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VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

Vanderbilt LGBTQ group protests Ben Shapiro’s appearance, calls rhetoric 'reprehensible' and 'dangerous'
Vanderbilt's LGBTQ student group, the Vanderbilt Lambda Association, criticized the recent appearance of conservati…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Nov 14, 2024
‘EXTREMELY WORRIED’: Vanderbilt chancellor warns against ‘politicization of scholarly associations’ following AAUP's endorsing academic boycotts
The chancellor said that ‘we have to be extremely worried that standards of scholarly excellence are being undermin…
By Elad Vaida 
Oct 30, 2024
Vanderbilt holds anti-racism training for dermatology residents
On Sept. 26 and 27, dermatology residents at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center completed the 'Curriculum for…
By Benjamin Brown '26
Oct 3, 2024
Expelled Vanderbilt anti-Israel protester who previously met with Kamala Harris now faces possible yearlong jail sentence
​An anti-Israel protester at Vanderbilt University faces almost a year in jail after he participated in a sit-in de…
By Adam Sabes 
Aug 26, 2024
Vanderbilt student govt condemns Israel's 'genocide' in statement
On June 3, the Vanderbilt Student Government published a letter on its Instagram account that accused the Israeli g…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jun 27, 2024
As American colleges begin cracking down on anti-Semitic events, some California schools let violence go unchecked
Colleges across America have finally begun to crack down on extremely disruptive protests and events on campus.
By Adam Sabes 
Apr 12, 2024
Vanderbilt University suspends, expels students who occupied chancellor's office during pro-Palestinian protest
Vanderbilt University has suspended and expelled several students who occupied the chancellor's office building to …
By Adam Sabes 
Apr 8, 2024
Vanderbilt chancellor says BDS protesters 'transgressed' free speech limits by forcefully occupying campus building: VIDEO
​​The chancellor of Vanderbilt University said that protesters supporting the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction movemen…
By Adam Sabes 
Apr 3, 2024
Three Vanderbilt students charged with assault after shoving officer, forcing way into building for sit-in: WATCH
​Three Vanderbilt University students were charged with assault after pushing a Community Services officer as they …
By Adam Sabes 
Mar 27, 2024
Vanderbilt student calls 911 to report denial of 'right to change tampon' during occupation of chancellor's office: WATCH
​Several students at Vanderbilt University were arrested and placed under suspension after occupying the chancellor…
By Adam Sabes 
Mar 27, 2024
Vanderbilt 'wokescientist' defends 'any means necessary' from Hamas
The clinical fellow behind the post describes herself as, among other things, a 'nonbinary' 'meme creator' who want…
By Marya Ruth  Dunning '25
Oct 20, 2023
Vanderbilt under federal investigation for complying with state probe over alleged transgender medical fraud
In July, two transgender patients at VUMC filed a lawsuit claiming that the release of medical records under inves…
By Joshua Odutola  '24
Sep 6, 2023
Vanderbilt kids' hospital ends trans surgeries one month before state ban takes effect
On June 1, the Vanderbilt children's hospital notified parents that it was discontinuing 'gender-affirming care' du…
By Elaine Gunthorpe  '24
Jun 25, 2023
Vanderbilt deans use ChatGPT to respond to MSU shooting: report
Two Vanderbilt University deans recently used ChatGPT to write an email addressing the student body after a mass sh…
By William Biagini  '24
Mar 1, 2023
Cambridge Dictionary joins colleges and universities in redefining ‘woman’
The Cambridge Dictionary updated its definition of ‘woman’ to ‘an adult who lives and identifies as female though t…
By Shelby Kearns 
Dec 14, 2022
Football coach’s apology over Kanye West is latest example of anti-Semitic controversies in higher ed
Vanderbilt's athletic director and head coach released a statement on the same day stating that they were ‘deeply d…
By Kate Anderson 
Nov 15, 2022
UPDATE: Vanderbilt University to stop gender transition surgery on minors
Vanderbilt University Medical Center vowed to pause all gender transition surgeries on minors.
By Alexa Schwerha 
Oct 11, 2022
This K-12 school in Tennessee promotes Vanderbilt's 'Pediatric Transgender Clinic' for minors
A K-12 school in Tennessee is facilitating a Gender and Sexuality Alliance organization for grades 9-12.
By Elaine Gunthorpe  '24
Oct 5, 2022
Biden’s divisive democracy speech allegedly authored by Vanderbilt professor
Johnathan Turley tweeted that a Vanderbilt University professor was reportedly one of the authors of Biden’s speec…
By Alexa Schwerha 
Sep 8, 2022
Vanderbilt launches abortion-focused Task Force
The Task Force will study 'the impact of a statewide abortion ban…on clinical care, [and] student and employee heal…
By Ben  Cook, PhD   and Simon Fedak  
Aug 4, 2022
Universities silent on moving tampons out of men's bathrooms during nationwide shortage
As more universities focus on LGBTQ+ inclusive initiatives, tampons are more commonly found in men's bathrooms on c…
By Kate Anderson 
Jun 22, 2022
27 of top 30 universities are increasing tuition again after COVID-era rate hikes
A Campus Reform analysis of tuition figures from the U.S. News & World Report found that Vanderbilt University incr…
By Allie Simon  '22 and Emily Fowler  
Jun 3, 2022
Professor calls parents ‘ignorant racist[s]’ for opposing Critical Race Theory
A Vanderbilt University professor recently said that parents who oppose Critical Race Theory are 'ignorant racist[s…
By Terrance Kible  '24
Mar 3, 2022
Amnesty International reportedly commits 'libel' against Israel as its college chapters champion the left's favorite causes
Amnesty International’s recently published report labeling Israel as an apartheid state has drawn criticism from nu…
By Katelynn Richardson  '22
Feb 23, 2022
New 'arbitrary' speech code reports that 'cannot be appealed' raise concerns about freedom on campus
Vanderbilt University's new speech policy has garnered criticism from students and the national organization FIRE.
