NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Apr 23, 2024, 9:44 PM Vanderbilt and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center concluded their 2023-2024 InsideOut series with an impactful event showcasing The Color Purple on Apr. 12. InsideOut is a free community learning program sponsored by Vanderbilt, which celebrated 21 years of partnership with TPAC in February. Throughout the series, Vanderbilt faculty and staff engaged in panel conversations with cast, cre  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: When some schools are banning ChatGPT, Vanderbilt is embracing generative AI technology to unlock opportunities for research and learning. By Michael Blanding In her class on the politics of the French Revolution, Holly Tucker starts off by assigning a historical character to each student--Marquis de Lafayette, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Louis XVI--and giving them a multi-page role sheet detailing their alter ego's  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on April 25, 2024: * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after co-leading, alongside Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, a coalition of 17 states in suing the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over its new rule mandating workplace abortion accommodations through an erroneous interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022 (PWFA):  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: On April 10, 2024, the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center hosted its fifth Annual Vanderbilt Alzheimer's Disease Research Day, which included faculty presentations, data blitzes, a keynote presentation, and a poster reception with more than 45 posters. "Big data" was the theme of this year's VMAC event, but any research touching on Alzheimer's disease and dementia was welcome. Several School of Medicine Ba  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: by Bonnie Arant Ertelt The year 1974 brought a raft of cultural milestones to Nashville: Ike and Tina Turner performed at Municipal Auditorium in February, and Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton broke up their musical partnership the same month. President Richard Nixon played piano during the dedication ceremony of the new Grand Ole Opry House in March, only weeks after the Watergate Seven were indicted. Former B  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release: Firestone Ag, a business of Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), has opened entries for its 2024 Rock the Crop Sweepstakes exclusively to chapters of the National FFA Organization (FFA) in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Firestone Ag partnership with FFA. In its third year, the Rock the Crop Sweepstakes will bring a private concert with Nashville-based country artist Hailey Whitter  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 25 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: By Jill Terhaar Lewis A large group of Charleston Southern students participated in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Mid-Atlantic Region Conference and Student Auditions in Februaary, and several have advanced to the NATS National Student Auditions competition. The NATS National Student Auditions begin with a preliminary YouTube round. Students will submit videos to be adjudicated,  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 24 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The last thing ETSU student Mattie Smith expected was her name on a massive projected screen, listed under the title "NODA's 2024 Region VI Outstanding Undergraduate Student Leader." She didn't even know she was nominated. But that's exactly what happened at the National Orientation Directors Association 2024 Southern Regional Orientation Workshop (SROW). Smith was attending the workshop as part of  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, April 26 (TNSres) -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) announced its first-quarter 2024 financial results. * Delivered strong sequential increase in sales volume/mix and earnings driven by reconnection to primary demand for many of our specialty products in Advanced Materials and Additives & Functional Products. * Achieved on spec production and revenue generation at our Kingsport methanolysis facility. * Pathway to   more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, April 23 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: Eastman (NYSE: EMN) and Sealed Air (NYSE: SEE) are pleased to announce the launch of a compostable,/1 lightweight tray designed as a drop-in replacement for traditional polystyrene foam trays in protein packaging that can work on existing, industrial food packaging equipment. The tray is already successfully performing in several market applications. Sealed Air introduced its CRYOVAC(R) brand compostable overw  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 25 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: The journey into professional health care programs is tough--just as tough as the careers they kickstart. It's why the Pre-Health Professions Advising program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga exists, serving as a bridge for students determined to become tomorrow's leaders in tomorrow's health care landscape--whether as doctors, dentists, physical therapists, occupational  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Several international scholars visited Vanderbilt University this spring as part of the third cohort of the Global Scholars in Residence program. Introduced in November 2022, the program is designed to boost the university's global profile through scholarly partnerships and collaboration. Visiting scholars are selected through an application process that prioritizes new scholarship, collaboration across departme  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Several international scholars visited Vanderbilt University this spring as part of the third cohort of the Global Scholars in Residence