzer lifts Vanderbilt women to 71-70 upset over No. 15 Tennessee

Vanderbilt Hustler: Bowling: Vanderbilt goes 9-1 at shortened Northeast Classic

Vanderbilt Hustler: Women’s Tennis: Vanderbilt singles shine in 5-2 victory against SMU

VU News Releases and Stories

Vanderbilt Peabody College to host screening and panel discussion for Nashville Public Education Foundation’s ‘Why I Teach’ documentary

A century of Black writers celebrated in Vanderbilt art exhibit opening Feb. 14

FIRE CEO Greg Lukianoff champions free speech at Dialogue Vanderbilt lunch and learn

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