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September 22, 2025

VU in the News

CBC: Researchers turn to AI for help fighting superbugs
Romney Humphries, professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, is quoted. 

Financial Times: How New York became a political laboratory
Richard Florida, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Management, authored this opinion piece.

The Record: The GoLaxy papers: Inside China’s AI persona army
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, are quoted.

The New York Times: A new shot for cancer is convenient, but poised to keep prices high
Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted.

Washington Post: Erika Kirk emerges as vocal public figure, redefining role of political widow
Michael Eric Dyson, Centennial Professor and University Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies, is quoted.

Axios Nashville: Vanderbilt Institute of National Security launches fall lecture series
Paul M. Nakasone, Distinguished Research Professor of Engineering Science and Management and founding director of the Institute of National Security, is mentioned.

CNN: Trump and his allies are suddenly downplaying the First Amendment
The Vanderbilt Unity Poll is cited. 

Nature: Hotly anticipated US vaccine meeting ends with confusion — and a few decisions
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Healthline and Parade also published articles quoting Schaffner.

New York Post: This cheap supplement can prevent skin cancer from returning: study
Lee Wheless, assistant professor of dermatology, is quoted. Medscape published a similar article.

VU on the Air

Fox News interviewed Chancellor Daniel Diermeier about Vanderbilt's commitment to institutional neutrality and the importance of free speech and civil discourse on college campuses.

C14 News interviewed Chancellor Daniel Diermeier about Vanderbilt's response to campus protests, and highlighting the recent Lamplighter Award ceremony.

VU Athletics

The Athletic: Message board Monday: Texas Tech, Indiana and Vanderbilt fans full of joy

Sports Illustrated: How Vanderbilt Athletics performed this weekend: The Anchor

Sports Illustrated: Linus Zunk left home to chase his football dream. Now, his bet is paying off

Tennessean: Vanderbilt football permanent SEC opponents starting in 2026: Tennessee, Auburn, Mississippi State

Tennessean: What offensive records did Vanderbilt football set vs Georgia State? Here's what 70-point performance means

Tennessean: Diego Pavia stats: Vanderbilt football quarterback leads 6 TD drives vs Georgia State

Tennessean: Vanderbilt football's evolution is obvious on the field — and in FirstBank Stadium | Estes

Vanderbilt Hustler: Soccer: Vanderbilt defeats No. 24 Oklahoma 3-0 for first SEC win

Vanderbilt Hustler: Volleyball: Vanderbilt shows out on Family Weekend, beats UC Irvine in four sets

Vanderbilt Hustler: Football: Vanderbilt jumps to No. 18 in Week 5 AP Poll

VU News Releases and Stories

Maya Singhal: How neighborhoods create a feeling of safety across cultures

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