Peabody College
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Research that ruled in 2016: Readers’ favorite stories
Artificial kidneys, gay-straight alliances and junkyard batteries captured readers' attention in 2016. Read MoreDec 16, 2016
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Study finds Common Core’s take on fractions is on target
Research using a computer game concludes teaching fractions on a number line is highly effective. Read MoreDec 12, 2016
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Vanderbilt earns top rankings, including a No. 1, for successful minority recruitment in master’s and Ph.D. programs
"Diverse: Issues In Higher Education" has ranked Vanderbilt University No. 1 in the country for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to African Americans in the biological and biomedical sciences. Read MoreDec 12, 2016
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Type of psychotherapy matters in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
A new study has found that the type of psychotherapy used to treat the gastrointestinal disorder irritable bowel syndrome makes a difference in improving patients' daily functioning. Read MoreDec 12, 2016
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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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Early math knowledge related to later achievement
Findings will inform educators and school administrators developing curricula for the early years. Read MoreDec 6, 2016
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Vanderbilt receives six regional Emmy nominations
Vanderbilt University has received six Mid-South Regional Emmy nominations for excellence in television, the industry’s highest honor. Read MoreDec 2, 2016
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements
Read about the latest faculty, staff and student awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreNov 30, 2016
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Right resources at the right time goal of public-private partnership for Nashville youths
A nearly $5 million grant from the National Institute of Justice will fund a five-year partnership between the Office of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Metro Schools, Oasis Center and Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 21, 2016
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Olympia Ammon, BS’96: Connecting for a Lifetime
As vice president of development for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Olympia Ammon, BS’96, knows the impact that financial support can have on an organization. Read MoreNov 20, 2016
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Haslam names second cohort for school leadership academy at Vanderbilt
Tennessee assistant principals were named to a Vanderbilt fellowship that is building a pipeline of highly-trained school leaders. Read MoreNov 17, 2016
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Vanderbilt IT’s Anne Dement recognized for 60 years of service
Anne Dement, a member of Vanderbilt IT’s Operator Services, was recognized along with other service award honorees during VUIT’s All Hands Meeting and Service Awards Celebration Nov. 14. Read MoreNov 15, 2016
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App will help children with disabilities and challenging behavior
A new app has been funded to help parents of young children with disabilities to manage challenging behaviors. Read MoreNov 11, 2016
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Psychology professor honored with annual Chancellor’s Cup
Vanderbilt's chancellor presented psychology professor Craig A. Smith with the 2016 Chancellor’s Cup. Read MoreNov 2, 2016
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Segregation issues linger 50 years after Coleman Report
Vanderbilt hosted a panel discussion Oct. 27 at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts to mark 50 years since the passage of the Equality of Educational Opportunity study, popularly known as the Coleman Report. Read MoreNov 2, 2016
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Researchers spotlight best practices in early childhood special education
In the first five years of life, a child’s linguistic, conceptual, and social competence grow enormously. Read MoreNov 1, 2016
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Peabody promotes mentoring for junior faculty
Peabody College has launched an initiative designed to help early-career faculty thrive in all aspects of campus life and to guide them toward promotion and tenure. The R.A.C.E. (Research, Advocacy, Collaboration, Empowering) Mentoring project targets new and junior faculty members, and it is particularly useful for faculty of color. Peabody welcomed 14 new faculty this fall, 80 percent of whom are women and minorities. Read MoreNov 1, 2016
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Taking playtime seriously
Teaching children with disabilities play skills helps them interact with typically developing peers. Read MoreOct 31, 2016
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Education Equity Fifty Years After Coleman
On Oct. 27, a panel of education experts explored how policymakers, scholars and school leaders are still addressing the pressing questions and concerns raised by the Equality of Educational Opportunity study, popularly known as the Coleman Report. The event was co-sponsored by Vanderbilt’s Center for Nashville Studies; Community, Neighborhood and… Read MoreOct 27, 2016
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High School seniors advance in prestigious Siemens competition
Three MNPS seniors were recognized for projects they completed as part of their participation in The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt. Read MoreOct 26, 2016