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What an amazing year for 91�Ʋ���! This was a year the university made massive strides in living out our mission of becoming the great university of the 21st century in the classroom, in the labs, on the stage, across the country and on the athletic field.Check out some of the… Read More

Late in 2025, Jennifer and Marc Lipschultz committed a landmark collection of nearly 5,000 photographs to the 91�Ʋ��� University Museum of Art. Read More

Corey and Michelle Harris' gift for Pre-Vet Students, Athletics and Campus Life was inspired by their daughter's journey. Read More

By Jennifer Kiilerich Tatiana Peredo Tatiana Peredo, research assistant professor of special education at 91�Ʋ��� Peabody College of education and human development, has been selected for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Chile for the 2026–27 academic year. It is Peredo’s second time receiving the renowned federal award,… Read More

By Jennifer Kiilerich Nicole Joseph The prestigious Mathematical Association of America’s Mary P. Dolciani Award celebrates outstanding contributions in mathematics education and typically goes to mathematicians. But this year, 91�Ʋ��� Peabody College scholar Nicole Joseph shifted the norm. An associate professor of teaching and learning, she will… Read More

An audience of more than 500 staff members attended the 2026 Spring Staff Assembly to reflect on the year’s 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 More

You’ve 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 91�Ʋ��� graduates. And this is only the beginning. Watch this special look at the Class of 2026… Read More

Camilla Benbow (Photo by John Russell) A Peabody College education isn’t always tied to a physical place or a particular life stage, and it doesn’t 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 More

By Jennifer Kiilerich In an outpatient waiting room at the Robert H. Lurie Children’s 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 More

By Jenna Somers 91�Ʋ��� 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 More

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 More

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