LEBANON, Tennessee, July 24 (TNSOps) -- Cumberland University issued the following news release: The Papers of Martin Van Buren project at Cumberland University recently published 347 new documents belonging to the eighth president. The bulk of these newly published documents center on Van Buren's early life and career in New York. They include legal documents, land deeds, and speeches and resolutions in favor of the War of 1812. "The COVID-19 pandemic proved challenging to our work this past  more

DYERSBURG, Tennessee, July 28 (TNSPer) -- Dyersburg State Community College issued the following news release: Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) President Karen Bowyer has appointed Dennis Anderson as dean of career, technical and distance education. Anderson has served as interim dean since March 8, 2021. "It is a pleasure to promote Dennis Anderson to this position as Dean," stated Dr. Bowyer. "The experience and ability that Dennis Anderson brings to this position will allow DSCC to   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 28 (TNSPar) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news on July 27, 2021: The presidents of Walters State Community College and East Tennessee State University today announced an articulation agreement between the digital media programs of each college. This agreement allows students to transfer from Walters State's new digital media major directly into its undergraduate counterpart at ETSU with advanced standing. Students desiring graduate study   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 27 (TNSAwa) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Dr. Keith Johnson, vice president for Equity and Inclusion and chair of the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying at East Tennessee State University, has been selected as one of nine new fellows to the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). "I was delighted to receive notice that I have been awarded such a prestigious recognition. When I was a junior fac  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 28 (TNSRes) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The Johnson City Community Health Center (JCCHC), which is managed by the East Tennessee State University College of Nursing, has implemented a new tracking system that has been instrumental in improving the health of patients with diabetes. Since the system was put in place, the clinic has recorded a significant decrease in the percentage of patients who have uncontrolled diabetes, which is  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $580,000 loan for the City of Waverly to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of eight approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with a loan for the City of White House for $8 million, two loans totaling $70,000 for the Town of A  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced two loans totaling $6,487,000 for the City of Westmoreland to improve water infrastructure. The loans are among eight approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with a loan for the City of Waverly for $580,000, a loan for the City of White H  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced two loans totaling $605,000 for the Town of Carthage to improve water infrastructure. The loans are among eight approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with a loan for the City of Waverly for $580,000, a loan for the City of White House f  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 28, 2021: Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced two loans totaling $70,000 for the Town of Alexandria to improve water infrastructure. The loans are among eight approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with a loan for the City of Waverly for $580,000, a loan for the Cit  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 28, 2021: Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced an $8 million loan for the City of White House to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of eight approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with a loan for the City of Waverly for $580,000, two loans totaling $70,000  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 (TNSPer) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: The Lipscomb College of Bible and Ministry will debut a Competency-Based Theological Education Initiative this fall, and Randy Willingham has been appointed director of the program. The introduction of the program this fall will be a soft launch, with the full program coming in spring 2021. The initiative focuses on developing ministry competencies in the context of local congregations, with a focus not  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 28 (TNSPer) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: Beloved Nashville journalist and former longtime WSMV anchor Demetria Kalodimos has been appointed communication professional-in-residence in Lipscomb University's School of Communication for the 2021-22 academic year. Kalodimos is a trusted voice in Middle Tennessee. She has anchored and reported news for nearly 40 years and has won some of the top awards in broadcast journalism including 16 Emmys, three  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 27 (TNSPro) -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: Rebecca Gilliam has come out ahead after experiencing both the TCAT technical side and College credit side of Chattanooga State Community College. Her first foray into the technical side happened when she became intrigued by her husband's welding skills, which he incidentally learned through the TCAT Welding Technology program. That spark encouraged her to enter the welding program  more

GALLATIN, Tennessee, July 28 (TNSPer) -- Volunteer State Community College issued the following news: The Tennessee Board of Regents confirmed Dr. Orinthia T. Montague as the next president of Volunteer State Community College during a special called board meeting Tuesday. Dr. Montague was recommended to the Board by Chancellor Flora Tydings and a committee, after a nationwide search. "I am humbled and honored to be confirmed by the Tennessee Board of Regents as the fourth president of Volunte  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 (TNSJou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: A new study finds that adults in five Southern cities hold similar views regarding school assignments and the importance of diversity in K-12 schools - despite those cities having very different policies in place to support socioeconomic diversity in their school systems. Specifically, the study looked at public sentiment in Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina; Louisville, Kentucky  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 28 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: Domestic violence is a national life-threatening crisis that destroys lives and families. The effects of domestic violence are especially devastating in Tennessee as nearly half of all crimes are domestic violence related, figures show. To help save the lives of domestic violence victims, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the state Board of Cosmetology and Barber Ex  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee and Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Carter Lawrence joined members of the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) to deliver food, cleaning supplies and working smoke alarms to volunteer firefighters in Williamson County. This week's event is in support of First Lady Maria Lee's ongoing T  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education announced 92 school districts will be participating in the Reading 360 Early Literacy Network and opened registration for the Reading 360 Virtual Summit this September. "Tennessee is deeply committed to building strong reading skills in our youngest students, and Reading 360 has already reached 50,000+ families through free, at-home reading resources a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 28 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education announced the state's Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) participation rates for the 2020-21 annual assessment administration, achieving an overall participation rate of 95% statewide. During the January 2021 Special Session, Public Chapter 2 removed negative consequences associated with accountability for districts and schools whose dis  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 28 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on July 26, 2021: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Integrated Biometric Technology, LLC (IBT) officials announced today that the company will establish new operations and locate its corporate headquarters in Franklin. IBT, which specializes in biometric technologies for identity authentication, identity man  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Kaiser Aluminum officials announced today that the company will relocate its corporate headquarters from Foothill Ranch, Calif. to Franklin, Tenn. Kaiser Aluminum, a $1.8 billion, publicly traded corporation (NASDAQ: KALU), is a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialt  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 28 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on July 27, 2021: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that 54 counties will receive ThreeStar grants. In total, TNECD is awarding $2.4 million in funding to Tennessee communities through this round of the ThreeStar grant program. "I congratulate these 54 counties that are receiving ThreeStar gr  more

