Thursday - November 21, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday October 06, 2024 ( 63 items )  

Access Point: Chrysa Kovach, BMus'13, works to help everyone experience music on their own terms
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Whether on a Zoom call with adults regaining their ability to enjoy music through assistive technology like cochlear implants, or working with preschoolers with no music experience at the Neighborhood Music School in Los Angeles, community music facilitator Chrysa Kovach helps make music accessible for all. "As the arts are often being moved out of the public school system, community music schools are picking up th  more

APSU Army ROTC Cadet Honored With Soldier's Medal for Heroic River Rescue
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Victoria Godinez Cadet Bradley Dardas, a member of Austin Peay State University's Army ROTC program, receives the Soldier's Medal on Sept. 4 for rescuing a drowning man from the Cumberland River in April 2021. Cadet Bradley Dardas of Austin Peay State University's Army ROTC program was awarded the Soldier's Medal, the Army's highest honor for peacetime heroism, during a ceremony held on Sept. 4. He re  more

APSU Hosts German Military Researchers for International Collaboration
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Victoria Godinez Austin Peay State University's Institute for National Security and Military Studies (INSMS) recently welcomed two distinguished researchers from Germany's Bundeswehr Centre of Military History and Social Sciences, furthering international academic cooperation and fostering a deeper understanding of global security issues. Dr. Heiko Biehl and Dr. Timo Graf, both senior researc  more

At the Center of Everything: Vanderbilt hubs connect campus with communities across the country
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: by Clay Skipper, BA'12 In March, just as winter was thawing and giving way to warmer weather, a huddle of 20 Vanderbilt freshmen and sophomores were midway into their spring break--not that you'd have been able to tell by looking at them. Instead of donning swim trunks and sandals, they'd traded their backpacks and Vanderbilt hoodies for business attire and headed north to New York City, resumes in hand. Half of   more

Attorney Manda Sertich Inducted to American College of Trial Lawyers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 4 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: Fredrikson attorney Manda M. Sertich has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). The ACTL is one of the premier legal associations in the United States and Canada. Sertich was inducted at the ACTL's Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee on September 28. Sertich is a seasoned and respected trial attorney who combines her decade-long tenure as a federal prosecutor with her yea  more

Baker Donelson Achieves Mansfield Certification Plus Status for 5th Consecutive Year
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: For the fifth consecutive year, Baker Donelson has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus status. More than 360 law firms earned Mansfield Certification for the 2023 - 24 period, marking a 13 percent increase from the nearly 320 firms certified the previous year. Mansfield is a year-long, structured certification process designed to ensure all qualified talent at participating law firms have a fair and   more

Baptist and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Break Ground on New Rehabilitation Hospital in Madison, Mississippi
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: MADISON, Miss.--More than 40 community members and local business leaders were present today when Baptist Memorial Health Care and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, broke ground on a new 40-bed rehabilitation hospital on a four-acre lot in Madison, Mississippi. "This is an exciting day for our team and the Madison community," said Bobbie Ware, CEO and   more

Bridgestone to Reinforce Global Motorsports Initiatives After Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partnerships
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release: Tokyo (October 1, 2024) - Bridgestone has decided and agreed with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) not to renew its current Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partnership agreement after its expiration at the end of 2024. The decision comes after an evaluation of the company's evolving corporate brand strategy and its recommitment to more endemic global motorsports platforms. Based  more

Bridgestone: Firestone Reveals the All-New, Long-Lasting Transforce HT3 and CV2 Tires for Hardworking Truck and Van Fleets
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: * * * - Engineered for commercial highway vehicles, the all-new Transforce HT3 and CV2 tires are the first Firestone tires to include ENLITEN technology, bringing excellent wear and wet performance to hardworking fleets. - Firestone Transforce HT3 tire is strictly offered in LT sizing and designed for high rim diameter heavy-duty fleet trucks. - Firestone Transforce CV2   more

Conference at Tusculum University to Discuss Truthfulness of Christianity and Inspire Growth in Faith of Attendees
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Two leaders in the branch of theology that defends the truthfulness of Christianity will share their insights during a daylong conference hosted by Tusculum University and co-sponsored with a national organization that specializes in this subject. "Apologetics for the 21st century" will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, in Chalmers Conference Center, which is located in the Scott M. Niswonger Commons. Activities begin at 8  more

