Nancy Dickson
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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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Peabody College to help American University of Iraq–Baghdad design, launch new college of education
Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development is working with the American University of Iraq–Baghdad to improve higher education and build a stronger teacher workforce in the region. The institutions were recently awarded a two-year, $2.5 million grant from the U.S. State Department to design and launch a new college of education focused on teacher training and development, with plans to seek Iraqi Ministry approval for the college by fall 2023. Read MoreOct 6, 2022
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Vanderbilt’s Humphrey Fellows to visit Dollywood, Vol State-Livingston
Vanderbilt’s ninth cohort of Humphrey Fellows will travel to East Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains April 6–8. Read MoreMar 28, 2018
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Vanderbilt welcomes 2017-18 Humphrey Fellows cohort
Education professionals from 11 countries will spend the next 10 months in an intensive professional development program at Peabody College for education and human development. Read MoreSep 13, 2017
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Vanderbilt Humphrey fellows to visit Dollywood, Vol State
Vanderbilt’s eighth cohort of Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows will visit the Great Smoky Mountains and meet with colleagues at Vol State. Read MoreMar 17, 2017
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Vanderbilt’s Humphrey Fellows program partners with Lipscomb University
Lipscomb University will serve as an associate campus to Vanderbilt’s Humphrey Fellowship program. Read MoreDec 9, 2016
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Vanderbilt’s Humphrey Fellows travel to East Tennessee
Ten international scholars wrapped up their 10-month fellowship with a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. Read MoreApr 19, 2016
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Vanderbilt international fellows to explore Gatlinburg
Vanderbilt’s Humphrey Fellows will travel to east Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains for the Festival of Nations. Read MoreMar 29, 2016
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Humphrey Fellows visit Oasis Center, meet government officials
Vanderbilt’s Humphrey Fellows toured Oasis Center, attended met Mayor Megan Barry at Veterans Day parade. Read MoreNov 25, 2015
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TN teachers report ongoing benefits from teacher collaboration model
Tennessee teachers are reporting that a collaboration model implemented as part of a Vanderbilt study continues to show positive outcomes two years later. Read MoreNov 20, 2015
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New Humphrey Fellows cohort arrives at Vanderbilt
This summer Vanderbilt's newest cohort of Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows arrived on the Peabody College campus, representing eight countries from around the world. Read MoreSep 4, 2015
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International scholars to visit Eakin school Jan. 27-30
Vanderbilt’s Hubert H. Humphrey fellows will share their cultures with students at Eakin Elementary School. Read MoreJan 23, 2015
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Visiting international scholars give back to Nashville’s needy
Vanderbilt's Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows are spending January focused on service work. Read MoreJan 17, 2015
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Shanghai teacher collaboration model catches on in Tennessee
A teacher collaboration model used in Shanghai is proving useful to Tennessee teachers. Read MoreSep 25, 2014
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Global guests to share indigenous folktales with Eakin Elementary students Dec. 5
Educators from far-flung lands will share favorite childhood folktales with third- and fourth-graders at Eakin Elementary School in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 5. Read MoreNov 25, 2013
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International fellows partner with MNPS and Nashville Academies
Eleven international educators from around the world—from Myanmar to Swaziland—are spending a year in Nashville to learn about educational policy and administration. Read MoreOct 28, 2013