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August 19, 2026

VU in the News

The New York Times: University of Michigan names president after prior pick faced brain cancer
The naming of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver to president-designate of the University of Michigan is featured. Forbes, CBS News, Nashville Business Journal, Nashville Post, Nashville Banner, Sports Illustrated, and Detroit Free Press published similar articles.

The Wall Street Journal: The simple habit that can improve your odds of getting hired
Eric VanEpps, associate professor of marketing, is quoted.

MIT Technology Review: What happens when a kid’s robot best friend dies?
Zachary Warren, Donna and Jeffrey Eskind Family Professor and professor of pediatrics, is quoted.

Associated Press: Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex
Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, is quoted.

Today: Is there a summer COVID surge? With cases rising in every state, watch for these symptoms
William Schaffner, professor of health policy, is quoted. Men's Health and Healio published articles quoting Schaffner.

3 Quarks Daily: Evolutionism?
Owen Jones, Glenn M. Weaver, M.D. and Mary Ellen Weaver Professor and professor of law, is quoted. 

CNN: How much of a cancer drug is too much? Patients, researchers challenge FDA-approved dosages
Research from Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy, Russell Rothman, Ingram Professor and professor of medicine, and Autumn Zuckerman, director of health outcomes and research at Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy, is cited.

VU on the Air

Michigan Public Radio, WILX, WOOD TV, and News Channel 3 published coverage of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver being named president-designate of the University of Michigan. 

Bloomberg interviewed Yesha Yadav, Milton R. Underwood Professor and professor of law, about the growth and high value of prediction markets.

CNBC interviewed Rebecca Haw Allensworth, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor and professor of law, about how the Meta trial could change the way social media companies make money and protect young users.

WTVF, Channel 5, interviewed Farhang Heydari, assistant professor of law, about balancing public safety and privacy with license plate cameras.
 
American Journal of Managed Care interviewed William Schaffner, professor of health policy, about why declining childhood vaccination rates are fueling the resurgence of preventable diseases.

VU Athletics

Tennessean: Vanderbilt women's basketball announces 2026-27 nonconference schedule

Tennessean: Vanderbilt basketball announces 2026-27 nonconference schedule

VU News Releases and Stories

C. Cybele Raver named president-designate of the University of Michigan, to transition from Vanderbilt

What Tennessee educators are saying in 2026: New survey results

Southern Festival of Books announces additional author appearances

Ana Christina da Silva Iddings: Supporting multilingual learners, exploring technology’s impact

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