Dean Krishnendu Roy advocates for increased NIH funding in Washington, D.C.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Funding from the National Institutes of Health is crucial for Tennessee's economy, supporting jobs and fostering collaboration between academic institutions, healthcare providers and startups. At Vanderbilt, NIH funding drives innovative research addressing major health challenges such as cancer, neurological disorders and infectious diseases. The advancements made at Vanderbilt have far-reaching benefits for Tenne  more

Delta Regional Authority: Biden-Haris Administration Awards Over $500,000 in Funding to Address Infrastructure Needs
CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: * * * Four communities across Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee receive funding through DRA's Strategic Planning Program * * * The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded more than $500,000 to four communities across Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee in its sixth round of funding through the Strategic Planning Program. Funding for this program is made available by the Bipartisan Infrastr  more

Erin Calipari wins Society for Neuroscience 2024 Outstanding Career and Research award
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Erin Calipari, director of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research and associate professor of pharmacology and molecular physiology and biophysics, has been recognized with the Society for Neuroscience's 2024 Jacob P. Waletzky award. The award recognizes early-career scientists whose independent research has led to significant conceptual and empirical contributions to the understanding of drug addiction and w  more

ETSU Elevates Highlights Ideas to Uplift the Region
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2024: As part of East Tennessee State University's Founders Week (Oct. 7-12), the annual ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition will take on new significance this year, offering both a platform for innovative ideas to uplift the region and an opportunity for the community to come together in support of recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. The pitch competition will take place on Monday, Oct. 7,  more

Evolved in the lab, found in nature: Uncovering hidden pH sensing abilities
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by flickaj on Friday, September 20, 2024 in featured. By Andy Flick, Evolutionary Studies scientific coordinator In a groundbreaking study led by Sarah Worthan, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher in the Behringer Lab at Vanderbilt University, scientists have successfully evolved microbial cultures that possess the ability to sense pH changes, enabling rapid responses to environmental fluctuations. Along wit  more

Financial Services Transactions Shareholder Peter E. Bosman Joins Baker Donelson in Raleigh
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson has added experienced finance and corporate attorney Peter E. Bosman as a shareholder in its Raleigh, North Carolina, office. * * * Drawing on 15 years of experience, Mr. Bosman advises financial institutions and companies on debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. His practice is focused on guiding and representing banks, private credit funds  more

GWU Media Tip Sheet Flying, Venomous Spider Spotted in New England
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The parachuting, venomous Joro spider was apparently spotted in a Boston, Massachusetts neighborhood, a reported sighting that may confirm these spiders appear to be moving north. According to USA Today, the invasive spiders were first spotted in Georgia ten years ago and they've spread across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee, with reports of the spider in Alabama, Maryland, Oklahoma and West Vi  more

Heard Libraries exhibit celebrates the works of P.G. Wodehouse
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A new exhibit at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries celebrates the rich world and colorful characters created by popular 20th-century British writer P.G. Wodehouse. "Blandings, Jeeves, and Psmith: The Worlds of P.G. Wodehouse," curated by Special Collections and University Archives, commemorates the formal dedication of the P.G. Wodehouse Collection at Vanderbilt University. The exhibit is in the fourth-floor   more

Hospitals of Providence and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Announce New Joint Venture to Operate Free-Standing Rehabilitation Hospital in El Paso
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news: EL PASO, Texas and BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - The Hospitals of Providence and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, recently announced a joint venture agreement to operate El Paso Rehabilitation Hospital, located in East El Paso at 2230 Joe Battle Boulevard, El Paso, Texas 79938. "We are excited about this collaboration and are committed to expanding access to high-quality care a  more

How to stock a home bar: Expert advice from Jacob Grier, BA'04
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: When Jacob Grier crafted an interdisciplinary major at Vanderbilt in philosophy and economics with a dash of political science, under the guidance of Professor John Lachs, he likely didn't know how well prepared he would be for a career creating cocktails. "Especially to anyone who might have known me in college, I barely touched alcohol at the time," he says. A resident of McGill Hall, Grier fit in well with the d  more

