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October 20, 2025
QUANTUM POTENTIAL
Quantum Potential Podcast: AI, Propaganda and Democracy with Brett Goldstein and Brett Benson
Brett Goldstein, Brett Benson and C. Cybele Raver pose for a photo.
Political propaganda and artificial intelligence–driven misinformation are infiltrating social media accounts, and Americans need to do something about it. That’s the warning revealed in research from two Vanderbilt professors and discussed on this special episode of the Quantum Potential podcast. Read More
POLICIES
Rollout of new portal streamlines access to Vanderbilt policies for faculty and staff
Image text reads: "Policy Portal."
University Policies—policies that have a broad institutional impact—are now easier for faculty and staff to access than ever before. Through an initiative supported by a new University Policy Office in the Office of the General Counsel, the university has launched a policy portal that houses all approved University Policies in a searchable, easy-to-navigate centralized repository. Read More
ATHLETICS
Vanderbilt Football to host ESPN’s College GameDay Saturday vs. No. 16 Missouri
Image of a social media post promoting ESPN's College GameDay coming to Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt Football will host ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot prior to facing No. 16 Missouri on Saturday. The show will take place from 8–11 a.m. and air live on ESPN, ESPNU and Disney+. It will be the first time ESPN College GameDay will take place on the Vanderbilt campus since Oct. 4, 2008. Read More
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier holds his White Rose award while posing for a photo with Linda Selig.
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier was inducted into the White Rose Society on Sunday, October 12, by alumni and Vanderbilt parents Justin and Mara Berman in the Zeppos Great Room. The society recognizes non-Jewish individuals who exemplify moral courage and a steadfast commitment to justice. The chancellor was also recognized by The Rohr Chabad House and Lubeck Center for Jewish Life at Vanderbilt University during its Lamplighter Award Ceremony and Shabbat Dinner on Sept. 19.
This Week at VU
 
Oct. 20, 2025
5:30 p.m. • David William II Recreation and Wellness Center
Vandy Cooks: The Art of Cooking with Meat, Poultry and Fish
Oct. 21, 2025
Noon • Virtual
Work-Life Workshop: 'Steering the Wheel of Health: Aligning Habits with Values'
Oct. 21, 2025
Noon • Alumni Lawn Flagpole
Wellbeing Champions: Walk & Talk Tuesdays
Upcoming Events
 
Oct. 24 | Nashville MakHERs Market

Oct. 27 | Launch of The Vanderbilt Cloud Innovation Lab for Libraries and Applied Digital Preservation

Nov. 11 | Little Rey Fundraiser to Support Employee Critical Support Fund
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Latest Headlines
 
Vandy United
A new day for Hawkins Field begins now: Construction for enhancements is set to begin
 
Faculty Accolades
Three VUMC leaders elected to the National Academy of Medicine
 
ICYMI
Register now for Oct. 29 Fall Staff Assembly
 
Information Technology
REMINDER: Play Spot the Phish in October and test out of your spring Foundational Training requirement for cybersecurity
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VU in the News
 
Axios: Exclusive: OpenAI hires black hole physicist in broader science push
Alex Lupsasca, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, is featured.
 
Healthline: D’Angelo’s death from pancreatic cancer puts rare disease in the spotlight
Laura Goff, professor of medicine, is quoted.
 
The Washington Post: In Europe, hate speech isn’t free speech. Some in D.C. hate that.
Natalie Alkiviadou, senior research fellow at The Future of Free Speech, is quoted.

Women's Health: This simple everyday health tweak can help reduce anxiety and future health problems
Sharon Green, assistant professor of clinical medicine, is quoted. 
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