March 30, 2026

VU in the News

Fortune: Elon Musk’s name alone is turning Nashville residents against his tunnel project, survey shows
The Vanderbilt Poll — Nashville is cited. The Tennessean published a similar article.

Newsweek: Republican resistance grows to RFK Jr.’s MAHA agenda
David Lewis, Rebecca Webb Wilson University Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science, is quoted.

Chalkbeat: Does special education work?
Douglas Fuchs, professor emeritus of special education, is quoted.

Daily Mail: The exact amount of salty foods you can actually eat without risking your health, according to science
Deepak Gupta, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.

The Hechinger Report: Urged to speak out, education researchers face a high-stakes choice
Jason Grissom, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor and professor of leadership, policy, and organizations, is quoted.

The Independent: Bacteria, pests and chemicals: The reasons you should wash your new clothes before wearing
Jami Miller, professor of clinical dermatology, is quoted.

USA Today: TSA lines are breaking records. How to make it less stressful with kids, elderly or a disability
Whitney Loring, associate professor of pediatrics, is quoted.

Everyday Health: This habit could slash your risk of early death in half
Kathryn Lindley, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.

VU on the Air

NPR cited the Vanderbilt Unity Poll in coverage about artificial intelligence regulation.

FOX 17 cited the Vanderbilt Poll — Nashville in coverage about growing affordability concerns in Nashville.

Chicago Public Radio interviewed Douglas Shadle, associate professor of music, about the legacy of composer Florence Price.

Associated Press: Vanderbilt locks in Mark Byington with an extension after 2 straight NCAA bids

Sports Illustrated: Mark Byington signs contract extension, stays in Nashville long term

Tennessean: Vanderbilt basketball extends Mark Byington after North Carolina interest

Tennessean: Details announced for Vanderbilt football spring game

Sports Illustrated: How Jason Esposito’s approach has sparked Vanderbilt’s offensive transformation

Tennessean: Vanderbilt baseball sweeps Tennessee on Tommy Goodin walk-off grand slam

Nashville Post: Vanderbilt finds momentum in three-game sweep of Tennessee

The Vanderbilt Hustler: Track and Field: Vanderbilt shatters records at the Raleigh Relays

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