Vanderbilt Peabody College

09/10/2026

It was a summer of learning, discovery and connection for Vanderbilt’s Programs for Talented Youth (PTY)—and their biggest summer yet!

Housed in Vanderbilt Peabody College, PTY provides academically advanced students with opportunities to explore their interests, take on new challenges and learn alongside peers. As we reflect on an unforgettable summer, here are a few fun facts from a record-breaking season:

� Largest summer in PTY history

� 2,300+ K–12 students participated, including 1,200+ residential students and 1,000+ K–8 day students

� Students joined from 46 states and more than 10 countries

� 300+ staff members helped make it all possible

� Launched Vanderbilt Summer Institutes, a new two-week, Vanderbilt faculty-taught residential program for high school juniors and seniors

� Hosted the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Senior Summit

Take a look back at some of the moments that made this milestone summer one to remember.

09/08/2026

Take a peek into a day in the life of Barrington Martin II, a first-year student in the Learning and Leadership in Organizations (LLO) Ed.D Program!

Designed for mid-career professionals, the online LLO Ed.D. program equips leaders to turn their experience into action and allows them to inspire positive and widespread systemic change for their communities and organizations.

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4amYSRl

09/04/2026

Join us for our virtual admissions events designed to help you learn more about master’s, Ed.D. and Ph.D. studies at Vanderbilt Peabody College!

� General Admissions Information Session

For prospective master’s and Ed.D. students, this session will cover Peabody’s campus-based master’s, Ed.D., and Ph.D. programs, the admissions process, and life in Nashville. Current staff from the Office of Peabody Graduate and Professional Admissions will also answer your questions.

October 9: General Info Session RSVP - bit.ly/4iMYaBB

November 11: General Info Session RSVP - bit.ly/4gOkIPH

� Engage Peabody

For prospective master’s, Ed.D. or Ph.D. students, this interactive event offers an inside look at Peabody’s community, academic experience, and application process. Hear from faculty and current students about research interests, collaboration, funding, finding the right fit, and life as a Peabody student.

September 11: Ph.D. Engage Peabody RSVP - bit.ly/4x6XsCE

September 24: Master’s and Ed.D. Engage Peabody RSVP - bit.ly/4gXFv3I

09/01/2026

Peabody Campus tours are now open for the fall! Come visit campus to explore, ask questions, learn about student resources and get a feel for what it’s like to be a part of our community. Tours will happen on the first and third Fridays of each month, with an additional tour on the last Friday in October.

Sign up now � bit.ly/4zRRpVh

08/24/2026

What are Tennessee educators telling us about the challenges and opportunities they’re seeing in schools?

New findings from the 2026 Tennessee Educator Survey are bringing those perspectives to the forefront.

The Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) at Vanderbilt Peabody College is turning statewide survey results into research briefs and easy-to-use data snapshots examining issues including teacher retention, early-career educators, artificial intelligence in the classroom, student interventions, school leadership and professional learning.

Read the full article to learn what Tennessee educators are saying and how their perspectives are informing education research, policy and practice: bit.ly/46g9QW2

Following the June release of the 2026 Tennessee Educator Survey results, the Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development is publishing a series of briefs and snapshots throughout late summer and fall exploring what Tennessee educator...

08/20/2026

� Swipe for our 2026 Graduate and Professional Orientation schedules for our online and on-campus programs. Don’t forget to RSVP!

Orientation RSVP for on-campus programs: bit.ly/4zAXEgb
Orientation RSVP for online programs: bit.ly/4gap3On

We’ll see you soon!

08/19/2026

A global partnership is helping strengthen the future of higher education in Iraq. 📚

This summer, eleven higher education professionals from the American University of Iraq-Baghdad visited Vanderbilt Peabody College for a week of workshops, job shadowing and collaboration focused on learner-centered teaching, leadership and educator development. The visit marks another step in an ongoing partnership that has already helped launch new education programs and establish the Center for the Advancement of Higher Education in Iraq.

Through shared learning and cross-cultural collaboration, these educators are taking new ideas and strategies home to help develop institutions and the next generation of educational leaders.

➡️ Read the full story to learn more about the partnership and the people driving this work forward:

By Jennifer Kiilerich From July 27-31, Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development welcomed Staff Excellence Fellows (SEF) from the American University of Iraq-Baghdad’s new Center for the Advancement of Higher Education in Iraq (CAHEI). The visit was an inflection point in the c...

08/14/2026

This summer, nearly 50 Metro Nashville Public Schools students stepped into the world of STEM research through Vanderbilt Peabody College’s Summer High-School Internships in Research Experiences (SHIRE) program, taking on projects with real-world impact.

From engineering clean-water solutions for communities in Uganda to studying lung cells and exploring pharmacology, these students gained hands-on research experience while developing the skills and confidence to see themselves as the scientists and innovators of tomorrow.

Read the full article to meet the students, explore their research and learn how programs like SHIRE are creating meaningful pathways into STEM. ➡️ bit.ly/4gwBnZ9

By Jennifer Kiilerich In a Hillsboro High School science lab in Nashville, Tennessee, a group of teens from Metro Nashville Public Schools spent their summer exploring whether filtration with peanuts could aid in creating safe, sustainable water for Ugandan communities. Despite about 7,000 miles bet...

08/13/2026

Ready to advance your career in applied behavior analysis?

Vanderbilt Peabody College’s online M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis prepares professionals to apply evidence-based behavioral principles in schools, clinics, and other educational settings. In just 15 months, you'll learn from expert faculty, complete a job-embedded practicum, and gain the knowledge and skills to translate research into meaningful practice. The program's verified course sequence and fieldwork opportunities also meet Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements.

Hear from Program Director Johanna Lee about what makes this program unique and discover how Vanderbilt can help you take the next step in your career.

➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4htwn8N

08/07/2026

� Ph.D. applications are now open for the Psychological Sciences program!

Review program details, request additional information, or begin the application process: bit.ly/4fVSulJ