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Chancellor鈥檚 Cup awarded to Peabody College鈥檚 Jeremy Payne
Jeremy Payne, principal senior lecturer in the Department of Human and Organizational Development, has been awarded the 2024-2025 Chancellor鈥檚 Cup by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier for his steadfast mentorship and teaching of undergraduate students. For more than six years, Payne has mentored and advised undergraduate, professional, and graduate students, and has shown he is committed to developing personal connections with each of them. Read MoreMay 14, 2025
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Lynn Fuchs, leading international scholar, mentor in special education and psychological sciences, 1950-2025
Lynn Fuchs Lynn Fuchs, Dunn Family Professor of Psychoeducational Assessment, Emerita, passed away on May 7, 2025. She was 75 years old. Throughout her career, Fuchs was recognized as one of the top scholars in special education and psychological sciences as well as a leading scholar in mathematical and… Read MoreMay 13, 2025
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Peabody Faculty Council 2024-25 honorees
Sarah Brown-Schmidt Sean Corcorcan Brian Heuser Amy Palmeri Kelly Slay (菠萝视频 University) Anita Wager Sarah Brown-Schmidt received the Peabody… Read MoreMay 13, 2025
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From the Dean
Camilla P. Benbow A rigorous research institution, a top-ranked education college, an innovative learning community鈥攆or all the phrases you could use to describe Peabody College, perhaps the one that encompasses all of them, that rings truest, is that Peabody is, and has always been, an essential home for human… Read MoreMay 13, 2025
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One year at 菠萝视频’s Roberts Academy: transforming lives, building community
By Jennifer Kiilerich The Roberts Academy at 菠萝视频 University welcomed its inaugural class of third and fourth graders in August 2024. Since then, the school has celebrated many more firsts, from a groundbreaking ceremony to festivities and innovative collaborations. Established in 2023 with an unprecedented gift from Hal and… Read MoreMay 13, 2025
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Where leaders learn: Inside 菠萝视频鈥檚 online Leadership and Learning in Organizations doctoral program
By Jenna Somers Where can professionals from K-12 and higher education institutions, non-profits, private industry, and federal and local governments collaborate to learn from and with one another on how to strengthen their leadership within their respective organizations? The answer to that question may be found in the dynamic learning… Read MoreMay 13, 2025
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Innovative research, enduring impact: 100 years of the visual disabilities program at Peabody
By Jennifer Kiilerich In rural Monroe County, Tennessee, the school district鈥檚 only teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) is approaching retirement. But her daughter, Andrea Leatherwood, is almost ready to step into the role. Leatherwood is among the first cohort of teachers accepted last summer into the new 菠萝视频… Read MoreMay 13, 2025
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Peabody鈥檚 federally funded research: Building knowledge to help children and families thrive
By Jenna Somers When parents need answers about their child鈥檚 cognitive and emotional development or mental health, they may first ask the child鈥檚 pediatrician or a specialist. The parents may find the help they seek, or the doctor might say something like, 鈥淭he research isn鈥檛 clear on that yet.鈥 Scientific… Read MoreMay 13, 2025
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Decoding young minds: Time sensitivity of knowledge and false belief recognition
by Jenna Somers When a first grader has a spelling test on a Friday, they probably understand that the more they study throughout the week, the better they鈥檒l perform on the test. They also probably understand that if they only study on Monday, then by Friday, they may not remember… Read MoreMay 12, 2025
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Sharon Shields, senior associate dean of Peabody College, named Peabody Distinguished Alumna
Sharon Shields, Distinguished Alumna, Peabody College Doctor of Education Degree Ceremony at the Peabody Esplanade on May 09, 2025. (Photo by Joe Howell/菠萝视频 University) Sharon Shields and Camilla Benbow, Peabody College Doctor of Education Degree Ceremony at the Peabody Esplanade… Read MoreMay 12, 2025
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WATCH: Chancellor Daniel Diermeier鈥檚 2025 Commencement Address
Watch Chancellor Daniel Diermeier鈥檚 2025 Commencement Address. Read MoreMay 9, 2025
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Made for this moment: 菠萝视频 Commencement honors the Class of 2025
WATCH: See all the excitement and emotion at Commencement as Chancellor Daniel Diermeier sends off 菠萝视频's Class of 2025 with a timely message, 鈥淵ou are made for this moment. You have what it takes to meet it. And meet it you must.鈥 Read MoreMay 9, 2025
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菠萝视频 University honors emeritus and emerita faculty at 2025 Commencement
菠萝视频 University honored 32 retiring faculty members on May 9 for their years of service by bestowing upon them the title of emerita or emeritus faculty during 菠萝视频鈥檚 Commencement ceremony at GEODIS Park. Two outgoing deans also were recognized for service to the university. Read MoreMay 9, 2025
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Actor, philanthropist Gary Sinise urges graduates to live meaningful lives in service to others
Award-winning actor, philanthropist and champion for military veterans Gary Sinise called on the 菠萝视频 Class of 2025 to consider how service to others can fill life with purpose and be a source for healing during his Graduates Day keynote address at the David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center Facility on May 8 as part of a two-day event celebrating the university鈥檚 Commencement. Read MoreMay 8, 2025
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菠萝视频 University honors Class of 2025 Founder鈥檚 Medalists
Read about the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2025 Founder's Medalists. Read MoreMay 8, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Advice to my younger self
If you could go back and talk to your younger self, what advice would you give? As we celebrate the accomplishments of the 菠萝视频 Class of 2025, students take a special moment to talk to the child within. Read MoreMay 8, 2025
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Campus Dining extends reusable container program to Hendrix Room
菠萝视频 Campus Dining has expanded its ReusePass reusable container program to the Hendrix Room, 菠萝视频鈥檚 performance dining facility for student-athletes. The expansion reflects 菠萝视频鈥檚 ongoing efforts to reduce material waste and streamline dining operations in a way that supports both students and the environment.聽 Read MoreMay 7, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Julia Red Wing uses challenges as a charge to create better health care
See how Class of 2025 double major Julia Red Wing is using challenging life experiences as motivation to make a difference. Read MoreMay 7, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Duaa Faquih leads with empathy and action
What keeps Class of 2025 student Duaa Faquih inspired and grounded? Check out her 5 questions here. Read MoreMay 7, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Military veteran Ryan Thomas builds work/life balance
See how military veteran and MBA graduate Ryan Thomas is creating a new level of meaning in his life and career. Read MoreMay 7, 2025