program. Introduced in November 2022, the program is designed to boost the university's global profile through scholarly partnerships and collaboration. (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) Visiting scholars are selected through an application process that prioritizes new scholarship, c  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The April 10, 2024, Cell Genomics cover references the work done by the Hodges and Capra labs. THE IDEA Closely related animal species can look physically different, but you might be surprised to learn that those differences can result not only from DNA sequence changes that alter proteins' structure or function, but also because changes in the DNA affect how those proteins are expressed. To add to that, not al  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 25 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University Schools education model at the University of Memphis is poised to scale up following today's passage of the Innovative School District Act in the Tennessee General Assembly. Sponsored by Sen. Brent Taylor and Rep. Mark White, the act authorizes the UofM to operate a local education agency as an Innovative School District, the first of its kind in the state. The approval of the Innovative  more

AMES, Iowa, April 25 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Two Iowa State University students and one recent graduate will travel abroad after they were selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright awards, announced this month, give grants to participants who wish to pursue graduate studies, conduct research or teach English abroad. The three awardees accepted into the program this year with ISU connections are: Summer Awad, a graduate stude  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: James Patterson has published over 400 titles and sold more than 425 million copies of his books, but he first gained the confidence to pursue a career in writing while working toward a graduate degree at Vanderbilt. "Where I got the confidence is right here," the bestselling author told a large audience in Langford Auditorium on April 11. Patterson, who earned his master's in English from the university in 1  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 24 -- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee issued the following news release: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has chosen TriStar Strategies founder and principal Jamie Woodson to serve on its board of directors. Before launching TriStar Strategies, Woodson served as CEO for the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE). Before joining SCORE, she held a seat in the Tennessee General Assembly from 1998 to 2011, serving as chair of the state Senate Education   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 24 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: A pair of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students have created paths to learning new languages after landing national competitive scholarships. Lauren Graves, a senior English major and Brock Scholar in the UTC Honors College, will spend about a year in Japan as part of the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) program, which brings university graduates to Japan as assistant l  more

CLEVELAND, Tennessee, April 27 (TNSres) -- Lee University issued the following news on April 26, 2024: Lee University will hold its 190th commencement ceremonies May 3-4. Dr. Nancy Hill, professor of education at Harvard University, returns to campus to deliver the commencement address on Saturday morning at 9:30. Hill also spoke at the university's 2016 graduation. Hill is a nationally renowned developmental psychologist whose research focuses on parenting and adolescent development. She is t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due May 22 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site. Vanderbilt University may submit two nominations to the American Diabetes Association for the Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards--one nomination spanning basic through preclinical research and one nomination spanning clinical through public health research. Each nomination can be f  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: During Earth Month, Vanderbilt Campus Dining hosted a series of events for the community, including the largest Rand Farmers Market to date! The market showcased locally sourced products such as fresh produce, cheeses and jams. Several partners and vendors were invited to campus and set up tents offering samples for students. Among Vanderbilt's core principles of sustainability is emphasis on local sourcing. Si  more

GREENVILLE, Kentucky, April 23 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: A Maryville native and Soldier with the Tennessee National Guard, Spc. Noah Green, has been named Region III's Best Warrior following a competition held from April 14-19, in Kentucky. Green competed against nine other Guardsmen, representing the best from Region III's states and territories. These Soldiers represented Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Car  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A year ago this month, Vanderbilt University announced a collaboration with 16 of the nation's most prominent universities and colleges in a new effort to help students from small-town and rural America enroll in, succeed at and graduate from the undergraduate programs of their choice. With a $20 million gift from philanthropist Byron Trott, the STARS (Small-Town And Rural Students) College Network initiative co  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A year ago this month, Vanderbilt University announced a collaboration with 16 of the nation's most prominent universities and colleges in a new effort to help students from small-town and rural America enroll in, succeed at and graduate from the undergraduate programs of their choice. With a $20 million gift from philanthropist Byron Trott, the STARS (Small-Town And Rural Students) College Network initiative co  