MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 24 (TNSPer) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: University of Memphis President M. David Rudd has been appointed to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Board of Directors. Representing the American Athletic Conference, Rudd is one of 24 members on the Board. His term expires in August 2025. "I am extremely honored to be selected to the NCAA Division I Board of Directors," said Rudd. "It is a credit to the continued momen  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 23 (TNSMon) -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: As part of AT&T's continuing commitment to supporting quality education across Tennessee, the AT&T Foundation has donated $10,000 to Chattanooga State Community College. The grant will provide scholarships for minority and underserved students who are either unemployed or underemployed. We are grateful to AT&T and its continued support of public higher education and our students,  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 22 (TNSPar) -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: * * * Chattanooga State and CARTA Announce Rideshare Agreement Chattanooga State Community College and the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) have reached a universal rideshare agreement effective immediately. The agreement allows all Chattanooga State students, faculty, and staff to ride CARTA for free with a valid ChattState ID through August 31, 2022.   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 21 (TNSAwa) -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2021: The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today announced that Dr. Rebecca Ashford, president at Chattanooga State Community College, is one of 25 leaders selected for the 2021-22 class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship. This program supports community college presidents in the early years of their tenure as they aim to achieve higher and more equitable  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 24 (TNSPar) -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: * * * Chattanooga State and Tennessee Wesleyan Sign Agreement Dr. Rebecca Ashford, president, Chattanooga State Community College and Dr. Harley Knowles, president, Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) recently signed an articulation agreement between the two institutions. This agreement will allow a smooth transfer into a Bachelor of Science degree at TWU for graduates with an a  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 21 (TNSPro) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: A new bystander intervention education program aimed at training bar and restaurant staff to help prevent sexual assault is being offered free to local establishments in partnership with the HELP SARA program at East Tennessee State University's College of Nursing. "Safe Bars is a national and state program that we have adapted locally to help train bartenders, servers, and anyone in the re  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 17 (TNSOps) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The Simulation Laboratory at ETSU consists of six simulation rooms at ETSU's Bishop Hall (Interprofessional Education and Research Center) that mimic the real-life patient care setting. In these labs, users practice their skills on human patient (mannequin) simulators in a controlled environment so that they have the necessary skills and confidence needed to transfer to a real-world hospital  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 22 (TNSOps) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: In 2023, mobile apps are projected to generate more than 935 billion U.S. dollars in revenues via paid downloads and in-app advertising, according to Statista. To address this growing trend, Cloud Wise Academy, an East Tennessee State University Innovation Lab affiliate member, is hosting an "Introduction to Mobile Development using Google Flutter" course this fall. The workshop begins Nov.  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: Endeavor Business Media welcomes Geert De Lombaerde as the new Editor-At-Large. In this new position, Geert will be covering public companies that are of interest to the audiences of several of Endeavor's iconic brands including IndustryWeek, T&D World, Fleet Owner, Oil & Gas Journal, and HealthCare Innovation. "I had the privilege of working with Geert for nearly a decade when he was editor of the Nas  more

LEBANON, Tennessee, Sept. 21 (TNSEco) -- Cumberland University issued the following news release: Cumberland University will unveil a 7-foot tall, bronze statue of prominent alumnus Cordell Hull outside of Memorial Hall on Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. The statue will be dedicated by Former Vice President Al Gore, whose grandfather was close friends with Cordell Hull. This ceremony is part of the month-long Cordell Hull Peace Forum sponsored by Middle Tennessee Electric and the Tennessee Valley Authority  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 (TNSJou) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: Three alumni from Lipscomb's Doctor of Education Leadership and Strategic Change program recently had their research featured in Middle School Journal, the official publication of the Association for Middle Level Education. Doctoral students Jill Green, Autumn Hills, and Maggie Lund and Assistant Professor of Education Emily Mofield's article "Mindsets matter for equitable discipline: Aligning beliefs to  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2021: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited Tennesseans to "Rate the Plates" and help choose the state's next standard license plate by selecting their favorite design at tn.gov/ratetheplates. Per Tennessee statute, the plate is redesigned every eight years if funds are approved in the General Assembly's annual budget. "As Tennessee celebrates 225 years of statehood, it's a perfect time to redesi  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 21 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2021: Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III is leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from 30 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam today applauding legislative proposals to modernize federal antitrust laws. In a letter sent to House and Senate leaders, the attorneys general urged them to continue improving several bills under consideration, includin  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Sept. 22, 2021: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Florim USA officials announced today that the porcelain floor and wall tile manufacturer will expand operations at its facility in Clarksville. Florim USA will invest roughly $35 million and create more than 30 new jobs to expand and increase all operatio  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2020-2021 State Report Card, an online tool to help parents, families and education stakeholders better understand Tennessee's districts and schools and learn about how they are serving their students. The State Report Card provides stakeholders with information about how Tennessee schools and districts are performing to inform decisions   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2021: The U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized six Tennessee schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups. "The six Tennessee schools recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools deserve a huge congratulations for their dedicatio  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Sept. 22, 2021: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), which operates all 56 Tennessee State Parks and 84 state natural areas, today announced the launch of an economic development initiative to grow tourism in rural, distressed counties in Tennessee by leveraging the economic potential of state lands. The program will capitalize on the attraction of  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Sept. 22, 2021: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Education shared encouraging data around the state's more than $160 million investment in academic summer camps to address learning loss and accelerate achievement for Tennessee students. "Tennessee has led the nation in getting students back in the classroom and swiftly addressing learning loss," said Gov. Lee. "As we continue t  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 (TNSMon) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University officials announced that externally funded research topped $22 million, a new high for Tech researchers, and the third consecutive year for the university above $20 million. "Outside organizations value the expertise and skills of Tech's researchers," said Tech President Phil Oldham. "External funding allows our talented faculty and staff to create, advanc  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 23 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: * * * University of Memphis Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award The University of Memphis was one of 101 recipients of the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. "This recognition reinforces the University of Memph  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 22 (TNSRes) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: A data analysis of public sentiment about the COVID-19 vaccine from December 2020-May 2021 on one popular social media platform by a team of researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center found more positive than negative sentiment regarding the vaccine. The study led by Arash Shaban-Nejad, PhD, an associate professor in the UTHSC-Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL)  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: UT Culinary Program director Greg Eisele received the hospitality and tourism educator award September 16 at the 2021 Governor's Conference on Hospitality and Tourism held in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Eisele has been the executive chef for the UT Conference Center and director of the Culinary Program for the past nine years. On hand to support Eisele at the awards gala were his wife, Amber, and Le  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 25 (TNSGra) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: Although a long-standing trade war and subsequent pandemic have dealt a crippling blow to the nation's timber industry, a new opportunity is raising hopes in Tennessee. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is teaming up with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture on a grant designed to increase the state's hardwood exports to Vietnam. Tennessee i  more

FRANKLIN, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2021: Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are providing a kick of sweet heat to your day with the debut of their Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches, including the Hot Honey Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Hot Honey Hand-Breaded Chicken Biscuit and Hot Honey Hand-Breaded Chicken and Waffle Sandwich. To celebrate the launch, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are teaming up with Adult Swim, adding e  more