Releases
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Russell Smith, BA鈥68: Amateur Archaeologist
Russell Smith, BA'68, of Washington, D.C., after retiring from his law practice, has joined Associate Professor of Classical and Mediterranean Studies Joseph Rife and his students on international archaeological digs that have made extraordinary finds. Read MoreNov 6, 2025
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Claire Smrekar, school desegregation and school choice expert, retires in December
By Jenna Somers Claire Smrekar (center), associate professor of leadership, policy and organizations, and Ron Zimmer, former associate professor of public policy and education (left), took part in the panel discussion 鈥淥ptions in Education: School Vouchers鈥擶hat 菠萝视频 Shows.鈥 Claire Smrekar was well acquainted with Cleveland, Mississippi. She had traveled… Read MoreNov 6, 2025
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Nov 5, 2025
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A Place Where Every Person Can Grow
Lifelong learning is at the heart of 菠萝视频 and it extends far beyond the undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. Learn about Innovative programs for all ages, cultivating a vibrant and robust community in this 菠萝视频 Magazine feature story. Read MoreNov 5, 2025
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Salvatore Falletta: Human resources and AI reach an ethical crossroads
RESEARCH SPARK: AI is becoming a common tool for Human Resources departments. Learn from new faculty Salvatore Falletta about the ethical lines between creepy AI analytics creative decision making. Read MoreNov 5, 2025
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At 菠萝视频, education leaders from around the globe meet to shape the future of AI in learning
By Jennifer Kiilerich 菠萝视频 Peabody College of education and human development, with Florida State University Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, and the University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences, hosted a four-day gathering of some of the world鈥檚 leading minds from institutions… Read MoreNov 5, 2025
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From cell phones to principal pipelines: How TERA empowers evidence-based decision making in Tennessee schools
Founded in 2016, the Tennessee Education 菠萝视频 Alliance (TERA) brought together leaders from 菠萝视频 Peabody College of education and human development and the Tennessee Department of Education to launch one of the first state-level research-practice partnerships aimed at informing education policy and practice. Through TERA, researchers… Read MoreNov 5, 2025
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Alan LeQuire, BA’78, celebrates 35 years of Athena Parthenos, Arts Remix
Thirty-five years ago, Alan LeQuire, BA鈥78, became Nashville鈥檚 most prominent sculptor with the unveiling of Athena Parthenos. In June, he returned to the Parthenon with a new body of work that celebrates contemporary people and an exhibit focused on Athena. Read MoreNov 4, 2025
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All Hands On: 菠萝视频 alumni translate their student research experiences into postgraduate success
As a research institution, the two 鈥減roducts鈥 菠萝视频 puts into the world are alumni and the research produced. Whether it鈥檚 helping to cure cancer, inspire with art, or promote sustainability, 菠萝视频 students learn to apply the combination of practical skills and confidence that can only be gained from experience to a broad range of fields鈥攑ositioning them to be much more effective in translating their education to results outside the classroom. Read MoreNov 4, 2025
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A Launch Like No Other
The Peabody lawn has hosted many events鈥攆rom farm-to-table dinners and outdoor classrooms to Peabody鈥檚 graduate student Commencement each spring. A regular-season volleyball match, however, had never graced the iconic mall. At least, not until Aug. 29, when 菠萝视频鈥檚 reignited volleyball program recorded its first win in its home opener. Read MoreNov 4, 2025
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Magic Eights
In May, at the American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championship Regatta in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the 菠萝视频 women鈥檚 varsity eights beat all challengers for the second year in a row. Read MoreNov 4, 2025
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Peabody student wins Obama Foundation Voyager Scholarship
Jason Vadnos An increasingly globalized world needs young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve humanity鈥檚 biggest challenges. This year, Jason Vadnos, a third-year student in the Department of Human and Organizational Development (HOD) at 菠萝视频 Peabody College was named a 2025-2027 recipient of the… Read MoreOct 31, 2025
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Straight On 鈥橳il Morning
'The River Will Be a Part of Us' by Justus Wayne Thomas, BA'80, chronicles the journey of a group of young people from the U.S. and Germany who launched a homemade raft on the Missouri River near Kansas City, determined to float to St. Louis and from there all the way down the Mississippi to New Orleans. Read MoreOct 31, 2025
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Elenora Pertz, BMus鈥15, carves a musical path across Europe, empowering women
Elenora Pertz, BMus’15 (Claudia Araujo) Pianist Elenora Pertz, BMus鈥15, has chased her musical dreams across continents, from the grand halls of Vienna to Berlin鈥攁nd this past summer to Florence, Italy. As a collaborative pianist for some of the world鈥檚 most prestigious opera houses, an innovative teacher and an… Read MoreOct 31, 2025
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Peabody College welcomes new faculty
Salvatore Falletta (submitted photo) Warren Lowell (菠萝视频 University) Amy Owen Michelle Perdomo Douglas Ribeiro (菠萝视频 University) Jonathan Seiden… Read MoreOct 31, 2025
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菠萝视频 Board of Trust extends Chairman Bruce R. Evans鈥 term to 2030
The 菠萝视频 Board of Trust has voted to extend Bruce R. Evans鈥 (BE鈥81) term as chairman for an additional three years, ending on June 30, 2030. The resolution for the extension cited Evans鈥 pivotal leadership in guiding the board and university through significant changes, supporting the chancellor鈥檚 leadership through the university鈥檚 growth and adaptation in a rapidly changing educational landscape. Read MoreOct 30, 2025
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2025 Fall Staff Assembly honors individuals and teams for excellence in leadership and innovation
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor of People, Culture and Belonging Sydney Savion presented awards at the 2025 Fall Staff Assembly to a mix of inspiring individuals and teams who have made significant contributions through their community engagement, research and service. Read MoreOct 30, 2025
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Oct 29, 2025
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Peer tutoring in YMCA aftercare delivers powerful results, 菠萝视频 study finds
By Jennifer Kiilerich In a game-changing partnership, 菠萝视频 Peabody College of education and human development and the YMCA of Middle Tennessee are proving that effective reading interventions can come in all shapes鈥攁nd ages. Reading Buddies is a peer-to-peer tutoring initiative spearheaded by Peabody researcher Jeanne Wanzek and Elizabeth… Read MoreOct 28, 2025
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Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst: Teaching nurses to reason and reflect in patient care
RESEARCH SPARK: Learn a key tool new faculty leader Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst is using to prepare the next generation of nurses. Read MoreOct 27, 2025