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College of Arts and Science faculty recognized with 2025 teaching, advising awards
In the College of Arts and Science, teaching is a critical part of our mission, with our faculty at the heart of our school. Each year, we recognize our faculty for their dedication to not only teaching, but also for their mentorship and guidance. During the first faculty meeting of… Read MoreJan. 29, 2026
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A&S students receive prestigious Wattles Fellowship
Two seniors in the College of Arts and Science have been named 2026-2027 recipients of the Wattles Fellowship. The fellowship offers three women graduates from Vanderbilt University a one-year, fully integrated position in the London corporate risk management and insurance market. Meet the college’s two Wattles Fellows and learn about… Read MoreJan. 29, 2026
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Friend or foe? A&S faculty discuss benefits and concerns of AI
Illustration by Liz Chagnon Artificial intelligence has become increasingly present in our everyday lives—embedded in our cell phones, popping up on social media platforms, and incorporated into many business operations. With this rapid adoption comes many emotions ranging from excitement about having a technological aid that makes life more efficient… Read MoreJan. 29, 2026
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New study examines why some people can more easily detect AI imagery
Can you tell the difference between an artificial-intelligence-generated face and a real one? In an era of digital misinformation, where fabricated images can spread widely across news and social media, this skill is proving invaluable. A new study has found that a person’s object recognition ability, or the ability… Read MoreJan. 28, 2026
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The New York Times: U.S. weighs expanding private companies’ role in cyberwarfare
Research from Lt. Gen. Charlie “Tuna” Moore, Distinguished Visiting Scholar of Political Science, and Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, cited. Read MoreJan. 16, 2026
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Politiken: States once bought land and people. Today that is unthinkable – or is it?
Paul Kramer, associate professor of history, quoted. Read MoreJan. 14, 2026
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WTVF, Channel 5: Expert says Trump’s Venezuela policy signals ‘great change in American foreign policy’
Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, interviewed. Read MoreJan. 12, 2026
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Herald & Review: Woman escapes to stranger’s home after gun pulled, police report
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, quoted. Read MoreJan. 12, 2026
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Yahoo! Entertainment: Amy Poehler’s podcast is a hit. It’s also a Trojan horse for talking about women and aging.
Claire Sisco King, professor of communication studies, quoted. Read MoreJan. 9, 2026
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Foreign Affairs: The fog of AI
Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, authored this piece. Read MoreJan. 7, 2026
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The Economist: The Declaration of Independence still defines America’s purpose, writes Jon Meacham
Jon Meacham, Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Professor and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Political Science, authored this piece. Read MoreJan. 7, 2026
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The New York Times: The Trump revolution is going much further than we realize
Daniel Cornfield, professor of sociology, quoted. Read MoreJan. 7, 2026
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Live Science: ‘More Neanderthal than human’: How DNA from our long-lost ancestors affects our health today
John Capra, associate professor of biological sciences, quoted. Read MoreJan. 5, 2026
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The Regulatory Review: Why responsible AI growth depends on industry transparency
The research of Ethan Thorpe, climate governance fellow, Michael Vandenbergh, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor and professor of law, and Jonathan Gilligan, professor of earth and environmental sciences, cited. Read MoreJan. 2, 2026
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Tennessean: What people of faith can teach us in these uncivil times | Opinion
Jon Meacham, Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Professor and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Political Science, and Clay Stauffer, adjunct assistant professor of culture, advocacy and leadership, authored this opinion article. Read MoreDec. 22, 2025
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Newsweek: How immigrant mass shooters compare to American mass shooters
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, quoted. Read MoreDec. 22, 2025
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Nature: Drawing on the full diversity of mind
Keivan Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy and director of the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation at Vanderbilt, quoted. Read MoreDec. 19, 2025
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Nashville Pride: Vanderbilt poll finds rising economic anxiety among Tennesseans despite state optimism
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 MoreDec. 19, 2025
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Harper’s Magazine: In the land of the data blind
John Sides, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and professor of political science, quoted. Read MoreDec. 19, 2025
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Lawfare’s Scaling Laws podcast: AI Chatbots and the Future of Free Expression with Jacob Mchangama and Jacob Shapiro
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, interviewed. Read MoreDec. 17, 2025