Featured Expert
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Congress in danger of losing relevancy as presidents work around it
By obstructing most legislation President Obama sends its way, Congress has weakened rather than exercised its power, says a Vanderbilt University political expert. Read MoreJan 28, 2016
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MEDIA TIP SHEET: Experts available on education policy topics
As Tennessee lawmakers begin the 2016 legislative session Jan. 12, Peabody College has a wealth of experts available to speak to the press. Read MoreJan 11, 2016
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State of the Union address – Vanderbilt experts available
President Obama is set to talk to the nation on Jan. 12 for his final State of the Union address. Vanderbilt has an array of experts available. Read MoreJan 7, 2016
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Sexism rules in the ballot booth unless voters have more information
Female candidates have to be more qualified than their male opponents to prevail in an election because many people don’t see women as leaders, according to research that reveals hidden bias that can emerge in the voting booth. Read MoreNov 9, 2015
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Expert: History is repeating itself with current immigration issues
Paul Kramer explains why history is repeating itself in the battle over immigration. Kramer has written about immigration and border issues for the New Yorker and Slate, and been featured on National Public Radio. He has spent the last decade studying U.S. immigration history, and he’s working on a book about the forces that push people into leaving their home countries and immigrating, including the United States’ influence. Read MoreSep 30, 2015
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TIPSHEET: Pope Francis’ values to impact U.S. trip, says Vanderbilt professor
Vanderbilt Divinity Professor Bruce Morrill, who is a Jesuit priest, can discuss expectations surrounding the highly anticipated U.S. visit of Pope Francis Sept. 22-27. Read MoreSep 2, 2015
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The Impact of Pope Francis: ExpertVU
VIDEO» Bruce Morrill discusses the impact and appeal of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit priest appointed Pope in Vatican history. Read MoreAug 19, 2015
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TIP SHEET: Mental health and society expert can comment on Holmes sentence
Jonathan Metzl of Vanderbilt University can comment on the sentencing of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes. Read MoreAug 3, 2015
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TIPSHEET: Pope Francis’ climate change encyclical problematic for some political conservatives
Two Vanderbilt experts can comment on the pope's recent statement about the environment. Read MoreJun 22, 2015
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Vanderbilt expert can explain modern white nationalism in the U.S.
Anthropologist Sophie Bjork-James can provide context to the white supremacist beliefs believed to have motivated Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof. Read MoreJun 19, 2015
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Vanderbilt experts can provide context on black church history and significance, mass shootings and mental health
Dennis Dickerson, Sandra Barnes and Jonathan Metzl are available to provide valuable context to the tragedy in Charleston. Read MoreJun 19, 2015
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Supreme Court experts ready to discuss upcoming decisions
Vanderbilt legal experts are available to talk about the latest Supreme Court decisions. Read MoreMay 28, 2015
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James Holmes mass shooting trial – mental health and gun violence expert available
Jonathan Metzl is an expert on gun violence and mental illness. And he has new research that specifically addresses issues surrounding mental illness and mass shootings. Read MoreApr 22, 2015
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Vanderbilt expert can speak about police ‘testilying’
A shooting in South Carolina illustrates how recording technology is changing the fallout of some police-suspect interactions. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Vanderbilt expert: Corker taking judicious approach toward Iran
Media Note: Vanderbilt has a 24/7 TV and radio studio. The studio is free for Vanderbilt experts, other than reserving fiber time. More information » Bruce Oppenheimer U.S. Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee is working to protect congressional prerogative on any nuclear agreement with Iran while avoiding the… Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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What is the good life?
Looking at similarities between different cultures can tell us a lot about what "the good life" means for everyone, says anthropologist Ted Fischer. Read MoreDec 29, 2014
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Vanderbilt expert: U.S. normalization of relations with Cuba ‘hugely important, long overdue’
The breakthrough in Cuban-United States relations is important and overdue, says historian Jane Landers of Vanderbilt. Read MoreDec 18, 2014
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Mental Illness is the wrong scapegoat after mass shootings
An extensive new study by two Vanderbilt University researchers challenges common assumptions about gun violence and mental illness that often emerge in the aftermath of mass shootings. Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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Sustainability experts: A dozen ways to go green for the holidays
Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environment Management Office offers 12 steps that everyone can take to make the season a little greener. Read MoreDec 9, 2014
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Racism expert available to comment on Ferguson
Sociologist Tony Brown studies the pernicious and persistent effects of racism in the United States and is available to comment on the issues that have shaped and will continue to shape events in Ferguson, Mo. Read MoreNov 19, 2014