Vanderbilt University VU TODAY
June 12, 2026

VU in the News

New York Magazine: The mirage of the gifted child
Research from Jason Grissom, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor and professor of leadership, policy, and organizations, is cited. 

Women's Health: What you need to know about the rise In norovirus cases this summer
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. SFGate also published an article quoting Schaffner.

Nashville Banner: Big prize
Mark Lipsey, professor of public policy, emeritus, is quoted.

Foreign Affairs: The end of the open internet
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, authored this piece.

Prevention: This 1 exercise combination is best for longevity, according to science
Caitlyn Mooney, assistant professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery, is quoted.

Southern Living: Yes, you should wash new clothes before wearing them—here’s why
Jami Miller, professor of clinical dermatology, and David Gaston, assistant professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, are quoted.

Chattanooga Times Free Press: Former US Sen. Lamar Alexander: Listening and bipartisanship are political necessities
Research from the Center for Effective Lawmaking is cited.

Traders Union: U.S. senators propose AI exposure disclosure bill for financial firms
Asad Ramzanali, director of artificial intelligence and technology policy at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator, is quoted.

Straight Arrow News: Can prediction markets foresee elections? California’s results offer clues
Research from Laurie Cutting, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor and professor of special education, Sarah Hughes-Berheim, postdoctoral researcher, Paul Johnson, research assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, Hiba Baroud, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, is cited.

VU on the Air

The Conversation Weekly podcast interviewed John Sloop, Andrew W. Mellon Professor and professor of communications studies, about the history of soccer's popularity in the U.S.

News Channel 9 published coverage of the growing teacher shortage in Tennessee. Research from the Tennessee Education Research Alliance is cited.

VU Athletics

Sports Illustrated: Exclusive: Why Clark Lea feels as strongly about Vanderbilt football's linebacker room as any he's coached​​​​​​​

Sports Illustrated: Exclusive: An inside look at Dillon Davis' commitment to Vanderbilt football​​​​​​​

Sports Illustrated: Exclusive: Why Clark Lea and Vanderbilt football have changed the plan for Martel Hight entering 2026 season

Tennessean: Vanderbilt football game time windows announced for 2026 SEC schedule

Tennessean: Bud Coombs, Maryland transfer outfielder, commits to Vanderbilt baseball​​​​​​​

Tennessean: Blaize Ward, Missouri transfer second baseman, commits to Vanderbilt baseball

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