Innovative research unlocks potential of electrochemical separation for water treatment and resource extraction
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A team of Vanderbilt researchers have developed novel technology called electrochemical ion pumping (EIP) that could revolutionize the treatment of water and resource extraction. The research, published in the Oct. 1 issue of Nature Water, overcomes a critical limitation in the commonly used process of conventional electrosorption, which uses electrodes to adsorb and remove ions from water. According to the resear  more

Julia Gatto Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: (September 30, 2024, New York) - Steptoe partner Julia Gatto has been named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony took place on September 28 during the annual meeting of the college in Nashville, Tennessee. Julia Gatto is a former federal defender and accomplished trial lawyer. She defends individuals and public and pri  more

Lawson's Legacy
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Ray Waddle, MA'81 In fourth grade, James Lawson had a bloody fight with a white kid who called him a racial slur. Later that night, his mother quietly said, "Jimmy, what good did that do? There has to be a better way." Those words guided him ever after. Rev. James Lawson in front of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, under arrest for protesting segregation on March 4, 1960. A group of Divinity School professo  more

Lawson's Legacy: Rev. James Lawson helped Vanderbilt navigate a vision of human dignity in an uncertain global era
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Ray Waddle, MA'81 In fourth grade, James Lawson had a bloody fight with a white kid who called him a racial slur. Later that night, his mother quietly said, "Jimmy, what good did that do? There has to be a better way." Those words guided him ever after. Rev. James Lawson in front of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, under arrest for protesting segregation on March 4, 1960. A group of Divinity School professo  more

Learn how to stay secure during Cybersecurity Awareness Month
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Since 2004 the U.S. president and Congress have declared October Cybersecurity Awareness Month, dedicated to educating people about the importance of staying secure in our increasingly digital world. This month, let our tricks be your treat as we provide tips to help you stay proactive about digital privacy and security at Vanderbilt. Thanks for joining us for our upcoming series of activities, all culminating   more

Limited Submission Opportunity: Oak Ridge Associated Universities Innovation Partnerships Program FY25
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due Dec. 5, 2024 This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may submit two applications to the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Innovation Partnerships Program. Overview The Innovation Partnerships Program is structured to build stronger relationships between university members and   more

Lloyd spearheads study to strengthen teacher-student relationships and improve learning outcomes for students with challenging behavior
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers Students' relationships with their teachers, particularly in elementary school, play an important role in supporting their learning and social-emotional development. For students with or at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders, quality relationships with their teachers are especially critical. These bonds can reduce instances of challenging behavior and improve social skills and academic o  more

Message from the Alumni Association President
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Fellow Vanderbilt alumni: It's an honor to serve as Alumni Association Board president, especially during this time of tremendous momentum for our university. Through Vanderbilt's remarkable progress in its ongoing historic Dare to Grow campaign, we are charting a collective course that connects great minds with opportunities to offer solutions to the world's biggest challenges. Incredibly talented students, learn  more

Mind's Eye: Juneteenth celebration unveils mural honoring Black country music artists
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A mural by local artist Elisheba Israel Mrozik was unveiled at a Juneteenth celebration on June 19. Inspired by the stories of Black country music artists featured in Vanderbilt professor and award-winning songwriter Alice Randall's latest book, My Black Country, the work features likenesses of five Black artists pivotal to country music. Vanderbilt's Division of Government and Community Relations hosted the specia  more

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Again Verified as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The achievement verifies the hospital's ability to provide the highest level of care for injured pediatric patients in the region. * * * For the third consecutive review cycle, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has been verified as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma. The ACS ranked Monroe Carell as the th  more

One Guest at a Time: Bernard Nomberg, BA'90, creates an oral history of Vanderbilt football
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Graham Hays It is one of Bernard Nomberg's earliest memories of Vanderbilt football, but, at the time, he would have preferred to forget it as quickly as possible. Like many who grew up in the state during Paul "Bear" Bryant's reign on the University of Alabama sideline, Nomberg came of age cheering for the Crimson Tide. Bryant had retired by the time Nomberg visited Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sept. 29, 1984, but   more

Parent Coaching: What it Is and How it Strengthens Families
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Parenting can be deeply rewarding and undeniably tough, and it's normal to feel lost or uncertain at times. Parent coaching, offered by Lyra Health, can guide you through those difficult moments to help you experience greater joy and strengthen your connection with your child. What is parent coaching? Parent coaching is like having a personal trainer to help you build parenting skills. A parent coach can be an ob  more

