Emily Pendergrass
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s residential faculty: Emily Pendergrass
Learn what Prof. Emily Pendergrass is looking forward to as she moves from the Ingram Commons to one of Vanderbilt's newest residential colleges. Read MoreAug 7, 2024
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Opening of Vanderbilt’s Oliver C. Carmichael College completes 12-year West End Neighborhood construction
The 160,000-square-foot Oliver C. Carmichael College will join E. Bronson Ingram, Nicholas S. Zeppos and Rothschild as the final residential college in the West End Neighborhood, concluding 12 years of construction. The transformation of the West End Neighborhood is part of FutureVU, a framework for campus planning that embodies the university’s core values and holistic approach to its mission of teaching, research and service, while prioritizing inclusivity and sustainability. Read MoreJun 11, 2024
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New faculty appointed to lead residential colleges
Six faculty have been appointed as residential leaders in shaping student learning experiences beyond the classroom. Dean of Residential Colleges and Residential Education Melissa Gresalfi announced the appointments for the 2024–25 academic year. Read MoreApr 29, 2024
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Learning in a divisive age: Peabody educators respond
By Jenna Somers Last year, analysis by The Washington Post showed that Tennessee had passed more laws targeting educational institutions than any other state. Among these laws are Public Chapter No. 493, commonly known as the “prohibited concepts law,” and Public Chapter No. 744, otherwise known… Read MoreOct 23, 2023
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Peabody College to help American University of Iraq–Baghdad design, launch new college of education and human development
By Jenna Somers In 2022, the U.S. State Department awarded a two-year, $2.5 million grant to Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development and the American University of Iraq–Baghdad to design and launch a new college of education and human development at AUIB focused on teacher training and… Read MoreOct 23, 2023
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Vanderbilt delegation holds workshops at American University of Iraq–Baghdad, advances new college of education design
Representatives from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development visited the American University of Iraq—Baghdad in April and May to advance the collaboration between the institutions on improving Iraqi higher education and strengthening the teacher workforce. Read MoreJun 5, 2023
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Faculty and staff awarded internal funds to spark Vanderbilt–NMAAM collaborations
The Office of the Provost has awarded four inaugural Arts, Discovery and Innovation grants to support faculty and staff research collaborations with the National Museum of African American Music. Read MoreDec 2, 2022
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s new residential faculty: Emily Pendergrass
Meet the new faculty head of West House, Emily Pendergrass, associate professor of literacy and director of reading education in the Department of Teaching and Learning. Read MoreAug 6, 2021
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Campus Reading announced for 2021-22 academic year
The Campus Reading for the 2021-22 academic year will be "When Breath Becomes" Air by Paul Kalanithi. The selection was chosen by a team of faculty and students. Read MoreMar 10, 2021
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Favorite children’s books topic of Parenting Group meeting March 18
Emily Pendergrass, associate professor of the practice of literacy education, will discuss “Favorite Children’s Books” at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read MoreMar 4, 2021
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Three faculty appointed to lead residential colleges
Continuing Vanderbilt’s commitment to the residential living-learning experience, three new residential faculty have been appointed for academic year 2021-22 and will help support the student learning experience beyond the classroom. Read MoreFeb 26, 2021
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Vanderbilt Peabody researchers featured at AERA April 16-20
Peabody faculty and graduate students will present on the topics of value-added, teacher effectiveness, minorities in STEM, connected learning, disabilities and more. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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20 fun learning activities for the holiday break
Just because school is out for the holidays doesn’t mean children have to take a break from learning. Faculty in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Vanderbilt's Peabody College offer 20 learning activities that are so much fun, they won’t feel like homework. Read MoreDec 9, 2014
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Teaching as a team sport boosts student performance
Teaching has turned into a “team sport” at Bailey STEM Magnet Middle School, thanks to a partnership with Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of education and human development. Read MoreNov 21, 2014
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Harry Potter-themed psychology class travels to England
Harry Potter was the theme of a unique undergraduate psychology class taught by two Vanderbilt professors in Oxford, England over spring break, March 1-9. Read MoreMar 20, 2014
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Saturday morning program at Peabody gives local students free books, encourages reading
Saturday mornings are all about reading for the 25 middle school students enrolled in Patterson RAPS, a free program for Metro Nashville Public School students who live in the communities surrounding Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 20, 2013
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Author and alumnus James Patterson supports two new reading programs for middle schoolers
Middle school students are experiencing the joy of reading thanks to best-selling author and Vanderbilt alumnus James Patterson, who recognized the need for engaging literature for the younger set. Read MoreOct 31, 2013