Archive

Paul Elledge, professor of English, emeritus, died April 27, 2026, in Olympia, Washington, at the age of 87. A longtime member of the Vanderbilt community, Elledge devoted more than four decades to teaching, scholarship, and academic leadership. Known for his thoughtful mentorship, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to the humanities, he… Read More

Dark energy makes up roughly 70 percent of the universe, but it remains one of the greatest mysteries of physics that scientists have been trying to answer for decades. From left: Oem Trivedi, Alfredo Gurrola, Robert Scherrer Dark energy is speeding up the expansion of the universe and shaping the… Read More

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Alexandre Tiriac has received a 2026 McKnight Scholar Award to expand his research on brain development. Started in 1977 by the McKnight Foundation, the McKnight Scholar Awards are granted to early-career scientists who have demonstrated a commitment to neuroscience. The highly completive… Read More

Celso Castilho, associate professor of history, quoted. Read More

Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, quoted. Read More

The appointment of Elizabeth Zechmeister, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science, to vice provost for graduate education and growth initiatives, dean of the Graduate School and the director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, featured. Read More

Robert Scherrer, professor of physics, mentioned. Read More

Rachel Donnelly, assistant professor of sociology, quoted. Read More

Shaul Kelner, professor of Jewish studies, mentioned. Read More

Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, interviewed. Read More

Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, mentioned. Read More

Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, quoted. Read More

Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, interviewed. Read More

Claire Sisco King, professor of communication studies, quoted. Read More

Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, authored this opinion piece. Read More

John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted. Read More

Adapted from a press release written by Kate Barnes, University of Michigan According to a new study, a Florida law designed to prevent gun violence by temporarily removing firearms from people at risk of harming themselves or others is used unevenly across the state. These findings could help researchers and… Read More

Jon Meacham, Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Professor and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Political Science, authored this piece. Read More