CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, May 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Local high school students came to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus on Wednesday, May 22, to share research on topics such as vaping, disruptive incidents and rule violations that take place at their schools. Facilitated by UTC's GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) program, Hamilton County Schools (HCS) Student Ambassado  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 29 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Kara Zahn On the heels of winning a 2024 Michigan Notable Book award, Austin Peay State University (APSU) assistant professor Dr. Raymond (RS) Deeren has been named a Midwest Book Award finalist for his debut collection of short stories, Enough to Lose. Deeren is being recognized in the Short Story/Anthology category of the 34th Annual Midwest Book Awards. The winners will be announced during  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A dedicated advisory group appointed by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will identify additional ways Vanderbilt can nurture a thriving innovation economy in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The group will build upon existing work to leverage Vanderbilt-driven research and innovation to support local community needs, attract entrepreneurial talent and venture investment, and expand our city and region's innovation cap  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 29 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University and Walters State Community College will help computing students move seamlessly from a two-year education program to an accelerated bachelor's degree path. "Over the years, ETSU Computing has seen many successful transfers from Walters State move into the high-demand career of information technology," said Dr. Brian Bennett, ETSU's chair of Computing. "Creating a 2+2   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 30 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news dated May 16, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today that the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Roane State Community College will receive funding from Tennessee's Nuclear Energy Fund. The institutions will use the additional dollars to support existing nuclear programs as well   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 31 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news dated May 21, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and PPG officials announced today the company has selected Loudon as the location of its newest paint and coatings manufacturing facility. PPG will invest a total of $225 million and create 129 new jobs in Loudon County through the project. The Loud  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 28 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A new article in EdTech Magazine and a case study by the Center for Digital Education highlight how the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries continue to innovate in the area of digital preservation. Both items detail efforts to scale up and make sustainable the Heard Libraries' one-of-a-kind Vanderbilt Television News Archive, the world's most extensive and complete archive of television broadcast news. The univers  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 31 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: To replace and upgrade the utility systems in West Hall, which is on Vanderbilt's Peabody College campus, a helicopter lift is scheduled for Monday, June 10. The helicopter staging area will be in Parking Lot 95 off of 21st Avenue near the Peabody Administration Building. Parking Lot 95 will close in the evening on Sunday, June 9, to ensure that the area is fully secured. The flight will begin promptly at 7 a.m  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Climate change is a global challenge often met on a local level. Local governments shape how their communities are developed through land use controls. Their policy decisions related to housing density, location, and building standards have a profound impact on climate - buildings produce nearly 40% of U.S. carbon emissions, and personal vehicles account for 10% of global CO2 emissions. Urban density is particularl  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 28 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by April Evans on Thursday, May 23, 2024 in News Story. James Auer, senior lecturer of Asian studies, emeritus, died May 16, 2024, as a result of complications from Parkinson's disease. He was 82. Auer founded the Center for U.S.-Japan Studies and Cooperation at Vanderbilt in 1988, which was an active hub promoting cooperation between the two countries in the areas of economics, national security, and tec  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 28 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Share Twitter Facebook Email LinkedIn Vanderbilt University's Jules White, a leading computer scientist and expert on large language models and prompt engineering, visited Capitol Hill recently to share his expertise with lawmakers. As the Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Generative AI in Education and Enterprise Solutions, he was invited to participate in a bipartisan Senate AI Caucus briefing for Senate   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, May 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Customers do not have electricity in their homes or businesses, so--among other issues--they do not have lights, heat or air conditioning. Power companies must scramble to find the problem, fix it and prevent it from happening again. A professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, TVA and Grid Protection Alliance are collaborating on a way to prevent all those head  more

