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June 3, 2026

VU in the News

The Tennessean: Vanderbilt leader 'optimistic' about efforts to curb antisemitism
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is featured. 

The New York Times: As Ebola spreads, scientists race to find vaccines and treatments
James Crowe, Ann Scott Carell Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics, is quoted.
Forbes: Meta’s AI gave hackers keys to an Obama Instagram account
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, is quoted.

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News: Spatial single‑cell platform reveals barriers to antibody delivery in solid tumors
Eben Rosenthal, Barry and Amy Baker Professor and professor of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, is quoted.

Jewish Telegraphic Agency: Finalists announced for lucrative Jewish literary award
Shaul Kelner, professor of Jewish studies, is mentioned.

Yahoo! Health: Ozempic vs. Zepbound: How semaglutide and tirzepatide compare
Gitanjali Srivastava, professor of medicine, is quoted.

International Business Times: China's next AI frontier? Predicting political dissent before it happens
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, are quoted.

Axios Portland: How Portlanders build community with their neighbors
Rachel Donnelly, assistant professor of sociology, is quoted.

Bloomberg Law: Sex scandal report highlights judges’ over delegation to clerks
Tracey George, Charles B. Cox III and Lucy D. Cox Family Professor and professor of law, is quoted.

Forbes: Bold Symposium at Stanford illuminates the future of AI for mental health
H. Andrew Schwartz, associate professor of computer science, is mentioned. 

Healio: Inflammation, illness severity linked to less cognitive resilience after ICU visits
Matthew Franklin Mart, assistant professor of medicine, is quoted.

National Catholic Register: Catholic scientists to gather near Chicago to discuss human sexuality, future of the universe
Robert Scherrer, professor of physics, is mentioned.

Healio: FDA approves Xocova for COVID-19 prevention after exposure
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted.

Baptist News Global: Theologian says UMC needs new scholarship for new era
Joerg Rieger, Cal Turner Chancellor's Professor and Distinguished Professor of Theology, is quoted.

VU on the Air

WKRN, Channel 2, published coverage of a conversation with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and AJC CEO Ted Deutch at the American Jewish Committee's Global Forum on countering antisemitism on campuses.

WKRN, Channel 2, interviewed Jeffrey Upperman, professor of pediatric surgery, about the spike in e-bike related injuries.

VU Athletics

Sports Illustrated: Exclusive: Mark Byington breaks down Tyler Tanner's return to Vanderbilt basketball​​​​​​​

Tennessean: Vanderbilt women's basketball to play Iowa in November non-conference game​​​​​​​

Vanderbilt Hustler: Track and Field: 17 Commodores compete at the NCAA East First Round

VU News Releases and Stories

Vanderbilt names Elizabeth Zechmeister vice provost of graduate education and growth initiatives, dean of graduate studies

Innovation ambassadors help research reach the real world

Vanderbilt graduate Umar Sohail Qureshi named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar

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