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Goldring appointed ‘AERJ’ editor-in-chief
Jun. 5, 2019—Vanderbilt University professor Ellen Goldring has been appointed editor-in-chief of the American Educational Research Association’s flagship publication, the "American Educational Research Journal." She will head the editorial team for the journal's 2020–22 volume years.
Broker-philanthropist named Peabody College distinguished alumna
May. 8, 2019—Shaiza Rizavi, a veteran money manager known for her commitment to social enterprise, will be honored by Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of education and human development with the 2019 Distinguished Alumna Award during Commencement on May 10.
Pre-college advising programs improve numbers of marginalized students going to college
May. 1, 2019—A new Vanderbilt study finds that a pre-college advising program in high schools increases community college enrollment for Hispanic students of all income levels and low-income students in general. The paper is published in the "Journal of Policy Analysis and Management."
Vanderbilt faculty earn awards at AERA annual meeting in Toronto
Apr. 26, 2019—The conference is the world’s largest gathering of education scholars and a showcase for groundbreaking, innovative research.
Gifted kids turn 50: Most successful followed heart, not just head
Apr. 23, 2019—New findings from an ongoing 45-year Vanderbilt study reveal that patterns found in test scores and a psychological assessment measuring the personal values of nearly 700 intellectually gifted adolescents were highly predictive of the distinct fields of eminence they would occupy by age 50.
Disability is not a dirty word; ‘handi-capable’ should be retired
Apr. 23, 2019—Disability identity advocates say euphemisms for the word 'disability' diminish and erase disability from the picture.
Learn about progress in Peabody Neighborhood in April newsletter
Apr. 19, 2019—This month’s issue features information about ongoing construction activity in the neighborhood and plans for upcoming end-of-year events.
Jessica Cantlon to deliver educational neuroscience talk April 11
Apr. 10, 2019—“Math and Logic in Monkeys, Children and Remote Cultures,” will take place Thursday, April 11 at Hobbs Hall.
Vanderbilt students’ Zeno Power Systems featured at D.C. innovation, entrepreneurship showcase
Apr. 5, 2019—Hosted by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and the Association of American Universities, the event will spotlight 20 startups from across the nation that created products and services using federally funded, university-based research.
Vanderbilt scholars are working to align higher ed policy with 21st century needs
Apr. 3, 2019—Some of the leading efforts to understand the changing nature of public higher education, and implement policies to address those shifts, are being directed by Peabody faculty and alumni.
Vanderbilt faculty featured at AERA annual meeting
Mar. 27, 2019—Vanderbilt education researchers will present their work at the American Educational Research Association’s annual meeting in Toronto April 5–9.
‘Life After College’ panel featuring Peabody alumni March 27
Mar. 25, 2019—The Peabody College Council will host a panel on Wednesday, March 27, featuring Peabody alumni discussing their transition from Vanderbilt to careers.