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March 20, 2026

VU in the News

Associated Press: New study challenges a site that’s key to how humans got to the Americas
Tom Dillehay, Rebecca Webb Wilson University Distinguished Professor and research professor of anthropology, is quoted. Reuters, National Geographic, and Live Science published similar articles.

ABC News: A meningococcal disease outbreak is spreading in the UK. Here's what to know
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted.

Nashville Post: Vanderbilt Law lands $10M gift
Chris Guthrie, Law School Dean, John Wade-Kent Syverud Professor and professor of law, is quoted.

The Cipher Brief: America is digitally fragile — and our adversaries know it
Lt. Gen. Charlie "Tuna" Moore, Distinguished Visiting Scholar of Political Science, and Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, authored this opinion piece.

Law & Liberty: Diversifying the academy
Brian Fitzpatrick, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, authored this opinion piece.

Science: Mitochondria packaged in blood cell membranes improve disease symptoms in mice
Vivian Gama, associate professor of cell and developmental biology, is quoted.

Nashville Scene: Researcher looks to build twin registry in Tennessee
Jonathan Schaefer, assistant professor of psychiatry, is quoted. 

Medscape: COVID vaccination in pregnancy protect infants’ first 6 months
Luke Gatta, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, is quoted.

NeurologyLive: Survey of neurologists and psychiatrists reveals barriers to optimal tetrabenazine use
Daniel Claassen, professor of neurology, is quoted.

VU on the Air

The Washington Post's Reasonably Optimistic podcast interviewed Chancellor Daniel Diermeier about institutional neutrality and restoring public trust in higher education.

The Washington Times' Threat Status podcast interviewed Chancellor Daniel Diermeier about universities' role in national security.

WPLN interviewed David Haynes, professor of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, about treating musician John Anderson's hearing loss.

VU Athletics

Tennessean: What mayor Freddie O'Connell, Candice Lee said about Vanderbilt in March Madness

Axios Nashville: Vanderbilt women pursue March Madness history at home

Nashville Post: March Madness to feature TSU, Vanderbilt

WKRN: Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell celebrates Vanderbilt athletics

Sports Illustrated: Korbin Reynolds was ready long before his name was called. Now he’s living his childhood dream at Vanderbilt.

Tennessean: Aubrey Galvan came to Vanderbilt under-recruited. She's now a freshman star

Nashville Post: Vanderbilt's Blakes, Ralph, Tanner earn national honors

Nashville Post: Vanderbilt tops McNeese State for first March Madness win since 2012

Vanderbilt Hustler: Men’s Basketball: Three takeaways from Vanderbilt’s Round of 64 win over McNeese​​​​​​​

Vanderbilt Hustler: Anchor Analysis: Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball takes down McNeese in first round of NCAA Tournament​​​​​​​

Vanderbilt Hustler: Men’s Basketball: Previewing Vanderbilt vs. Nebraska in the Round of 32​​​​​​​

Vanderbilt Hustler: Women’s Tennis: Vanderbilt downs Mississippi State and Alabama
 

VU News Releases and Stories

Vanderbilt announces Earth Month events, invites community to get involved

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