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March 12, 2025

VU in the News

The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Vanderbilt University College of Connected Computing
A $25 million commitment to support the College of Connected Computing from trustee and graduate John Arnold and his wife, Laura Arnold, is featured. 

The Conversation: What is a SLAPP suit? Legal experts explain how these lawsuits suppress free speech
Jennifer Safstrom, assistant clinical professor of law, and Ryan Riedmueller, clinical legal fellow, co-authored this article.

Forbes: COVID-19 pandemic at 5: Will funding cuts hinder our future preparedness?
Mark Denison, Edward Claiborne Stahlman Professor and professor of pediatrics, is quoted.

The New York Times: Kennedy links measles outbreak to poor diet and health, citing fringe theories
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Mental Floss and Medscape also published articles quoting Schaffner.

Inside Higher Ed: Trump’s cuts threaten key NSF undergrad research program
Keivan Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy, is quoted.

Women's Health: 'White Lotus' characters pop lorazepam pills like candy. Here's what the drug can (and can't) be used for
Erin Kelly, assistant professor of anesthesiology, is quoted.

MedPage Today: High genetic testing yield for heart disease might take a local touch
Research from Quinn Wells, associate professor of medicine, Giovanni Davogustto, instructor in medicine, and Luke Laws, clinical fellow, is cited. 

Medscape: Skin monitoring could reduce anaphylaxis during food allergy tests
Cosby Stone, assistant professor of medicine, is quoted.

MedPage Today: Gitanjali Srivavasta on treating obesity in children and adolescents
Gitanjali Srivastava, professor of medicine, is quoted.

VU on the Air

The National News Desk interviewed Jamie Pope, adjunct assistant professor of nursing, about whether or not food dyes are safe to ingest.

WKRN, Channel 2, interviewed William Schaffner, professor of health policy, about the benefits of having fluoride in water.

WKRN, Channel 2, interviewed William Schaffner, professor of health policy, about the decline in vaccination rates in Tennessee.

WSMV, Channel 4, interviewed Ivelin Georgiev, Louise B. McGavock Professor and professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, about using artificial intelligence to develop therapeutic antibodies that can be used to treat cancers, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases.

KCBS Radio interviewed Rebecca Haw Allensworth, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor and professor of law, about the Google antitrust lawsuit.

VU Athletics

Sports Illustrated: Vanderbilt shuts out Valparaiso ahead of SEC opening weekend

Nashville Post: Vanderbilt alum offers $1.5M matching gift to men's basketball program

Tennessean: Vanderbilt baseball throws second straight shutout, defeats Valparaiso in final game before SEC play​​​​​​​

Tennessean:​​​​​​​ Vanderbilt women's basketball rankings in latest NCAA tournament bracketology after Tennessee win

Vanderbilt Hustler: Men’s Basketball: Vanderbilt gears up for clash with Texas in the SEC Tournament​​​​​​​

Vanderbilt Hustler: Men’s Basketball: Jason Edwards selected to All-SEC Third Team

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