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Most Tennesseans support deporting all undocumented immigrants. A local church leader says the reality is more complicated.

By Char Daston

December 18, 2024

The Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition held a press conference to highlight bills sponsored by members of the 113th General Assembly they are opposed.
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84% of Tennesseans support deporting undocumented immigrants with a criminal record, according to a new poll by Vanderbilt University.

Filed Under: Politics, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Catholic, East Tennessee, illegal immigration, Immigration, Vanderbilt University

Vandy QB Diego Pavia now waits as federal judge takes injunction request under advisement

By Teresa M. Walker, AP

December 6, 2024

The Vanderbilt quarterback is seeking to play at least another season while his lawsuit against the NCAA plays out in court. U.S. District Judge William Campbell asked attorneys how quickly they could be ready for trial and asked about the upcoming transfer portal, which opens Monday.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: college sports, football, Vanderbilt University

NashVillager Podcast: Nobel winners with Nashville connections

By Nina Cardona

October 14, 2024

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Why did the latest Nobel Prize announcements give Vanderbilt University reason to celebrate? Plus the local news for October 14, 2024.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Nobel Prize, Vanderbilt University

NashVillager Podcast: Vanderbilt’s expanding footprint

By Nina Cardona

October 3, 2024

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Why is the Nashville university looking for a toehold in Florida and New York? Plus the local news for October 3, 2024.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University

As Vanderbilt grad students approach a union vote, administrators stress alternatives

By Marianna Bacallao

September 18, 2024

West End Tower Nashville
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As graduate students at Vanderbilt University are nearing the number of signatures they need for a vote to unionize.

Filed Under: Business, Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Labor, Labor unions, UAW, union, Unionization, Vanderbilt University

Expelled Vanderbilt student could face nearly a year in prison for pro-Palestinian sit-in

By Marianna Bacallao

August 22, 2024

Three expelled Vanderbilt University students were due in court on Thursday facing assault charges from a pro-Palestinian demonstration on campus earlier this year. The protest was one of many happening at college campuses around the country.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Education, WPLN News Tagged With: courts, Gaza, Nashville courthouse, Palestine, protest, protests, Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt Olympian says she can’t afford rent. Flavor Flav offers to cover it.

By Marianna Bacallao

August 1, 2024

An Olympic athlete and Vanderbilt graduate student competing in Friday’s discus competition may have one less expense to worry about, after rapper Flavor Flav offered to foot the bill.

Filed Under: Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: Name Image and Likeness, NCAA, NIL, Olympics, Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University

Your Turn to Talk: How are you doing this election season?

By Mary Mancini

August 1, 2024

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It’s Election Day in Tennessee and we want to know how you’re feeling. How are you staying informed and staying sane as we get closer to November? To lend us a hand we’ve assembled a panel of experts from the fields of political science, psychology, and American studies to take your calls at 615-760-2000. Join […]

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Dana Nelson, Elections 2024, Heather Alesch, Nikol Alexander Floyd, Rutgers University, Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt officers went against VUPD command when they arrested a local reporter, an independent review finds

By Marianna Bacallao

June 4, 2024

A report finds Vanderbilt’s actions did not violate the First Amendment. It does outline a breakdown in communication between VUPD leadership and officers on the ground.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Gaza, Palestine, protest, protests, Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University

NashVillager Podcast: Vietnam, Apartheid and Gaza

By Nina Cardona

May 9, 2024

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How do parallels from earlier generations fall short when shedding light on current campus protests? Plus your local newscast for May 9, 2024.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: history, protests, Vanderbilt University

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