CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 19 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Ethan Steinquest Austin Peay State University's GIS Center recently collaborated with Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County to design a virtual home tour using state-of-the-art camera equipment. The tour uses a recently built home as a model to showcase Habitat's basic floor plan, which has been used with small variations since 1992. Community members can experience it through virtual reality or   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 22 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Brian Dunn The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program has granted accreditation status to the Austin Peay State University Police Department. This is the department's third TLEA award, received during the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police meeting in Franklin, Tennessee, on June 5, 2024. To get TLEA accreditation, an agency voluntarily undergoes a three-year process to enhance it  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 21 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Colby Wilson The Austin Peay State University (APSU) College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CoSTEM) has recognized Dr. Mollie Cashner, an associate professor in the Department of Biology, as the first recipient of the Susan Ford Endowment for Ichthyology Research. This groundbreaking endowment, the first of its kind in the college, supports the research of diverse faculty membe  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 18 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Dr. Anovia Slaughter has been appointed University ombuds for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, effective June 28. The University ombuds provides impartial, informal, independent and confidential conflict resolution services to all UTC faculty and staff in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice established by the International Ombuds Association. The po  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 22 -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: Endeavor Business Media is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Jones to Editorial Director for the Vehicle Repair Group, the nation's leading business management and technical publications group for the automotive industry. Jones will oversee editorial strategy and content development for the group's renowned publications, including FenderBender, ABRN, Motor Age, and Aftermarket Business World in   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 19 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University is partnering with The WorldGrad to give more international students the opportunity to study abroad in Appalachia. The WorldGrad is a global education provider with an innovative approach to curriculum, degree models and cost structures for students looking to study abroad. They partner with institutions like ETSU to help students succeed academically through flexible  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, June 18 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Exterior work at the Doak House Museum is freshening the look of the historic structure and providing enhanced traffic flow for guests arriving and leaving the facility. Toward the end of 2023, Tusculum University received a $40,000 capital maintenance and improvement grant administered by the Tennessee State Museum. The funds are helping the university preserve the Doak House with repairs and new paint for the wi  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 19 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice today presented Chef Paul Smith with a Distinguished West Virginian Award after becoming the first state native to win the prestigious James Beard Award for culinary excellence. Smith claimed the coveted 'Best Chef: Southeast' award as part of the annual James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago on June 10, 2024. This prestigious compe  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 21 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on June 20, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Synergy Magnetics LLC officials announced today the company would start its journey in Gainesboro and become the first economic development project to land in Jackson County since 2018. Synergy Magnetics manufactures transformers, and through the   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 19 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, remains a top school for graduate engineering programs, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools 2024 rankings, released June 18. U.S. News published a partial list of graduate school rankings on April 9 that included high rankings for UT in business, law, nursing and social work. The 2024 Best Engineering Schools rankings were delayed, according   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Vanderbilt Graduate Student Council has announced the winners of the 2024 Graduate Leadership Anchor Awards, honoring the hard work and leadership of Vanderbilt graduate students schoolwide. This year's awards recognize outstanding service, mentorship, departmental leadership, research and best overall. Service Award Mariana Jimenez Mariana Jimenez, Neuroscience During her time as a doctoral student, Maria  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due July 16 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site. Vanderbilt University may submit up to three letters of intent for the Fall 2024 cycle of the Mathers Foundation grant program. Overview The mission of The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation is to advance knowledge in the life sciences by sponsoring scientific research   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due July 11 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site. Vanderbilt University may submit up to 2 nominees for the Susan G. Komen Career Catalyst Research grant opportunity. This grant mechanism aims to foster promising breast cancer researchers who are in the early stages of their faculty careers by providing support for up to three   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due July 11 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site. Vanderbilt University may submit up to 2 nominees for the Susan G. Komen Career Transition Award opportunity. This grant mechanism aims to help outstanding senior postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows, working under the guidance of a mentor, launch their competitive, indepen  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 18 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Nashville attorney Edward D. Lanquist Jr. took office as president of the Tennessee Bar Association last week during the group's Annual Convention in Memphis. Mr. Lanquist has been active in the TBA and other legal and community organizations for many years. For the TBA, he most recently served as president-elect, after being elected vice president in 2022. He also served as general counsel for the as  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Beginning July 1, 2024 (FY25) all expense reports and requisitions will require the use of a functional expense code within the chart of accounts (COA) string. The functional expense code will replace the existing Future 1 Field and will be mandatory for all expense accounts along with any capital asset additions. Why are we doing this? The functional expense chart of accounts update is designed to improve the f  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 18 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: A decision by a federal judge to block President Joe Biden's efforts to expand Title IX protections on Monday is the latest attack on LGBTQI+ rights and rights to bodily autonomy, said Kara Ingelhart, the inaugural