Devron Burks and Sam Schulman, expelled students formerly of the classes of 2024 and 2026, respectively, were arrested during the sit-in protest inside Kirkland Hall earlier this year.
Students protested in response to alleged comments made by Dean Yolanda Pierce during a hearing with the National Labor Relations Board.
Hosted by Vanderbilt Student Government, Women in Government and Voices for Liberty, Nadine Strossen discussed ways to define hate speech and encourage protections of free speech on college campuses. The talk was held as a counter event to Ben Shapiro’s talk on campus the same night.
The report details data on campus crime, new safety measures and resources for student wellbeing.
Benbow discussed her role as dean and her vision for Peabody College with the rise of artificial intelligence and Vanderbilt expansion.
Further updates are expected soon and ongoing research projects in the building will be protected.
The application process opened two months earlier relative to past years, with juniors being permitted to apply for off-campus housing.