more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, April 24 -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Milligan University will hold its spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, April 27, in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium located in Seeger Chapel. A total of 250 degrees will be awarded, including bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The Fide et Amore, Milligan's highest acknowledgement of service, will be awarded to Milligan President Dr. Bill Greer and First Lady Edwina Greer. The 10 a.m. commencement  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Colby Wilson On the third floor of the Sundquist Science Center, a group of enterprising Austin Peay State University students are pushing the boundaries of virtual reality, one molecule at a time. The pioneering project to create a 3D library of chemical compounds began as an offshoot of STEM Scholars - a program run by Drs. Anuradha Pathiranage and Mike Wilson - that gets aspiring researchers into  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 27 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State students' dynamic skills are known as "best in the country" after three broadcasters from WMSV--MSU's radio station--won first place in the nation for Best Sports Talk Program at the 2024 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System convention in New York City earlier this semester. Senior communication major Elizabeth Keen of Vicksburg, communication graduate student Tanner Marlar of Corinth   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: This movie shows a portion of the flagellar motor called the MotAB rotating the C-ring, the MS-ring, and the rod in a counterclockwise direction. The MotAB then moves inward to rotate the flagellar assembly in a clockwise direction. Video courtesy of Prashant Singh. Bacteria existed for millennia before humans and have been infecting us from the beginning. Although we can treat infections through pharmaceuticals  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 (TNSres) -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Personal reflections, profiles and perspectives combined with art of varying styles fill the pages of the newest edition of "Sit Lux," a student-led publication that highlights the clever and creative writing and design that permeates Tusculum University. The publication features 29 pages of nonfiction and poetry crafted by six students and two alumni as well as four pieces of digital art and one graphit  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Epilepsy, a neurological condition that results in seizures, is highly prevalent and affects about 1.2% percent of the U.S. population. Worldwide, it affects tens of millions of people, but although its etiology is known for some, the cause is not always clear for others. Incoming Assistant Professor of Pharmacology Quynh Anh Nguyen sat down with us to discuss the results of her most recent paper in which she ide  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: Oracle is introducing new capabilities to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to help healthcare organizations drive operational efficiency, empower employees, and improve patient outcomes. The new capabilities within Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain and Manufacturing (SCM), Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM), and Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: In the nearly two years since the Cerner acquisition, Oracle has invested tens of thousands of engineering hours and millions of dollars to enhance its core clinical applications and improve cybersecurity for its customers in the healthcare industry. As part of this investment, Oracle has helped more than 1,000 Oracle Health EHR customers dramatically str  more

CHANTILLY, Virginia, April 25 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release: Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), a leading global aviation solutions provider, will participate in the upcoming American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on April 28 - May 1, 2024. The conference will serve as a platform for Parsons to showcase its extensive global aviation capabilities, innovative pro  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Peabody College faculty members Andrew Hostetler (center) and Marcy Singer-Gabella (center right) with representatives of MNPS, including Director Adrienne Battle (far right), following the school board announcement on April 23. On April 23, Metro Nashville Public Schools and John Early Museum Magnet Middle School announced a new collaboration with Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development to  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: Nashville International Airport recently welcomed a new addition to its culinary lineup with the grand opening of Prince's Hot Chicken restaurant, an iconic local destination known for its spicy chicken. The airport outpost of Nashville-based Prince's Hot Chicken, located in the corridor between concourses C and D, was one of several new restaurants to cut the celebratory ribbon on April 22. Touted as "the ori  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Jad Abumrad Jad Abumrad, Distinguished Research Professor of Communication of Science and Technology and creator of Vanderbilt's Quantum Potential series, talked to Vanderbilt Magazine about this groundbreaking project, described as a collection of wild but precise portraits of the scholars, scientists and students at Vanderbilt who are finding new ways to understand the world--and change it. What sparked your   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, which received $527.7 million in direct and indirect NIH grant support in FY23, has been among the top 10 U.S. medical schools in NIH funding for six of the last 10 years. