NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Centuries' worth of stories left untold by the millions of enslaved men, women and children linger among the cypress trees and cotton fields of the American Deep South. "Woven Wind," led by Vanderbilt Professor of Art Vesna Pavlovic,, is a collaborative research project that weaves together archival research, community engagement and artistic expression to create a vibrant tapestry of remembrance and reconciliation  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Ethan Steinquest Austin Peay State University's Office of Public Relations and Marketing received 16 awards from the Tennessee College Public Relations Association (TCPRA) 2024 State Conference, tying Middle Tennessee State University for the most accolades. TCPRA is an alliance of communicators across the state representing public and private colleges and universities, technical schools, technology c  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Ethan Steinquest Dr. Antonio Thompson, professor of history at Austin Peay State University (APSU), has devoted decades of research to exploring how the United States' prisoner-of-war program helped defeat the Axis powers during World War II. His latest book, "Axis Prisoners of War in Kentucky: Behind Barbed Wire in the Bluegrass State, 1941-1946," draws on personal stories from former prison  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 22 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Michael J. Halaiko and Alexandra P. Moylan, health law and privacy attorneys with deep experience in the life science and clinical research fields, have joined the national law firm of Baker Donelson as shareholders in the Firm's Health Law Group and its Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity Team. Michaela D. Poizner, chair of Baker Donelson's Health Law Group, said, "Mike and Alex add significant  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 22 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Baker Donelson attorney L. Hannah Ji-Otto has been selected to participate in the 2024 - 2025 Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Sources of Success(TM) (SOS) Program, a competitive professional development program for high-potential talent. The SOS Program brings together a select cohort of attorneys from law firms and corporate legal departments across the nation. This 12-mon  more

TIPTONVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee issued the following news release: Representatives from the Town of Tiptonville and the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation recently broke ground on the BlueCross Healthy Place at Quake Lake Park, creating a new community space for residents to enjoy. The town applied for BlueCross Healthy Place funding in August 2023 in response to requests from residents looking for an outdoor space for children and additional ameni  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, May 22 -- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee issued the following news release: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has been recognized by Forbes as one of the country's Best Employers for Diversity 2024, the seventh year in a row the company has earned recognition for its efforts to increase inclusivity and support opportunity for employees from a variety of backgrounds. The Best Employers for Diversity ranking comes from a Forbes/Statista assessment that included survey   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release: Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), a global leader in premium tires and sustainable mobility solutions, has been chosen by Maserati to develop bespoke 20'' tires for its first all-electric SUV, the Maserati Grecale Folgore. After recent collaborations including fitments for the Maserati MC20 supercar and the Maserati Grecale, Maserati looked to its long-term partner for a tire that could  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release: Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) was recognized by General Motors (GM) as one of its top global suppliers of 2023. The company was awarded this distinction during the GM 32nd Annual Supplier of the Year event. Performance, innovation, cultural alignment with GM's values, and having a commitment to achieving GM's ambitious goals are what earned Bridgestone this honor. Bridgestone was o  more

OAKLAND, California, May 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on May 24, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in an amicus brief defending the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)'s rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) of 2022. The PWFA is a piece of landmark federal legislation that requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant and postpartum e  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By all measures, Vanderbilt University pushed to the forefront this academic year as an innovator and leader in solving the world's most pressing challenges. A few examples of the multiple ways that Vanderbilt dared to grow are the launch of Dialogue Vanderbilt, the beginning of work to establish a new interdisciplinary college to advance discovery in computer science, and the breaking down of barriers to college   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: In August 2023, the university launched Dialogue Vanderbilt, its core initiative to bridge divides, reestablish a vibrant culture of civil discourse and free expression, and showcase experts from on campus and around the world, leading the charge to build more engaged citizens and communities. Including the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy, the Future of Free Speech, the Open Dialogue Visiting F  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt recently hosted a landmark event, Competitiveness Conversations Across America: Tennessee, in collaboration with the Council on Competitiveness and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The gathering brought together key leaders and experts from academia, industry and government to explore strategies for positioning Tennessee as a leader in innovation and competitiveness on a regional, national and glo  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 23 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Dr. Michele Moser, professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with the Quillen College of Medicine, recently earned the 2024 Jim Pryor Child Advocacy Award from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY). "She has numerous professional accomplishments, not the least of which was her determination to bring a group of professionals together in the fall of 2010 at the Connecting for Chil  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 25 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Students in Carter County are learning important skills about how to select and prepare healthy foods thanks to a partnership between an ETSU Health provider and the Boys and Girls Club of Elizabethton. Dr. Evelyn Artz, an ETSU Health provider who is board certified in pediatrics, pediatric endocrinology and lifestyle medicine, has a passion for helping children learn to make healthy choices. She rec  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the nation's best employers for new graduates, according to the 2024 rankings published May 21. This marks the fourth year in a row that UT has earned the distinction. "Receiving this