Joan Brasher

Watch a panel discussion on the effects of early intervention on children living in poverty hosted by the Peabody Research Institute March 18 at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Read More

TPAC is offering a special opportunity for the Vanderbilt community to see the Nashville Ballet’s presentation of Romeo & Juliet. Romeo & Juliet tells the ultimate story of love through emotionally laden choreography, action-packed fight scenes and theatrical performances.

 Grand production elements and period costumes help tell Shakespeare’s… Read More

Peabody professors Paul Yoder and Ann Kaiser have received Autism Centers of Excellence grants to study language interventions for young children with autism. Read More

Lyle Jackson, media content producer for Peabody Research Office in the Dean's Office of External Relations, received notification that he has won three Telly Awards for his video works created on behalf of Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. Read More

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, reduce paper waste and strengthen its commitment to information security, the Eskind Biomedical Library is implementing the print payment system already in use at other Vanderbilt libraries and computer labs. This change, which replaces the current honor pay arrangement, is… Read More

Two Vanderbilt professors are teaching a psychology class, Harry Potter: Child Development and Children's Literature, in Oxford, England, over spring break. Read More

A free screening of "NPT Reports: Translating the Dream," a locally produced documentary focused on the troubling graduation rates of Tennessee immigrants and ELL students (English Language Learners), will be held Friday, Feb. 22. Read More

As the Tennessee General Assembly debates a bill that would give power to the state to authorize charter schools, Ron Zimmer, unveils his latest research on the topic. Read More

Vanderbilt Law School hosted a panel discussion Feb. 15 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the consolidation of Nashville City and Davidson County government in 1963. Read More

The rising tide of homelessness and mobility among low-income students poses a serious challenge for educators and policy makers at every level, according to researcher Beth Shinn, a professor of Human and Organizational Development at Peabody. Read More

Vandy Moms hosted a panel of experts on balancing work with family life Feb. 7. Panelists spoke about maternity leave, breastfeeding and more at this informative discussion. Read More

A panel discussion on school vouchers drew a standing-room-only crowd to Vanderbilt's Commons Center Feb. 7. Peabody College and The League of Women Voters of Nashville hosted the discussion. Read More

Aloft Nashville West End (formerly Hotel Indigo) will host a Meet and Greet for the Vanderbilt community 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 21. Come see the new look and meet the staff. Read More

Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College and The League of Women Voters of Nashville will host a panel discussion on school vouchers, featuring industry experts on the subject on Feb. 7. Read More

John Robert “Bob” Newbrough, professor emeritus at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, died Jan. 2, 2013, after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 78. Read More

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos officially welcomed the 108th Tennessee General Assembly, including 50 new lawmakers, at a special reception held at the Tennessee State Museum Jan. 9. Read More

Vanderbilt finance office leaders John McDaniel and Susan Hart have been promoted to new roles. Read More

Vanderbilt staff and faculty are entitled to a special discount on the Jan. 12, 8 p.m. TPAC performance of television and movie superstar William Shatner. To order, log on to Vanderbilt Corporate Saver Link and select the show title. The password is vanderbilt. Read More

Tax time—especially for lower income families—can be extremely stressful (not to mention expensive). Last year, more than 10,000 individuals and families across Middle Tennessee received support through United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a number which is expected to increase again this year. Gifts can… Read More

Renewal House provides hope for moms struggling with addiction. Read More