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine ranked 10th in the nation in total research grant support provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in fiscal year 2023, according to figures compiled  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: After a rigorous nomination and review process, seven distinguished Vanderbilt University professors were named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The class of 2023, announced on April 18, included 502 scientists, engineers and innovators spanning all 24 of the AAAS disciplinary sections who were recognized for their scientific achievements. "At Vanderbilt, we're thrilled to celeb  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt is gearing up for Commencement May 9-10, and staff help is needed to celebrate our graduates and their families. The university has volunteer opportunities available for Graduates Day and the Commencement celebration on Thursday, May 9, and the Class of 2024's undergraduate ceremony on Friday, May 10. Opportunities include passing out water and fans, working check-in tables, serving as a greeter and   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: With a prestigious new grant, archaeologist Ari Caramanica will explore what ancient people can teach us about dealing with the most pressing environmental issue of our time. By Michael Blanding Ari Caramanica, Assistant Professor of Anthropology Among the dry hills of the north coast of Peru are massive earth mounds that appear to be natural features. Archaeologist Ari Caramanica has revealed them to be som  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has designated State Director of Conservation Programs Roger McCoy with the honorary State Naturalist title, the third person ever to hold the title in the state. The honorary title is given to a TDEC staff member who displays a wealth of knowledge and a special ability to share an appreciation of Tennessee's natur  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on April 23, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will host an online public input session on May 3 at 1 p.m. (CDT) to provide an update on the status of the Inflation Reduction Act's Home Energy Rebate Programs and solicit comments. In July 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released guidance for states to apply for the Home Energy Rebate  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Microplastics - tiny pieces of plastic less than five millimeters in size - can cause big problems when they find their way into the ecosystem. Most research being done now has focused on these tiny pollutants in oceans and estuaries, however researchers at Tennessee Tech University have turned their attention to the freshwater of Tennessee. Environmental engineering graduate stude  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on April 26, 2024: Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti sued Dr. Jaime M. Vasquez, M.D., and the businesses associated with his fertility clinic, the Center for Reproductive Health, P.C., under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, seeking immediate relief from ongoing harms to consumer-patients caused by Dr. Vasquez's unexpected suspension of patient care and the sudden clos  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on April 25, 2024: On Thursday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, alongside Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, led a coalition of 17 States in suing the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over its new rule mandating workplace abortion accommodations through an illegal interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022 (PWFA). "Congress passed the  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on April 23, 2024: On Tuesday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that Tennessee has received a payment of $146.1 million from major tobacco companies that joined the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. Since 1998, Tennessee has received $3.9 billion from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. "One of my favorite parts of my job is protecting Tennessee kids from abusi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance ("TDCI") has named Mary Beth Gribble as interim Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention overseeing the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office ("SFMO"). A TDCI team member for over ten years, Gribble has served as the SFMO's Director of Policy and Programs since 2016. In that role, she cultivated relationships with stakeholders, helpe  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 26 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on April 25, 2024: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the close of the 2024 legislative session, which includes the successful passage of his $52.8 billion budget. "We've passed strategic legislation to cut taxes, invest in education, increase public safety, and strengthen Tennessee's workforce," said Gov. Lee. "The primary function of government is to steward taxpayer dollars and serve the people we  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following protective order (Docket No. 24-00024): * * * In Re: Chattanooga Gas Company Petition For Approval Of Its 2023 Annual Rate Review Filing Pursuant To Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 65-5-103(D)(6) PROTECTIVE ORDER To expedite the flow of filings, discovery, exhibits, and other information, and to facilitate the prompt resolution of disputes as to the confidentiality of information, to adequately protect inform  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: A Tennessee Tech University alumna and former staff member, along with a current Tech graduate student, took home top honors at the university's annual Window on the World event celebrating international cultures and diversity. Kaitlin Salyer, a 2012 Tech graduate with a degree in sociology and a former staff member in the university's Service Learning Center, received the Mandala Award. T  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University has long been known for its scenic beauty, but now the university has a sought-after credential to prove it: newly-certified