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By Jenna Somers Ashley Carse What happens to communities and environments when waterways are dredged to accommodate global shipping vessels? How does built infrastructure affect city temperatures and who is most affected? As a cultural anthropologist, Ashley Carse tries to answer these questions by investigating the local impacts of… Read More

By Jenna Somers Brenda McKenzie As college student demographics rapidly evolve, higher education and student affairs (HESA) graduate programs must adapt to ensure future professionals are equipped to support today’s diverse students. That is according to Brenda McKenzie, associate professor of the practice of higher education administration, and Anna… Read More

By Jenna Somers Andrew Nalani, assistant professor of human and organizational development (submitted photo) New research by Andrew Nalani, a faculty member at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, examines the viewpoints of youth care workers in juvenile residential facilities and their desires for fostering… Read More

Brent Evans, associate professor of public policy and higher education, began his appointment in the Biden Administration as the senior advisor to the chief economist and to the under secretary of education at the U.S. Department of Education. At the Department of Education, Evans provides technical expertise and research knowledge to inform the administration’s regulatory policy on student debt relief and loan forgiveness. Read More

By Jenna Somers Kathryn Humphreys During pregnancy, the body undergoes dramatic physical changes. However, how brain structure and function change is not well understood. A new study aims to shed light on these changes and their potential effects on mental health throughout the peripartum period, the time during pregnancy… Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost C. Cybele Raver and Faculty Senate Chair Alissa Hare, who is assistant dean of the College of Arts and Science, presented awards at this year’s Fall Faculty Assembly to 10 faculty members who have made significant contributions through their scholarship, research or creative expression. Read More

Jason Chow Jason Chow, associate professor of special education and of hearing and speech sciences, received two training grants for $2.49 and $3.72 million from the Office of Special Education Programs in the U.S. Department of Education to prepare leadership personnel in special education. Rachel Schless, Photo by Joe… Read More

By Jenna Somers Scholars at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development travel across oceans and borders to answer pressing questions on improving the human condition, a mission shared by scholars the world over who collaborate in partnership with Peabody. To strengthen this mission and advance Peabody’s global… Read More

LIVE, the Learning Innovation Incubator at Vanderbilt University, and Metro Nashville Public Schools are partnering to create human-centered, AI-empowered student advising experiences. This effort builds on Vanderbilt Peabody College and MNPS’s ongoing collaboration via the Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity Research (PEER) to promote postsecondary readiness through increased… Read More

Rich Milner, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair of Education, founded the Initiative for Race Research and Justice in 2018. Through research, RRJ seeks to improve these ecosystems, policies, and practices and to disseminate resources and tools, in collaboration with community partners, to advance racial justice and disrupt systemic inequities across education landscapes. Read More

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 More

The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development recently received generous support from the Bezos Family Foundation and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to expand the center’s capacity to provide guidance to states on effective early childhood policy, to understand… Read More

This fall, Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development seeks to strengthen and advance its global reach. The Peabody Research Office will expand its mission and strategy to include Peabody Global Initiatives. Peabody Global Initiatives will support faculty to pursue international research and disseminate knowledge as well… Read More

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 More

The Humphrey Fellowship Program at Vanderbilt brings accomplished mid–career educational leaders from developing nations and emerging democracies to the United States for an academic year for leadership and professional development as well as fostering mutual exchange. Humphrey Fellows for 2024–25 are from the following countries and regions: Algeria, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Egypt, Iran, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines and South Africa. Read More

Four digital technology projects in the initial stages of development will advance at Vanderbilt, thanks to funding from the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries’ Digital Lab. The project proposals were evaluated for their cultural importance, global impact and potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as their ability to be preserved in perpetuity. Read More

Peabody College Special Education research assistant professor and Vanderbilt Kennedy Center member Ben Schwartzman recently received funding from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation to create a peer mentorship program between job-seeking and employed adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read More

Thirteen innovative projects across seven colleges and schools have been selected for the spring 2024 round of Seeding Success internal grants. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation announced the recipient list on May 31. Read More

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 More

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 More