Vanderbilt Federal Relations
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Chancellor Diermeier discusses free expression and campus belonging with Reps. Gottheimer and Stefanik
At a time when universities across the country are navigating difficult questions about free expression, campus safety and antisemitism, Vanderbilt is demonstrating how higher education can embrace open inquiry while building a community where all students feel safe, respected and able to thrive. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier explored those challenges with Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., on Sept. 8 at the John Seigenthaler Center during a discussion focused on free expression, academic freedom and combating antisemitism on college campuses. Read MoreSep 10, 2026