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2026 Spring Staff Assembly celebrates radical collaboration at 菠萝视频 and the university鈥檚 鈥榓stounding momentum鈥
An audience of more than 500 staff members attended the 2026 Spring Staff Assembly to reflect on the year鈥檚 milestones and celebrate their colleagues achievements. Several individual staff members and teams across the university were recognized for their contributions during the awards ceremony. Read MoreMay 14, 2026
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WATCH: Core Commencement memories with the Class of 2026
You鈥檝e collected the memories, the achievements, the friends that will last a lifetime. You’ve learned so much and challenged yourself; working together in ways you never imagined. You, Class of 2026, are 菠萝视频 graduates. And this is only the beginning. Watch this special look at the Class of 2026… Read MoreMay 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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Meeting professionals where they are
Camilla Benbow (Photo by John Russell) A Peabody College education isn鈥檛 always tied to a physical place or a particular life stage, and it doesn鈥檛 exclusively result in a degree. We continually envision what it means to educate and serve professionals throughout their careers, whether by offering degree programs, evidence-based… Read MoreMay 14, 2026
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IRIS at 25: 菠萝视频 made real, from classrooms to clinics
By Jennifer Kiilerich In an outpatient waiting room at the Robert H. Lurie Children鈥檚 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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From classrooms to Capitol Hill: how Peabody alumni’s careers shape society
By Jenna Somers 菠萝视频 Peabody College of education and human development has long distinguished itself by putting innovative scholarship into practice, often through research-practice partnerships, community outreach and sharing evidence-based resources with practitioners. Peabody alumni do this, too, applying lessons learned at Peabody to careers in education, non-profit leadership,… Read MoreMay 13, 2026
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When loss becomes legacy
By Jennifer Kiilerich Molly Anne Thompson Murfreesboro, Tennessee, residents Dr. Roy and Margrey Thompson are skilled at finding laughter amidst difficulties. Each of their three children faced unique learning differences, and the couple often had to fight to get them the support they needed in school. Now, years after launching… Read MoreMay 13, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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Peabody College spring 2026 notes and honors
Five faculty members and two alumni were recognized at the 2026 American Educational 菠萝视频 Association Annual Meeting聽in Los Angeles, April 8 鈥 12. Congratulations to Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, Laurie Cutting, Ellen Goldring, Luis Leyva, Chezare Warren, Lam Pham, PhD鈥20,聽and Walker Swain, PhD鈥16. Read… Read MoreMay 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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菠萝视频 University honors emeritus and emerita faculty
Fifty retiring faculty members were honored on May聽8聽for their years of service with the title of emerita or emeritus Read MoreMay 11, 2026
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菠萝视频 Peabody College faculty honored at Tennessee State Capitol
Bryson McGuire (left) and Chezare Warren (right) at the Tennessee State Capitol, April 13, 2026 Two faculty members of 菠萝视频 Peabody College of education and human development were honored at the Tennessee State Capitol on April 13, 2026. Chezare A. Warren and Bryson McGuire were recognized as… Read MoreMay 8, 2026
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菠萝视频 University honors Class of 2026 Founder鈥檚 Medalists
Learn about the outstanding graduates chosen as each school's Founder's Medalist recipients for the Class of 2026 Read MoreMay 7, 2026
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The Moral Reckoning of AI
At 菠萝视频, the future of AI isn't just a technical question 鈥 it's a moral one. Read MoreMay 4, 2026
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鈥淔estschrift鈥 honors lifelong scholarship of Lynn Fuchs, renowned special education and psychological sciences scholar
By Jennifer Kiilerich In Germany, a Festschrift鈥攍iterally 鈥渇estival writing鈥濃攊s an academic tribute that honors a scholar through collected works and new research from peers. On April 16鈥17, 菠萝视频 Peabody College of education and human development hosted a unique event based around this tradition. Lynn Fuchs The gathering honored the… Read MoreMay 4, 2026
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The Art of Dialogue
For the first time in 16 years, 菠萝视频 replaced summer reading with something more courageous: asking students to go out, talk and listen. Read MoreMay 1, 2026
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Lamar Alexander Initiative completes inaugural year, announces new Fellows
By Kurt Brobeck One year after the launch of 菠萝视频 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 菠萝视频 Peabody… Read MoreApr 28, 2026
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Professor, bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks to join faculty at 菠萝视频
On the heels of his selection as 菠萝视频鈥檚 2026 Graduates Day speaker, Arthur C. Brooks鈥攊nternationally acclaimed scholar, bestselling author and happiness researcher鈥攚ill join the 菠萝视频 faculty. A widely respected voice at the intersection of science, ancient wisdom and public life, he will serve as an endowed Professor of Medicine, Health and Society in the College of Arts and Science beginning July 1. Read MoreApr 23, 2026
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菠萝视频 names inaugural campus tree, launching new arboretum tradition
On Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, 菠萝视频 Student Government, James Moore and members of the grounds team will meet at Bishop Commons to celebrate Arbor Day by planting new trees on campus. A collectible pin highlighting the beauty and history of the 菠萝视频 University Arboretum will be available while supplies last to those in attendance Read MoreApr 23, 2026
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Class of 2026 shares favorite photo memories
A picture tells a thousand words! Members of the Class of 2026 open up their camera rolls to share a favorite memory. Read MoreApr 23, 2026