NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Choice, produced by Dialogue Vanderbilt, will discuss the key moments and the many implications of the 2024 presidential election. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Jon Meacham and Vanderbilt professor, polling expert and political scientist John Geer will blend history and political science to offer relevant context and insights about this fascinating election and point out ways it is a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: As classes get underway this fall, the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries are here to support students in a variety of ways. Check out the following 10 tips to make the most of all the libraries have to offer. The spaces in our nine campus libraries are ideal for studying and doing research, whether alone or in groups. We have plenty of open seating available on a first-come, first-served basis, as well as small   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: Joshua Davis, Chair of Berger Montague's Complex Litigation Ethics Consulting Group, organizes and participates in an annual panel on ethics in class actions at the ABA Class Actions Institute. The next conference will take place on Oct. 24-25, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. You can learn about and register for the conference here (https://events.americanbar.org/event/c6ed7e5c-792a-4e8b-a929  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Review and update AlertVU information to ensure delivery to your preferred mobile phone or personal email AlertVU is used at Vanderbilt to alert all students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency that poses an imminent threat or danger to the Vanderbilt community. AlertVU notifications are always delivered to the user's Vanderbilt email address, and users may also elect to receive notifications via mobi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy is offering multiple funding opportunities for creatives in the Vanderbilt community. Available to graduate students across disciplines, the Curb Public Scholars Program provides a two-year grant of $2,500 for public-facing creative projects, while the Creative Inquiry Grant Program awards various levels of funding ranging from $500 to $2,500 and is open to und  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Beef Cattle Producers are Invited to Learn About Precision Livestock Management * * * The Precision Livestock Technologies: Beef & Forage Systems Field Day hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will include topics of interest to beef cattle producers. The field day takes place Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 8 a.m. CDT at the Middle Tenness  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Buchanan Library Fellows program supports hands-on student learning opportunities that build desirable skills and deepen students' understanding of resources and services in the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. With a focus on undergraduate instruction, the program connects faculty and professional librarians with students to work on experiential library projects and present their work at the end of their f  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Higher education is facing an unprecedented crisis of faith, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier told faculty gathered for the annual Fall Faculty Assembly on Aug. 22. Although low public opinion and sharp criticism have recently plagued universities, Vanderbilt has been an exception to the prevailing narrative, he said. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier outlines five major efforts that build upon the university's accomplishme  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: * * * Endeavor Business Media Announces Acquisition of Scranton Gillette Communications Buildings Media & Event Brands * * * Endeavor Business Media announces the acquisition of a portfolio of construction related events from Scranton Gillette Communications, including the ProBuilder Show Village, Women in Residential+Commercial Construction Conference, and the Pro+Connect series of hosted buyer event  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 30 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * On-site live shows include Howard University, Tennessee State University & Clark Atlanta at Morehouse College * * * ESPN's signature morning debate show First Take with featured commentator and executive producer Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim today announced three live shows on-site at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) this fall. The scheduled   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Data from 4,189 former NFL athletes who spanned the ages of 24-89 show no evidence playing organized football younger than age 12 led to more cognitive, mood, sleep, cardiovascular or other health issues later in life. These results, which are published in Sports Medicine, contrast with previous small studies from a decade ago. * * * A recent study looking at more than 4,00  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2024: Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced recipients of the Governor's Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) grant program, which prioritizes learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide. Tennessee has made notable progress in rural workforce development which has resulted in securing over 41,500 new jobs and nearly $19 billion in capital   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Health, Wellbeing and Belonging within the People, Culture and Belonging division will launch its Wellbeing Champion Program this fall. "We believe that when our employees thrive, our entire organization thrives," said Pam Jones, associate vice chancellor for health, wellbeing and belonging. "We're committed to nurturing a culture where health, wellbeing and belonging are core values." What is the Wellbeing Cham  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers Kathryn Humphreys During pregnancy, the body undergoes dramatic physical changes. However, how brain structure and function change is not well understood. A new study aims to shed light on these changes and their potential effects on mental health throughout the peripartum period, the time during pregnancy and after giving birth. Kathryn Humphreys, associate professor of psychology and human dev  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Hi! I'm Owen, a virtual assistant designed to help you learn about our graduate programs. By Lacie Blankenship From back pockets to bedside tables, we carry little windows to the world everywhere we go. Social media applications like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube enable users to travel across the globe in seconds while offering intimate immersions into the lives of friends and strangers with a sim  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Bailey Spaulding, founder and partner of