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, May 31 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news: Pine Bluff, AR and Brentwood, TN -- Jefferson Regional, Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, affiliates of Lifepoint Health, celebrated the opening of Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital, a 76-bed rehabilitation and behavioral health hospital located in White Hall. The 87,000 square-foot facility replaces and increases the number of existing acute rehabilitation and behavior  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 1 -- The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), which owns and operates Nashville International Airport(R) (BNA(R)) and John C. Tune Airport(R) (JWN(R)), announced newly elected officers of the Board of Commissioners. Nancy Sullivan has been elected chair, James W. "Jimmy" Granbery was re-elected vice chair, and Andrew W. Byrd was re-elected to serve as board sec  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: On Wednesday, May 30, Vanderbilt University hosted its Spring 2024 Staff assembly and awards ceremony. The 2024 Spring Staff Assembly on Wednesday, May 29, took on a celebratory air as Vanderbilt leadership honored the hard work and numerous accomplishments of the university's employees. Over 650 staff members attended in person at the Langford Auditorium, and the event was livestreamed for a virtual audience. I  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Graduate student Hillary Layden studies transcriptional control of cancer in the lab of Scott Hiebert, Hortense B. Ingram Chair in Cancer Research and professor of biochemistry. Hillary Layden Below, Layden shares the results from her research in which she used a deep genomic analysis to determine how protein mutations influence gene expression to promote cancer progression. What issue does your research address  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 30 -- Yale University issued the following news: By Lisa Prevost In April of 1980, three men traveling in a car on a street in Chattanooga, Tennessee fired shotgun blasts at four Black women waiting for a cab. A fifth women was hit by flying glass. The driver and his two passengers were all members of the Ku Klux Klan. The men were criminally charged for injuring the women, but an all-white jury acquitted two of them and gave the third a light sentence. That's whe  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 1 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Associate Professor Deonni Stolldorf's project, "Implementation Science in Healthcare Settings," is part of the Provost's Faculty Grants for Culminating Projects in Immersion, designed to support faculty who provide students with transformative experiences across Vanderbilt. Students have engaged in such projects as the evaluation of heart failure self-care interventions, clinical decision suppor  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) helped the City of Chattanooga receive a $3.5 million supplemental Revolving Loan Fund grant to assist with the cleanup of brownfields throughout the city. The funds are among three federal grants for brownfield remediation announced for communities in Tennessee by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) helped the City of Dunlap receive a federal grant of $632,807 to remediate the former Victory Automotive property in the city. The funds are among three federal grants for brownfield remediation announced for communities in Tennessee by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The grants include $3.5 million f  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) helped the South Central Tennessee Development District and its partners receive a federal grant of $1.5 million to address brownfields in a 13-county service area. The funds are among three federal grants for brownfield remediation announced for communities in Tennessee by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has received three prestigious national awards for its statewide beautification efforts. These efforts include programs for preventing litter, clearing illegally dumped waste tires, and promoting scenic roadways. "TDOT is proud to deliver award-winning, standard-setting programs for litter prevention and beautification," said Deputy Governor &   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 31 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Ten faculty members from Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development were awarded global engagement funding for the current and upcoming academic year from the Office of Global Engagement. These awards reflect Peabody's commitment to worldwide collaboration that enhances learning and development in diverse contexts and translates discoveries into more effective practice and policy. Vanderbilt Glo  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 31 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on May 30, 2024: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch today announced a multi-state lawsuit challenging a new rule recently promulgated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that redefines the Affordable Care Act's prohibition against discrimination on the basis of "sex" to include "gender identity." Under threat of severe  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 30 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Jeff Rader as Special Judge in the Fourth Judicial District for Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier Counties. "Jeff Rader's decades of experience as a judge and litigator make him an exceptional choice for the Circuit Court in the Fourth Judicial District," said Gov. Lee. "I'm grateful for his willingness to serve and am proud to appoint him   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 30 -- The Tennessee House Republicans issued the following news dated May 24, 2024: Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, announced passage of a new law designed to help counties designated as economically distressed advance out of that category and prosper. Tennessee has eight counties, including Cocke, that rank among the nation's most economically distressed counties. These counties are identified through a composite measure of each area's three-year a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 31 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: The Tennessee Military Department hosted the state-wide, multiagency emergency response exercise, Tennessee Maneuvers, May 15-19, to further enhance the state's ability to collectively respond and operate in the event of any disaster. "Disaster exercises are the best to improve our disaster response readiness," said Lt. Col. Dallas Clements, Tennessee National Guard's Deputy Director of Militar  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 1 -- 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 seven organizations in the community were awarded