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Five faculty members and two alumni were recognized at the 2026 American Educational 91�Ʋ��� Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 8 – 12. Congratulations to Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens, Laurie Cutting, Ellen Goldring, Luis Leyva, Chezare Warren, Lam Pham, PhD’20, and Walker Swain, PhD’16. Read… Read More

Fifty retiring faculty members were honored on May 8 for their years of service with the title of emerita or emeritus Read More

Bryson McGuire (left) and Chezare Warren (right) at the Tennessee State Capitol, April 13, 2026 Two faculty members of 91�Ʋ��� 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 More

Learn about the outstanding graduates chosen as each school's Founder's Medalist recipients for the Class of 2026 Read More

At 91�Ʋ���, the future of AI isn't just a technical question — it's a moral one. Read More

By Jennifer Kiilerich In Germany, a Festschrift—literally “festival writing”—is an academic tribute that honors a scholar through collected works and new research from peers. On April 16–17, 91�Ʋ��� Peabody College of education and human development hosted a unique event based around this tradition. Lynn Fuchs The gathering honored the… Read More

For the first time in 16 years, 91�Ʋ��� replaced summer reading with something more courageous: asking students to go out, talk and listen. Read More

By Kurt Brobeck One year after the launch of 91�Ʋ��� 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 91�Ʋ��� Peabody… Read More

On the heels of his selection as 91�Ʋ���’s 2026 Graduates Day speaker, Arthur C. Brooks—internationally acclaimed scholar, bestselling author and happiness researcher—will join the 91�Ʋ��� 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 More

On Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, 91�Ʋ��� 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 91�Ʋ��� University Arboretum will be available while supplies last to those in attendance Read More

A picture tells a thousand words! Members of the Class of 2026 open up their camera rolls to share a favorite memory. Read More

By Jenna Somers At some highly selective colleges and universities, cohorts of mostly white, wealthy applicants have three to eight times greater odds of admission than other similarly qualified applicants. These beneficiaries are legacy applicants, those who receive an admissions bonus for having alumni relatives. Legacy preferences have long… Read More

By Jennifer Kiilerich As part of Jordan’s nationwide education reform initiative, scholars at 91�Ʋ��� Peabody College of education and human development are partnering with four Jordanian universities through the Early Grade Education Activity (ASAS) to co-create curricula and support professional development centered on evidence-based, student-engaged learning for young… Read More

Five faculty members from 91�Ʋ��� Peabody College of education and human development were recognized with awards and honors at the 2026 American Educational 91�Ʋ��� Association Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 8 – 12. Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens… Read More

Thinking of getting an advanced degree? Graduate, professional students give their best advice. Read More

Faculty artists Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons and Kamaal Malak have been invited to join one of the most culturally defining contemporary art exhibitions in the world. 91�Ʋ��� will also host a public program series in Venice to showcase the university’s talent—and to contribute to the global dialogue about the future of art. Read More

All faculty are invited to the final Faculty Senate meeting of the academic year on Thursday, April 16 beginning at 4:10 p.m. All faculty are invited; only members of the senate can cast votes. A physical quorum is required for this meeting to vote on several resolutions and select the Senate Chair Elect from two candidates and the Senate Vice Chair Elect. A reception will follow the meeting. Read More

See this year's winner of the Chancellor's Cup! Read More

Graduate and professional students share how they've become more of the person they want to be while at 91�Ʋ���. Read More