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Microbes can influence evolution of their hosts
A new study provides the first direct evidence that microbes can contribute to the origin of new species by reducing the viability of hybrids produced between males and females of different species. Read MoreJul 18, 2013
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LAPOP: Politically tolerant people use social media
A study by 菠萝视频 University's Latin American Public Opinion Project shows that the use of social media for political purposes in the Americas can be an effective complement to conventional forms of political engagement. Read MoreJul 15, 2013
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Supreme Court wrap up: Constitutional expert explains why the Court 鈥榞ot the law right鈥
One of the nation鈥檚 top scholars on constitutional law, 菠萝视频 law school professor Suzanna Sherry, the Herman O. Loewenstein Professor of Law, explains why she thinks the Supreme Court successfully followed the law. Read MoreJul 1, 2013
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Four 菠萝视频 University football players suspended
Read update to this story posted 5:21 a.m. Saturday, June 29. 菠萝视频 University today announced that four members of its football team were suspended earlier this week for violation of team rules. As additional facts become known, 菠萝视频 will take further action, if and as warranted. Because of… Read MoreJun 28, 2013
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Recent Peabody research news releases
photo by John Russell/菠萝视频 Do popular education reforms demoralize teachers? Three widely implemented practices intended to strengthen teaching actually do more to undermine… Read MoreJun 28, 2013
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From the Dean
The deaths at Sandy Hook Elementary School demand not only our grief, but our reflection. Read MoreJun 28, 2013
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Constitutional law expert comments on controversial Supreme Court Voting Rights Act decision
Suzanna Sherry's op-ed about the deeply divided Supreme Court decision to strike down what was considered the government鈥檚 strongest legal tool to stop voting discrimination appeared on the Washington Post website on June 25. Read MoreJun 28, 2013
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Staff and Student News
Vandy goes Harry Potter! Students learn through the lens of the "Harry Potter" series. Ann Neely, associate professor of the practice of teaching and learning, and Georgene Troseth, associate professor of psychology, led a Harry Potter-themed first-year writing seminar in psychology in England over spring break. The… Read MoreJun 28, 2013
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Awards, Honors and Recognition
A sculpture, 'Water and Sun,' was donated to 菠萝视频 by Frank Garrison Jr., BA鈥76, JD鈥79, and his wife Amy P. Garrison, BA鈥79, and installed on the Peabody campus. It was given in honor of Frank鈥檚 grandfather Sidney Clarence Garrison, who was president of Peabody from 1938 until… Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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In Memory
Many friends were lost this year; they will be missed. Photo by John Russell/菠萝视频 Alumni Berlin Vance, BS鈥39, of Amarillo, Texas, Jan. 1, 2013. Herschiel S. Barnes, BS鈥40, JD鈥48, of Cookeville, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2012. Joe T. Brandon, BS鈥42, of San Marcos, Calif., Sept. 9, 2012. Selina… Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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New books from Peabody professors and alumni
New books have been published by Peabody faculty and alumni. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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Small Investments Yield Big Rewards
When Virginia Johnson enrolled in Peabody, WWII was just ending and teachers were in high demand. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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Building on a Strong Foundation
Chris Lai says Peabody prepared him for the twists and turns of life. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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Into the Future
Willard Brown is one of the first in America to own the new Tesla model S electric car. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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Change and Continuity
The invitation was intriguing: 鈥淲e鈥檇 love to have you write about how undergraduate teaching has changed during your tenure.鈥 鈥淵es!鈥 I thought, 鈥淭his could be interesting!鈥 Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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A Mother’s Mission
The light-filled classrooms of The Paragon School in Orlando, Fla., provide everything that this mother ever hoped for in an academic environment for her son. That鈥檚 because she created it. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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A Remarkable Journey
Founder’s Medalist Jesse Neugebauer, who graduated in May with a bachelor of science in early childhood education and special education, led the Peabody Commencement processional behind Camilla P. Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of education and Human Development, and banner bearer Sarah Perlman. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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End of Judicial Nominating Commission won鈥檛 delay Holder鈥檚 replacement
The end of the state Judicial Nominating Commission won't interfere with the selection of a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder, who has announced her intention to retire. Brian Fitzpatrick of 菠萝视频 Law School says that an alternative system is in place pending voter's approval of a permanent solution. Read MoreJun 27, 2013
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After Newtown
In the immediate aftermath of the December 2012 murders at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., the public鈥檚 horror over the violence escalated into a contentious debate on school safety, bullying, parenting and gun laws. Little is known about why Adam Lanza killed his mother, six educators and 20 first-graders before killing himself. The media replayed the few details that were known, but the traumatic incident left many questions in its wake. Peabody faculty weigh in. Read MoreJun 27, 2013