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May 14, 2025

VU in the News

The Washington Post: Are beards really dirtier than toilet seats?
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted.

The Tennessean: How American Baptist seeks to preserve its Civil Rights legacy as its president retires
Forrest Harris, professor of the practice of ministry, is featured.

The New York Times: This is why Trump is always talking about corruption
Cindy Kam, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and professor of political science, is quoted. 

NBC News: Trump signs executive order that aims to slash drug prices by at least 50%
Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted. The New York Times also published an article quoting Dusetzina.

Prevention: Scientists say new tool determines biological age and longevity with 90% accuracy
Parul Goyal, associate professor of clinical medicine, is quoted.

The Independent: Could just sitting around increase your Alzheimer’s risk? Scientists say yes
Angela Jefferson, professor of neurology, is quoted. Daily Mail and MedPage Today published similar articles.

Bored Panda: This account is entirely dedicated to relatable memes and here are 87 of the best ones (new pics)
Lisa Fazio, associate professor of psychology and human development, is quoted.

VU on the Air

PBS NewsHour interviewed Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, about President Donald Trump's plans to reduce drug costs.

The Vanderbilt Poll — Statewide is cited in this WATE coverage of Tennessee's new school voucher program which will provide scholarships for students to attend private schools across the state.

VU Athletics

Sports Illustrated: Vanderbilt men's golf in strong position after second round of NCAA Regionals: The Anchor, May 13, 2025​​​​​​​

Tennessean: What's at stake for Vanderbilt baseball vs Kentucky: NCAA tournament national seed on the line​​​​​​​

Tennessean: Vanderbilt baseball adds Max Jensen from Cornell as graduate transfer for 2026 season​​​​​​​

Tennessean: NCAA baseball tournament bracket predictions: SEC dominates national seeds, regional host projections​​​​​​​

Vandy247: Vanderbilt football: New transfers highlight post-spring depth chart projection 2.0​​​​​​​

Vandy247: Vanderbilt baseball: Where Vanderbilt stands in key metrics heading into final regular season weekend

VU News Releases and Stories

Chancellor’s Cup awarded to Peabody College’s Jeremy Payne

Lynn Fuchs, leading international scholar, mentor in special education and psychological sciences, 1950-2025

Cultivating Philanthropic Spirit

The Gift of Connection

Peabody Faculty Council 2024-25 honorees

One year at Vanderbilt’s Roberts Academy: transforming lives, building community

Where leaders learn: Inside Vanderbilt’s online Leadership and Learning in Organizations doctoral program

Innovative research, enduring impact: 100 years of the visual disabilities program at Peabody

Peabody’s federally funded research: Building knowledge to help children and families thrive

Decoding young minds: Time sensitivity of knowledge and false belief recognition

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