Project Safe: Celebrating 10 years of impact
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: On the 10th anniversary of its Project Safe Center, Vanderbilt celebrates a decade of transformative work in sexual misconduct prevention, education and support. Since its establishment as an independent center in 2014, Project Safe has become a cornerstone of the university's commitment to fostering a safer, more inclusive campus community. A Comprehensive Approach to Safety and Support Project Safe's succes  more

Proposals being accepted for International Education Week 2024; submissions open through Oct. 23
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of Education and State celebrating international education, will be Nov. 18-22. Each year, campuses across the U.S. mark IEW through programming and events that highlight the importance of international education and exchange. At Vanderbilt, International Student and Scholar Services facilitates International Education Week, which has tradit  more

Royal Australian Air Force rolls out hundreds of exosuits created by Vanderbilt spin-off company to reduce back injuries
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Apex 2 exosuit is giving Australian defense personnel a boost. (RAAF) A back-relieving exosuit designed by Vanderbilt spin-off company HeroWear is continuing to show its effectiveness with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) ordering hundreds of additional suits and eyeing larger expansion. HeroWear, a Nashville-based workforce wearable technology company, was co-founded by Karl Zelik, associate professor o  more

Sinclair Cares: Hurricane Helene Relief
COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: * * * Sinclair Partners with The Salvation Army to Raise Funds for Emergency Aid Sinclair to Donate up to $50,000 for Relief Efforts * * * BALTIMORE - Sinclair today announced the company has launched Sinclair Cares: Hurricane Helene Relief, a fundraising partnership with the Salvation Army to assist with humanitarian relief efforts on the g  more

Stirring Up Success: Five Questions for Betsy Ayala, BA'99
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Betsy Ayala, standing, with Food Network chefs Bobby Flay, left, Brooke Williamson, Tiffany Derry and Michael Voltaggio on the set of 'Bobby's Triple Threat' (Alex Berliner/Food Network) Ever binge-watched a home renovation competition on HGTV or bitten your nails over a Food Network cooking challenge? If so, you have a Vanderbilt alumna to thank. Elizabeth "Betsy" Sanner Ayala, BA'99, is the executive in charge b  more

Stronger Together
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Chancellor Daniel Diermeier (John Russell/Vanderbilt University) It is hard to imagine a quality more quintessential to life at Vanderbilt than the one reflected in this issue's cover article, "Unexpected Collaborations." Indeed, this was the driving force behind our very origin: the "unexpected collaboration" between a Northern industrialist and Southern minister through which our university was born. Seeking to   more

TDEC Issues Mandatory Water Conservation Order for Upper East Tennessee and Shares Boil Water Advisories
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: In order to help existing water supplies last longer and support ongoing recovery efforts, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a mandatory water conservation order for all or parts of nine counties in the Helene affected areas of Upper East Tennessee. "Our thoughts and prayers remain with our fellow Tennesseans dealing w  more

Ten Top 25 Teams Tested in Conference Clashes on ESPN Platforms in College Football's Week 6
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: The college football landscape is loaded with conference clashes in Week 6, as 10 Top 25 teams are set for the spotlight across ESPN platforms this weekend. In total, 75 games are slated for ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+ and ESPN Radio. An SEC on ABC tripleheader takes center stage, with No. 4 Tennessee, No. 5 Georgia, No. 9 Missouri and T-No. 25 Texas A  more

Tenn. Economic Dept.: Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce O'Neal Manufacturing Services to Establish New Facility in Sullivan County
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Metal components and welded assemblies supplier to invest $8.5 million to locate a steel fab center in Kingsport * * * Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and O'Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS) officials, announced today that OMS is locating its first Tennessee facility in Ki  more

Tenn. Gov. Lee Meets With Survivors, First Responders and Volunteers in Greene and Cocke Counties
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Oct. 3, 2024: Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee traveled to Greene and Cocke counties to survey storm damage on the ground and meet with survivors, first responders and volunteers following severe weather and flooding from Hurricane Helene. This marks the Governor's third trip to the region; he participated in aerial surveys and surveyed damage on the ground in Carter and Unicoi counties earlier in the week. G  more

