MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 9 (TNSPer) -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Baker Donelson continues to grow its nationally recognized health law practice, adding Sandra Adams, who joins as of counsel in the Firm's Fort Lauderdale office. Ms. Adams represents long term care and senior living operators, addressing the strategic, regulatory, and operational requirements organizations face. Her experience includes negotiating and managing complex real estate and operati  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, March 4 (TNSPer) -- Tusculum University issued the following news: An experienced theater professional who has performed and worked behind the scenes in productions in Greeneville for the last five years has been named Tusculum University's director of arts outreach. Beth Schnura has served as a freelance director and lighting technician for Theatre-at-Tusculum and the Greeneville Theatre Guild since 2018. Earlier in her career, she served for seven years as auditorium c  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 11 (TNSPer) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Amelia Ables John Schorge, MD, will join the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as the chair of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) on April 1. Coming from Tufts Medical Center in Boston, he brings nearly three decades of experience. As OB/GYN chair and as a gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Schorge will be working with Regional One Health (RO  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 12 (TNSPer) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Jane Roberts Anthony Sheyn, MD, associate professor in the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Department of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat), has been named the division chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology at UTHSC and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. He replaces Jerome Thompson, MD, MBA, who is stepping back from the division chief role after 16 years. Dr. S  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 8 (TNSPer) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd and University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman announced plans to recommend Carrie Castille as the new senior vice chancellor/senior vice president for the UT Institute of Agriculture at the next UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee meeting. Pending an affirmative vote of the board, Castille's start date will be July 1. She wi  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 8 (TNSPer) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: A longtime mainstay in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's School of Music will add to his legacy in music education. Michael Stewart, associate professor of music education and associate director of bands, has been named director of the Pride of the Southland Marching and Athletic Bands, associate director of wind studies, and WJ Julian Endowed Professor. He will begin in the new roles July 1.  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 10 (TNSBook) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news on March 9, 2022: By Jane Roberts Alex Dopico, MD, PhD, and Anna Bukiya, PhD, research collaborators and faculty in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, have just finished editing a comprehensive book on cholesterol. "Cholesterol: From Chemistry and Biophysics to the Clinic," was published by Elsevier. It will be released in May. "It w  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 12 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has named Dr. Barry T. Rouse, a veterinarian and an immunologist in the Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Services at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, as the recipient of the 2022 AAVMC Excellence in Research Award. Presented annually, this national award recognizes an  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 10 (TNSAwa) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy earned a top national award for service to the community, part of its continuing mission to serve the rural and underserved in the Appalachian Highlands. The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) awarded ETSU the Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award, which is presented annually to one college   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 12 (TNSPer) -- The Metropolitan Nashville International Airport issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) welcomes two airport industry veterans to its leadership team. Kristy Bork joins MNAA as Assistant Vice President of Finance and Shayleen Schutz joins MNAA as Director of Emergency Management. "Our team works hard to ensure Nashville International Airport is the world-class airport that our city needs and deserves. We  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: Chris Boyer, associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, has received the Distinguished Professional Contribution Award from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA). The award is given to individuals who have demonstrated significant service to the Association.  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, March 8 (TNSPar) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: At Austin Peay State University, the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI) has spent years focused on preserving, restoring and promoting the South's native grasslands. SGI recently made another step toward accomplishing that mission. The Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) recently unanimously voted to add SGI to its ranks. CPC is a one-of-a-kind network of conservation partners that collabo  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 11 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Committee of 100 for Economic Development, Inc. has selected Noah Kressler as a member for 2022. C100 Chief Executive Michael Olivier stated, "Noah brings a wealth of experience and talent that aligns with the Committee of 100 principles important to our purpose in making Louisiana a better place for our citizens and for business and industry." The Committee is currently engaged in seeking fiscal  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 1 (TNSRes) -- Belmont University issued the following news release: Belmont University's Data Collaborative (BDC) today announced the launch of its first Data Warehouse project which will focus on gathering and analyzing publically available data to develop creative solutions to Nashville's hypertension challenges. Working alongside several community partners, the Nashville Health Hypertension (NHH) project will be the first opportunity to leverage data gathered by a  more

LEBANON, Tennessee, March 9 (TNSOps) -- Cumberland University issued the following news release: Dr. Spencer W. McBride will give the inaugural Cynthia Van Buren Lecture at Cumberland University's Alumni Hall on Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. McBride, who received his Ph.D. in history from Louisiana State University, is Associate Managing Historian of the Joseph Smith Papers Project. He is the author of several books on religion and American politics, including Pulpit and Nation: Clergymen and   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 12 (TNSPro) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University's Department of Counseling and Human Services is now offering a graduate certificate in Nature-Based Therapy. The certificate offers an immersive, comprehensive preparation for the creation of nature-based therapeutic services and programming, as well as the integration of nature-based therapeutic practices into traditional approaches. "The physical and psych  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 10 (TNSPar) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news on March 9, 2022: Officials from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) signed an articulation agreement today that expands admissions opportunities for ETSU students who are interested in a career in medicine. The agreement creates a "Guaranteed Admissions Interview Program" for ETSU undergraduates who have applied to attend medical scho  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 11 (TNSOps) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Leaders from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recently visited the ETSU esports arena to talk with staff about gaming, partnerships and possible new opportunities for college students. The NJCAA is the governing body for two-year sports programs and recently set up a governing body for esports programs at two-year schools. Dr. Christopher Parker, president and CEO o  more

