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College of Arts and Science faculty recognized with 2025 teaching, advising awards
Jan. 29, 2026—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 the spring semester, eight faculty...
A&S students receive prestigious Wattles Fellowship
Jan. 29, 2026—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 their plans for the future,...
Friend or foe? A&S faculty discuss benefits and concerns of AI
Jan. 29, 2026—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 to despair about the potential impacts on the environment...
New study examines why some people can more easily detect AI imagery
Jan. 28, 2026—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 to distinguish visually similar objects, can...
The New York Times: U.S. weighs expanding private companies’ role in cyberwarfare
Jan. 16, 2026—Research from Lt. Gen. Charlie “Tuna” Moore, Distinguished Visiting Scholar of Political Science, and Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, cited.
Politiken: States once bought land and people. Today that is unthinkable – or is it?
Jan. 14, 2026—Paul Kramer, associate professor of history, quoted.
WTVF, Channel 5: Expert says Trump’s Venezuela policy signals ‘great change in American foreign policy’
Jan. 12, 2026—Thomas Schwartz, Distinguished Professor of History, interviewed.
Herald & Review: Woman escapes to stranger’s home after gun pulled, police report
Jan. 12, 2026—Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor and professor of medicine, health, and society, quoted.
Yahoo! Entertainment: Amy Poehler’s podcast is a hit. It’s also a Trojan horse for talking about women and aging.
Jan. 9, 2026—Claire Sisco King, professor of communication studies, quoted.
Foreign Affairs: The fog of AI
Jan. 7, 2026—Brett Goldstein, research professor of engineering science and management, and Brett Benson, associate professor of political science, authored this piece.