In The Media
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Financial Times: The power games that paved the way for Trump’s World Cup
Celso Castilho, associate professor of history, quoted. Read MoreJun. 8, 2026
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World Geostrategic Insights: Kissinger’s legacy for U.S. diplomacy in the Trump era
Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, quoted. Read MoreJun. 5, 2026
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Nashville Post: On the Move: June 4, 2026
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 MoreJun. 5, 2026
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National Catholic Register: Catholic scientists to gather near Chicago to discuss human sexuality, future of the universe
Robert Scherrer, professor of physics, mentioned. Read MoreJun. 3, 2026
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Axios Portland: How Portlanders build community with their neighbors
Rachel Donnelly, assistant professor of sociology, quoted. Read MoreJun. 3, 2026
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Jewish Telegraphic Agency: Finalists announced for lucrative Jewish literary award
Shaul Kelner, professor of Jewish studies, mentioned. Read MoreJun. 3, 2026
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WKRN, Channel 2: Shooting involving 2-year-old in North Nashville sparks renewed debate over gun storage laws
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, interviewed. Read MoreJun. 1, 2026
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ABC: Monmany, Rioyo and freedom of expression
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, mentioned. Read MoreJun. 1, 2026
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The New York Times: China aims A.I. at predicting who could pose a political risk
Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, quoted. Read MoreJun. 1, 2026
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WPLN: Lamar Alexander on his memoir, career and the politics of now
Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, interviewed. Read MoreMay. 29, 2026
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Nashville Scene: The Belcourt to unveil exhibit closing its 100th anniversary celebration
Claire Sisco King, professor of communication studies, quoted. Read MoreMay. 29, 2026
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Berlingske: A Georgian food delivery man vented his frustration on TikTok. His case shows Europe’s “recession” in freedom of expression
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, authored this opinion piece. Read MoreMay. 29, 2026
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Nashville Scene: Seeing Red: Outnumbered state Democrats fight redistricting in court
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted. Read MoreMay. 29, 2026
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The New York Times: The American Revolution was also fought in India and Spain
Jon Meacham, Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Professor and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Political Science, authored this piece. Read MoreMay. 27, 2026
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The Economic Times: Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world’s most cunning snakes
Research from Kenneth Catania, Stevenson Professor of Biological Sciences, cited. Read MoreMay. 27, 2026
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The Nashville Ledger: Economic woes frame Vanderbilt poll results
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, and Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, quoted. Read MoreMay. 27, 2026
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Axios Nashville: How Nashville residents build community with their neighbors
Research from Rachel Donnelly, assistant professor of sociology, cited. Read MoreMay. 27, 2026
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WSMV, Channel 4: New Vanderbilt poll shows slipping support for Trump, anxiety over economy and skepticism over AI in healthcare
John Geer , Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, and Josh Clinton , Abby and Jon Winkelried Professor and professor of political science, quoted. Read MoreMay. 20, 2026
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Forbes: Meet the star-nosed mole — the fastest hunter on the planet
Research by Kenneth Catania, Stevenson Professor of Biological Sciences, cited. Read MoreMay. 20, 2026
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Forbes: China has outspent the U.S. on research for the first time. 3,375 American scientists are telling Congress to pay attention
Keivan Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy and director of the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation at Vanderbilt, quoted. Read MoreMay. 20, 2026