Peabody Reflector Features
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IRIS at 25: Research made real, from classrooms to clinics
By Jennifer Kiilerich In an outpatient waiting room at the Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, occupational therapist Kevin Durney noticed a problem: the space where children and families spent time before appointments felt sterile, with nothing to do that reflected the kids who sat there. He wanted to… Read MoreMay 14, 2026
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Lamar Alexander Initiative completes inaugural year, announces new Fellows
By Kurt Brobeck One year after the launch of Vanderbilt University’s Lamar Alexander Initiative, the Initiative recently celebrated the “graduation” of its first cohort of Fellows. Its organizers are already looking forward to welcoming a second set of Fellows this summer. The Alexander Initiative is housed within Vanderbilt Peabody… Read MoreApr 28, 2026
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Vanderbilt Peabody College meets the needs of education professionals with four new online master’s degrees
Key Takeaways: Vanderbilt is launching four new online master of education programs in Applied Behavior Analysis, Educational Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness, Innovative Design and Technology in Education, and Multilingual Education Graduates of these programs will be competitive for in-demand roles across a range of educational… Read MoreFeb 11, 2026