Tenn. Gov. Lee Surveys Damage, Meets With Impacted Communities in East Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2024: Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee traveled to East Tennessee to survey storm damage on the ground and meet with local officials and victims following severe weather and flooding from Hurricane Helene. Accompanied by Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Patrick Sheehan, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Senator Bill Hagerty, Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger and state officials, the Governo  more

Tenn. PUC Issues Order Involving American Broadband & Telecommunications
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 24-00025) on Sept. 30, 2024: * * * In Re: Petition Of American Broadband And Telecommunications Company LLC For Designation As An Eligible Telecommunications Carrier In The State Of Tennessee ORDER DESIGNATING AMERICAN BROADBAND AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LLC AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER This matter came before, Commissioner Herbert H. Hilliard, Commissioner Robin L  more

Tenn. PUC Issues Order Involving SafetyNet Wireless
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 24-00043) on Sept. 30, 2024: * * * In Re: Application Of Amerimex Communications Corp. dba SafetyNet Wireless For Designation As An Eligible Telecommunications Carrier In The State Of Tennessee ORDER DESIGNATING AMERIMEX D/B/A SAFETYNET WIRELESS AS AN ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER This matter came before Chairman David F. Jones, Vice Chairman John Hie, Commissioner Robin L. Mo  more

Tenn. Transportation Dept.: Design Firm Selected for America's River Crossing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has officially selected Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. to provide Engineering and Design Services for the I-55 bridge replacement project, also known as America's River Crossing. The I-55 bridge spans the Mississippi River and was originally opened to traffic in 1949. Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., with over 80 years of experience appl  more

Tennessee National Guard Assists Emergency Responders in East Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: The Tennessee National Guard is supporting state, county, and local emergency responders assisting areas in Tennessee impacted by severe flooding following the landfall of Hurricane Helene. Working with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, Guardsmen are providing ground and aerial rescue support to those in need. At approximately 12:00 p.m., TEMA was notified more than 50 hospital staff   more

Tennessee Tech Wind Tunnel Moves Forward in Crossville
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: By Jonathan Frank Tennessee Tech University announced that it has finalized the acquisition of its new wind tunnel and completed the purchase of the former TAP Publishing building in Crossville, where the much-anticipated research facility will be housed. The developments represent a significant leap forward for a years-long effort that will significantly enhance Tech's research capabilities  more

Toward inclusive math education: insights from Black students may support more effective teaching strategies
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers A recent study finds that Black high-school students tend not to believe that their teachers are adequately prepared to teach them math in appropriate ways, have negative perceptions of their math ability, and lack awareness about the intersection between math and their desired careers. Published in the American Educational Research Journal, the study--"'He's Probably the Only Teacher I've Actua  more

Unexpected Collaborations: The best collaborations lead to new ways of seeing the world
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Michael Blanding It's said that two heads are better than one--but what about three, or four, or 12? In today's world, collaboration is essential in solving problems, bridging the gaps between science, engineering, medicine and the humanities. By prioritizing cross-disciplinary collaborations, Vanderbilt walks the walk--not only across departments--but across schools and cultures. It's not unusual for a facult  more

Union University: Westad to Deliver Carls-Schwerdfeger History Lectures Oct. 14
JACKSON, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Union University issued the following news release: Odd Arne Westad, Elihu Professor of History and Global Affairs at Yale University, will serve as the 2024 Carls-Schwerdfeger History Lecturer at Union University Oct. 14. Westad will deliver two lectures. His first lecture, "On Major War: The United States, China, and Lessons from the Past," will take place at 2 p.m. At 7:15 p.m., Westad will discuss "The Hinge: British Imperial Administrator James Bruce and the   more

UofM's BRAIN Center Program Extended Through 2026
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: * * * Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Continues Hurt2Healing Partnership * * * The University of Memphis College of Education's groundbreaking Hurt2Healing(TM) program will continue at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital through at least January 2026, reinforcing the commitment to enhancing pediatric mental health care in the wake of traumatic injuries. The H2H program is a part of the BRAIN Center (Build  more

