NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: During the Fall Faculty Assembly in August, Chancellor Diermeier noted the university is co-leading efforts to develop the region's innovation economy--the segment of the economy driven by invention and entrepreneurship--and explained that we are in the very early stages of planning for space for innovation on or adjacent to campus. As part of that long-term planning process, Vice Provost for Research and Innova  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 27 -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Tennessee Valley Authority celebrated their continued multi-agency agreement to provide $1 million in annual funding for three federal fish hatcheries that have stocked waters in Georgia and Tennessee with millions of trout. * * * The partnership includes the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Georgia Department of Natural Resou  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Global Safety and Health is now part of the VandySafe app, adding emergency support for our community members when they're traveling outside Davidson County. Global Safety and Health introduces three new features that are now available under Support Resources in the VandySafe app. This enhancement puts critical information at your fingertips, all available under Support Resources in the VandySafe app, including  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 26 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP provided both legal and non-legal services to Microporous, LLC, a Tennessee-based manufacturer of battery components, as it pursues the investment of $1.35 billion in manufacturing facilities that will create more than 2,000 jobs at the Southern Virginia Megasite in Pittsylvania County. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the project on Wednesday, November 13 at the Southern V  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Blake-Anthony Johnson Blair School of Music alumnus Blake-Anthony Johnson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation (NOJHFF). A nationally recognized leader in music and cultural advocacy, Johnson has previously worked as a civic leader, professional musician, and arts innovator, most recently serving as president & CEO of the Chicago Sionfonietta, a ge  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Nov. 27 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: By Bill Studenc Phillips and Jordan Inc., a national construction contractor with roots in the Western North Carolina town of Robbinsville and headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee, has announced plans to build on its legacy of corporate support for Western Carolina University's intercollegiate athletics program. Company CEO Teddy Phillips Jr., who studied business management at WCU in the late 1970s a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: As the end of the year approaches, the Payroll Department encourages you to review your personal information to ensure your W-2 will be accurate. Log into Oracle by Jan. 7 and use the checklist below to ensure your information is up to date. After logging into Oracle, click the Personal Information icon on your homepage. From there, select the Personal Details option. Verify your name is spelled correctly. Re  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 27 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Christian Leif Hansen, Sedgwick Denmark & Nordic CEO to lead the expansion * * * COPENHAGEN, Nov. 26, 2024 - EFI Global, a market leader in forensic engineering, fire investigations, and environmental consulting and wholly owned subsidiary of Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solut  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: As part of the Central Utilities Initiative, phased underground boring and exploratory work will take place from Dec. 9 to Jan. 16, resulting in periodic lane and sidewalk closures. The underground work will be in four locations: Area A, Dec. 9-19 Area B, Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 Area C, Jan. 6-8 Area D, Jan. 9-13 Area E, Jan. 14-16 The noise and disruption from this underground work is expected to be minimal. Ve  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Researchers at Tennessee Tech University are set to receive a nearly $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help improve the nation's electric vehicle battery recycling ecosystem. The effort is part of a $45 million federal initiative supporting projects at eight businesses or institutions, including the likes of General Motors, Caterpillar Inc. and Siemens Corporati  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Third-party AI add-ons integrated with Zoom and Microsoft Teams, such as Otter.ai, Read.ai, Rev Meeting Hub and other meeting summarization apps, will be disabled across the Vanderbilt University network. Read.AI was disabled on Nov. 18. Otter.ai and others will be disabled on Dec. 1. Built-in transcription and summarization features in Teams and Zoom will remain available. This decision follows an in-depth secur  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * The Foundation was honored for workforce development efforts in Tennessee. * * * The Turner Construction Company Foundation is honored to be recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient. The grant recognizes the Skill Builders Program in Tennessee which is part of Turner's and the Turner Foundation's commitment to workforce development efforts across the United States. With an estimated 500,000 open cons  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Tennessee's innovation corridor now spans the state with the addition of the University of Memphis to the National Science Foundation's Mid-South Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Hub. Led by Vanderbilt University through its innovation center, the Wond'ry, the I-Corps Hub is an alliance of institutions that promotes inclusive innovation and economic development to position the Mid-South as a center for commercializing  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The study revealed overlapping genetic underpinnings between rhythm-related skills and language-related traits, including dyslexia. * * * In a groundbreaking study published Nov. 21 in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, researchers have uncovered significant genetic connections between human language abilities and musical rhythm skills, providing new insights into the biol  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Virgin Pulse--the company that powers your well-being program--is rebranding to Personify Health on Jan. 1, 2025. What does this mean for you? Seamless transition: Your programs, account history and all the features you love will still be available. Your points, as well as your PulseCash, will automatically transfer to your new Personify Health account. Vibrant new look and feel. The Virgin Pulse logo, color  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: "At Vanderbilt, building strategic relationships begins with a commitment to deep listening and a shared vision," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver told a group of faculty, students, business leaders and friends during this year's Vanderbilt-Bridgestone Collaboration Accelerator event in the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. The morning event included a conversation between Raver and  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 27 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The analysis found diagnostic services generate the equivalent of nearly 1,100 gas-powered cars annually, or an estimated 4.6kt carbon dioxide equivalent. * * * A seminal cradle-to-grave analysis of hospital-based radiology services by the Department of Radiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Royal Philips found the energy consumption from imaging equipment ac  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Did you know that Vanderbilt's West End Neighborhood was re-imagined into a more inclusive, sustainable community? Here are five things that you might not know about the West End Neighborhood. 1. Green Spaces One of the first things you'll notice when walking through the neighborhood are the tree-lined pathways and abundant greenery. Fun fact: A lot of these areas used to be parking lots! They were replaced wit  more