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October 29, 2025

VU in the News

The Washington Post: Brigitte Macron cyberbullying case puts fringe-right claims on trial
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, is quoted. 

USA Today: Did aliens spy on our nuclear tests? Study finds signs of UFOs near US sites in 1950s
Stephen Bruehl, professor of anesthesiology, is quoted. Scientific American published a similar article.

Above the Law: Women are quitting. WTF is happening?
Joni Hersch, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Law and Economics, is quoted.

Healthline: 15-minute daily walk may significantly lower your heart disease risk
Evan Brittain, professor of medicine, is quoted.

Newsweek: Troubling surge in young Americans with ‘disease of older adults’
Research from Aimal Khan, assistant professor of surgery, is cited. 

Axios Nashville: Vanderbilt ALS center launches license plate campaign to fund research
Veronique Belzil, associate professor of neurology, is mentioned.

Nashville Post: AI-tech start-up gains traction from $2M VUMC research grant
Daniel Fabbri, associate professor of biomedical informatics, is quoted.

Inside Precision Medicine: Tailored resuscitation using capillary refill time in early septic shock
Research from Matthew Semler, associate professor of medicine, is cited.

Flow Space: Be careful playing pickleball—it’s easier to get hurt than you think
Research from Eric Bowman, associate professor of orthopaedic surgery, is cited.

VU on the Air

Science News interviewed Alex Lupsasca, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, about how photon rings are used to identify black holes.

VU Athletics

Tennessean: Vanderbilt basketball's Mikayla Blakes true to form, drops 40 points on Memphis in exhibition win​​​​​​​

Tennessean: What to know about Vanderbilt basketball in 2025-26 including bold predictions, projected lineup​​​​​​​

Vanderbilt Hustler: Women’s Basketball: Inside Shea Ralph’s transfer portal class​​​​​​​

Vanderbilt Hustler: Bowling: Vanderbilt finishes third at Destination Orlando​​​​​​​

Vanderbilt Hustler: CJ Heard: The Sea Snake

VU News Releases and Stories

Peer tutoring in YMCA aftercare delivers powerful results, Vanderbilt study finds

Transcending language and borders: How the NIRMA Project is expanding Nashville’s identity as Music City

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