Updates to Vanderbilt IT storage and retention policies will affect users of Microsoft services
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Starting Nov. 4, Vanderbilt IT will roll out new retention and storage policies that will affect users of Microsoft services across the university. Key Changes: Microsoft Teams Chat Retention All chat messages will be automatically deleted after 30 days. This applies to one-to-one, group and meeting chats. There will be no changes to messages in Teams channels. OneDrive Storage Limits Limits for faculty an  more

UT Enhancing Nuclear Education by Partnering With ORNL
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has announced a strategic partnership between its Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The collaboration aims to enrich UT's curricular offerings in nuclear policy and national security while enhancing the capabilities of ORNL's technical staff. To formalize the partnership, Krista Wiegand, professor and dire  more

UT-Chattanooga: HHP Sports Lab Prepares Students for Careers Through Hands-on Learning and Community Partnership
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 4 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Health and Human Performance Sports Lab is setting the stage for students to dive deep into careers in sports science, exercise physiology and public health. Through a collaboration with Fast Break Athletics, a local running specialty store, the lab offers hands-on learning opportunities that translate into real-world skills--all while strengt  more

Vanderbilt co-authored study of multinational enterprises in China wins prestigious journal award
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers A 2023 study of cultural intelligence in multinational enterprises in China recently won the Basu Sharma Best Paper Award, presented annually for the best publication in the Journal of Comparative International Management. The study, "Cultural Intelligence, Diversity Climate, and Employee Behavior: A Study of MNE Subsidiaries in China," found that cultural intelligence promotes employee behavior   more

Vanderbilt partners with StoryCorps' 'One Small Step' to model conversations across divides
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt and StoryCorps have partnered to bring the initiative to campus. One Small Step pairs people with different beliefs, backgrounds and points of view to have intimate conversations and, hopefully, better understand each other as human beings. One Small Step, which will operate as a component of Dialogue Vanderbilt, is an integral part of Vanderbilt's ongoing effort to provide students, faculty, staff an  more

Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Medical Supply Chain Disruption Being Watched Closely
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * A major manufacturer of intravenous solution was damaged by Hurricane Helene, and East Coast port closures also could impact supply chains. VUMC is conserving inventory where possible and minimizing waste. * * * East Coast port closures and damage to the Baxter intravenous solution manufacturing plant in Marion, North Carolina, from Hurricane Helene could have an impact on s  more

Vanderbilt's Keivan Stassun named 2024 MacArthur fellow
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: When the MacArthur Foundation begins making its calls, there typically isn't a "heads-up" for the person on the other end of the line. "Honestly, my immediate reaction was disbelief," said Keivan Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Vanderbilt. "I remember saying several times into the phone, 'Really?!' This is just not the sort of thing I ever imagined for myself." Keivan Stassun was named a 2  more

Vanderbilt's Most Instagrammable Spots on Campus as Chosen by You
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: There is something special about stepping foot on Vanderbilt's campus. No matter where you look, there are picturesque views--stunning buildings, lush greenery and a vibrant campus community--all nestled within the heart of Nashville. The entire Vanderbilt campus is designated as an arboretum with more than 6,000 trees and shrubs, representing over 190 species. Architectural Digest has repeatedly listed Vanderbilt  more

VUMC Awarded PCORI Funding to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing for Childhood Respiratory Infections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The pediatric outpatient antibiotic stewardship project is the first implementation project funded at VUMC as part of the PCORI Health Systems Implementation Initiative, which aims to reduce the estimated 17-year gap between evidence publication and clinical application. * * * Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been approved for a $1 million funding award from the Patient-Cente  more

Williams gets the gold
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt alumna Lily Williams and Team USA won gold in women's team pursuit PARIS Two-time Olympian and Vanderbilt cross country and track and field alumna Lily Williams and Team USA took home a gold medal in the women's track cycling team pursuit final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Williams and her teammates, Chloe Dygert, Kristen Faulkner and Jennifer Valente bested New Zealand in the final, clocking 4:04.306  more

Work in Progress
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 1 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: An aerial view of FirstBank Stadium in the Frist Athletics Village highlights the Vandy United campaign's ongoing commitment to reimagining the footprint of Vanderbilt Athletics. Launched in 2021, Vandy United is an ambitious investment in the university's student-athletes and athletics programs through major facility and operational enhancements. The basketball practice facility, visible behind the north end zone  more