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October 22, 2025

VU in the News

The New York Times: Obamacare is expensive. But so is all health insurance.
John Graves, professor of health policy, is quoted. 

CNN: As respiratory virus season begins, federal shutdown leaves critical gap in surveillance
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Medscape also published an article quoting Schaffner.

The Conversation: Giant ground sloths’ fossilized teeth reveal their unique roles in the prehistoric ecosystem
Larisa DeSantis, associate professor of biological sciences, co-authored this piece.

Time: Colleges need to change. Trump’s plan would only make them worse
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, co-authored this opinion piece.

The Tennessean: Prosecutors pitch criminal justice reforms 'Shark Tank' style at Vanderbilt Law School
Alissa Marque Heydari, research professor of law, is quoted.

Healthline: Drug combo lowers death risk in advanced prostate cancer by 40%
Kristen Scarpato, associate professor of urology, is quoted.

Everyday Health: These exercises are best for knee pain, research finds
Adenrele Olajide, assistant professor of medicine, is quoted. 
The Tennessean: Nashville professor's breakthrough improves critical care blood tests
James Nichols, professor of pathology, microbiology, and immunology, is quoted. 

VU on the Air

WKRN, Channel 2, interviewed Candice Storey Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, about Vanderbilt football's success this season.

MSNBC's The Best People with Nicolle Wallace mentioned Alice Randall, Andrew W. Mellon Professor and writer in residence of African American and diaspora studies, in an episode about democracy and the Constitution.

VU Athletics

Sports Illustrated: Vanderbilt women’s tennis finishes week-long event on top: The Anchor​​​​​​​

Sports Illustrated: Two Vanderbilt soccer players get weekly awards: The Anchor​​​​​​​

WSMV: Vanderbilt football launches Heisman Trophy campaign for QB Diego Pavia​​​​​​​

Vanderbilt Hustler: Hailee Mack: First piece of the puzzle

Vanderbilt Hustler: Football: Reliving the last time Vanderbilt hosted College GameDay

VU News Releases and Stories

Chancellor inducted into the White Rose Society, honored with Lamplighter award

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