CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 7 (TNSper) -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: Chattanooga State Community College recently named Dr. Amanda Bennett as vice president for Student Affairs (VPSA) effective July 1. "Dr. Bennett has served admirably as interim vice president for Student Affairs since January 2021 and has done an outstanding job," stated Dr. Rebecca Ashford, Chattanooga State president. "We conducted a national search, and Dr. Bennett's experience   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 7 (TNSpar) -- Nashville State Community College issued the following news release on July 6, 2022: Cumberland University and Nashville State Community College announced today a newly-established transfer pathway that allows Nashville State business students to transfer up to 70 credit hours to Cumberland University. Cumberland University President Dr. Paul C. Stumb and Nashville State President Dr. Shanna L. Jackson signed the articulation agreement on Nashville Stat  more

LEBANON, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSfund) -- Cumberland University issued the following news release: Cumberland University held a groundbreaking ceremony with its Board of Trustees to officially announce the expansion of Memorial Hall made possible by Millard and JJ Oakley's $5 million gift. This transformation of the front entrance of Cumberland's flagship building will make it possible to hold annual commencement ceremonies on the lawn without a stage setup and include stairs and an ADA complia  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 6 (TNSres) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Lipscomb funds summer research to advance treatments for cancer, education and physics * * * Each year, Lipscomb University awards up to six grants to allow faculty to focus on research and scholarship during the summer. Past grants have benefitted the development of new courses, the writing of books and poetry, innovative research in chemistry and biology and programs to enhance Lipscomb's relation  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSres) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Innovative program prepares students for their chosen field of study and helps them discover their life's purpose * * * One of the biggest questions many college students grapple with is what their purpose is in life. Some come to college with a plan in mind for the academic field of study to pursue or what they want to do professionally after they graduate. But, others seek clarity on how their ta  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Leigh MacMillan Jim Cassat, MD, PhD, associate professor of Pediatrics, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, and Biomedical Engineering, has received a three-year, $750,000 award from the G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation to support research exploring the interplay between bone homeostasis and infectious disease. The Mathers Foundation's mission is to "advance knowledge in th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 7 (TNSper) -- The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority issued the following news release: Nashville International Airport(R) (BNA(R)) and John C. Tune Airport(R), (JWN(R)) welcomes two seasoned public relations professionals to its communications team. Paul Lindsley joins BNA as the Director, Corporate Communications, and Olivia Parven joins as Manager, Corporate Communications. "Our communications team is an integral part of the Airport Authority, as they work t  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 8 (TNSres) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: A civil and environmental engineering senior design project for a new water tower and system in Samburg, Tennessee, won a $10,000 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Award. The senior design project was completed with the Community Engineering Corps, which is a part of Engineers Without Borders USA, whose mission is to work toward a better world through engineering proj  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 8 (TNSper) -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news release: Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli welcomes real estate attorney J. David Wicker, Jr. to the firm's Nashville office as part of the firm's expansion of its nationally renowned Real Estate Practice. Earlier this spring, Shareholder Sarah K. Laird and Associate Brittany S. Macon joined the firm with a focus on serving the real estate needs of Middle Tennessee while growing the practice nationally. "We're  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on July 8, 2022: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and VK Integrated Systems (VKIS) announced today the company will invest $840,000 to relocate its manufacturing operations from Fullerton, California, to Clarksville, Tennessee. VKIS will create 34 new jobs as the company completes construction on a new facility  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 7 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2021-22 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) district-level results, following the release of the statewide results on June 14, which are driving the state's continued focus on student academic achievement and acceleration through strategic initiatives and investments. These results include both Fall 2021 end-of-course exams as   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education released the intent to apply for the $500 million Tennessee Innovative School Models grant opportunity to boost opportunities for career readiness and student success statewide is open beginning today, July 7 through Friday, July 22. During the month of July, the department is celebrating Innovative School Models month, which is the primary state initi  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Heather Witt How can physicians identify children who may be at increased risk for severe complications due to COVID-19? Are there key social factors, such as poverty and unemployment, which could indicate an increased risk of hospitalization for COVID-19? These are the types of questions two researchers, Liam O'Neill, PhD, of the University of North Texas, and Neale R. Chumbl  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSper) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Jon McCullers, MD, senior executive associate dean of Clinical Affairs and chief operating officer for the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at UTHSC and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, is the new chair of the Shelby County Board of Health. The Board of Health includes local experts in a number of he  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 7 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Bill Snyder Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Roivant Social Ventures (RSV) this week announced an intention to collaborate in developing therapies for traditionally underserved populations and diseases. RSV is a not-for-profit social impact organization founded by executives from Roivant Sciences that is focused on improving health equity. RSV invests in and incubates early-stag  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Nancy Humphrey Convalescent plasma, widely given to severely ill patients hospitalized with COVID-19 during the pandemic, does not improve their ability to survive or recover, according to a national clinical trial led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center and published in the journal CHEST. The multicenter blinded, randomized placebo-controlled, Passive Immunity Trial for our Nation   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSfund) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news on July 7, 2022: By Christina Echegaray For 100 years, the Junior League of Nashville has been a champion of children's health care, impacting the lives of countless patients and families through its commitment to service and philanthropy. The group has a rich legacy that features a long-standing partnership with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, carrying out a collectiv  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Bill Snyder Inherited syndromes arising from rare genetic variants that cause cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) are the most common cause of unexplained sudden death in people 15 to 30 years old. Yet it is difficult to distinguish benign (harmless) variants from those that are pathogenic. Brett Kroncke, PhD, and colleagues in the Vanderbilt Center for Arrhythmia Research and th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Paul Govern William Cooper, MD, MPH, and colleagues previously reported that patients of surgeons with higher numbers of reports from co-workers about unprofessional behavior are more likely to experience complications, and that patient and family reports about rude and disrespectful behavior can identify surgeons with higher rates of surgical site infections and other avoidable adverse   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 6 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Emily Stembridge Sumit Pruthi, MD, MBBS, professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, has succeeded Marta Hernanz-Schulman, MD, as chief of Pediatric Radiology and medical director of Diagnostic Imaging at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Pruthi, the current chief of Pediatric Neuroradiology and director of the Pediatric Radiology Fellowship Training Program, jo  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Nancy Humphrey Cephalosporin antibiotics are widely prescribed for common infections such as bronchitis, otitis media, pneumonia and cellulitis. They are also administered as first-line prophylaxis for many types of surgical procedures. Patients who report an allergy to one of these drugs can therefore face major barriers when their doctors are trying to decide what antibiotic to use. C  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 7 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Jessica Pasley Infants younger than 6 months were better protected from COVID-19 complications when mothers received two doses of the vaccine while pregnant, according to researchers. Mothers who received COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy reduced the risk of hospitalization for this age group by 80% during the delta wave and nearly 40% during the omicron wave, according to a recent  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSawa) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Paul Govern Nicole Ward, PhD, professor and vice-chair of Basic Research in the Department of Dermatology, was one of three honorees who were the focus of attention at the National Psoriasis Foundation's 2022 Commit to Cure Gala: Celebrating Women Who Lead, held recently in Chicago. The National Psoriasis Foundation counts itself the largest nonprofit funder of psoriatic disease researc  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 7 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Vanderbilt has awarded 14 faculty members with grants to support the early stages of pioneering research projects identified as likely candidates for further funding from federal, foundation and industry sponsors. The spring 2022 Seeding Success Grants are the second cycle of the internal early investment funding initiative. The grants, awarded to faculty spanning the university's discipl  more