Peabody Global Initiatives

Peabody Global Initiatives supports faculty to pursue international research, expand their network, and share their knowledge while addressing the complex challenges and opportunities facing education and human development globally.

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About Peabody Global Initiatives

Peabody Global Initiatives (PGI) catalyzes Peabody’s international mission through rigorous research, impactful partnerships, and global engagement.

PGI Priorities

  • Rigorous Research - We connect Peabody faculty with international scholars and institutions to develop cross-culturally valid evidence, policy, and knowledge with global relevance and impact.
  • Impactful Collaborations - We team with global researchers, institutional leaders, and practitioners to co-design, improve, expand, and learn from sustainable initiatives and programs.
  • Global Engagement - Our efforts advance Peabody's mission through networks of alumni, researchers, collaborators and practitioners across the world.

PGI in the News

Global Impact

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Highlighted: countries Peabody faculty have connected with in the last 12 months
Dean Benbow and Peabody Design Team visiting American University of Iraq, Baghdad (AUIB)

Designing and launching a College of Education and Center for the Advancement of Higher Education in Iraq

Since 2022, Peabody has been collaborating with American University of Iraq, Baghdad (AUIB) to co-design and launch a College of Education and Human Development. Funding provided by US Department of State.

Left - Dean Benbow and Peabody Design Team visiting American University of Iraq, Baghdad (AUIB)

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Strengthening U.S.-Pakistan University Partnerships

Peabody and Sukkur IBA University (SIBA) are collaborating together, with support from Beyond the Classroom Education (BTC), to strengthen higher education institutions in Pakistan around  STEM curriculum design and pedagogy, and faculty leadership and development. Funding provided by US Department of State.

"Peabody Global Initiatives reflects our commitment to crossing geographical boundaries through research and partnerships in education and human development."

Ellen Goldring, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Education and Leadership and Vice Dean of Peabody College

Global Initiatives Faculty and Staff

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