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Haywood, early director of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and pioneer in research on developmental disabilities, has died
H. Carl Haywood, professor of psychology, emeritus, and former Kennedy Center director, died Oct. 12 in Nashville. He was 89. Read MoreOct 30, 2020
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Peabody College adds online master’s program in leadership for working professionals
Classes in the Master’s in Leading Organizations program are tailored to apply each student’s work experience and prepare them for leadership in for-profit, nonprofit, government, educational and startup organizations. The new program will be delivered online. Read MoreOct 30, 2020
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Three from Vanderbilt elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Three Vanderbilt faculty members—Nancy Carrasco, Velma McBride Murry and Consuelo Wilkins—have been elected this year to the National Academy of Medicine, the organization announced on Monday. Read MoreOct 20, 2020
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New faculty Felipe Barrera-Osorio: Beyond the balance sheet
New Vanderbilt Peabody College Associate Professor Felipe Barrera-Osorio has dedicated his research to understanding how education policies can increase human capital—the knowledge, skills and other intangible assets that add value to an organization. Read MoreOct 19, 2020
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New faculty Kelly Slay: Access and equity for the underserved
New Peabody College assistant professor Kelly Slay's experiences as a college readiness coach for Chicago public high school students serve as the foundation for her scholarship focused on issues of race, access, diversity and equity in higher education. Read MoreOct 7, 2020
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IRIS Center supports parents and children learning remotely with new module
A new self-paced learning unit or module available from Vanderbilt Peabody College IRIS Center, “Parents: Supporting Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” offers suggestions and strategies to cover a wide range of circumstances and student needs for grades PreK–12 as parents search for ways to help meet their children’s learning needs at home. Read MoreOct 6, 2020
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Vanderbilt’s Humphreys receives Brain and Behavior Research Foundation Young Investigator Grant
Kathryn Humphreys, assistant professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, was awarded a Young Investigator Grant from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation in an announcement made September 21. Read MoreOct 6, 2020
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How to spot misinformation—and what to do about it: Expert advice from psychology professor Lisa Fazio
Lisa Fazio, assistant professor of psychology and human development at Peabody College, shares a few tips on how to avoid knowledge neglect and spreading misinformation. Read MoreSep 22, 2020
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Vanderbilt opens new buildings in West End and Peabody neighborhoods
The opening of Nicholas S. Zeppos College marks a milestone in the transformation of the West End Neighborhood, while a completed renovation on the Peabody College campus strengthens its learning community. Read MoreSep 2, 2020
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Ask an Expert: What are warning signs of COVID-19 stress in young adults?
Autumn Kujawa, assistant professor of psychology and human development, discusses the warning signs of COVID-19 related stress in young adults. Read MoreAug 7, 2020
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Vanderbilt experts available to comment on back-to-school trends
As schools nationwide prepare for the new academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty researchers from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development are available to comment on trends in K-12 and higher education. Read MoreAug 6, 2020
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Academic acceleration has no negative long-term effects on the psychological well-being of gifted youth
A new longitudinal study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology from Vanderbilt’s Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth finds that there are no negative effects on the long-term well-being of gifted youth from academic acceleration such as skipping grades, graduating early, or a combination of advanced educational placement methods. Read MoreAug 3, 2020
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Supervision of principals should focus on instructional leadership, according to Vanderbilt research supported by the Wallace Foundation
Research on the evolving role of principal supervisors from Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of education and human development was included in two of three reports released July 21 by the Wallace Foundation, a national philanthropy that seeks to improve learning for marginalized children. Read MoreJul 28, 2020
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‘Know Better, Do Better’: Charlane Oliver, BS’05, focuses on educating and energizing the Black electorate
Oliver is a co-founder of the Equity Alliance, an organization dedicated to educating and energizing the Black electorate. Read MoreJul 23, 2020
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Early empirical study on COVID-19 related depression and anxiety gives reason for optimism
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Human Development Autumn Kujawa, who studies the development of mood and anxiety disorders, has conducted one of the first longitudinal studies on mental health outcomes from COVID-19 and finds there is high potential for recovery when the pandemic situation improves. Read MoreJul 22, 2020
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Enhanced e-book helps close the word gap in children from families of low socio-economic status
New research from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development asks whether the use of an enhanced electronic book can train parents in reading methods that facilitate parent-child conversations, which are known to spur preschool vocabulary development and the language processing skills necessary to close the word gap. Read MoreJun 29, 2020
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Ask an Expert: How to maintain sobriety during a pandemic
Addiction thrives in isolation, so sheltering in place and social distancing during COVID-19 can be challenging for people in recovery as well as for those who are susceptible to substance misuse, says Andrew Finch, an addiction expert and Vanderbilt Peabody College professor. Read MoreJun 10, 2020
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Ask an Expert: What do people with disabilities face during the pandemic?
Anjali Forber-Pratt, assistant professor at Vanderbilt Peabody College, partnered with the American Psychological Association to compile resources to help people with disabilities navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreMay 20, 2020
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Parent depression linked to reduced empathy, putting kids at risk for adverse outcomes
Depression in parents can lead to reduced empathy toward their children, which puts the children at risk for long-term negative impacts. Read MoreMay 18, 2020
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Fact or Fake? The role of knowledge neglect in misinformation
Psychological research demonstrates that noticing errors in what we read is often difficult, and that those errors can affect our later beliefs, even when we know they’re wrong. Read MoreMay 15, 2020