January 28, 2026

VU in the News

MarketWatch: These home buyers are suing one of the biggest mortgage lenders in America. Why you should pay attention.
Brian Shearer, director of competition and regulatory policy at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator, is quoted.

CNN: Secret US cyber operations shielded 2024 election from foreign trolls, but now the Trump admin has gutted protections
Research from Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, is cited.

Politico: Halted surveillance
Research from Jeremy Jacobs, assistant professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, and Garrett Booth, professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, is cited. The Independent and Ars Technica published similar articles.

HuffPost: We may have been misled about red wine's connection to longevity
Mariann Piano, Nancy and Hilliard Travis Professor Emerita and professor emerita of nursing, is quoted.

The Conversation: Ending tax refunds by check will speed payments, but risks sidelining people who don’t have bank accounts
Beverly Moran, professor emerita of law, authored this piece.

The New York Times: How bad are A.I. delusions? We asked people treating them.
Julia Sheffield, Jack Martin, M.D., Research Professor and assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.

Bloomberg: Venezuela investors are facing a legal minefield as US recalibrates stance
Ingrid (Wuerth) Brunk, Helen Strong Curry Professor and professor of law, is quoted.

Today: The alcohol alternative industry is exploding. But are these products really safer? Experts weigh in
Erin Calipari, associate professor of pharmacology, is quoted.

Financial Times: US banks need to cut their credit card rates
Research from the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator is cited. CBC, Bloomberg, The Week, and The Hill published similar articles.

Prevention: Scientists say this supplement may help protect you from the flu
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Consumer Reports also published an article quoting Schaffner.

The Banker: Stalled US crypto bill leaves banks in regulatory limbo, experts warn
Yesha Yadav, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, is quoted. Trading View also published an article quoting Yadav.

Verywell Health: Consistent sleep is essential for heart health, just like diet and exercise
Kelsie Full, assistant professor of medicine, is quoted.

Nature: What were the first animals? The fierce sponge–jelly battle that just won’t end
Antonis Rokas, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Biological Sciences, is quoted.

Jyllands-Posten: Supreme Court acquits man for Jewish jokes
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, is quoted.

Above the Law: Preparing the next generation of AI-literate lawyers and leaders
T. Kyle Turner, lecturer in law, authored this piece.

Tennessee Lookout: Tennessee Republican bill would limit federal office to natural-born citizens
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, is quoted.

MIT Technology Review: Inside OpenAI’s big play for science
Robert Scherrer, professor of physics, is quoted. Alex Lupsasca, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, is mentioned.

VU Athletics

CBS Sports: Vandy routs Kentucky 80-55: Meet Tyler Tanner, the undersized but mighty guard powering the Dores' revival

Sports Illustrated: Vanderbilt women’s tennis beats Michigan: The Anchor

Sports Illustrated: Vanderbilt WBB athlete nominated for midseason watch list: The Anchor

Vanderbilt Hustler: Men’s Basketball: Vanderbilt dominates Kentucky, wins 80-55 in Memorial Gymnasium

Vanderbilt Hustler: Men’s Basketball: Three takeaways from Vanderbilt’s dominant win over Kentucky

Vanderbilt Hustler: Aubrey Galvan: Home away from home

Vanderbilt Hustler: Women’s Tennis: Commodores advance to ITA National Team Indoor Championships

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