10 episodes
VU History The Vanderbilt Hustler
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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.
VU History is compatible with Dolby Atmos technology.
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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 (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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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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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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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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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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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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