director of the LGBTQI+ Rights Clinic at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. The new Title IX rule, intended to protect the rights of LGBTQI+ students and victims of campus sexual assault, wa  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Beginning July 1, Vanderbilt will offer Norton LifeLock Identity Theft Protection to all benefits-eligible employees. This optional benefit will be available to help Vanderbilt employees and their families protect themselves from malicious cyberactivity by reducing risks for phishing attacks, monitoring for identity theft, providing device security for personal devices and more. This benefit also provides peace of  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release: Supermajority is a new podcast from NPR's Embedded, in partnership with Nashville Public Radio, exploring what happens when one political party has near-complete control. In this four-episode series, hosted by WPLN reporter Meribah Knight (Serial's The Kids of Rutherford County, WPLN's The Promise), we follow the story of three conservative women challenging many of the legislators they once believed shared th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A total of 34 Vanderbilt University alumni, students and incoming students have been named National Science Foundation graduate research fellows for 2024. The prestigious fellowship program assists exceptional graduate students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees across various fields, including science, technology, engineering, mathematics, STEM education and social sciences supported by NSF. S  more

RADFORD, Virginia, June 19 -- Radford University issued the following news release: Radford University is among a small group of regional public colleges and universities across six states receiving funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to help plan for improved healthcare worker training opportunities in the central Appalachian region. ARC is awarding the $250,000 planning grant through its Appalachian Regional Initiatives for Stronger Economies (ARISE), which works to streng  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 18 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Kara Zahn Austin Peay State University's College of Arts and Letters has announced the recipients for the 2023-24 academic year's Distinguished Alumni Awards: Barry Jones, Keith Kauffman, Joseph Miller, Melissa Smith, Alan Mearnes and Patrick Pride. Each department within the college selects an outstanding alumnus annually to receive the award. These individuals are chosen for their exceptional achie  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 19 -- The Tennessee House Republicans issued the following news: State Rep. Ron Travis, R-Dayton, announced $99,540 in grant funding was awarded to five local organizations by the Tennessee Arts Commission. Area nonprofit organizations, schools and local governments across the state were given grants through the commission's annual grant program that supports their mission to cultivate the arts for the benefit of all Tennesseans and their communities. "These grants   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 21 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The Vanderbilt study used RNA-sequencing data generated in multiple normal tissues, along with matched genotype data from the Genotype-Tissue Expression Project as well as large-scale genomic data for cancers of the breast, ovary, prostate, colorectum, lung and pancreas. * * * Researchers investigating the association of cancer risk with alternative polyadenylation (APA) --  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Summer in Nashville is the perfect time to explore the city's dynamic cultural scene. Vanderbilt University is proud to support numerous nonprofit and community organizations that provide activities and events throughout the season. From lively music festivals to bustling art markets, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Experience Outdoor Concerts Bluebird on the Mountain at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory (V  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 18 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: By Jonathan Frank High school students looking to expand their horizons, satisfy a foreign language requirement and get a jump-start on college credit hours can do so this fall through Tennessee Tech University's new American Sign Language dual enrollment course offerings. The program, open to all high school students across Tennessee, provides a unique opportunity to learn sign language th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 18 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 24-00034) on June 17, 2024: * * * In Re: Joint Application Of Limestone Water Utility Operating Company, LLC And Bridget J. Wilhite, As Administrator CTA Of The Estate Of Glenna Newport, For Approval Of The Acquisition Of And To Operate The Newport Resort Water System, And To Transfer Or Issue A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 13 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order establishing procedural schedule (Docket No. 24-00032): * * * 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 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE This matter is before the Administrative Judge of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission ("Commission" or "TPUC") to establish a proce  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 14 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order granting petition to intervene (Docket No. 24-00034): * * * In Re: Joint Application Of Limestone Water Utility Operating Company, LLC And Bridget J. Wilhite, As Administrator CTA Of The Estate Of Glenna Newport, For Approval Of The Acquisition Of And To Operate The Newport Resort Water System, And To Transfer Or Issue A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity ORDER GRANTING THE PETITIO  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 19 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order granting petition to intervene (Docket No. 24-00036) on June 18, 2024: * * * In Re: Petition Of Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. For Approval Of Its 2024 Annual Review Of Rates Mechanism Pursuant To Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 65-5-103(D)(6) ORDER GRANTING THE PETITION TO INTERVENE FILED BY THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE This matter is before the Administrative Judge of the Tennessee Public Utility Commissi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 14 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 23-00062): * * * In Re: Atmos Energy Corporation 2022 through 2023 ACA Filing for Tennessee Excluding Union City and for Union City Tennessee ORDER ADOPTING ACA AUDIT REPORT OF TENNESSEE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION'S UTILITIES DIVISION This matter came before Vice Chairman David F. Jones, Commissioner Robin L. Morrison, Commissioner Clay R. Good, Commissioner David Crowell, and Commi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 14 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 24-00011): * * * In Re: Petition of Tennessee-American Water Company's 2024 Incremental Capital Recovery Rider Tariff ORDER GRANTING CONSUMER ADVOCATE MOTION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL TESTIMONY This matter is before the Administrative Judge of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission ("Commission" or "TPUC") to consider the Consumer Advocate's Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Testimony   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 14 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following protective order (Docket No. 24-00034): * * * In Re: Joint Application Of Limestone Water Utility Operating Company, LLC And Bridget J. Wilhite, As Administrator CTA Of The Estate Of Glenna Newport, For Approval Of The Acquisition Of And To Operate The Newport Resort Water System, And To Transfer Or Issue A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity PROTECTIVE ORDER To expedite the flow of fili  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 21 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following statement on June 20, 2024, by Executive Director Anne B. Pope: * * * We're thrilled to welcome four new board members who joined us in FY24! These community leaders and arts champions were appointed by Governor Bill Lee and bring a wealth of experience to the Commission. Our 15 volunteer board members, all appointed by the Governor for five-year terms, share a deep commitment to Tennessee's arts and culture.   