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Study finds children think flexibly about gender identity
Children may think more flexibly about gender identity than previously thought, according to a study by Vanderbilt researchers. Read MoreJan 16, 2018
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Monique Morris to speak at Vanderbilt on criminalization of black girls
Monique W. Morris, an award-winning author and social justice scholar, is the featured speaker for the next installment of the Dean’s Diversity Lecture Series at Vanderbilt's Peabody College. Read MoreJan 15, 2018
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Does watching Sesame Street make kids kinder?
A grant of more than $100,000 from Sesame Workshop will support a new Vanderbilt study on kindness. Read MoreJan 5, 2018
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Vanderbilt researchers’ papers among those most cited
Eight current faculty members at Vanderbilt have made this year’s list of scientists whose papers have been cited most frequently by other researchers. Read MoreDec 7, 2017
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Vanderbilt’s Humphrey Fellows get into the ‘volunteer’ spirit
Vanderbilt’s 2017-18 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows are from 11 different countries, but the diverse group has quickly connected with the Tennessee tradition of giving back. Read MoreDec 1, 2017
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Teacher, activist Acosta to speak on rights and education of Chicanx and Latinx youth Dec. 7 at Vanderbilt
Activist Curtis Acosta's talk is titled “Victory in Arizona: Defending the Rights and Education of Chicanx/Latinx Youth." Read MoreNov 17, 2017
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Assistant principals named to Governor’s Academy for School Leadership at Vanderbilt
GASL is a partnership between the state, Vanderbilt’s Peabody College and local school districts to cultivate school leaders in Tennessee. Read MoreNov 17, 2017
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Strengthening Tennessee’s education labor market focus of Dec. 4 colloquium
Jason Grissom will discuss his new research on school leadership Monday, Dec. 4, at the Wyatt Center Rotunda. Read MoreNov 15, 2017
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Vanderbilt to design teacher residency program for TN teachers
A $16,000 grant will support the design of yearlong residency program pairing prospective teachers with experienced educators in Metro Nashville schools. Read MoreNov 6, 2017
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Success of Peabody programs inspires exploration of future online opportunities
The success of two new Peabody College online professional programs propels the university's interest in educational technologies, supporting the goals of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Celebration honors 11 university endowed chair holders
Eleven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored Oct. 23 during a festive celebration at the Student Life Center. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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TESOL president to speak at Peabody Nov. 2
Luciana de Oliveira, president of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and professor in the Language and Literacy Learning in Multilingual Settings program at the University of Miami, will speak at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College on Thursday, Nov. 2. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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For young black men, HIV prevention program reflects innovations
HIV infections in the United States have declined 18 percent in recent years, but in the African American community, the figures remain disproportionately high. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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It’s not just about the money, say STEM students of color
In a new study, black and Latinx students said it was important for them to use their careers to help others. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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New faculty: Yolanda J. McDonald, assistant professor of human and organizational development
A self-described “medical geographer,” Yolanda J. McDonald, an assistant professor of human and organizational development, begins each new research project with the “where” of things, before getting to the who, what, when and how. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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New faculty: James Booth, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Educational Neuroscience
One of James Booth’s biggest research challenges is keeping his young subjects from getting wiggly while measuring their brain activity during an MRI scan. As a neurocognitive researcher, he uses functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to tease out how children’s brains develop academic skills. Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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‘Dismantling Ableism’ to feature panel of disability advocates Oct. 26
Disability advocates will share their personal and professional journeys and discuss how to dismantle ableism. Read MoreOct 4, 2017
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Free luncheon to recruit volunteers to support ACA open enrollment
Come for a box lunch and hear how you can help others sign up for the Affordable Health Care Act. Read MoreOct 3, 2017
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WATCH: A 45-year study has changed the way we view giftedness
Film and television actor Andre Braugher (“The Mist,” “City of Angels”) lends his voice talent to the 14-minute mini-documentary about the nation's foremost study of giftedness. Read MoreSep 14, 2017
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Vanderbilt welcomes 2017-18 Humphrey Fellows cohort
Education professionals from 11 countries will spend the next 10 months in an intensive professional development program at Peabody College for education and human development. Read MoreSep 13, 2017