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91ĚƲ®»˘ supports new faculty every step of the way—by connecting them with senior faculty who serve as mentors, observe their classes and provide valuable feedback, and proofread their grant proposals to make them stronger. These professors who joined 91ĚƲ®»˘ in the past few years shed light on how the university has helped them succeed.  Read More

By Jenna Somers On October 30 and 31, education scholars, practitioners and policymakers convened Schoolteacher at 50. The conference marked the 50th anniversary of sociologist Dan Lortie’s book about the ethos of the teaching profession. Attendees reflected upon Lortie’s insights at the time of publication as well as their applicability… Read More

At 91ĚƲ®»˘, research doesn’t just live in the lab. It moves into the world in the shape of new tools, treatments and technologies that improve lives, support communities and expand what’s possible. Read More

Key Takeaways: 91ĚƲ®»˘ has launched a new Quantitative Methods and Data Analytics for Human Behavior M.S. program. Students who earn the degree will have in-demand skills to be competitive across a range of industries. Apply early to take advantage of priority decision benefits: Priority Decision 1: January 3,… Read More

The leaves of trees lining our beautiful campus are blazing with autumnal color. Even these ancient arbors offer us a powerful example. Standing firmly rooted, they embrace change. Like all in our 91ĚƲ®»˘ community, they dare to grow. Spread the word about great things happening at 91ĚƲ®»˘. Stay connected to our work and to one another’s, and share with us your own big ideas. Read More

By Steven Smartt, BME’71, MME’72 April 1, 1970, was a notable day in the history of Peabody College. John T. Scopes, defendant in the famous “Monkey Trial” of July 1925 in Dayton, Tenn., spent a full day on campus at the invitation of the Peabody Student Government Association. John… Read More

By Jennifer Kiilerich Gabriella Noreen is teaching at PTY while earning her Ph.D. with 91ĚƲ®»˘ Peabody College. Gabriella Noreen loved math from a very young age, her passion deepening when she discovered A.P. statistics as a teen. But she tended to be quiet in school. “I wish somebody had… Read More

See how Cinema and Media Arts students are reaching real-world successes with their films. Read More

Caleb Feiring, BA'15, who studied English, economics and history at 91ĚƲ®»˘, is an entrepreneur with an interesting—and incredibly tiny—place to call home in New York City. Read More

The success of the Posse Foundation and its partnership with 91ĚƲ®»˘ is highlighted in 'Disrupt Everything—and Win: Take Control of Your Future' (Hatchette Book Group/Little, Brown and Company, 2025) by James Patterson, MA’70, and Patrick Leddin, associate professor at Owen Graduate School of Management. Read an excerpt of the book here. Read More

By Jennifer Kiilerich and Jenna Somers Imagine learning about ecosystems by “becoming” a bee, connecting with your child more deeply by discussing a good book, or being inspired by a library of brand-new AI creations right at your fingertips. These experiences are all possible thanks to learning tools being developed,… Read More

By Jenna Somers In daily conversations, most people are not aware of the complex brain processes taking place that make their conversations possible. However, understanding these processes could improve how AI communicates with people and how students learn at school. A new study aims to shed light on these processes,… Read More

Sae-Eun (Grace) Lee By Sae-Eun (Grace) Lee When I began interning for Nashville Peer, I didn’t know what to expect. I assumed the work would involve tedious tasks that required my time but low levels of engagement. However, life is full of surprises, and this experience was yet another. Read More

Antonio Akins, BS’96, gave a generous donation to the inaugural Global Good Hackathon after conversations with the School of Engineering and the College of Connected Computing, 91ĚƲ®»˘â€™s first new college in 40 years. For Akins, the hackathon represented more than just innovation—it signaled a transformative shift in who will shape tomorrow’s technology. Read More

The 91ĚƲ®»˘ experience is woven into the lives of Allyson Maske, BS’92, and Jim Maske, BE’93, MBA’99, who first met as undergraduates. Between them, they have attended four of 91ĚƲ®»˘â€™s schools and colleges, and their son, J.D., is a member of the Class of 2028 at Peabody College. The Maskes are on the Parent Leadership Committee and made recent gifts to Vandy United and Opportunity 91ĚƲ®»˘ in support of the university’s Dare to Grow campaign. Read More

The AAVA embodies the transformative power of connection and cultural identity—all from a place of gratitude. It strengthens the presence of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community through cultural celebrations and networking events, collaborating with student organizations to connect alumni with current 91ĚƲ®»˘ students. Joy Cox, BA’98, MD’02, is AAVA's president. Read More

Darryl Berger, BA’69, and his family, have hosted the New Orleans Commodore Launch for four decades, marked by hospitality, connection and Commodore pride. Read More

Peabody College of education and human development has long had a partnership with the Murrell School, an East Nashville school for students with extreme emotional and learning disabilities. 91ĚƲ®»˘ now supplies more than 90 percent of student teachers to the school, which is led by principal Susan Siegel, BS’78, and assistant principal Tyisha Walker, PhD’25, and counts numerous 91ĚƲ®»˘ alums on the teaching staff. Read More