Camilla Benbow
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From the Dean
Camilla P. Benbow A rigorous research institution, a top-ranked education college, an innovative learning community—for all the phrases you could use to describe Peabody College, perhaps the one that encompasses all of them, that rings truest, is that Peabody is, and has always been, an essential home for human… Read MoreMay 13, 2025
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Where leaders learn: Inside Vanderbilt’s online Leadership and Learning in Organizations doctoral program
By Jenna Somers Where can professionals from K-12 and higher education institutions, non-profits, private industry, and federal and local governments collaborate to learn from and with one another on how to strengthen their leadership within their respective organizations? The answer to that question may be found in the dynamic learning… Read MoreMay 13, 2025
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New era of education innovation with Peabody faculty administrative promotions, inaugural leader of Peabody Leadership Institute
In the spring semester, Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development celebrated the administrative promotions of Nicole A. Cobb to associate dean for professional education and Catherine Gavin Loss to associate provost for academic affairs in the Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Education. The… Read MoreMay 6, 2025
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Vanderbilt Peabody College hosts Japanese gifted and special needs education scholars
Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development’s expertise in designing and offering gifted education was highlighted in March when Peabody Global Initiatives and Chris Vanags, director of the Peabody Research Office, hosted a pair of Japanese visiting researchers. Hirokazu Kumazaki, professor in the Department of Neuropsychiatry at… Read MoreApr 7, 2025
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Kathleen Virginia Hoover-Dempsey, emerita professor of psychology, 1942-2025
Kathleen Hoover-Dempsey Kathleen Virginia Hoover-Dempsey, 82, passed away on March 24, 2025. She joined Peabody College in 1973 as professor of psychology and retired in 2013 as professor of psychology, emerita. During her career, she served several years as chair of the Department of Psychology and Human Development and as… Read MoreApr 4, 2025
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H. Rodes Hart, longtime Vanderbilt benefactor and trustee emeritus, 1932-2025
H. Rodes Hart, BA’54, who had an insatiable appetite for learning and education and contributed to Vanderbilt’s growth through his philanthropy and more than 30 years of leadership on the university’s Board of Trust, died March 30. He was 93. Read MoreApr 2, 2025
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Goldring elected member of the National Academy of Education
Ellen Goldring Ellen Goldring has been elected a member of the National Academy of Education. She is vice dean of Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor, and professor of educational leadership and policy. Goldring’s research focuses on the intersection of… Read MoreJan 24, 2025
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Peabody researchers among top in country in 2025 Edu-Scholar rankings
Camilla P. Benbow Jason Grissom Carolyn Heinrich (Photos by Joe Howell) Rich Milner Education Week recently released the 2025 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings, an annual list of education researchers… Read MoreJan 13, 2025
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Craig Smith, teacher, researcher, leader and mentor in psychology and human development at Peabody College, 1958-2024
Craig A. Smith, associate professor of psychology and human development at Peabody College, died on Dec. 25, 2024, in Maine. He was 66. Read MoreJan 9, 2025
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Vanderbilt Peabody College expands global education partnerships in South Asia and the Middle East
Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development has received three new grants to leverage its expertise as a leading college of education to strengthen K-12 and higher education in South Asia and the Middle East. Peabody faculty and staff will partner with universities in Pakistan and expand existing… Read MoreJan 3, 2025
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Vanderbilt Peabody College announces scholarship for Nashville area educators
The new scholarship will support advanced study by public school professionals who work in Davidson and surrounding Tennessee counties. Vanderbilt University Peabody College, one of the nation’s top colleges of education and human development, is now offering a partial-tuition scholarship for public school educators in Davidson and surrounding Tennessee counties. Read MoreDec 16, 2024
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Vanderbilt announces new initiative to strengthen teaching of high school history in 2025
The fully-funded experience for history teachers is named for former Senator Lamar Alexander. Imagine being a high school history teacher and being given the opportunity to improve your teaching skills and classroom strategies through a one-week immersive experience featuring lectures by nationally known scholars of history and education, visits to… Read MoreDec 16, 2024
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Roberts Academy at Vanderbilt to break ground on permanent location near Peabody campus
The Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center at Vanderbilt will celebrate its next milestone when it breaks ground at its permanent location, the corner of 18th Avenue South and Edgehill Avenue, in January 2025. Read MoreDec 12, 2024
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Inclusive preschool STEM laboratory opens at Vanderbilt University’s Susan Gray School
By Jenna Somers and Krystal Schmidt Toddlers may not be the first people who come to mind when thinking about scientists at Vanderbilt University, but that is exactly who the little tykes at the Susan Gray School are. The preschool recently opened a new STEM laboratory for kids… Read MoreDec 4, 2024
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Camilla P. Benbow reappointed as dean of Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College
Camilla P. Benbow has been reappointed as dean of Peabody College of education and human development for a final three-year term, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver announced today. Benbow, who is Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development, plans to retire at the end of her 30-year deanship on June 30, 2028, which will make her the longest serving dean in Peabody College history. Read MoreNov 4, 2024
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Peabody Global Initiatives hosts delegations from Ukraine, Morocco, and China
In September, Peabody Global Initiatives welcomed visitors from institutions in Ukraine, Morocco, and China to deepen connections and explore opportunities for future collaborations. Peabody Global Initiatives is a new initiative of Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development to support faculty to pursue international research and disseminate knowledge,… Read MoreOct 9, 2024
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Next Steps at Vanderbilt University program secures $2.32M Department of Labor grant
The Department of Labor awarded Next Steps at Vanderbilt University $2.32M to expand its registered apprenticeship offerings for neurodiverse students. This grant will enhance existing apprenticeships and develop new ones in high-demand industries, furthering the program’s mission to provide inclusive postsecondary education and meaningful employment opportunities. Read MoreAug 12, 2024
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From particle physics to beekeeping: Nashville students showcase STEM prowess through Vanderbilt programs
By Jenna Somers Metro Nashville Public School students enrolled in programs offered by the Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development experienced a summer of learning that sowed the seeds of budding scientists. The CSEO enhances STEM literacy through establishing… Read MoreAug 6, 2024
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TRANSLATE program secures $1.99M grant to enhance literacy education for multilingual students
Vanderbilt University's TRANSLATE program has secured a $1.99 million federal grant to enhance literacy education for multilingual students in grades 4-6. Directed by Emily Phillips Galloway, assistant professor of multilingual learning and literacy education, the program empowers teachers to leverage students' linguistic diversity, showing promising results in improving reading comprehension. Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Payne Hall to undergo modernization, transformative renovation
Payne Hall, which is on Vanderbilt’s Peabody College campus, will undergo an extensive interior renovation and modernization of the building’s systems starting in summer 2024. Read MoreJun 24, 2024