William Gardner
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WTVF, Channel 5: Free Little Art Gallery debuts on Vanderbilt’s campus
Claire Sisco King, professor of communication studies, interviewed. Read MoreMay. 11, 2026
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BBC News Turkey: Hasan Piker: A social media phenomenon in the US who sparks controversy with his political commentary.
John Sides, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and professor of political science, quoted. Read MoreMay. 11, 2026
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The New York Times: Scientists press Congress on Trump’s dismissal of funding agency board
Keivan Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy and director of the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation at Vanderbilt, quoted. Read MoreMay. 11, 2026
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Newsweek: Trump’s game plan to win back the working class
Larry Bartels, May Werthan Shayne Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science, quoted. Read MoreMay. 11, 2026
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The Washington Post: Inside Ben Shapiro’s MAGA meltdown
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, quoted. Read MoreMay. 11, 2026
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WKRN, Channel 2: ‘I don’t know’: Tennessee redistricting debate reveals deep divide over new map
Carrie Russell, principal senior lecturer of political science, interviewed. Read MoreMay. 8, 2026
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Lehigh Valley Press: A guide to vetting primary candidates
Alan Wiseman, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science, quoted. Read MoreMay. 8, 2026
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Newsweek: Marco Rubio’s chances of winning 2028 presidential election hit record high
The research of Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, and doctoral student TzuFeng Huang cited. Read MoreMay. 8, 2026
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Reason: Surveillance tools intended for border control are being used against Americans
Bianca Castillo, assistant professor of Spanish, quoted. Read MoreMay. 8, 2026
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Larisa DeSantis
Cautionary Tales of the Prehistoric Past: Bridging Deep Time and a Changing Planet For Dr. Larisa DeSantis, the prehistoric past is as important as the study of our historic past—the fossil record holds an archive of cautionary lessons that our planet desperately needs us to read. Reading the record, is… Read MoreMay. 7, 2026
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WKRN, Channel 2: Why some people are better at spotting AI imagery
Isabel Gauthier, David K. Wilson Professor and professor of psychology, interviewed. Read MoreMay. 6, 2026
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Reason: How bad facts make good First Amendment law
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, co-authored this piece. Read MoreMay. 6, 2026
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Washington Post: A promising new depression therapy focuses on finding paths to joy
Steven Hollon, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology, quoted. Read MoreMay. 6, 2026
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The Hill: Special interests are moving into prediction markets, and it’s a problem
The research of Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, and doctoral student TzuFeng Huang cited. Read MoreMay. 6, 2026
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Financial Times: An existential crisis’: residents pay for Nashville boom
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted. Read MoreMay. 6, 2026
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Seattle Times: What’s Nashville have that we ain’t got in Seattle?
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted. Read MoreMay. 4, 2026
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NPR: Craig Venter, pioneering human genome decoder, dies at 79
Megan Behringer, assistant professor of biological sciences, quoted. Read MoreMay. 1, 2026
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Georgia Public Broadcasting: Resident-led walking tours offer fresh perspective on Atlanta public spaces
Robert Barsky, professor of French and comparative literature, quoted. Read MoreMay. 1, 2026
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The Economist: Voters say they want young candidates. In practice, they do not
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted. Read MoreMay. 1, 2026
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The Economist: Voters say they want young candidates. In practice, they do not
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted. Read MoreMay. 1, 2026