MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 28 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Forty-four attorneys with Baker Donelson have been named to the 2023 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers, which recognizes attorneys in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. * * * Birmingham * Kevin Garrison * W. Patton Hahn * Timothy M. Lupinacci * Eric L. Pruitt * Sara M. Turner * * * Chattanooga * Russell W. Gray * James H. Levine * * * Jackson * Nakimuli Davis-Primer * Leonar  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Elaina Russell Austin Peay State University's College of Business recently announced the formation of the Center for Applied Business Research (CABR) with the appointment of Dr. Vikkie McCarthy, professor of management, as the inaugural director. Through the expertise of Austin Peay's professors, the center aims to produce actionable insights to shape regional business practices. McCarthy will be resp  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Payton Baggett On Dec. 6, 2023, the date of her birthday, Austin Peay State University (APSU) announced that an endowed fund has been established to benefit the APSU Department of Athletics in honor of the late philanthropist Cathi Maynard. The University has received a substantial number of gifts since Maynard's passing on June 23, 2023, and the Cathi Maynard LeadHer Fund of Excellence Endowment will  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 8 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Kara Zahn Dr. Minoa D. Uffelman, a professor of history at Austin Peay State University (APSU), recently unveiled her latest literary contribution, "Sarah Kennedy Letters: Life under Occupation in the Upper South," which she co-edited with Phyllis Smith and Dr. Ellen Kanervo. This compelling work delves into the personal experiences of Sarah Kennedy, a slave-owning wife and mother, as she navigated the  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Ethan Steinquest Dr. Antonio Thompson, professor of history at Austin Peay State University, has been studying Axis POWs' impact on World War II for more than 20 years, traveling the globe to conduct interviews and explore national archives. Thompson's latest book, "Axis Prisoners of War in Tennessee: Coerced Labor and the Captive Enemy on the Home Front, 1941-1946," draws on that research t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: On Dec.16, Clay Carpenter will become the second Ph.D. student to graduate from the Lanier Center for Archaeology (LCA). Carpenter says his journey into archaeology has been fueled by a lifelong love for history. His interest began with late-night history documentaries and explorations with his grandmother, Danielle Carpenter, to museums and battlefields during his childhood. He says that while pursuing his master'  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: * * * Named to Board of Directors * * * Dr. Catherine Haase, a professor at Austin Peay State University's biology department, recently led her lab of graduate students northward to Winnipeg for the North American Society of Bat Research (NASBR) conference to present research and network with a who's-who of bat experts, researchers, scientists and devotees. "It's a wonderful conference," Haase  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 4 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release: * * * The Arlington, Tex.-based Firestone Complete Auto Care technician is recognized this year with one of the vehicle service industry's highest honors. Richards was selected for his commitment to leadership, mentorship, and service excellence throughout his 11 years with Bridgestone Retail Operations. ASE Technician of the Year honorees are submitted by their employers based on rigor  more

LEBANON, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- Cumberland University issued the following news release: Cumberland University is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished leaders to its esteemed Board of Trust. Dr. Teresa Chasteen-Dunn, President & CEO of WIN Learning, is a seasoned leader in educational programming. Dr. Chasteen-Dunn expressed gratitude upon her induction, "I am honored to join the Cumberland University Board of Trust and am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to its commi  more

LEBANON, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Cumberland University issued the following news release: In a heartwarming demonstration of unity and generosity, the Wilson County community came together to ensure that international students at Cumberland University experienced the warmth and love of Thanksgiving, even if they couldn't be with their families. With students from 49 different countries calling CU home during the school year, extended breaks can be a challenging time for those unable to travel back  more

MARTIN, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- The University of Tennessee's Martin Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Martin's Grove Apartments were home for decades to married students who attended the university. Later they also served as meeting space for university sororities and housed international students. The apartments, located on the city block surrounded by University, Moody and Oxford streets and Lovelace Avenue, will become part of UT Martin's past starting Monday, De  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Whether at home or abroad, East Tennessee State University's commitment to advancing understanding in complex areas of medical research is embodied by its faculty. And when it comes to the field of hematology, Dr. Koyamangalath Krishnan is doing exactly that. Earlier this year, Krishnan, a professor emeritus with