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June 1, 2026

VU in the News

Influence: Making the case for trust, not just PR
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is quoted. Jewish Insider also published an article quoting Diermeier.

The New York Times: China aims A.I. at predicting who could pose a political risk
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, are quoted.

Sports Business Journal: Why the College Football Playoff is stuck in a stalemate
Candice Storey Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, is quoted.

The Guardian: Trump order endorses plan to halve vaccines recommended for children
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. CNN, Healthline, and Medscape also published articles quoting Schaffner.

Oprah Daily: Men’s lives get worse after spousal loss, women’s lives generally get healthier
Aaron Brinen, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.

ABC: Monmany, Rioyo and freedom of expression
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, is mentioned.

VU on the Air

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier spoke at the Reagan National Economic Forum about AI, workforce development, talent and immigration.

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier spoke at the American Jewish Committee's Global Forum in conversation with AJC CEO Ted Deutch on countering antisemitism on campuses.

WKRN, Channel 2, interviewed Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, about how political polarization affects gun legislation.

VU Athletics

Nashville Post: Top 10 recruit Lauren Hassell commits to Vanderbilt women's basketball

Tennessean: How Vanderbilt baseball offense improved in 2026 under Jason Esposito

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