arboretum. The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (TUFC) officially recognized Tech's 270-acre campus as a level 2 arboretum based on a rigorous set of criteria that includes tree diversity, upkeep and the quality of experiential education that  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 25 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: As the final semester draws to a close at Western Kentucky University (WKU), one student's journey through academia culminates in a momentous milestone: graduation. Amidst the bustling campus life and the familiar sights of Bowling Green, Alex Lahman (Class of 2024) reflects on her transformative years at WKU. From navigating the intricacies of transfer student admission, to coursework, to forging lifelo  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: Three students of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences won awards at the 21st Research Symposium of the Association of 1890 Research Directors, Inc. (ARD), which was recently held in Nashville, Tennessee. In the poster competition, Sujan Bhattari, graduate student of aquaculture and fisheries, was awarded first place in th  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 24 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news on April 23, 2024: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga today announced that Tim Gritten, who has spent the last six years as Executive Director of the Library and Special Collections at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, has been appointed Dean of the UTC Library. The appointment is effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Jerold L. Hale, UTC provost and senior vice chancellor for academic a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on April 23, 2024: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter today announced the 12 Tennessee communities selected to participate in the ninth round of the Tennessee Downtowns program. The communities selected are Adamsville, Baxter, Byrdstown, Camden, Decatur, Gleason, Jellico, Loudon, McEwen, Munford, Spring City and Wart  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 24 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: The Daily Report has recognized Troutman Pepper's Charlie Peeler, Adrian Boddie, and Allison Pryor with three Southeastern Legal Awards, and the firm and Partner Jaime Theriot are finalists in three additional categories. All winners will be announced at a June 20 awards dinner. The annual awards program honors attorneys and firms that have left an indelible mark on the legal community in Georgia, North and S  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 (TNSres) -- Tusculum University issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Tusculum University students showcased their creativity, research and presentation skills Friday, April 19, at the Academic Symposium on campus, an event that highlights the high-quality hands-on learning they receive from the higher education institution. Thirty-four students exhibited multiple forms of art, research papers and posters that revealed their talent and the knowledge they   more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: People needing assistance with their income tax return preparation turned to Tusculum University in record numbers this year. Tusculum students and community volunteers completed 1,017 returns as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. This was the first time Tusculum's VITA program, which provides free income tax return preparation to eligible participants, has cracked the 1,000 barrier and fulfills  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Two students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been named Boren Award recipients. Boren Scholarships (for undergraduate students) and Boren Fellowships (for graduate students) provide recipients with up to $25,000 for language and cultural study in countries critical to the security and stability of the U.S. Recipients agree to work in the federal government for at least a year after gradua  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Amber Williams, vice provost for student success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been named to the 2024-25 AGB Institute for Leadership and Governance in Higher Education. She is one of 21 higher education leaders selected from across the nation to attend an intensive symposium in Washington, D.C., in September. "I am deeply grateful to Chancellor [Donde] Plowman, Provost and Senior Vice Cha  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 23 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis College of Education named higher education veteran Michael T. Miller as its new dean today. With a career in higher education spanning nearly four decades, Miller comes to the UofM from the University of Arkansas, where he is the David and Jane Gearhart Endowed Faculty Fellow. He most recently served as Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 27 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis recognized its 2024 Faculty Award recipients on Thursday in the Maxine A. Smith University Center. Dr. Sanjay R. Mishra received the Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award -- the highest distinction given to a faculty member by the UofM. Since joining the Department of Physics and Materials Science at the UofM in 1999, Mishra has been consistently productive in research, inst  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: Mi Li, assistant professor in the University of Tennessee Center for Renewable Carbon and the UT School of Natural Resources, received a $75,000 research grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a two-year project using a cellulose-functionalized adsorbent to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water. Li has built a student   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: A 13-year brood of periodical cicadas, recognized for their loud chirping, are expected to emerge in Middle Tennessee and several southeastern