East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine, recently authore  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 8 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Dec. 7, 2023: Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti fulfilled his duty in enforcing our antitrust laws by joining six other states in filing a federal antitrust lawsuit on behalf of the State of Tennessee, challenging the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) transfer eligibility rule in order to stop unlawful conduct that harms both collegiate athletes in Tennesse  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Dravet Syndrome is a rare but deeply serious form of epilepsy that begins in a child's first year of life. Those who suffer from it are at an especially high risk of developing a complication of epilepsy disorders known as SUDEP, short for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. An East Tennessee State University graduate student is part of the important research aimed at better understanding  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: Chattanooga State Community College this week took time to honor three outstanding faculty members for their professional aptitude and dedication to quality in education. In two ceremonies attended by students directly affected by the educators, Kristi Argenbright, Lauren Fox, and Michael Largent were named Faculty Chairs of Excellence. Kristi Argenbright and Lauren Fox were recognized   more

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Dec. 8 -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: A scientist, a journalist, a law enforcement officer, a minister and a financial planner were among approximately 40 Freed-Hardeman University alumni to return to campus to share their professional journeys with current students during homecoming week in early November. Now in its sixth year, ALUMination Day has grown from a single day to several days of alumni visits in classes as well as guest speakers in d  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: By Kim Chaudoin Former University of Alabama-Birmingham assistant coach Jamie Graham has been named Lipscomb Academy's head football coach. This past season, Graham served as offensive analyst for the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers. He will officially begin his work with Lipscomb Academy on Dec. 6. He will lead a Mustang football program that has a tradition of success with five state championships and fi  more

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: The Freed-Hardeman University community made "Time to Remember" Nov. 4-12 for its highly anticipated 2023 homecoming week. More than 2,000 alumni, parents, guests and students participated in events throughout the week, some keen to remember the past, and others eager to celebrate what it means to be a part of FHU today. "There's something very special about the bonds of friendship that are forged at Freed-Ha  more

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Dec. 8 -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: Recognizing the importance of community and faith-based support, Freed-Hardeman University is committed to maximizing the impact of church scholarships. The Church Scholarship Matching Program matches up to $2,500 in annual scholarships provided by partnering congregations to undergraduate students. Church scholarships must be awarded for the same academic year as the match and be part of a bona fide scholarshi  more

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: This fall 41 ladies attended the second annual Ladies' Day hosted by Zeteo, a women's Bible study group dedicated to immersive study, in Ayers Auditorium on Freed-Hardeman University's campus. "This ladies' day would not have been possible without each girl being willing to participate," said Molly King, Zeteo president. "It is only because of their desire to study the Bible that we are able to do this work.   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: Earning a college degree should be seen as more than just a student's entryway to a career, according to University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Center for Global Education Executive Director Takeo Suzuki. It also should be an entryway into being a vital part of a community. "We talk more about individual needs, but I think it's high time for us to make students involved much,   more

GLENVILLE, West Virginia, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Glenville State College issued the following news release: This past week the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) hosted 130 students from 13 Appalachian colleges and universities for the 23rd annual Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI) symposium at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View in Arlington, Virginia. Supported by ARC and organized by the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services at East Tennessee State University (ETSU),  more

