Releases
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Eight Ƶ researchers named ‘Inspiring Women in STEM’
The award honors highly accomplished women working in science, technology, engineering or mathematics who have made a positive impact on the trajectories of other women thinking about or newly embarking on STEM careers. Read MoreAug 17, 2015
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TIP SHEET: Ƶ experts available for back-to-school stories
Topics range from pre-K to post-secondary education. Read MoreAug 6, 2015
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Genotyping project to be an ‘engine of discovery’
Ƶ University researchers next month will launch a major initiative to acquire “dense genotypes” from 100,000 individuals whose medical histories are known. Read MoreAug 6, 2015
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TIP SHEET: Country music expert can comment on death of Billy Sherrill
Peter Cooper of Ƶ's Blair School of Music and the Country Music Hall of Fame can comment on the death of producer Billy Sherrill Read MoreAug 4, 2015
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TIP SHEET: Mental health and society expert can comment on Holmes sentence
Jonathan Metzl of Ƶ University can comment on the sentencing of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes. Read MoreAug 3, 2015
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Summer 2015 Staff
The Peabody Reflector is published twice annually by Ƶ Peabody College of education and human development in cooperation with Ƶ University News and Communications, 110 21st Ave. S., Suite 802, Nashville, TN 37203. It is produced by Ƶ’s Creative Services and Printing Services, and University Web Communications… Read MoreJul 15, 2015
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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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Ƶ 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 Ƶ 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 Ƶ-Ingram Cancer Center Young Ambassadors. Read MoreJul 14, 2015
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Media Advisory: Ƶ to host Meet the Candidates picnic July 16
All of the candidates running in the Aug. 6 Nashville election are invited to stump for votes at a July 16 indoor picnic for the Ƶ community. Read MoreJul 13, 2015
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Federal managers speak out on problems with underperforming employees, firing, hiring and promotions in their agencies
Ƶ will host a news conference Thursday, July 16, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to disclose results of a survey of federal executives. Read MoreJul 7, 2015
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NSF award goes to Fisk geneticist following VU post-doc training
The partnership with Fisk through the Fisk-Ƶ Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program and other avenues, “presents us with an opportunity to see the results of our efforts impact an under-served community." Read MoreJul 7, 2015