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 18 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following statement on June 17, 2024: * * * "This is a big win for the Constitution and the people of Tennessee. We fought hard to protect our constitutional separation of powers, which ensures that the people through their elected representatives are the only authority that can make new laws. If the rule we stopped had been allowed to go into effect on August 1 as scheduled, Tennessee schools and univ  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 19 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University has named Daren Snider, Ph.D., as the next dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, according to an announcement from Tech Provost Lori Mann Bruce. Snider currently serves as dean of the School of Humanities & Social Sciences at Indiana University East. He also previously served as interim dean of the campus's School of Natural Science & Mathematics. "This is a sign  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt researchers have developed an innovative software system incorporating artificial intelligence that aims to improve the efficiency of public transportation for individuals with special needs. The research, led by Abhishek Dubey, associate professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering, will be presented in a paper at the International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, June 21 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: The dean of Tusculum University's College of Science, Technology and Mathematics has further sharpened her professional skills as a member of the Senior Leadership Academy, which is offered by the Council of Independent Colleges and the American Academic Leadership Institute. Dr. Heather Henson-Ramsey recently completed her participation in the 2023-24 cohort along with about 40 other higher education administrato  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, June 21 -- Union University issued the following news release: Union University presented longtime Baptist medical missionary Rebekah Naylor with its M.E. Dodd Denominational Service Award during a June 11 alumni dinner at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis, Ind. The Dodd Award is the highest denominational service award Union gives. It is named for the man who was a 1904 Union graduate, served as president of the SBC and who was the father of to  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 21 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: By Marie Williams When Renee Wilkins-Clark, PhD, was growing up in West Tennessee--about an hour outside of Memphis-- she couldn't have known then the powerful impact that her family dynamics and the racial and socioeconomic inequities of her hometown would have on her life path and academic and professional pursuits. And she couldn't have predicted the impact she would one day have on her field of applied famil  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 21 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT) at the University of Memphis and NUS-ISS at the National University of Singapore have announced a new collaboration to enhance AI and data science education. This partnership aims to leverage the strengths and expertise of both institutions to deliver cutting-edge training and innovative learning experiences. Under this strategic agreement, NUS-ISS' AI and data s  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 21 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Colleges of Distinction, an organization that honors higher education institutions that excel in delivering exceptional student experiences and producing successful outcomes, has recognized the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in eight different award categories for the institution's commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed. UTC has been designated a   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 22 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: Edward Yu, professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, presented his research on developing sustainable aviation fuel supply chains at the International Transport Forum Summit on May 22-24 in Leipzig, Germany. The Summit is the world's largest gathering of transp  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: It was a warm spring day when Professor Doug Adams and Dr. Sydney Savion embarked on a one-hour drive northwest from Vanderbilt's Nashville campus to Fort Campbell, where they would meet other Vanderbilt leaders and U.S. Army leadership. Interstate 24 has become a well-worn path by Vanderbilt researchers since work with Fort Campbell began five years ago. Since Vanderbilt began collaborating with Fort Campbell in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: At the Spring Postdoc Awards Ceremony on May 23, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs in partnership with the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association announced the 2024 award winners, who will also be highlighted in the Graduate School Sesquicentennial time capsule to be opened in 2074. "Our postdocs play an integral role in the research enterprise and are fundamental to the discovery and learning mission of Vanderbilt  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt rocket team at the NASA USLI competition at Bragg Farms in Toney Alabama, April 13, 2024. Rocket team members are staying in the lab this summer to work on two designs of the drone that netted the team a second place award in the coveted AIAA Reusable Launch Vehicle Innovative Payload category at the 2024 NASA University Student Launch Initiative (USLI) Division rocket competition in April. USLI result  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Since its inception in December 2023, Vanderbilt University's People, Culture and Belonging division has worked to enhance the staff experience and foster innovation. Today, PCB announces a series of updates aimed at revolutionizing operational efficiency and elevating the employee experience, solidifying the university's commitment to its core values: belonging, self-direction, growth and collaboration. Enhanci  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Donna Ingles (Vanderbilt University) Donna Ingles, director of operations for the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization, has been named to the 2024 Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School by the Global Action Platform. Ingles is among 10 Middle Tennessee leaders chosen for an intensive workshop this summer, which aims to create a biomedical economic development strategy for the r  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Nashville mayor's office has joined with Vanderbilt University to launch a new initiative, the Nashville Innovation Alliance, designed to bring together public, private, civic and education institutions to collaborate on improving the region's ecosystem for innovation and research. Established by Mayor Freddie O'Connell and Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, the aim of the alliance is to grow  more