Vanderbilt University VU TODAY
July 17, 2026

VU in the News

Nikkei Asia: Your new online friend may work for Beijing
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, authored this piece. Research from Goldstein and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, is cited.

Nashville Post: Freddie O'Connell kicks off reelection campaign
The Vanderbilt Poll — Nashville is cited.

The Washington Post: Why standard time is better for your health than daylight saving time
Beth Malow, Burry Professor and professor of neurology, is quoted.

Medscape: Does continuing SSRIs during pregnancy affect neonatal outcomes?
Research from Lisa Bastarache, research associate professor of biomedical informatics, and Layla Aref, doctoral candidate, is quoted.

ABC News: Measles cases in 2026 are set to surpass last year's total. Here's why
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. The Tennessean and SFGate also published articles quoting Schaffner.

The Tennessean: Tennessee to put Instagram on trial over accusations it harmed teens
Erin Calipari, associate professor of pharmacology, is quoted.

Nashville Scene: Stormwater commission weighs two new greenway extensions
Jim Rossi, Judge D. L. Lansden Professor and professor of law, is quoted.

VU on the Air

WKRN, Channel 2, interviewed John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, about which candidates are leading the governor's race ahead of the primary.

CNBC and WSMV, Channel 4, interviewed William Schaffner, professor of health policy, about the contraction and transmissibility of cyclosporasis.

WKRN, Channel 2, and WTVF, Channel 5, interviewed Beth Malow, Burry Professor and professor of neurology, about the congressional push to make daylight saving time permanent.

VU Athletics

Nashville Post: What are odds Vanderbilt's Tanner emerges as nation's best player?

Tennessean: Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis signs Nike NIL deal

Tennessean: Vanderbilt women's basketball does ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in honor of Chris Johnson

VU News Releases and Stories

Vanderbilt executive team evolves to support expansion, new opportunities

Vanderbilt awards 2026 VU Literary Prize to poet Jane Huffman

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