At a time when universities across the country are navigating difficult questions about free expression, campus safety and antisemitism, Vanderbilt is demonstrating how higher education can embrace open inquiry while building a community where all students feel safe, respected and able to thrive. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier explored those challenges with Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., on Sept.