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July 8, 2026

VU in the News

The New York Times: As parents reject vitamin K shots, some babies develop devastating bleeding
Jeremy Jacobs, assistant professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, is quoted. 
Forbes: Arnold Ventures awards $2.6 million for universities to research sports betting
Sarah Schutz, postdoctoral researcher, is mentioned. 

Newsweek: Can Trump save Bitcoin?
Yesha Yadav, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, is quoted.

The Independent: These five states offer the best terms for fast loans
Research by Brian Shearer, director of competition and regulatory policy at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator, is cited.

Healthline: ‘Explosive diarrhea parasite’ spreading across 17 states, CDC warns. How to reduce your risk.
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Women's Health also published an article quoting Schaffner.

VU on the Air

The America at 250: Due Diligence podcast interviewed Robert Mikos, LaRoche Family Professor and professor of law, about how alcohol prohibition differs from marijuana prohibition.

WVLT 8 interviewed Ernie Rushing, associate dean of enrollment management and student affairs at the Vanderbilt School of Nursing, about a new partnership between Vanderbilt and Maryville College that would give qualified Maryville College graduates guaranteed admission to Vanderbilt’s Master of Nursing program.

VU Athletics

Sports Illustrated: Exclusive: Vanderbilt football loves the playmaking in its backfield​​​​​​​

Tennessean: Who are the Vanderbilt baseball players who could get selected in 2026 MLB Draft​​​​​​​

Vandy247: Meet Vanderbilt men's basketball 26-27 transfer class

VU News Releases and Stories

Jon Shaw appointed Vanderbilt dean of libraries and letters

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier elected 2026-28 board chair of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce

Michael Kim: Mapping the brain’s communication system

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