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Washington Post: The political ‘diploma divide’ now applies to members of Congress
Research from Alan Wiseman, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science, cited. Read MoreSep. 3, 2025
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MSNBC: Minneapolis shooter previously posted rambling videos, threats to Trump
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, interviewed. Read MoreAug. 29, 2025
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Reason: No, these new studies don’t show an AI jobs apocalypse is coming
Research from Adam Blandin, assistant professor of economics, cited. Read MoreAug. 29, 2025
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Stories from the field: College of Arts and Science students spend their summers interning, researching, and making a global impact
For many, summer is a time to soak up the sunshine, venture outside, and maybe even tackle the books on that lengthy “to be read” list. For students in the College of Arts and Science, summer presents a different opportunity: a chance to apply their skills and academic knowledge to… Read MoreAug. 28, 2025
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The Intercept: Pentagon document: U.S. wants to “suppress dissenting arguments” using AI propaganda
Research from Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, cited. Read MoreAug. 27, 2025
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The Conversation: Escaped slaves on St. Croix hid their settlements so well, they still haven’t been found – archaeologists using new mapping technology are on the hunt
Research from Steve Wernke, professor of anthropology, cited. Read MoreAug. 27, 2025
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Department of Mathematics offers middle and high school students free advanced math instruction
Photo by Liz Chagnon How does a mathematician cut a bagel? What is the geometry of bubbles? These are some of the questions Vanderbilt faculty members ask students as part of the Nashville Math Circle. The Math Circle provides Nashville-area students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to learn creative math… Read MoreAug. 25, 2025
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Herald & Review: Cyclist hit by shots from BB automatic weapon, cop reports
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, quoted. Read MoreAug. 22, 2025
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ABC News: Satellite images show tent camps emptied as IDF expands Gaza City operation
Andres Gannon, assistant professor of political science, quoted. Read MoreAug. 22, 2025
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Axios: Foreign disinformation enters AI-powered era
Research from Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, cited. Read MoreAug. 22, 2025
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19 accomplished new faculty members join the College of Arts and Science
Leaders in innovation and discovery, Vanderbilt College of Arts and Science faculty are equally passionate about mentoring and teaching students as they are about conducting groundbreaking research that changes the way we understand our world. The college is honored to welcome 19 new faculty members this fall, adding to our… Read MoreAug. 21, 2025
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The Dispatch: America hands China an AI advantage
Research from Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, cited. Read MoreAug. 20, 2025
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The Washington Post: Trump administration cancels annual employee survey amid civil service tumult
David Lewis, Rebecca Webb Wilson University Professor and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science, quoted. Read MoreAug. 20, 2025
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The Atlantic: Europe’s free-speech problem
Jacob Mchangama, research professor of political science and executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, quoted. Read MoreAug. 20, 2025
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Nashville Post: VU College of Arts and Science dean to step down
Timothy McNamara, Ginny and Conner Searcy Dean of the College of Arts and Science and Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology, featured. Read MoreAug. 20, 2025
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SF Gate: ‘We are not a cult’: Alternative California church hits a nerve
David Weintraub, professor of astronomy, emeritus, quoted. Read MoreAug. 18, 2025
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Nashville Banner: Low turnout for Tennessee’s district 7 special election creates uncertainty, opportunity
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, quoted. Read MoreAug. 15, 2025
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New York Times: How the Democrats became the party that brings pencils to a knife fight
Nicole Hemmer, associate professor of history, quoted. Read MoreAug. 15, 2025
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CBS News: The rising threat of AI propaganda
Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, interviewed. Read MoreAug. 13, 2025
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WPLN: Nashville’s geology has been misunderstood in tunneling talks — including by a Boring Company executive
Molly Miller, professor of earth and environmental sciences, emerita, interviewed. Read MoreAug. 13, 2025