For over 100 years, Vanderbilt University has been flourishing as a world-renowned institute, and with the university's upbringing comes a rich history. Join host and time traveler Jaylan Sims as he takes his listeners through the endless history of university landmarks and events that are responsible for creating the signature 'Vandy experience' for thousands of students. Tune in monthly to The Vanderbilt Hustler's 'VU History' podcast.
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From Vanderbilt to The New York Times: A Conversation with Neil Vigdor
Vanderbilt alumnus and New York Times reporter Neil Vigdor shares insights on the media's role in shaping politics and covering a polarized landscape.
19 Mar 2024
Covering conflict with PBS Special Correspondent Marcia Biggs
In this unique Women's History Month episode of VU History, host Jaylan Sims sits down with Marcia Biggs (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/author/marcia-biggs) (B.A. 98), a special correspondent for the PBS Newshour. Reminiscing on how she started her career as a journalist and hoping to offer advice to aspiring correspondents, Biggs opens up to The Hustler about dealing with grief while reporting on conflict and the persistence needed to work for a national journalism company.
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20 Feb 2024
In The Fire of Tragedy with Bill Purcell
In this episode of VU History, host Jaylan Sims sits down with Bill Purcell (JD ’79), Nashville’s fifth mayor and adjunct professor of public policy at Vanderbilt. Purcell opens up about the traumatic experiences he has endured in politics and provides advice on how to lead a successful political career amid a distressing personal life.
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3 Feb 2024
Verse Unveiled with Poet Major Jackson
In this episode of VU History, host Jaylan Sims sits down with Major Jackson, one of Vanderbilt’s most widely recognized poets and professors. In addition to his written work, Jackson hosts American Public Media’s “The Slowdown,” a podcast that features written poetry in every episode. Jackson talks with The Hustler about his interests in poetry and offers tips on creating poetry that moves communities.
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20 Jan 2024
The Retro-Computing Revolution
Perplexed by the new idea of a "Computer," VU History host Jaylan Sims wanders out of a fraternity party to investigate his father's contributions to this strange technology, unaware that it'll soon change the access to education forever.
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16 Sept 2023
Succeeding in Sports Journalism with ESPN's Buster Olney
In this special edition of VU History, ESPN journalist and MLB Insider, Robert “Buster” Olney talks with VU History host, Jaylan Sims about getting his start in sports journalism, landing a job at the NY Times, and how breaking into the industry of sports journalism.
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4 Sept 2023
Mayor John Cooper's Exit Recap
In this exclusive Interview, American Businessman and Mayor John Cooper sits down with The Vanderbilt Hustler's Jaylan Sims, to recap about his time in public office, hopes for Nashville's future, and provide tips to aspiring politicians.
*This episode of VU History was made possible by the generosity of Vanderbilt Student Communications*
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14 Apr 2023
The Underdog Ticket: Interview with VSG's Samuel Silman & Kendelle Grubbs
In this uncut episode of VU History, host Jaylan Sims interviews VSG’s President Samuel Sliman and Vice President-Elect Kendelle Grubbs to discuss election tactics & campaigning.
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19 Mar 2023
Dodging Controversy with Chancellor E. Gordon Gee
In the first bonus episode of VU History's chancellor series, host Jaylan Sims travels through time to tell the story of Chancellor Gordon Gee. Former Chancellor Elwood Gee. Elwood Gordon Gee is an American higher education administrator who has been president of several universities, including The Ohio State University, Brown University, Vanderbilt University, West Virginia University, and the University of Colorado. He is known for his work in education reform and his focus on creating a positive and inclusive campus culture. Gee has a long and distinguished academic career with a background in education and law. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his work in higher education and is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the field.
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16 Jan 2023
Vanderbilt's Television News Archive
Inducted into one of the very first classes of African American students to be enrolled at Vanderbilt University, time traveler, and VU History host Jaylan Sims goes back to the year 1968 to discover a new contraption that is being operated out of Jean Alexander Library by a recently graduated law student.
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14 Jan 2023
VU History Trailer
Welcome to The Vanderbilt Hustler's 'VU History Podcast.' Host and time-traveler Jaylan Sims is excited to take his listeners on a journey within Vanderbilt's rich history. Every month, the VU History podcast will feature a historical event, person, exhibit, or building that has helped progress the university's prominence.
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