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July 30, 2025
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Award-winning cinematographer, journalists, sports media executive and veteran editor join Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame
Headshots of new class of Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame.
A Netflix cinematographer who pioneered COVID-19-safe filming techniques, investigative journalists whose work has sparked international reforms, a sports media executive at the forefront of digital innovation and veteran editors whose careers span five decades are among the latest inductees to the Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame. Read More
RESEARCH SPARKS
Tracy Sharpley-Whiting: Illuminating the interior lives of trailblazing historical figures
Headshot of Tracey Sharpley-Whiting
Learn what ignited Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies and French Tracy Sharpley-Whiting's interest in exploring the interior lives of historical figures whose artistic influence shaped their worlds, and how her work (both on and off the page) in being honored. Read More
QUANTUM POTENTIAL
Quantum Potential Podcast Episode 11: The price of deregulation with Ganesh Sitaraman
C. Cybele Raver stands with Ganesh Sitaraman during filming of an episode of the podcast 'Quantum Potential.'
In this episode of Quantum Potential, Ganesh Sitaraman, New York Alumni Chancellor’s Chair in Law, professor of law, director of the Program in Law and Government, and director of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator for Political Economy and Regulation, joins Provost C. Cybele Raver to explore why businesses that provide essential services—like energy, transportation, communication and banking—should be governed differently than small businesses. Read More
Images of a Labubu 'venturing' around campus.
…actually it’s a lavuvu 💅
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Carl Rodrigues named Vanderbilt’s inaugural vice chancellor for real estate, facilities and development

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Researchers receive $1.2 million NSF grant to develop smart microscope system
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Forbes: The seven wonders of AI: Welcome to the algorithmic civilization
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is highlighted.
 
New York Times: As consumers lose their appetite, food brands fight to keep Wall St. happy
Kelly Haws, Anne Marie and Thomas B. Walker Jr. Professor and professor of marketing, is quoted.
 
The Independent: Alcohol use has increased among women — and so have cases of liver disease
Peter Martin, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.

Money: Don't make this mistake when claiming your payout in a class-action settlement
Brian Fitzpatrick, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, is quoted.
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