August 2025
Dear friends,
With the generous support of alumni and friends, Peabody College continues to help people lead flourishing lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and across the country.
Helping children read
The Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center recently completed its inaugural school year. In April, students showed off their newfound reading prowess with a weeklong read-a-thon, and the academy hosted independent school educators for a conference on neurodivergence-informed education. It was an inspiring first year!
Reinvigorating history education
In June, we launched the Alexander Initiative to support teachers in revitalizing U.S. history and civics education. Thirty high school history and civics teachers joined us from across the country for this intensive professional development experience to learn how to strengthen their students’ faith in democratic values and institutions.
Innovating in human and organizational development
Peabody’s undergraduate students continue to benefit from our growing Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship program. This year, 115 students were involved in program and classroom offerings, with many more working independently on social innovation projects across campus.
Meeting student need with new degrees
This fall, we’re excited to launch a new master’s degree program, Organizational Development for Social Innovation, and a new undergraduate major in Language Sciences.
Engaging at all levels
2024-25 had many other highlights, including the 25th anniversary of Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth, the 15th anniversary of Next Steps at Vanderbilt (inclusive postsecondary education) and the opening of a preschool STEM lab at the Susan Gray School.
By investing in our faculty, students and programs, you foster discovery and prepare future leaders. Your gift will also support Vanderbilt’s Dare to Grow campaign, which fuels our ambitious vision to be the great university of the 21st century. Please make your gift today at vu.edu/supportpeabody to drive our work forward. Every contribution is appreciated. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Camilla P. Benbow
Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development