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Americans overwhelmingly oppose ideological teaching in higher ed: SURVEY

Most Americans say colleges should prioritize critical thinking and citizenship over political activism and ideolog…

By Lyle Kenitzer '28
Dec 1, 2025

Vanderbilt in ongoing talks with Trump admin over Higher Ed Compact, no longer under deadline

Originally included in a group of elite schools invited to respond to the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher…

By Jared Harris
Nov 21, 2025

Deadline for Trump's Compact for Academic Excellence approaching fast, only two universities left undecided

With only days left before the deadline on the Trump administration's offer to universities, two institutions have …

By Jared Harris
Nov 17, 2025

Vanderbilt students and faculty protest Trump's Higher Ed Compact

Over 300 people participated in a protest on Vanderbilt’s campus against the Trump administration’s Compact for Aca…

By Austin Browne '24
Nov 10, 2025

Vanderbilt suggests interest in continuing discussions on Trump's higher education reform compact

The chancellor of Vanderbilt University indicated that the institution looks forward to continuing discussions, des…

By Will Biagini
Oct 21, 2025

Vanderbilt student and faculty groups urge university not to sign Trump Admin’s Higher Ed Compact

The Vanderbilt Graduate Workers United, Vanderbilt Student Government, and Faculty Senate all released statements u…

By Michael Duke '26
Oct 20, 2025

STURGE: Professors denounce Trump's Compact, want taxpayer money with no strings attached

University professors are denouncing President Donald Trump’s 'Compact of Academic Excellence in Higher Education,'…

By Emily Sturge
Oct 16, 2025

Columbia, five other universities will screen applicants for 'civility'

College hopefuls at six American universities may now submit a "civility transcript" showing how they engage on po…

By Campus Reform
Aug 18, 2025

Vanderbilt vice provost says DEI work continues ‘even if we don’t label it’

A Vanderbilt University administrator was caught on video admitting the school continues advancing Diversity, Equit…

By Patrick McDonald '26
Jul 28, 2025

Senator warns Vanderbilt and two other universities: End all DEI programs, comply with Trump EO

Senator Marsha Blackburn is accusing Tennessee universities of concealing DEI programs, shielding illegal immigrant…

By Campus Reform
Jul 25, 2025

Vanderbilt Medical Center cuts LGBTQ staff, ends 'Trans Buddy' program

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) laid off five staff members for its LGBTQ Health program, becoming …

By Patrick McDonald '26
Jul 14, 2025

Vanderbilt Divinity School cohort blends religion and public policy to advance 'Queer Liberation'

Vanderbilt University’s Divinity School sponsors a program throughout the academic year that promotes 'Queer Libera…

By Brendan McDonald '25
May 3, 2025

Department of Education opens Title VI investigation into Vanderbilt University: EXCLUSIVE

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights opened a Title VI investigation into Vanderbilt University ov…

By Adam Sabes
Mar 18, 2025

Vanderbilt University scrubs DEI references online

Vanderbilt University’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s anti-DEI executive order.

By Patrick McDonald '26
Feb 28, 2025

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 Will Biagini
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

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