FORT HOOD, Texas, July 28 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: The 230th Sustainment Brigade, headquartered in Chattanooga, is in Fort Hood, Texas, from July to August, supporting the 278th Armored Combat Regiment as they conduct the National Guard's eXportable Combat Training Capability exercise. More than 500 Soldiers with the 230th are providing direct support to the 278th's 3,000 combat troops by providing fuel, food, ice, water, logistical support, and v  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 (TNSPro) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release on July 28, 2021: Students who want to earn a college degree can be enrolled at Tennessee Tech University and Roane State Community College at the same time. A new program designed to provide a seamless transition from Roane State Community College to Tennessee Tech University will launch this fall. The program, "Roane to Tech," ensures that all Roane State graduates have guaranteed   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 (TNSPer) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Joseph Slater, dean of the College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech University, recently announced the appointment of Kumar Yelamarthi as the new associate dean for the College of Engineering. Yelamarthi, who will join Tech on Aug. 1, serves as director for the School of Engineering Technology and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Central Michigan University. He al  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 28 (TNSRes) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: In the Dynamic and Smart Systems Lab at Tennessee Tech, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Steven Anton and his students are taking a closer look at implant systems and the materials used for those implants to find ways to improve surgical processes. "The particular research that I'm working on is involving the integration of smart materials into knee replacements," Anton  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 30 (TNSMon) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Lee Ferguson The Tennessee Clinical and Translational Science Institute (TN-CTSI) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has announced the latest round of grant recipients from its Pilot Translational and Clinical Studies Program. Two UTHSC researchers were each awarded $30,000 for a one-year period. The winners and their projects are: * Karen J. Derefi  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 29 (TNSPer) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis welcomes LaDonna R. Young and Steve Swain to its Board. The Advisory Board assists the Institute in the strategic development and implementation of its mission and programs. Members have included community activists, attorneys, engineers, corporate, public relations officials and clergy. About LaDonna R. Young LaDo  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 28 (TNSPer) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: Tori Marshall is the newest area farm management specialist to join University of Tennessee Extension's MANAGE program, where she will serve farm families in the Western region of the state. Tennessee's MANAGE program is recognized as among the strongest and most effective in the nation, with more than 19,000 farm families participating in the program. The program  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: One of University of Tennessee Extension's own has received a national honor for her work in equine nutrition and management. Jennie L. Ivey, associate professor in the Department of Animal Science and Extension equine specialist, has been recognized by the Southern section of the American Society of Animal Science with the 2021 Extension Award. The award was pres  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 28 (TNSMon) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Amber Carter The Facilities Department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center received $42,067.50 in energy incentives from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The award was used to improve lighting and energy sources in the Mooney Building on campus. The Mooney Building is part of the state-funded, $70 million renovation of the university's Historic Quadrang  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 27 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Jackie Denton Dennis E. Leber, PhD, assistant vice chancellor and chief information security officer for Information Technology Services at UTHSC, has been named to the inaugural Top 100 CISOs (C100) listing by CISO Connect. Honorees were selected among distinguished security leaders across the U.S. by the CISO Board of Judges. "This award means a lot to me," Dr. Leber said.  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 27 (TNSEco) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news on July 26, 2021: By Amber Carter The Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is in the process of a digital transformation to make work on campus easier for faculty, students, and staff through the use of technology. UTHSC TechConnect, a new service system, launched today as the replacement for the UTHSC Footprint  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 29 (TNSPer) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: R. Barry Dale, DPT, PhD, MBA, has been named chair of the Department of Physical Therapy for the College of Health Professions at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He will begin his role July 30. "Dr. Dale brings significant experience to our college," said Stephen E. Alway, PhD, FACSM, dean of the UTHSC College of Health Professions. "He is passionate about stu  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 28 (TNSPar) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Lee Ferguson An institute led by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is gaining international reach, thanks to a new partnership with a worldwide interdisciplinary network. The Tennessee Institute of Regenerative Medicine (TennIRM) has combined forces with the Regenerative Medicine Foundation (RMF) in an informal partnership to promote their common interest in   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 (TNSPer) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: A renowned agricultural trade expert from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA). Andrew Muhammad, professor and Blasingame Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Policy, begins his three-year term on August 3, during AAEA's annual meeting in  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 (TNSGra) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: Researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture are partnering with Mississippi State University on a $497,537 grant to explore potential improvements to the prevented planting provision in the federal crop insurance program. Results from the study will offer policymakers information that can improve the actuarial performance of the prevented pl  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 28 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: An engineer with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has been recognized with the top honor from the Structures and Environment Division of the American Society for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers. Robert Burns, distinguished professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, received the Henry Giese Structures and Enviro  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 (TNSPro) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: By Marissa Shapiro James Muchira, a postdoctoral fellow in the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, has been named an American Academy of Nursing Jonas Policy Scholar. This program, funded by Jonas Philanthropies, supports early-career scholars seeking to build their knowledge and aptitude in health policy, the policy process and the interconnection of politics. The program enables   more