May 2, 2025

VU in the News

The Chronicle of Higher Education: Transitions: Kalamazoo College President to retire; New president named at Western Michigan U.
The appointment of Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst to professor and senior associate dean for academics at the Vanderbilt School of Nursing is mentioned. The Nashville Ledger published a similar article.

Scientific American: Universal vaccines have eluded scientists for years. RFK, Jr., is betting this approach will succeed
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted.

National Geographic: New composite of the saber-toothed tiger
Larisa DeSantis, associate professor of biological sciences, is quoted.

Popular Science: Why are airline seats so small? It all started in 1978.
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. NerdWallet also published an article quoting Sitaraman.

Everyday Health: ‘Bad’ gut bacteria tied to colorectal cancer in younger adults
Cathy Eng, David H. Johnson Professor and professor of medicine, and Mariana Byndloss, assistant professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, are quoted.

The Week: What would an African pope mean for the continent?
Bruce Morrill, Edward A. Malloy Professor and Distinguished Professor of Theology, is quoted.

STAT: Trump order targeting ‘DEI-based standards’ in medical accreditation sparks concern
Consuelo Wilkins, Mildred Thorton Stahlman Professor and professor of medicine, is quoted.

Poder360: Who defends freedom of expression?
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, is quoted. MediaNama published an article authored by Mchangama.

Nashville Post: VU study highlights citizen pessimism with markets
Research from Eric VanEpps, associate professor of marketing, is cited.

The Hill: Egg companies are getting government bailouts while price-gouging consumers
Joel Dodge, director of industrial policy and economic security at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator, authored this opinion piece.

Baptist Global News: Without the Persians/Iranians, there would be no Jews
David Wasserstein, Eugene Greener, Jr. Professor and professor emeritus of history, is quoted.

Oncology Times: The use of immune checkpoint inhibitors & their role in bone loss
Gwen Joseph, PhD candidate, is quoted. Rachelle Johnson, associate professor of medicine, is mentioned.

EdSurge: Trump's executive order on school discipline clashes with what research says works
Richard Welsh, associate professor of leadership, policy, and organizations, is quoted.

Corp! Magazine: Experts say the region can become an innovation economy leader
Richard Florida, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Management, is quoted.

MedShadow Foundation: Are melatonin supplements safe for kids?
Beth Malow, Burry Professor and professor of neurology, is quoted.

VU on the Air

WTVF, Channel 5, interviewed Devang Pastakia, associate professor of clinical pediatrics, about a Gallatin high school student's brain tumor removal.

Healio interviewed Beth Malow, Burry Professor and professor of neurology, about how climate change affects brain health.

VU Athletics

Tennessean: Chandler Bing commits to Vanderbilt basketball, Mark Byington as 2025 wing

Tennessean: Where Vanderbilt baseball stands in NCAA tournament bracket projections before Alabama series

Tennessean: Vanderbilt football lands Joshua Singh, BYU defensive lineman transfer

Vanderbilt Hustler: Sara Im: Being a goldfish

Vanderbilt Hustler: Shea Panzik: Born to lead

Vanderbilt Hustler: Henry Ruger: Beyond the baseline

VU News Releases and Stories

Vanderbilt plays a pivotal role in Nashville’s transformation to an innovation powerhouse

11 Vanderbilt faculty members selected as 2025 Chancellor Faculty Fellows

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