Peabody Class of 2024 Ceremony Program
All graduates and guests are invited to participate in Vanderbilt's Graduates Day celebration at 11:00 A.M CDT on Thursday, May 9, with columnist for The New York Times, David Brooks. Find more information here.
The Peabody Commencement Awards Ceremonies take place on Thursday, May 9, by invitation only.
On Friday, May 10, Peabody will honor its M.Ed., M.P.P., and Ed.D. graduates during two ceremonies held on the Peabody Esplanade. The programs for the two ceremonies are the same.
PEABODY PROFESSIONAL CEREMONY PROGRAM
Peabody College Master's Degree Ceremony
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Peabody Esplanade
Peabody College Doctor of Education Degree Ceremony
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Peabody Esplanade
Tickets are not required for the Peabody ceremonies.
Graduates must check in upon their arrival on the Peabody Esplanade. Master's students should check in by 10:30am, and Ed.D. students should check in by 2:30pm.
Note: Graduate students (Ph.D.) should attend the Graduate School's Commencement ceremony, and undergraduates should attend the undergraduate ceremony.
Share the joy Commencement weekend at #Peabody2024 and @vupeabody.
Peabody Professional Ceremony Program
PLATFORM PARTY
Camilla P. Benbow
Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development
Andrew J. Finch
Professor of the Practice, Department of Human and Organizational Development
Kimberly Bess
Associate Professor of the Practice, Department of Human and Organizational Development
Georgene Troseth
Professor Emerita, Department of Psychology and Human Development
Catherine Gavin Loss
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professional Education
Sharon L. Shields
Senior Associate Dean of Community and Special Projects
Kristen McMaster, BS’95, M.Ed.’98, PhD’02
2024 Peabody College Distinguished Alumna
MEMBERS OF THE PEABODY FACULTY
DEGREES BEING AWARDED
Master of Education (11 a.m.)
Master of Public Policy (11 a.m.)
Doctor of Education (3 p.m.)
ORDER OF THE CEREMONY
Welcoming Remarks, Dean Camilla P. Benbow
Recognition of Peabody Medalists and Banner Bearers
Recognition of Peabody Distinguished Alumna
Recognition of Graduates and Hooding of Doctoral Candidates (hooding only during Ed.D. ceremony)
Concluding Remarks
Adjournment
Peabody Medalists and Banner Bearers
The Peabody Medal is the highest honor Peabody College can bestow on a graduating student. It is awarded to the graduate who best personifies academic distinction, professional accomplishment, and contributions to Peabody College, Vanderbilt University, and the larger community. Peabody College awards two medals annually at commencement: one to a Master of Education student and one to a Doctor of Education student. The Peabody Banner Bearer is an honor bestowed on a graduating student in recognition of academic distinction and contributions to the Peabody community. The recipient is judged by the faculty to have excelled in all aspects of the program of study and is considered an outstanding example of a Peabody professional student.
Announcement of award recipients coming soon!
Peabody Distinguished Alumna
Kristen McMaster
More information coming soon!
Previous Honorees
Selected Class of 2023 Profiles
Vanderbilt helps student-athlete Nate Clifton launch lifelong journey of self-discovery. In the fall, he will join Peabody's master's program in Learning, Diversity and Urban Studies.
Online doctoral student Amanda Harding is helping Vanderbilt grow in digital education.
Collaboration in faith and academics inspires HOD major Darren Francis.
Future educator Nora Smith finds belonging among Vanderbilt's disabled community.
VandyBoys blueprint helps bullpen ace Thomas Schultz excel in a double major.