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Education Leadership and Policy reunion attendees (February 26-28, 2026) 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Peabody College of education and human development welcomed alumni of the K-12 and Higher Education Leadership and Policy doctorate of education programs for reunion from February 26 to 28. One hundred five alumni attended, along with current students… Read More

By Jennifer Kiilerich The American Educational Research Association has named 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Laurie Cutting, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Special Education, a 2026 AERA Fellow, an honor recognizing the nation’s top researchers in education and learning. She… Read More

Navigating the journey from research to real-world impact can be challenging. Luckily for 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ faculty, there’s a network of Innovation Ambassadors to guide them. Read More

By Jenna Somers In February, faculty members from 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Peabody College of education and human development participated in the National Conference on Education, presented by AASA, the School Superintendents Association, held in Nashville, Tennessee. This annual conference brings together district leaders from across the country to engage with leading… Read More

Are you a 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ alumnus or alumna looking to make the next move in your career? Maybe you are considering going back to school to help you land that next big role. Through the new Alumni Scholarship, you can receive a guaranteed 20 percent tuition discount to earn a… Read More

By Jennifer Kiilerich In several Tennessee high school classrooms, computer science students are stepping away from their screens. Instead, as part of a learning tool 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ researchers are developing, the teens are actively moving around their environments, enacting algorithms and processes, asking questions and collaborating on solutions. It’s not… Read More

Since 2023, graduates of 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Peabody College of education and human development have won five consecutive research awards from the Association of Child Life Professionals. The nine award-winning graduates earned their master’s degrees in Child Studies at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and were students in the Children’s Healthcare, Illness,… Read More

With Commencement rapidly approaching, the university has announced that award-winning author and professor Arthur C. Brooks will receive 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s prestigious Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal when he speaks at the university’s 2026 Commencement activities. Read More

Jason Merchant, a national leader in higher education and vice provost for academic affairs at the University of Chicago, will be the new Searcy Family Dean of the College of Arts and Science. An internationally renowned, award-winning professor in the field of linguistics, Merchant will also hold an endowed chair in philosophy at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ. Read More

Joerg Rieger's work raises the question: What shared commitment might bind us all together, and can it be leveraged for the good of humanity? As a theologian, he looks to ancient religious traditions for solutions. Read More

In November, faculty members from 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Peabody College of education and human development traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, for the culminating event of the STEMpowered learning and development series, an 18-month collaboration between Peabody College and Sukkur IBA University to strengthen STEM education in Pakistan, with support from Beyond… Read More

In this episode of the Quantum Potential podcast, Provost Cybele Raver and Chancellor Daniel Diermeier take a deep dive into 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s future—across campuses, cities, and partnerships. From West Palm Beach and San Francisco to New York City, Chattanooga, and Nashville, hear how the power of place is shaping a bold, networked vision for 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s next era.

Key Takeaways: 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ is launching four new online master of education programs in Applied Behavior Analysis, Educational Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness, Innovative Design and Technology in Education, and Multilingual Education Graduates of these programs will be competitive for in-demand roles across a range of educational… Read More

As a dangerous ice storm swept through Middle Tennessee in late January, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ quickly mobilized to support students, faculty and staff amid widespread power outages and hazardous conditions. The university opened warming centers, adjusted academic schedules and provided frequent updates, while facilities, dining and public safety teams worked around the clock to keep campus safe and operational. Read More

The Talent Marketplace—a new, connected experience designed to help you better understand your skills, grow with intention and explore career opportunities across 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ—is now live. The Talent Marketplace brings together learning, skill development and career exploration in one place, making it easier to see where you are today and what’s possible next. Rather than focusing only on job titles or current roles, it centers on skills, growth and progress over time.  Read More

Susan Margulies, former assistant director of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Engineering and a distinguished professor at the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been appointed vice provost for research and innovation, with her appointment beginning June 1. She will be tasked with defining a vision for—and driving—the next generation of growth in 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s research enterprise. Read More

By Jennifer Kiilerich Toddlerhood is a critical window for developmental interventions. But up to 75 percent of children born with cleft lip or palate don’t receive the speech-language support they may need until grade school. This lag puts them at risk of challenges with communication, social… Read More

By Jenna Somers A new study finds that a culturally sustaining treatment can help nearly half of young Spanish-speaking children with early language delays improve their skills significantly—five times more than standard care alone. Led by researchers at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Peabody College of education and human development, the… Read More

91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ announced seven recipients of the Innovation Catalyst Fund awards for the October 2025 cycle. The awards offer strategic pre-seed funding to help faculty across a wide range of disciplines turn promising research concepts into tangible solutions that address fundamental societal needs.  Read More

In 2021, Kathleen Seabolt, executive director, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Child & Family Center , founded the Owls kindergarten as a pilot program at The Acorn School, which provides care for young children of 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ faculty and staff. Beginning in the fall of 2026, Owls will migrate across campus to join the Susan Gray School, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s inclusive pre-school that is part of 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Peabody College of education and human development. Read More