VONORE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Dec. 6, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Genera officials announced today the company will invest nearly $350 million to expand production and distribution at its Vonore, Tennessee, Sustainable Biomaterials Campus. Genera will create more than 230 new jobs in Monroe County over the next five   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Retailers - especially this time of year - excel at causing problems. "By this," said Dr. Kelly Price-Rhea, "I mean they present the consumer with a problem the consumer didn't know they had." Price-Rhea, an associate professor and director of the online Digital Marketing Program at East Tennessee State University, has spent her professional career researching consumer behavior, the ethics   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 5 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2023: Thursday, November 30, State Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D - Indianapolis) was awarded Legislator of the Year by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL). Pryor was one of seven legislators nationwide to receive this award at the 47th annual NBCSL annual conference in Tennessee this week. Legislators are granted this recognition for demonstrating extraordinary leadership and a commitme  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Over 400 international students call East Tennessee State University home. For over 100 years, students from around the world have moved to the region to attend ETSU. Recently, ETSU took a new step forward in supporting these students through the creation of the new International Enrollment & Services Office. The launch of this office demonstrates ETSU's investment and support for international stude  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: Educators in Kentucky now have the ability to earn the Kentucky Principal Certification and a certificate, master's, or education specialist degree in Educational Leadership through Lipscomb University's College of Education, recognized as one of the most effective educator preparation programs in the nation. Beginning this spring, Lipscomb's Educational Leadership Program will offer Kentucky educators graduate prog  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: Lipscomb University will award Master's of Public Administration (MPA) degrees for the first time on Dec. 16, at the university's 2023 December commencement ceremony. The School of Public Policy launched the program in the fall of 2022. As the program's first 11 graduates walk across the stage to receive their MPAs, they carry with them a profound understanding of policy making processes, data analysis, and critica  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: By Kim Chaudoin Hailey Gordon is on a mission to make a difference in the world. The sophomore entrepreneurship major from Zionsville, Indiana, is using her entrepreneurial spirit fueled by her personal journey to bring awareness to mental health. At age 15, Gordon struggled with the transition to high school and all of the adjustments that came with it such as making new friends. She felt herself sinking into a   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences presents the Langford Professor Public Lecture featuring Stephen Opoku-Duah, professor, chair of the department of chemistry and biochemistry, and Langford Endowed Professor of Chemistry at Lipscomb. His lecture with the topic, "Ongoing Water Crises in the USA: Trends, Failures and Solutions," will be held on Thursday, February 29, 5:30-7:00 p.m., in Ward Hall. Opoku-Duah (po  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matt Lyon has announced the promotion of Hesper Capps to director of student services. "Hesper's counseling background and years of experience working with both our law students and undergraduates at LMU make her the perfect choice for this new position," Dean Lyon said. "We are fortunate to have her supporting our students' p  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: The Rural Health Association of Tennessee (RHAT) presented Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Senior Associate Dean of Interprofessional Education, Simulation and Accreditation and Associate Professor of Medical Education Sherry Jimenez, EdD, CHCP, CHSE, FNAOME, with the Exemplary Project Award 2023 during the organization's annual conference last month in Knoxville,  more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Milligan University will hold its fall commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium located in Seeger Chapel. The inaugural graduates of Milligan's Master of Arts in Coaching and Sport Management (MACSM) program will be among the over 70 graduates receiving degrees. The commencement service will involve student engagement throughout the ceremony, with graduating students p  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Dec. 9 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release: Mississippi is one of seven states to receive an A grade in the 2023 National Report Card on State Efforts to Improve Financial Literacy in High Schools released this month. Other states receiving A grades are Alabama, Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia. The report was produced by the Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College in Vermont. The center issued A grades to s  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: Economic development in rural and urban communities was the focus at Middle Tennessee State University recently when the Jennings and Rebecca Jones Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning hosted the latest session for its inaugural cohort of the COE-URP Scholars program. Sponsored by Tennessee Small Business Development Center at MTSU, the event marked the third sponsored session this sem  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 8 -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: Chattanooga State Community College honored old traditions and established new ones last week during a three-day homecoming celebration that culminated with the crowning of the ChattState Homecoming Royals and the recognition of a notable alumnus. A celebration of the college's almost 60-year history, homecoming week kicked off on Monday, Nov. 27, with the introduction of the ChattState ho  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 8 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Keely Phillips first heard the