Giselle Hengst

Like so many others, we continue to mourn the loss of Dolly Parton. Beyond her groundbreaking music career, Parton’s enduring legacy is defined by her extraordinary philanthropy and humanitarian efforts.Her advocacy was frequently highlighted on the evening news, including reports on her Imagination Library, donations to COVID-19 vaccine research, and… Read More

National news coverage over the past few decades has shown how artists have leveraged new technologies to create innovative works. This compilation from the Vanderbilt Television News Archive’s collection showcases news coverage of artists using computer programs to experiment with new artistic media. With more than 55 years of national… Read More

At the end of every year, the television news networks recap the major stories of the preceding year, cover new years eve celebrations around the world, and interview members of the public about their hopes for the year ahead. The staff of the Vanderbilt Television News Archive compiled this highlight… Read More

Every winter, snowstorms across the U.S. impact people’s lives through school and business closures, disruptions to holiday travel plans, and can even lead to more severe consequences like power outages lasting for days. The highlight reel below shows a selection of news segments reporting on the consequences-and sometimes even joy-that… Read More

From coverage of political elections to economic conditions to international conflicts, many of the broadcasts archived in the Vanderbilt Television News Archive’s collection can be quite heavy. However, amidst the traditional news coverage are numerous stories that explore American culture. To spotlight examples of these stories, the staff of the… Read More

Last week, I attended the 2025 Charleston Conference in South Carolina, which brings together a wide range of librarians, publishers, and vendors to learn from one another and discuss issues affecting the world of academic libraries and scholarly research. Lorcan Dempsey’s opening keynote address, Libraries, librarianship and cross-LAMination, expertly… Read More