Peabody Reflector
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Campus News
Happy 220th, George! Students celebrate George Peabody’s birthday On Feb. 18, 2015, George Peabody would have turned 220 years old. The Dean’s office hosted a party at which more than 350 students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate. They enjoyed cupcakes and took photos with a life-size… Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Awards and Honors
‘U.S News’ rankings announced Peabody College was ranked the No. 3 education school in the nation, tied with Stanford University, by U.S. News & World Report. Peabody’s Educational Administration and Supervision program, as well as the Special Education program were ranked No. 1 in the nation; and the Education Policy… Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Research News
(iStock Photo) Common Core math should include ‘pattern abstraction’ Identifying a pattern of colors or shapes and replicating it with different colors or shapes—also known as pattern abstraction—should be included in Common Core—according to a study by Bethany Rittle-Johnson, associate professor of psychology. This seemingly simple learning… Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Mind Reader
Peabody is partnering with faculty across VU to understand how the brain works differently in those who have difficulty reading. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Inquiring Minds
The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt is a unique research-centered learning experience for MNPS high schoolers. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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From the Dean, Summer 2015
Peabody College is a research powerhouse, yet undergraduate education remains at the heart of the college’s mission. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Almost Like Kismet
Tony and Anita Gotto's passion for supporting the art of teaching was a perfect match for Peabody's Dale Farran. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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History in the Making
Hattye Yarbrough's World War II scrapbook will be featured in the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Enterprising Interns
From finance to fashion, HOD students pursue unique internships of their own making. They've logged hours at Oscar de la Renta, CONAN, the World Food Programme, Deloitte, Neville McCarthy PR and Big Machine Label Group (home to Taylor Swift) to name a few. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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A Gift that Gives On
Barbara Harty has a special bond with her late grandmother, Barbara Anthony, who was an advocate of education—and her namesake. Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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Walking the Walk
After a bout with bladder cancer, Ballard serves as a member of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Young Ambassadors. Read MoreJul 14, 2015
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Sensible Shoes
For nearly 30 years now, Vanderbilt has enriched my life immeasurably. I am retiring this spring—in the same year that Vanderbilt Magazine celebrates its first 100 years of publication. Read MoreMar 23, 2015
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Peabody ‘Pioneers’ honored
Each year, on the Friday of Reunion/Homecoming Weekend, the Pioneer Luncheon is held. During Vanderbilt’s Reunion/Homecoming Weekend, Peabody honored alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago at the annual Pioneer Luncheon. The Class of 1964 was the newest group to be included in the… Read MoreDec 30, 2014
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Yudin visits Susan Gray School
Michael Yudin interacts with young students at the Susan Gray School. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt) As part of the “Partners in Progress” Back-to-School Bus Tour with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Michael Yudin visited Peabody in September. Yudin is acting assistant secretary for the Office of Special… Read MoreDec 30, 2014
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Fall 2014 Staff
Illustration by Stephanie Dalton Visit Peabody College’s website at peabody.vanderbilt.edu Camilla Persson Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development Joan Brasher, Editor Jan Read, Senior Director, Integrated Communications Donna Pritchett, Art Director Chris Collins, Designer Bonnie Arant… Read MoreDec 30, 2014
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The Peabody Spirit: Celebrating 100 years of innovation, advocacy and outreach
Peabody College is celebrating 100 years on its current campus—a century of championing education for the for all children, including those marginalized by ability, socioeconomic status or race. Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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Research News
The SMPY gifted child study was covered by the Washington Post, Huffington Post, Nature, Scientific American and many other media outlets. Gifted men and women define success differently Researchers spent four decades studying a group of mathematically talented adolescents, finding that by midlife they… Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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Honors and Achievements
Wyatt Center East Hall/Vanderbilt Evans, Boatman present on AP credits, student loans Angela Boatman, assistant professor of public policy and higher education, will participate in the Center for the Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness, a new $10 million center based… Read MoreDec 23, 2014
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