BANNER ELK, North Carolina, March 9 (TNSRes) -- Lees-McRae College issued the following news: Even before becoming the Assistant Dean of Nursing and an Assistant Professor at Lees-McRae, most of Evelyn Brewer's life has been dedicated to nursing in Appalachia. From growing up on a farm in the North Carolina mountains of Ashe County to earning her PhD from East Tennessee State University, Brewer's dedication to caring for her community and those who live in it has never waned. Brewer began rese  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, March 12 -- The Mississippi Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 11, 2022: Public Service Commission Chairman Dane Maxwell and Northern District Commissioner Brandon Presley signed onto a resolution calling on President Joe Biden to appoint, at minimum, two Mississippians to the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The Northern and Southern District elected Public Service Commissioners joined together to pass this res  more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, March 11 (TNSconf) -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan welcomes University of Notre Dame professor Emmanuel Katongole to speak during the Westwood Christian Foundation's Myron Taylor Lectureship on Thursday, March 24. The three-part lecture, "The Gift of Reconciliation," is aimed at helping church leaders and community members consider how to best represent God's will on earth. The first lecture, titled "On Being f  more

TUPELO, Mississippi, March 5 -- The Mississippi Public Service Commission issued the following news release: Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley is calling on President Joe Biden to appoint, at minimum, two Mississippians to the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). In a letter today to President Biden and sent to Mississippi's congressional delegation, Presley pointed out that the current seven-member board has no representation from Mississippi, although the Magn  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 8 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces that remote testing for prospective insurance agents accounts for nearly 40% of all insurance producer exams so far this year. In May 2021, TDCI's agent licensing testing partner started offering online, proctored remote exams that may be taken at home, in an office, or any secure location in Tennessee. Last year, over   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 10 (TNSRes) -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) at Vanderbilt University launched the 2022 Tennessee Educator Survey statewide. All educators, administrators, and certified school staff in Tennessee are invited to take the survey and share their perspectives and expertise on education issues affecting their classrooms and schools, to info  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 9 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education released additional Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) resources explaining how the proposed student-based public school funding formula will update the way Tennessee funds public education for the first time in over 30 years. Starting in the 2023-24 school year, the TISA would invest an estimated $9 billion in education funding for the  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education released additional resources about the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) to explain how the proposed student-based public school funding formula prioritizes students over systems and reflects Tennesseans' values. Starting in the 2023-24 school year, the TISA would invest an estimated $9 billion in education funding for the state, inc  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 8 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education and the University of Tennessee System announced the launch of the Tennessee Reading Research Center, a Reading 360 initiative, to evaluate and independently analyze how the state's over $100 million investment of optional literacy supports and grants are improving student literacy rates, increasing the use of sounds-first instruction in Pre-K-3 classro  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 9 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on March 8, 2022: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in partnership with TennGreen Land Conservancy, today announced the addition of five acres of property adjacent to Cedars of Lebanon State Park and Natural Area in Wilson County. "This is an opportunity for the state to add a small piece of protected land in a region that has seen increased develop  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 8 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: Tennessee State Parks had an economic impact of $2.1 billion in Fiscal Year 2021, as the parks posted 38.5 million visits, according to a report done for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). "Our parks continue to provide an outstanding experience for visitors and a significant financial boost for our state and local communities," TDEC Commissioner Da  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, March 11 (TNSPro) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release on March 10, 2022: Tennessee Tech will have two new degree programs, designed to enhance career opportunities for students. New academic programs in Animal Science and Design Studies The board learned that the Tennessee Higher Education Commission gave final approval in January for the new bachelor's degree in Animal Science. Last December, the board approved this change, which ele  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, March 11 (TNStalk) -- Texas Tech University issued the following news release: Texas Tech experts are available to discuss the science, structural impact and economic impact of storms. As the 2022 tornado season officially begins, it seems in many ways like a continuation of 2021's. The ongoing La Nina climate pattern that spelled trouble for tornado season in the U.S. last year is expected to fade by summer. But, considering the fatal tornado outbreaks in Kentucky and Tenness  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 5 (TNSOps) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will host the 2023 U.S. Precision Livestock Farming Conference. The theme is "Field Implementation of Precision Livestock Farming." Precision Livestock Farming involves the real-time monitoring of images, sounds and other biological, physiological and environmental parameters to assess and improve individual ani  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 8 (TNSRes) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: A major international study of colorectal cancer called the ColoCare Study, which includes the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has received a five-year renewal with $10 million from the National Institutes of Health to fuel new innovations in colorectal cancer treatment. This next phase of the project will focus on developing new medical interventions based on ear  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 8 -- The University of Tennessee System issued the following news release: University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd and University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman announced plans to recommend Dr. Carrie Castille as the new Senior Vice Chancellor/Senior Vice President (SVC/SVP) for the UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) at the next UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee meeting. Pending an affirmative vote of the board, Castille's effecti  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, March 12 (TNSfund) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: University of Tennessee forestry professor Adam Taylor has been awarded a Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Grant in Health and Environmental Sciences. Taylor will spend much of 2023 at the University of Eastern Finland European Forest Institute in Joensuu researching the carbon connections between forests and forest products and climate change. The Fulbright Fi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 9 (TNSJou) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: A multidisciplinary team that includes a Vanderbilt computer science professor has established the foundation for an automated, up-to-date assessment of personal protective equipment across U.S. hospitals--work that got its start before the COVID-19 pandemic but took on greater urgency. Significantly, the team developed a secure, third-party system to operate independent of federal and   more