By Courtney McLain  '25
Jan 24, 2022
Facing lockdown restrictions, Vanderbilt students cannot attend home basketball games
Students at Vanderbilt University must comply with residence hall lockdown restrictions until January 24.
By Jordan Esrig  '24
Jan 13, 2022
Campus Profile: Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private university in Tennessee. Around 7,100 undergraduate students are enrolled at the…
By Taylor Flynn  '24
Oct 26, 2021
Vanderbilt uses 'Feelings Wheel' for diversity training
Vanderbilt University uses the 'Feelings Wheel' as a resource in its 10-day diversity training program.
By Haley Worth  '22
Aug 23, 2021
Are religious CRT opponents 'too White to be evangelical'? Profs and pastors criticize Christians during panel.
Professors from Vanderbilt, Georgetown, and Vassar participated as panelists during a church-based event on Critica…
By Sergei Kelley  '22
Aug 4, 2021
Vanderbilt student accused of racism, targeted by classmates for attending 2018 'North/South' event
A student at Vanderbilt University running for a student government seat received intense backlash for having atten…
By Ben Zeisloft  
May 19, 2021
WATCH: Vanderbilt prof says Republicans would deny water to Jesus dying on the cross
Responding to a question about Georgia's newly passed election law, Vanderbilt University professor said that Repub…
By Addison Pummill  '23
Mar 30, 2021
Prof claims the apostle Paul would criticize ‘American exceptionalism.' A leading theologian responds.
In a sermon at the National Cathedral, a Vanderbilt University professor said that the apostle Paul would criticize…
By Ben Zeisloft  
Feb 17, 2021
'Stressful' incidents fall under 'workplace violence' at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University lists behavior that causes stress under its "workplace violence" policy.
By Haley Worth  '22
Dec 24, 2020
'Gender Affirmation Toolkit' says term ‘sexual reassignment surgery’ is ‘demeaning’
Vanderbilt University published a "Gender Affirmation Toolkit" for its employees, giving definitions and explaining…
By Haley Worth  '22
Dec 24, 2020
With cancel culture wind at its back, nationwide push to 'abolish Greek Life' gains steam
The petitions accuse fraternities and sororities of being "racist, misogynistic, and classist."
By Ben Zeisloft  
Aug 13, 2020
Universities claim new Trump visa restrictions will keep out ‘best and brightest’ workers
Universities lamented that losing international students would mean losing the “best and brightest,” and that the o…
By Kyle Reynolds  '23
Jun 25, 2020
Vanderbilt faculty member says 'academic freedom' enables 'racism'
When contacted by Campus Reform, she made her social media private and removed an anti-police document from her pag…
By Addison Smith 
Jun 16, 2020
Vanderbilt to students: 'Separate feelings from facts’ to recognize ‘unconscious bias’
The university "provides" these trainings during the process of "all faculty searches."
By Caroline Wharton 
Feb 3, 2020
Vanderbilt to students: 'Separate feelings from facts’ to recognize ‘unconscious bias’
The university "provides" these trainings during the process of "all faculty searches."
By Caroline Wharton 
Feb 3, 2020
Vanderbilt Medical Center opening 'transgender health' clinic
The clinic will initially be located within VUMC's existing walk-in clinic, with transgender services offered every…
By Celine Ryan Ciccio 
Aug 17, 2018
Vanderbilt revises event accusing 'white women' of 'fake allyship'
Originally called “Fake Allyship and How White Women are Failing the Activist Struggle," the event now bears the le…
By Celine Ryan Ciccio 
Aug 15, 2018
'Everyone has bias,' Vanderbilt workshop claims
Vanderbilt University will be hosting a series of workshops this month, teaching attendees about “Inclusive Excelle…
By Adam Sabes 
Jul 17, 2017
Vandy distances itself from black prof's criticisms of BLM
Carol Swain, an African-American Law professor at VU, condemned the BLM movement as "pure Marxism" that relies on "…
By Amber Athey 
Jul 11, 2016
Vanderbilt adds gender reassignment surgery to student health coverage
The university has not yet determined exactly which procedures will be covered, but other universities with similar…
By Amber Athey 
Jun 10, 2016
College women offer support to Jewish fraternity after painted swastikas found in house
Members of the Young Women for America chapter at Liberty University voiced their support in a video Thursday.
By Kaitlyn Schallhorn 
Mar 20, 2015
Vanderbilt offers allegedly 'anti-police' course following Ferguson
Vanderbilt University is offering a course titled, “Police Violence and Mass Incarceration.”
By Maggie Lit 
Jan 16, 2015
Profs: politically correct speech promotes free expression of ideas
The study indicates that politically correct speech encourages free expression of ideas, provides men and women wit…
By Maggie Lit 
Nov 18, 2014
New ‘consent porn’ urges college students get verbal permission for sex
UltraViolet, a feminist group, is campaigning against sexual assault at a number of colleges under investigation fo…
By Maggie Lit 
Oct 7, 2014