phrase "music therapy" as a freshman in high school. "My grandmother mentioned it," she explained. "I just remember we were in the car driving to go out to eat or something and she said, 'Have you ever thought about music therapy?' And I asked, 'Well, what's that?'" "That" is now her future career. "My goal in life in all my diff  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- EVgo Services, a charging public network for electric vehicles, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors (NYSE: GM) and EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) today announced the opening of the first 17 locations of their previously announced national electric vehicle fast charging network. Now available in 13 states, the network features an elevated charging experience, providing EV travelers access to the same amenities offe  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- Rhodes College issued the following news: Kelsey Steinmetz, a junior with a double major in biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB) and Spanish, recently received the first-place award for her oral presentation at the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Arkansas INBRE) conference held in Fayetteville, AR. Steinmetz conducts research in the laboratory of Dr. Qian Shen, assistant professor of biology. "This was the first time for a Rhodes stude  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: Reed Johnson, The Herald News -- A new program at the Rhea County Justice Center aims to reduce recidivism among inmates and also allow them to learn life skills that will allow them to secure employment once released, according to officials at the Rhea County Sheriff's Department. On Monday, Nov. 20, six inmates at the Rhea County Justice Center completed a 12-week welding program and rece  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 8 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University piano professor Catherine Godes has been teaching, performing and mentoring generations of students with her artistry and musicality for decades. Next year, she will celebrate 30 years of service at Tech. But in between her lessons, lectures and recitals, the sought-after pianist has also found another way to lead and inspire apart from her music-making. On a recent   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Three professors at Tennessee Tech University have been awarded prestigious grants from the American Chemical Society (ACS) Petroleum Research Fund to further their research projects and give their students more opportunities for hands-on experience in the field. Kyle Murphy, Ph.D., and Ranil Gurusinghe, Ph.D., assistant professors of chemistry, along with Gourab Bhattacharya, Ph.D.,  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 22-00046) on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * In Re: Audit Of Atmos Energy Corporation's Incentive Plan Account For The Period Of April 1, 2021 Through March 31, 2022 ORDER APPROVING STAFF'S COMPLIANCE AUDIT REPORT OF ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION'S INCENTIVE PLAN ACCOUNT This matter came before Chairman Herbert H. Hilliard, Vice Chairman David F. Jones, Commissioner Robin L. Morrison, Commissioner C  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Tennessee American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced two organizations were awarded a 2023 Workforce Readiness Grant, supporting communities served by Tennessee American Water. "At Tennessee American Water, we believe in supporting and  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Dec. 2 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently presented Middle Tennessee State University with an award for its third straight win in the four-year public school category for the annual Tennessee College Voter Registration Competition. "The continued commitment of MTSU students to register their fellow students to vote is evident by their work to earn the top spot in the competition for a third time," sa  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023: Tennessee Tech University Provost Lori Mann Bruce announced at the university's Nov. 30 Board of Trustees Meeting that Tech received a perfect score on academic quality from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). THEC scores universities annually on a 100-point scale through its Quality Assurance Funding (QAF) program. Under the program, institutions can earn up to  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: The nonprofit Remote Area Medical organization, founded in 1985, was created to provide health care services to underserved and economically disadvantaged communities. As RAM has grown through the years, student chapters have formed. Now in its second year as a student organization at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the RAM chapter brings UTC students to free pop-u  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 8 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: Trevecca Nazarene University announced that retiring Mt. Juliet Police Chief James A. Hambrick has been named the school's new chief security officer. He will lead Trevecca's campus security team, working closely with Trevecca Security Captain Greg Dawson, and will play an integral role in helping keep the University's students, faculty and campus safe. Hambrick is a Nashville native and graduate of Northwe  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: Tennessee State University highlighted the true meaning of the season by partnering with local agencies for the holidays to help Nashville families. Recently, members of the TSU Staff Senate, along with Second Harvest Food Bank, "But God" Ministry Nette Working For You, and Bethesda Original Church of God, provided over 14,000 pounds of food for 175 families in Davidson County. Dr. Antoinette Duke, Director   more

