Peabody College
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New faculty: Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez helps young students master language
Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez's research focuses on students with low language and literacy skills, particularly students from low-income families, immigrant children and learners in the language minority. Read MoreOct 15, 2015
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Women’s empowerment the topic of lunchtime discussion Oct. 29
Scholar-practitioner Pamela O’Leary will give a talk titled “The Quest for Women’s Empowerment” on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Wyatt Center, Room 330. Read MoreOct 14, 2015
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Study to examine how female engineering faculty persist despite barriers
A new study will examine how and why women persist in faculty engineering positions despite barriers to success in the context of race, class and gender. Read MoreOct 13, 2015
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Depression intervention for at-risk youth shows sustained effects
A new study finds that a cognitive-behavioral prevention program yielded sustained positive effects for youth at risk for depression. Read MoreOct 13, 2015
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New faculty: Carolyn Heinrich tackles public policy with an interdisciplinary approach
Carolyn Heinrich has broad experience working with teams on a variety of issues, from education, labor force development and social welfare policy to program evaluation and public and performance management. Read MoreOct 8, 2015
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Barbara L. Carroll named Vanderbilt University chief HR officer
Barbara L. Carroll, a nationally recognized leader in higher education human resources, has been named to the newly defined role of Vanderbilt University associate vice chancellor and chief human resources officer. Read MoreOct 8, 2015
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$5M study looks at TN teacher evaluation data and collaboration
Understanding how state school systems can best use teacher evaluation data to drive instructional improvement is the focus of a new Vanderbilt study. Read MoreOct 7, 2015
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Capizzi advises TN judges on inclusive education
Special education professor Andrea Capizzi spoke to Tennessee administrative law judges about inclusive education. Read MoreOct 5, 2015
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Depression runs in the family, but it may be preventable
A Vanderbilt study is showing that early intervention may be the key to stopping the depression cycle in families. Read MoreSep 30, 2015
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Results of African American men and sexuality study discussed Oct. 2
In 2012, the Meharry Youth Health and Wellness Center received a grant from the Baptist Healing Trust to provide health services for young men who have sex with men, with a special focus on young African American men. Read MoreSep 29, 2015
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Scaling up effective schools focus of Oct. 7-9 conference
The National Center on Scaling Up Effective Schools at Vanderbilt Peabody College will host its second national conference at the Music City Center. Read MoreSep 29, 2015
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Pre-K in TN: How can we sustain the gains?
A coherent vision and consistent implementation is needed to bolster the power of pre-K. Read MoreSep 28, 2015
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Educators grapple with future of pre-k
A panel discussion Sept. 24 delved into the challenges Tennessee faces in "scaling up" quality pre-k. Read MoreSep 25, 2015
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Vanderbilt Special Education researchers to speak on behavior disorders
Peabody College researchers will present the latest research on addressing students’ behavioral issues at the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders International Conference. Read MoreSep 23, 2015
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Diane Neighbors, champion of child care at Vanderbilt, to retire
Under Diane Neighbors’ guidance over the past 25-plus years, Vanderbilt’s child care program has grown to five centers currently accommodating 577 children of faculty, staff and students. Neighbors will retire Sept. 30. Read MoreSep 21, 2015
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Peabody offers panel on symbolism, history and diversity Sept. 21
A faculty panel will engage dialogue on Confederate symbolism and free speech. Read MoreSep 16, 2015
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Quality pre-K subject of downtown roundtable discussion
The issues surrounding prekindergarten expansion in Tennessee and other states is the subject of a roundtable discussion among education researchers and practitioners to be held Sept. 24 at the Nashville Public Library's main branch downtown. Read MoreSep 12, 2015
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Search committee seeks nominees for dean of the Graduate School
A committee comprising faculty and graduate students will conduct the search for the next dean of the Graduate School. Read MoreSep 10, 2015
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Nine professors honored at endowed chair holder celebration
The extraordinary achievements of nine Vanderbilt endowed chair holders were lauded at a Sept. 8 celebration during which generous donors were thanked. Read MoreSep 9, 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