counties in May. Denoted as "Brood XIX," these cicadas have been living 13 years underground while they develop, and they will emerge as adults when the soil temperature at 8 inches deep reaches 64 degrees, which is estimated to be  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Advisory Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 3, in room 605 in John C. Hodges Library, 1015 Volunteer Blvd. The agenda includes the following items: * Chancellor's Update * FY 2024-25 Budget Presentation * UT Libraries Presentation The full agenda and materials for the meeting will be available before the meeting on the chancellor's website. The meeting wil  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Tennessee continues to build momentum in its innovation economy, and this week, leaders from industry, education, government and non-profits convened in Nashville to talk about the challenges and opportunities ahead, including how other communities could learn from the state's success. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman and Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier joined   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 27 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on April 26, 2024: On Thursday, Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a 17-State coalition, led by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, in suing the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over its new rule mandating workplace abortion accommodations through an illegal interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022 (PWFA).  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 23 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga graduate student Mckenna Menard grew up around 30 foster children her parents took in at their Knoxville, Tennessee, home but plans to make her occupational therapy living by working with adults with disabilities. Menard will graduate in May with an occupational therapy doctoral degree. Menard is so committed to working with children now that s  more

GRAND JUNCTION, Tennessee, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: White-tailed deer are one of Tennessee's most populous native species, commonly sighted in forests, fields and even residential and commercial areas. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture's (UTIA's) School of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), is now in its second year of an ongoing study on d  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University will help expand access to clean energy in Brownsville, Tennessee, while further offsetting the institution's carbon footprint--thanks to the second of three solar farms being developed through the university's multiyear collaboration with Clearloop, a subsidiary of Silicon Ranch, an alumni-founded solar company based in Nashville. Vanderbilt's latest investment in solar energy will be in a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University junior Rincon Jagarlamudi is one of 60 students nationwide selected as a 2024 Truman Scholar and will receive $30,000 in scholarships for graduate school. Jagarlamudi is also eligible to participate in professional development programming to help prepare him for a career in public service leadership. He will receive his awards during a ceremony at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Students from across Vanderbilt joined representatives from the George W. Bush Institute to share their thoughts and views on democracy, leadership and practicing good citizenship. "I was encouraged by how participants brought a palpable passion and strong feelings to the conversation without stepping over the edge into incivility," said Chris Walsh, global policy director for the George W. Bush Institute. "Dis  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy released national polling results measuring Americans' unity and beliefs on government and democracy. Results from the Vanderbilt Unity Poll released in March show two things about Donald Trump's support. First, his support has dropped about 5 percentage points from December 2023, a shift consistent with other national polls. Second, a felony conviction wo  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Unstable housing and homelessness can exacerbate adverse health outcomes, leading to increased risk of chronic disease, injury, and disability. Yet, emergency departments currently do not have a universal method to identify those at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness. * * * Housing insecurity is an issue for 1-in-20 patients who go to emergency departments at  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Three Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty members were recently recognized for excellence across various nursing disciplines with fellow designations and major awards. Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing Education Ruth Kleinpell, PhD, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP, MCCM, was honored for nurse practitioner advocacy. Assistant Professor Michael Gooch, DNP, MSN'05, and Assistant Professor Mulubrhan M  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: In support of its commitment to fighting health inequities, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has launched an ambitious campaign to raise and match $1 million to support health disparity research. Pamela R. Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH, Dean and Valere Potter Distinguished Professor of Nursing, recently announced the school's Nursing Health Equity Fellowship program, setti  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University's motto, Crescere aude, is Latin for dare to grow. Each student has a unique passion and perspective on how to live out this motto. The members of the Class of 2024 highlighted below are pursuing unique interests with a strong vision to advance research and discovery, improve communities and help make the world better. The concept that "science is not finished until it is communicated" is a  more