a Water and Environment grant. "At Tennessee American Water, we are committed to serving the communities we live in by supporting in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most important assets in global competition, including AI-assisted autonomy and decision-making in battlefield applications. But today's AI models can be vulnerable to novel cyberattacks and could be exploited by adversaries. On Wednesday, during the Tennessee Valley Corridor 2024 National Summit in Nashville, Vanderbilt University and Oak Ridge National Labo  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, May 31 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Paul Carney, a 21-year veteran of collegiate admissions, has been promoted to vice president of enrollment management and financial aid at Tusculum University. Carney most recently served as assistant vice president of admission, helping drive student recruitment initiatives for Tusculum, Tennessee's first higher education institution. Now, he will have oversight of the entire enrollment process as well as the Offi  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Following the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's designation as a top producer of Fulbright students earlier this year, 11 UT students have been offered Fulbright scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. Four students were named alternates. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is one of the most prestigious international exchange programs in the world. Established in 1946, it offers opportunities  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 30 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Sidney Gilbreath was the first president of East Tennessee State University, then called East Tennessee State Normal School, from 1915-25. The Archives of Appalachia has recently curated an online exhibit, "Presidential Ponderings: The Writings of Sidney Gilbreath," showcasing his published writings from the 1920s and for the Johnson City Press-Chronicle, which ran from 1943-85. "He was an intelligen  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: * * * Division of Research & Innovation Secures NSF Award for Electrified and Automated Trucking; Eight Winning Proposals at Inaugural Innovation Challenge by FedEx Institute of Technology * * * The University of Memphis will establish the Center for Electrified and Automated Trucking (CEAT) in collaboration with Purdue University after receiving an award from the National Science Foundation's  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 30 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has named Chris Boyer as the head of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, effective June 1, 2024. He transitions into the new role following his service as assistant department head since 2023. "Chris Boyer is a dynamic faculty member who has earned the respect of his colleagues through his outstanding a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: At a moment when universities across the country face severe leadership challenges, the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust has extended the contract of Vanderbilt's chief executive, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, through 2035, the board announced today. Although Diermeier's contract was not set to expire until 2027, Board of Trust Chairman Bruce Evans, BE'81, said the board approved the "significant term extension  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 28 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Share Twitter Facebook Email LinkedIn Vanderbilt University, in collaboration with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Moving Forward, recently hosted an important event aimed at addressing Nashville's transportation future. The gathering, centered around open discussion with Mayor Freddie O'Connell regarding the "Choose How You Move" transportation plan, was held Monday, May 20, at the Vanderbilt Univers  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 1 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The findings reported in the journal Immunity support the development of a monoclonal antibody for prevention and treatment of influenza B -- and will help guide efforts to develop a universal influenza vaccine. * * * Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have isolated human monoclonal antibodies against influenza B, a significant public health threat that disp  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 31 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: Vanderbilt's Eric Tkaczyk, MD, PhD, has received a five-year, $4.2 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to validate an artificial intelligence technology for measuring skin changes in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD). cGVHD is a common complication following hematopoietic stem cell t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 30 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: The mentorship program -- a partnership between VUMC's Nurse Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Metro Nashville Public Schools -- has enabled staff nurses to empower students eyeing nursing and health care professions. Aries Beck wants to be a neurologist. Neil Jess, BSN, RN, CNOR, knew he wanted to make an impact. He had mentored students before and understood how powerful it can  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Researchers in the lab of Stephen Fesik, Orrin H. Ingram II Chair in Cancer Research, have added BI-0474 as the second molecule co-discovered by Vanderbilt to the open science portal opnMe.com, an initiative being driven by biopharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim. The KRASG12C inhibitor is freely available on opnMe. BI-0474 is an irreversible covalent inhibitor of G12C mutated KRAS, in which a glycine amin  more

GALLATIN, Tennessee, May 29 -- Welch College issued the following news release: Welch College is now enrolling students in a new Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Organizational Leadership, with classes beginning this fall, according to Dr. Greg Ketteman, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives. Designed for leaders of non-profit and for-profit organizations, the interdisciplinary program aims to provide organizational leaders with graduate education in the art and science of Christian leadersh  more