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: Two Freed-Hardeman University courses, Death and Dying and Latin American Literature, met to discuss how the Hispanic culture mourns, celebrates and remembers an individual who passes away. Their discussion coincided with Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which is celebrated Nov. 2. In addition to the discussion, organizers offered a colorful celebratory table and Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead Bread), a sw  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis has selected "Black Patience: Performance, Civil Rights, and the Unfinished Project of Emancipation" by Dr. Julius B. Fleming, Jr. (New York University Press) as the 2022 Hooks National Book Award winner. The award will be presented in February. "Julius Fleming Jr.'s 'Black Patience' emerged from a dynamic collection of finali  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: More students than ever are on their way to earning a degree at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, thanks to a network of people and an ecosystem of resources focused on helping them succeed inside and outside of the classroom. This fall, UT hit a record 91 percent retention rate, which is the percentage of first-year students who return for their sophomore year. The metric is a key indicator of how lik  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Since 2020, Andrew Wilner, MD, has hosted and produced a podcast exploring the art, business, and clinical aspects of the field of medicine for the public. Now, "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Wilner" will reach 100 episodes on December 10. Episodes from Dr. Wilner's podcast appear biweekly on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all other major podcast streaming   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: Hanes is one ratty crow. Some might even say he's downright ugly. But don't be too quick to judge. After all, he's made out of a sock. "We named him after the sock brand," said Kurtis Stechyn, a senior in biology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. "We just took old Halloween decorations and created a movable crow." Why? To make some beetles twist and shou  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: Brock Scholar and elementary education major Rebekah Cahill has attended numerous Honors College conferences during her time as a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga student, calling the trips "one of my favorite parts about being in honors. I love getting to meet students from all different parts of the country and doing a lot of networking." She can add earning recognitio  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Over the next two days, leaders from across the state will convene at Nashville's Music City Center, where the latest advancements in smart mobility will be experienced firsthand. Vanderbilt is a sponsor and a participant in the event, where faculty and students will exhibit the latest in their smart mobility research and innovation work. The second annual Tennessee Smart Mobility Expo on Dec. 5-6 will be  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Bill Snyder On Nov. 17, Bob Coffey, MD, an internationally recognized expert on colorectal cancer from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, was invited to present his research to representatives of President Joe Biden's reignited Cancer Moonshot initiative. Biden, who as vice president launched the original Cancer Moonshot initiative in 2016, has set a new national goal that includes r  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Matt Batcheldor Daniel Munoz, MD, MPA, associate professor of Medicine, and Francis Miller, MD, professor of Medicine, have been named interim directors of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Their appointments are effective Dec. 1. Munoz, also the executive director of Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute (VHVI), will be responsible for clinical a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Jessica Pasley Ashley Zombik never considered that angels could come in the form of a nearly 20,000-pound ambulance. But she is forever grateful to Angel 7 and the team members who transported her daughter, Gracie Conlon, from an East Tennessee hospital to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in October. Zombik, her mother and Gracie were on the first leg of a road trip   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Tom Wilemon Vanderbilt's Eden Biltibo, MD, MS, is one of the first recipients of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation's Scholars Program, an initiative launched in 2022. Biltibo, assistant professor of Medicine, will receive $100,000 per year for four years to support her career development and research in "Identifying Effective and Cost-Conscious Maintenance Daratumumab Dosing." S  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Leigh MacMillan Bacteria residing in the small intestines -- the gut microbiota -- produce a compound that protects against obesity, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. The findings in a mouse model, reported in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, shed light on how disturbances in the microbiota, such as early-life exposure to antibiotics, increase risk for childhood obesity. They also  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Bill Snyder Delivering the right amount and balance of intravenous fluids is crucial to the survival and recovery of critically ill patients with sepsis, a devastating inflammatory response to out-of-control