🧑‍🎓 Why did Vandy pause graduate admissions?

🧑‍🎓 Vanderbilt University Pauses Admissions

Vanderbilt University has temporarily paused graduate student admissions, fearing a significant reduction in federal funding for medical research. All federally funded grants and loans have been temporarily halted since Jan. 29. [Vanderbilt Hustler]

• Meanwhile, Belmont and Tennessee State University are partnering to create an accelerated medical school pathway for TSU students. [The Tennessean]

🗞️ ICE Detains Nashvillians

Immigration and Customs Enforcement have detained at least three Nashvillians during routine check-ins since Jan. 20. None of the people detained have a criminal record. [Nashville Banner]

• Local faith leaders push back against a pair of Republican-sponsored bills that would penalize charitable organizations that serve immigrants. [Tennessee Lookout]
• Know your rights as an immigrant [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🪖 Where Veterans Find Community

Given recent cuts to programs serving vets at the federal level, it’s a great time to learn about the American Legion Post 82 on Gallatin, and how it provides a community for Nashville’s veterans. We’re chatting with its post commanders on today’s City Cast Nashville podcast. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🏀 Breaking B-Ball Records & Other Sporting News

• Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball first-year student Mikayla Blakes broke her NCAA freshman single-game scoring record over the weekend. [Vanderbilt Hustler]
• While Nashville lost its Women's National Basketball Association bid, we are one of five cities still being considered for a WNBA expansion. [Sports Business Journal]
• Special Olympics Tennessee has made a bid for Nashville to host the 2030 Special Olympics. [NewsChannel 5]