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September 17, 2025

VU in the News

Courier Journal: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has the power to remove convicted sheriffs. Why hasn't he?
Farhang Heydari, assistant professor of law, is quoted. 

Nashville Banner: Tennessee universities are firing professors for posting about Charlie Kirk in aftermath of killing
Bruce Barry, Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Professor and professor of management, is quoted.

Axios Columbus: Capital Line construction to begin in late 2025
Research from Wei Zheng, Anne Potter Wilson Professor and professor of medicine, is cited. Healio also published an article quoting Zheng.

USA Today: Following Charlie Kirk killing, campuses struggle with declining free speech, increasing violence
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, is quoted.

The Washington Times: School superintendent turnover surges among urban school districts as pandemic issues linger
Jason Grissom, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor and professor of leadership, policy, and organizations, is quoted.

Prevention: Is it too early for a flu shot? Doctors explain the ideal timing
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Associated Press and Hoodline also published articles quoting Schaffner.

VU on the Air

WTVF, Channel 5, interviewed Donald Brady, Gray E.B. Stahlman Professor and professor of medicine, about the history of Vanderbilt's medical school.

NPR interviewed William Schaffner, professor of health policy, about potential vaccine recommendation changes.

VU Athletics

Sports Illustrated: Vanderbilt volleyball snaps losing streak: The Anchor

Nashville Post: Vanderbilt football surges into AP poll after defeating South Carolina

Tennessean: How Vanderbilt baseball reacted to new hitting coach Jason Esposito​​​​​​​

Vanderbilt Hustler: Wells Williams: Staying present​​​​​​​

Vanderbilt Hustler: Three matchups to watch: Vanderbilt vs. Georgia State

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