infection. The standard for answering these life-and-death questions is the prospective, randomized clinical trial, which compares outcomes between a randomly selected treatment gro  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Leigh MacMillan Providing human breast milk to preterm infants is a strategy for preventing complications including necrotizing enterocolitis. Because a mother's own milk (considered the gold standard) is not always available, it is important to determine whether alternate breast milk products confer equal nutritional and bioactive value. Danyvid Olivares-Villagomez, PhD, graduate stud  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 8 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Kathy Whitney Two Vanderbilt University School of Medicine alumni have joined VUMC's Office of Health Equity. Rohini Chakravarthy, MD, MBA, is a primary care physician whose career interests include health equity, clinic operations and quality improvement. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2014 with a BA in neuroscience and received her MD and MBA from Vanderbilt University in 2020.  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Bill Snyder Cisplatin-based cancer drugs and herbal remedies containing aristolochic acid offer a cruel dilemma to patients -- they may fight disease and relieve the aches and pains of growing older, but they also are toxic to the kidneys. While drug-induced acute kidney injury is expected to get worse as the population ages, a new report by Craig Brooks, PhD, and colleagues suggests th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 2 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: The Department of Radiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is hosting its inaugural hybrid Climate Action and Sustainability Summit on Dec. 7 to spotlight initiatives and research about the disparate impact of climate change on health as well as projects designed to reduce the carbon footprint of health care. The Climate Action and Sustainability Summit is part of an initiative within the D  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: First-line options for patients with chronic low back pain are non-drug treatment strategies, including behavioral interventions. The emergency department (ED) setting, however, offers several challenges for implementing these treatments, including a hectic environment, limited time with providers, dedicated space to deliver these interventions and a lack of available behavioral specialists.  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Leigh MacMillan and Jill Clendening In a collaborative effort co-led by teams from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and the University of Michigan, a comprehensive study that integrates multiple analytic approaches has linked a regulatory gene network and functional defects in insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells to Type 2 diabetes. The study, published Dec. 4 in the journ  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Jill Clendening Vanderbilt Health's Adult Ambulatory Clinics have a new Suicide Ideation Response Plan that will provide clinicians and staff with additional resources to provide appropriate care for patients who are identified as thinking about or planning suicide. On Dec. 13, adult ambulatory non-psychiatric clinics will begin following a new plan, established as a standard response f  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Tom Wilemon A group of Ukrainian oncologists recently visited Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) where they toured research labs, observed tumor board meetings, met with several Vanderbilt oncologists, and attended the 23rd Annual Retreat for Cancer Biology. Their visit occurred Nov. 4-10, about a week before another delegation from Ukraine -- organ transplant physicians -- also toured Vand  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 8 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By John Howser William Cooper, MD, MPH, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Pediatrics and Health Policy and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) has been named Interim chair of the Department of Pediatrics. He will assume this role Feb. 1, 2024. Cooper succeeds Steven Webber, MBChB, MRCP, James C. Overall Professor and Chair, who is departing Vanderb  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Paul Govern The traditional definition of health care-associated influenza leads to gross undercounting, a recent study suggests. As reported in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, Erin Gettler, MD, Thomas Talbot, MD, MPH, and colleagues analyzed data on 5,904 patients from eight counties in Middle Tennessee who were hospitalized with influenza from 2012 to 2019. Only 147 cases,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: In November, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing honored recipients of the 2023 Alumni Awards, a group of nurses and friends who go to great lengths to support communities, education and health equity. VUSN Alumni Awards are the highest awards given by the school. Nominations open each spring and recipients are chosen by the VUSN Alumni Association Board. Honorees are recognized during Vanderbilt's R  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt's Posse Scholars Program has moved to the Office of Undergraduate Education under the leadership of Vice Provost Tiffiny Tung to better align with campus resources that support fellowships and scholarships for undergraduate students. The transition to OUE reflects and reaffirms Vanderbilt's top-level commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout all vice provost areas at the university. "Posi  more