Vanderbilt University VU TODAY
June 24, 2026

VU in the News

The Washington Post: Here’s why you should be more worried about tetanus
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. 

The New Republic: The greatest moments in American history
John Sides, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and professor of political science, is quoted.

Tech Times: TV watching linked to memory loss: Read or play cards to protect your brain
Research by Angela Jefferson, professor of neurology, is cited.

The Washington Post: Why prediction markets’ election picks are useful, even when they seem wrong
Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, is quoted.

Bloomberg Law: Big law ramps up AI training to combat breach threats, misuses
Mark Williams, professor of the practice of law, is quoted.

The Hechinger Report: Blending algebra and geometry: An approach to high school math slowly gains favor
David Merryman, professor of biomedical engineering, is quoted. 

Breaking Defense: SASC advances provision to allow contractor cyber operations
Lt. Gen. Charlie "Tuna" Moore, Distinguished Visiting Scholar of Political Science, is quoted.

Medscape: Protein source key for weight loss after menopause
Esther Eisenberg, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, emerita, is quoted.

VU on the Air

Bloomberg interviewed Yesha Yadav, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, about the trading volume on prediction market platforms during the World Cup.

WTVF, Channel 5, interviewed Derek Nido, senior assistant director of undergraduate admissions, about the Nashville Vanderbilt Scholars Program and summer workshops for local high school students.

VU Athletics

The Tennessean: How Jared Curtis, Sedrick Alexander project to lead Vanderbilt football 2026 offense

VU News Releases and Stories

Hawkins Field project celebrates milestone with topping out ceremony

Summer in Nashville: Vanderbilt’s guide to local events

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