March 18, 2026

VU in the News

Nature: Dopamine takes a hit: how neuroscience is rethinking the ‘feel-good’ chemical
Erin Calipari, associate professor of pharmacology, is quoted.

The Center Square: U.S. House to hold hearing addressing rising health care costs this week
Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted.

Healthline: Judge blocks RFK Jr.’s child vaccine policies, says they disregard science
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. MedPage Today also published an article quoting Schaffner.

Self: The workout supplement that could be wrecking your sleep
Caitlyn Mooney, assistant professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery, is quoted.

The Washington Post: An Ivy League town faces bitter battle over effort to stamp out segregation
Jon Meacham, Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Professor and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Political Science, is mentioned.

The Boston Globe: Beyond the ‘tourists go home’ signs
Richard Florida, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Management, co-authored this opinion piece.

The Tennessean: Nashville's Iranian, Kurdish artists turn feelings into music amid war
Raheleh Filsoofi, assistant professor of art, is quoted.

Everyday Health: Early life stress could impact your digestive system years later
Rishi Naik, assistant professor of medicine, is quoted.

Axios Denver: The most effective state lawmaker in Colorado
Research from the Center for Effective Lawmaking is cited.

Prevention: This is the right way to blow your nose, according to doctors
Mason Krysinski, assistant professor of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, is quoted.

The Seattle Times: Advocates aim for better data on homeless families in King County count
Marybeth Shinn, research professor of human and organizational development, is quoted. Hoodline published a similar article quoting Shinn.

VU on the Air

WPLN interviewed Alice Randall, Andrew W. Mellon Professor and writer in residence of African American and diaspora studies, about her experience in the country music industry.

VU Athletics

Associated Press: Vanderbilt’s breakout season in football followed by a March Madness double act

Sports Illustrated: Vanderbilt baseball freshman wins weekly award: The Anchor

Tennessean: Vanderbilt basketball's Mikayla Blakes named first-team All-American

Vanderbilt Hustler: Men’s Basketball: Previewing Vanderbilt vs. McNeese in the NCAA Tournament

VU News Releases and Stories

Vanderbilt Peabody College launches Early Childhood Research Collaborative

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