Jackalope Brewing Company (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt) When Bailey Spaulding, JD'09, traded the mountains of Vermont for Vanderbilt's academic landscape to study environmental law, her wildest dream of launching a craft brewery felt utterly distant. Then she immersed herself in the collaborative Vanderbilt community, with people who love to nurture and challenge bold ide  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: K.C. Potter, JD'64, dean emeritus of residential and judicial affairs, died Aug. 27. Potter had an indelible impact on the life of the university and its students over more than three decades of service; he was 85 years old. K.C. Potter, dean emeritus of residential and judicial affairs, on the steps of the K.C. Potter Center for LGBTQI Life (John Russell/Vanderbilt University) "K.C. Potter's pioneering vision a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due Sept. 9, 2024 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should contact LSO@vanderbilt.edu for more information. Vanderbilt University may submit two proposals to the VentureWell Ecosystem Futures Fellowship program. This new fellowship is an evolution of the VentureWell Course & Program Grants that focuses on scalable science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) innova  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt's robust academic environment and interdisciplinary research collaborations make the university an exciting and inspirational place for our more than 1,800 faculty members--94 percent of whom hold the highest degree in their field. The university welcomed 61 new faculty to our 10 schools and colleges for the 2024-25 academic year. Meet some of these new faculty and hear the unique reasons they sought o  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development welcomed six new faculty members this fall. They join the Departments of Special Education; Teaching and Learning; Human and Organizational Development; and Leadership, Policy, and Organizations. Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens Lora Delgado Eleanor Hancock Vishesh Kumar Thomas Szabo Jay Tift   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning gathered with Chancellor Donde Plowman and other leaders from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on Aug. 27 to honor the newest recipients of the Peyton Manning Scholarship, a highly competitive four-year award given to four incoming students each year. This year's group -- Mallori France, Nicole Gann, Cade Simmons and Emi Taylor -- arrive on campus as some of t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Children's Way between Natchez Trace and 25th Avenue South will be closed from Sept. 9 to 18. The north sidewalk will also be closed to pedestrians, but the south sidewalk will remain fully accessible along Children's Way. VEHICLES The Children's Way entrance to West Garage will remain open. To enter, commuters should take Blakemore Avenue to 25th Avenue to Children's Way or Blakemore Avenue to 24th Avenue Sou  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Each year, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga honors staff and faculty who have reached significant service milestones. This year, 242 members of the UTC family will be recognized for reaching important service milestones during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 17--one of the highlights of Founder's Week. The luncheon provides University administrators wi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by flickaj on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in featured. By: Andy Flick, Evolutionary Studies scientific coordinator Embarking on a new research project often brings unexpected discoveries--some intriguing, some novel, but rarely a find of a lifetime. Such a remarkable discovery occurred when university archivist and associate director Kathy Smith stumbled upon a pile of plaster, hidden away for 60 years in a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Friday is National College Colors Day--an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that embody the college experience. Since 2004, College Colors Day has been the Friday before Labor Day to marking the start of the college football season and honor the traditions and spirit that make the college experience unforgettable. This year's theme is "don't miss the moment." College Co  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order approving staff audit (Docket No. 24-00030) on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * In Re: Audit Of Atmos Energy Corporation's Weather Normalization Adjustment For The Period October 1, 2023, To April 30, 2024. ORDER APPROVING STAFF AUDIT This matter came before Chairman David F. Jones, Vice Chairman John Hie, Commissioner Herbert H. Hilliard, Commissioner Robin L. Morrison, and Commissioner Clay R. Good of t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 24-00051) on Aug. 30, 2024: * * * In Re: Complaint And Petition Against Integrated Resource Management, Inc. For Alleged Violations Of The Statues And Rules Regulating Cybersecurity Plans And Reporting ORDER REQUIRING INTEGRATED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC. TO APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY IT SHOULD NOT BE FOUND LIABLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF TENN. CODE ANN. Sec. 65-4-127 This matter is before   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 24-00052) on Aug. 30, 2024: * * * In Re: Complaint And Petition Against Old Hickory Water, LLC For Alleged Violations Of The Statutes And Rules Regulating Cybersecurity Plans And Reporting ORDER REQUIRING OLD HICKORY WATER, LLC TO APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY IT SHOULD NOT BE FOUND LIABLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF TENN. CODE ANN. Sec. 65-4-127 This matter is before the Administrative Judge of  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 24-00031) on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * In Re: Audit Of Piedmont Natural Gas Company's Weather Normalization Adjustment For The Period October 1, 2023 Through April 30, 2024 ORDER APPROVING WEATHER NORMALIZATION ADJUSTMENT This matter came before Chairman David F. Jones, Vice Chairman John Hie, Commissioner Robin L. Morrison, Commissioner Clay R. Good, and Commissioner David Crowell of t  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University is showing support for one of its own following the news that astronauts on the Boeing Starliner flight crew, including Tech alumnus and trustee Barry "Butch" Wilmore, will now return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX capsule. Wilmore and fellow astronaut Suni Williams first set out for the International Space Station in June 2024 on what was originally an e  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 30 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: For the third year in a row, Tennessee Tech University is making it easier for domestic high school seniors and transfer students to become Golden Eagles by waiving application fees during the month of September. "At Tennessee Tech, our commitment to putting students first starts with the application process," said Frank Tittle, director of admissions at Tech. "We aim to make applying to Tec  more

CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Lee University issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Education has recently revealed the recipients of the Novice Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. Notably, three of the 10 educators honored statewide are proud alumni of the Lee University Helen DeVos College of Education. The Novice Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award made its inaugural debut this year and aims to celebrate and recognize excellent teachers across the state early in their ca  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: Trevecca Nazarene University is beginning the 2024-25 school year with its largest-ever group of incoming students. For the 2024-25 academic year, Trevecca is welcoming more than 1,160 new students to the Trevecca community, reaching the 1,000 threshold in new enrollment for the first time. The total includes 530 new traditional undergraduate students, 475 graduate and adult students and 160 high school st  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 30 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: By Jim Wozniak Another year of active and experiential learning in a caring Christian environment has begun at Tusculum University, with students returning to the classroom for the start of the fall semester and faculty preparing them to be career-ready professionals. To formally celebrate the academic year's launch, Tusculum held its annual Opening Convocation Wednesday, Aug. 28. It was an opportunity for the ad  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: University of South Alabama doctoral student Tristan Clark and Research and Development Associate Dr. Tristen Mullins share more than just a first name. They both graduated from the School of Computing in May 2022 and worked together over the summer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The federally funded research and development center is the largest science and energy   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 30 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news on Aug. 29, 2024: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman announced today that she has extended Danny White's contract as vice chancellor and director of athletics until 2030 as he continues to lead transformational success in Tennessee Athletics. "When Danny says he and his team of exceptional athletics administrators and coaches are working to build the best athletics department in the  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 30 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library's Special Collections has been awarded a $3,679 Tennessee Historical Records Advisory Board programming regrant through funding made available by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The grant funds will support an essential project to digitize, describe and publish online the records of the Woman's Christian Temp  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A valuable free resource from the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries' Divinity Library is making Christian worship more accessible to millions of biblical scholars, church leaders and congregants worldwide. The Divinity Library has launched a new version of its popular Revised Common Lectionary website. The RCL is a collection of weekly Bible readings centered on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ adopted by  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: First-year students at Vanderbilt spent their first Monday afternoon on campus with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier discussing the importance of free expression at Vanderbilt and how to engage in civil discourse. "Everything we try to do is guided by our purpose and our core values ... one of which is free expression," Diermeier said to these new members of the Vanderbilt community. "In order for you to explore your   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Beginning Aug. 29, Vanderbilt staff will have free access to innovative, data-driven educational resources through the Digital Learning Marketplace within the Learning Hub in Oracle. The platform is powered by LinkedIn Learning and OpenSesame. This marks the first phase of People, Culture and Belonging's Futures Learning Hub, which includes a state-of-the-art blend of digital and physical spaces aimed at enhancing  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The pilot extends to continuous wireless monitoring of blood pressure, blood oxygen level, heart rate and continuous cardiac rhythm. The aim is improved vigilance, efficiency and satisfaction for patients and staff. * * * Under a pilot program, some visitors to the emergency department (ED) at Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH) are now receiving wireless physiologic monit  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt has won three Stevie Awards--the first time the university has been recognized by the world's premier awards for business achievement. More than 3,600 international nominations were submitted in a wide range of categories. The accolades include two recognitions from the Stevie International Business Awards, which accepts nominations worldwide from all individuals and organizations-large and small, publ  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has been awarded a $1.5 million grant to grow its effective sexual assault nurse examiner education program. The new grant will expand recruitment, education and retention strategies for SANEs and increase, diversify and sustain the national SANE workforce. The new program, ENPs-CARE: A Program to Sustain Emergency Nurse Practitioner Comprehensive Sexu  more

GALLATIN, Tennessee, Aug. 30 -- Welch College issued the following news release: Dr. Timothy Tennent, former president and professor of World Christianity at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, will deliver a series of guest lectures during the 2024 Leroy Forlines Lectures at Welch College, according to President Matt Pinson. "This year we're excited to merge our Forlines Lectures and Missions Conference into a series of lectures by world-renowned missiologist Timothy Tennent," P  more

GALLATIN, Tennessee, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- Welch College issued the following news release: Several Welch faculty contributed chapters to the new book Jonathan Edwards: A Reformed Arminian Engagement (https://bhacademic.bhpublishinggroup.com/product/jonathan-edwards-4/#flipbook-sampler/) published by B&H Academic, according to Welch president Matt Pinson. Edited by Pinson, the book, recently published by the academic publishing arm of LifeWay Christian Resources, presents a Reformed Arminian int  more