award is a testament to UT's commitment to fostering talent and providing growth opportunities. We believe in creating a supportive and dynamic envi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 21 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Inventions like drugs, medical devices, and wastewater treatment plants are subject to the same patent statues as those that fall outside of the public health sphere, but their significance raises specific policy questions without clear-cut answers. While strong patent protection helps pharmaceutical companies recoup R&D costs so they can continue to develop new high-risk treatments, low-cost access to drugs may be  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: All are welcome to the Curb Center for the opening reception of Imagining Wholeness: Expressive Art and Well-Being on Thursday, May 23, 4:30-6:30 pm. Imagining Wholeness, the Curb Center's latest exhibition, showcases works of visual art and creative writing by members of the Nashville community whose lives have been touched by cancer. Through collage, painting, poetry and prose, each piece offers a unique, persona  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 21, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $109,932 loan for the Town of Woodbury to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of four approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with loans for the Tullahoma Utilities Authority, the City of Oak Ridge, and the C  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 21, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $20 million loan for the City of Oak Ridge to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of four approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with loans for the Tullahoma Utilities Authority, the City of Winchester, and   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 21, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $4.1 million loan for the City of Winchester to improve water infrastructure. The loan is one of four approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with loans for the Tullahoma Utilities Authority, the City of Oak Ridge, and  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 21, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a loan of $509,843 for the Tullahoma Utilities Authority to improve water infrastructure. The loan comes from the State Revolving Fund Loan Program and is one of four approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, including loa  more

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSres) -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news: Lifepoint Health(R), a diversified healthcare delivery network dedicated to making communities healthier, has released two company reports demonstrating its meaningful and widespread impact on patients, team members and communities nationwide. The 2023 Impact Report provides an in-depth look at the company's commitment to ensuring sustainable operations and focusing on key environmental,  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due June 13 Vanderbilt University may submit two proposals per year to the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Grant Programs for Organizations. The proposals must be from separate departments and each proposal must be submitted to a different grant program. The foundation currently offers 3 organizational grant programs: Humanities, Research Libraries and the Venetian Program (*note Vanderbilt is ineli  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, May 21 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news: By Marlen Lebish The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School made significant strides in the latest Financial Times Executive Education rankings, moving up in several key categories. Out of 90 institutions evaluated, Miami Herbert ranked No. 3 for custom executive education programs in the United States among Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * V2-GENE, the Vanderbilt-Vietnam Genetic Epidemiology Training Program, will develop a team of researchers and educators to lead genetic epidemiology research of noncommunicable diseases across the lifespan in Vietnam. * * * Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have received a five-year, $1.25 million grant from the Fogarty International Center, part of the Nati  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 21 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news on May 20, 2024: Today, the Tennessee Department of Education is highlighting the multiple promotion pathways for 3rd grade students who may need extra learning supports, including the 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) retake assessment and the appeals window for families of 3rd grade students. "Third grade is a pivotal year for students to stren  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University's Office of Communications and Marketing earned 10 awards, including a first-place finish in three categories, at the 2024 Tennessee College Public Relations Association conference. The event, which brought together both public and private universities and community colleges from across the state, was held last week at Montgomery Bell State Park. The 2024 aw  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), led a bipartisan coalition of 30 states and the District of Columbia today in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry. Live Nation controls two of the most im  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on May 23, 2024: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that his office is looking into a private investment company's attempt to foreclose on one of America's most beloved sites. The Memphis home that was the residence of one of the world's most influential musicians became the target of Nausanny Investments and Private Lending, LLC after claims that moneys owed to the l  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on May 21, 2024: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Smart Heart Act, legislation that requires automatic defibrillators in schools and establishes response protocols for cardiac-related medical emergencies. The bill received unanimous, bipartisan legislative support. "Nothing is more important than keeping our students healthy and safe, and the Smart Heart Act ensures schools will be ready to respo  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order granting petition to intervene (Docket No. 24-00010) on May 21, 2024: * * * In Re: Petition Of Kingsport Power Company dba AEP Appalachian Power For January 2023 Through December 2023 Annual Recovery Under The Targeted Reliability Plan And Major Storm Rider ("TRP&MS"), Alternative Rate Mechanisms Approved In Docket No. 17-00032 ORDER GRANTING THE PETITION TO INTERVENE FILED BY THE EAST TENNESSEE  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order suspending tariff (Docket No. 24-00032) on May 22, 2024: * * * In Re: Petition Of Tennessee-American Water Company To Modify Tariff, Change And Increase Charges, Fees, And Rates, And For Approval Of A General Rate Increase ORDER SUSPENDING TARIFF THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2024 This matter is before the Administrative Judge of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission ("Commission" or "TPUC") designated   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- The Tennessee House Republicans issued the following news on behalf of Tenn. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield: State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, secured $250,000 in state funding for Special Olympics of Tennessee. This funding will assist the organization to provide health screenings, fitness and wellness programming and help create positive learning environments in local schools. "For more than 50 years, Special Olympics of Tennessee has provided children and ad  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- The Tennessee House Republicans issued the following news on behalf of Tenn. State Rep. Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro: State Rep. Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, has secured $10,000 in state funding for the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) to address flooding issues caused by beavers in the White Oak community. The funds will allow the TWRA and local representatives from the USDA Forest Service to humanely relocate the beavers and remove the dams to eliminate   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: The College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech University announced today the launch of its Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering degree program, only the second such program currently available in Tennessee. The program was formally approved May 16h by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Tennessee Tech students, transfer students and incoming first-year students ca  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University's College of Graduate Studies has been named among the top 250 graduate schools in the nation according to Abound, a college guidance system for degree-seeking adults. Abound's 2024 rankings also named Tech among the top graduate schools in Tennessee and the top public graduate schools in the nation. The recognition comes as Tech is waiving graduate school applicatio  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Experienced business and academic leaders with a deep love for Tusculum University as alumni have been elected to the higher education institution's Board of Trustees. Recent additions to the board are Doug DeBusk, Dr. Judith Domer and Kelly Vogt. They have hit the ground running as they provide policy direction and guidance for Tennessee's first higher education institution. As alumni, they also bring a thorough u  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news on May 23, 2024: Three Vanderbilt University School of Nursing faculty members won awards at the American College of Nurse Midwives annual awards celebration earlier this month. Assistant Professor Hannah Diaz, MSN'09, FACNM, was named Preceptor of the Year. Professor and Family Care Community Chair Julia Phillippi, PhD, MSN'99, FACNM, FAAN, received the ACNM Media Award, and Assistant Professor an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: For over 24 years, the Civic Design Center has stood as a beacon for community-driven urban planning projects and programs. Based in downtown Nashville, this nonprofit organization draws expertise from diverse professional and academic sources, including Vanderbilt University, to engage community members in the envisioning and shaping of the city. Since its formation in 2000, the Civic Design Center has maintained   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: * * * UofM Professor of Egyptology Part of the Interdisciplinary Discovery Trio * * * While in several parts of the world a dried-up riverbed is more often a cause for concern than celebration, a triad of researchers including a University of Memphis professor of Egyptology has uncovered evidence that an ancient tributary of the Nile River existed thousands of years ago, a significant discov  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news on May 23, 2024: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome Paul Byrnes as its next senior vice chancellor for finance and administration beginning July 1, Chancellor Donde Plowman announced today. Byrnes, who comes to UT from Emory University, will oversee the Division of Finance and Administration, which includes Campus and Auxiliary Operations, Facilities Services, Finance and Administration, Hum  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: Beef cattle farmers in the tall fescue belt are eligible to take part in one of the largest initiatives ever undertaken to improve productivity, profitability and conservation benefits of grasslands in the eastern U.S. This program is also open to pasture-based sheep and goat operations. A total of 230 farms are being sought to collaborate on this sweeping initiative, known  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: At its regular spring meeting earlier this month, the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust elected three new trustees, reelected three trustees to second terms, and thanked several outgoing trustees for their service. The board welcomed new trustees David Bronson Ingram, MBA'89, and CJ (Cynthia) Warner, BE'80, who will serve five-year terms beginning July 1. In addition, outgoing Vanderbilt University Alumni Asso  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Things to know: The majority of Tennessee registered voters consider themselves definitely or somewhat pro-choice, including 93 percent of Democrats, 54 percent of Independents and 30 percent of non-MAGA Republicans Differing attitudes between men and women on key state issues could prove influential on public policy in Tennessee and appears to be part of potentially significant national trend IVF and proposed  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt Department of Computer Science researchers Kevin Leach and James Weimer have been awarded a $2 million contract from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to develop technology aimed at improving software security in medical devices like insulin pumps, pacemakers and stroke predictors. This is the first contract Vanderbilt has received from ARPA-H, an independent entity within the National I  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 22 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Findings from NIH-supported clinical trial suggest that intravenous acetaminophen has the greatest benefit in the sickest patients. * * * A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported clinical trial has found that intravenous acetaminophen reduced sepsis patients' risk of having organ injury or developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious condition that  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * When found and treated early with antibiotics, syphilis is curable. Untreated syphilis can cause deafness, blindness and irreversible heart and brain damage. * * * Syphilis numbers are on the rise in Tennessee: In women, the number of cases has risen 311%, from 290 cases in 2017 to 1,191 in 2022. "Part of the issue is the lack of timely testing in pregnancy and adequate tre  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 24 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: STRIVE, a free entrepreneurship training program for veterans, reserve and National Guard members, is taking applications for a course that begins Sept. 19. East Tennessee State University is the second institution in the nation to host a STRIVE program thanks to a partnership with Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families, also known as IVMF. "If you're a veteran with ent  more