In the Media
Berlingske: One of Trump’s most loyal party members causes a stir with new interview: Exposes the division in the MAGA base
Aug. 8, 2025
John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science and senior advisor in the Office of the Chancellor, is quoted.
Discover: Here’s what would happen if you walked through a black hole
Aug. 8, 2025
Robert Scherrer, professor of physics, quoted.
The New York Times: The era of A.I. propaganda has arrived, and America must act
Aug. 6, 2025
Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, and Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, co-authored this opinion piece.
The Conversation: Meet ‘lite intermediate black holes,’ the supermassive black hole’s smaller, much more mysterious cousin
Aug. 6, 2025
Bill Smith, Ph.D. candidate, Karan Jani, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, and Krystal Ruiz-Rocha, Ph.D. candidate, co-authored this piece.
The New York Times: Donald Trump and John Roberts have a lot in common
Aug. 6, 2025
Research from Jefferson Cowie, James G. Stahlman Professor and professor of history, cited.
The Fulcrum: Manufacturing dissent: How ‘deep disagreement’ serves the anti-democratic elite
Aug. 4, 2025
Research from Scott Aikin, associate professor of philosophy, cited.
The Tennessean: Why we must confront the ugliness of capital punishment in Tennessee | Opinion
Aug. 4, 2025
William James Booth, professor of political science, emeritus, authored this opinion piece.
Discover: A wormhole would really look like a sphere, not a hole – here’s why
Aug. 4, 2025
Robert Scherrer, professor of physics, and Alexandru Lupsasca, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, quoted.
New Scientist: Human milk could help fight infections that endanger pregnancies
Aug. 1, 2025
Steven Townsend, Stevenson Professor of Chemistry, is quoted.
The Guardian: Adedimeji urges universities to tackle societal challenges through collaboration
Jul. 30, 2025
Moses Ochonu, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of History, quoted.