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September 24, 2025

VU in the News

The Washington Post: Colleges have had a tough year. Confidence in them is rising.
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, and Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, are quoted. The Vanderbilt Unity Poll is cited. The Tennessean, Nashville Post, Nashville Banner, The Ledger, and The Finnoexpert published similar articles.
The New York Times: To treat prostate cancer, there are more options than ever
Kristen Scarpato, associate professor of urology, is quoted. 

The Tennessean: Tennessee man arrested in connection to Charlie Kirk social media posts
Beth Cruz, lecturer in law, is quoted.

Women's Health: Could this special type of Mediterranean diet keep your brain younger? A new study says yes
Heidi Silver, research professor of medicine, is quoted.

Reuters: Nvidia's $100 billion OpenAI play raises big antitrust issues
Rebecca Haw Allensworth, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor and professor of law, is quoted.

The Washington Post: What can happen if you let people wear their germy shoes in your house
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Axios Nashville, People, Prevention, Healthline, and Parade also published articles quoting Schaffner.

Herald & Review: Decatur man charged with being involved in importation of submachine gun parts
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, is quoted. 

Reason: America's free speech culture is under attack from within
The Vanderbilt Unity Poll is cited.

Healio: Vitamin B3 supplementation may reduce skin cancer risk
Lee Wheless, assistant professor of dermatology, is quoted.

VU on the Air

John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, is quoted in this WPLN coverage of the results of the latest Vanderbilt Unity Poll.

WKRN, Channel 2, interviewed Brian Fitzpatrick, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, about whether Deloitte's diversity and hiring policies violate federal civil rights law.

FOX 17 interviewed Bruce Barry, Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Professor and professor of management, about President Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops to Memphis and free speech in the workplace.

WKRN, Channel 2, interviewed Zachary Warren, Donna and Jeffrey Eskind Family Professor and professor of pediatrics, about the increase in autism diagnoses in Tennessee.

VU Athletics

NCAA: Hailee Mack on being Vanderbilt's first commit in the program's return to NCAA volleyball​​​​​​​

Tennessean: Vanderbilt football SEC opponents for next four seasons revealed on 2026-29 schedule​​​​​​​

Tennessean: Vanderbilt baseball flips elite 2026 recruit James Tronstein from Stanford

Vandy247: What Tim Corbin said at the start of fall baseball

VU News Releases and Stories

Vanderbilt Unity Poll: Confidence in higher education rebounds, though affordability and political bias are still concerns

Vanderbilt Peabody College expands social innovation programs

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