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July 31, 2026

VU in the News

The New York Times Magazine: Larry Ellison bet it all on the A.I. boom. Will he be the face of the A.I. bubble?
Asad Ramzanali, director of artificial intelligence and technology policy at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator, is quoted. 

Forbes: A Medicare drug subsidy is ending—here’s what patients should know
Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted.

Newsweek: Map shows cases of flesh-eating bacteria infections across US this year
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Parade and Women's Health also published articles quoting Schaffner.

The New York Times: We need a better test for dangerous A.I.
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, co-authored this opinion piece.

Education Week: How state reclassification rules impact long-term English learners
Shirley Xu, postdoctoral researcher, is quoted.

Tech Times: Older memories build denser brain networks, commandeer more sleep in primates
Research from Kari L. Hoffman, associate professor of psychology, and Ayman Aljishi, doctoral student, is cited.

The Globe and Mail: Everyone’s standing in line. Soon, you will be too
Kelly Goldsmith, E. Bronson Ingram Professor and professor of marketing, is quoted. Oprah Daily also published an article quoting Goldsmith.

Nashville Post: Nashville Innovation Alliance pushes tech innovation at forum
Susan Margulies, vice provost for research and innovation and professor of biomedical engineering, and Sally Parker, associate vice chancellor for strategy and operations in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations, are quoted.

VU on the Air

The Excellent Leadership Podcast interviewed Candice Storey Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, about transforming Vanderbilt Athletics and how to be an effective athletic director.

NPR interviewed Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, about how ending Medicare drug plan subsidies could raise prescription drug costs for millions of older adults.

WKRN, Channel 2, interviewed Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, assistant professor in human-centered learning technologies, about the psychological harm of seeing AI-altered images and videos of oneself.

WKRN, Channel 2, interviewed John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, about what early fundraising reports reveal about Tennessee's race for governor.

Keen On America interviewed Paul Stob, professor of communication studies, about how false science can shape public opinion.

VU Athletics

SEC: Coaches tab Vanderbilt as 2026 SEC Women's Soccer favorite​​​​​​​

Tennessean: Five interesting defensive players to watch in Vanderbilt football preseason

VU News Releases and Stories

‘Cowrite the Future’ campaign touts Nashville as innovation destination, showcases local innovators

Life Science Showcase explores AI in translational research

Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board announces 2026 alumni award recipients

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