NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Like the best holiday gifts, Vanderbilt knows how to give--especially when it comes to research, innovation, creativity, collaboration and growth. As we wrap up 2024, we have so many dynamic highlights lighting up our year! Take a look at some of our favorite firework moments that matter most to people across the Vanderbilt community. *** Original text here: https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2024/12/16/2024-vandy-wra  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Together, we shape the future of education--this is the mission embodied by The Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education, or AdvancED. AdvancED was created by Provost C. Cybele Raver in late 2023 to revolutionize how Vanderbilt faculty teach, transcending the traditional constructs of education and reimagining learning experiences for Vanderbilt students around the world. The purpose of AdvancED is to l  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Covington, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK--Covington advised SK Innovation, SK On, and SK Battery America in the negotiation and closing of a direct loan of up to $9.63 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to BlueOval SK (a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and SK Battery America), for the construction of up to three manufacturing plants to produce batteries for Ford's electric vehicles. Collectively, the plants, one located in   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Accessibility Tools The list recognizes both the scientific achievements of individual scientists and "their profound impact on tackling broader societal challenges." Eleven current Vanderbilt University faculty members, 10 of whom are investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, are included in the 2024 list of "Highly Cited Researchers" around the world whose papers have been cited most frequently by  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 17 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Like many fellow undergraduates at Brown, Elijah Golden studied for final exams during reading period in mid-December. What's less typical is that he did so while on his way to Alabama, where he performed a Christmas concert with his family's three-generation country music band before heading back to Providence for an exam.Since arriving on the Brown University campus in 2022 fro  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: After more than 12 years of service to Vanderbilt, Eric C. Kopstain has announced his plans to step down as vice chancellor at the end of December. Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain (Vanderbilt University) Formerly Vanderbilt's associate vice chancellor for finance, Kopstain was named vice chancellor for administration in 2014 after a nationwide search. A distinguished leader with more than three   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Mary-Lou Watkinson on Monday, December 16, 2024 in News Story. Article written by Alexander Schmidt, Visiting Associate Professor of Max Kade Center for European and German Studies, and Allison Kaplan, class of 2025 Estonia's Ambassador to the United States, Kristjan Prikk, engaged students at Vanderbilt University on October 2 during a lively classroom discussion on the future of European security an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Researchers at the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, a clinical stage biotech within the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences, have detailed the successful drug discovery of a Phase I Single Ascending Dose clinical trial of VU319, a drug for memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. "This milestone highlights Vanderbilt's ability to drive discovery from rese  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Daniela Garcia on Monday, January 8, 2024 in Uncategorized. Campus Dining is excited to announce the Spring 2025 Flex Meal Deal, available to Vanderbilt faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students. Flex Meals offer a convenient way to dine on campus, with seamless payment options across Campus Dining's award-winning network of 20 dining halls, Munchie Marts, and cafes--including the European  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: As 2025 and a new semester begin, the Office of Transportation and Mobility has a few important reminders for the campus community about commuting, parking and mobility options. If your New Year's resolutions include exercise, sustainability or environmental conservation, consider an active commute like walking, biking, riding the bus or carpooling at least once per week. Get help making it happen with MoveVU to  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised First Commerce Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of First Commerce Bank, on its announced acquisition of Peoples Bank of Middle Tennessee. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and the satisfaction of other closing conditions, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025. The K&L Gates team advising First Commerce B  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates LLP represented Bancshares of Ripley, Inc., the parent company of Bank of Ripley, in connection with its merger with Security Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Security Bank and Trust Company. The merger, which was completed in December 2024, expands Security Bank's banking franchise in West Tennessee and is expected to enhance product and service offering to legacy Ba  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Commercial Bancgroup, Inc., the parent company of Commercial Bank, in its merger with AB&T Financial Corporation, the parent company of Alliance Bank & Trust Company. The firm also advised on the merger of Commercial Bank and Alliance Bank & Trust Company. The mergers create a community banking franchise with approximately US$2.2 billion in total consolidated asse  more

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS) - Lawrenceburg, part of Lifepoint Health, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rhee Perry as its new chief executive officer, effective January 6, 2025. Perry brings more than 15 years of healthcare leadership experience and a strong commitment to advancing operational excellence, improving patient outcomes, and strengthenin  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Dec. 19 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Selects Oracle Health Data Intelligence to improve population health and operational efficiencies Will use Oracle Clinical Trial Management System to better manage and align patients with clinical trials * * * Nashville General Hospital (NGH), Middle Tennessee's public safety-net hospital serving Davidson County and Nashville, Tennessee, is using Oracle Heal  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A new peer-reviewed study shows that a back-relieving exosuit originally developed at Vanderbilt University and then commercialized by spin-off company HeroWear can simultaneously increase lifting endurance and reduce injury risk. This has important implications for the future of workplace safety and for workers in civilian and defense sectors. The results of the study, conducted with U.S. Army Soldiers, were rec  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: By Carter Graham On Dec. 12, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga hosted its third annual Inventanooga competition--where K-12 students could pitch solutions to real-life problems like runoff water pollution and damage, efficient grocery packaging and rampant cheating at local pickleball courts. An eighth-grade team from Ocoee Middle School made up of Jackson Kahn, Will Seaborn a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Leadership and Organizational Performance (LOP) master's degree program held its 8th annual White Paper Symposium at the Faye and Joe Wyatt Center on November 14. Faculty, alumni, and business leaders as well as family and friends gathered to watch students present highlights from their capstone projects. The Symposium is a tradition that reflects the focus of the LOP program in supporting students to become e  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is excited to announce its new ferry boat, "The Summitt," now in service connecting Benton and Houston Counties. Aptly named after legendary Lady Vols basketball coach and Tennessean Pat Summitt, it pushes the barge, "The Volunteer," across the Tennessee River providing essential ferry service. Local, state, and federal officials joined Deputy  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- The Office of the Tennessee Attorney General issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2024: * * * The portal to file your claims will close on December 21, 2024. * * * The Office of the Tennessee Attorney General's Division of Consumer Affairs urges veterans and service members deceived by Harris Jewelry to file their claim for refunds on or before December 21, 2024. On June 9, 2020, Tennessee and Harris Jewelry settled allegations the company violated   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Lee leads bipartisan coalition of 33 governors in letter to the Biden Administration * * * Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee led a bipartisan coalition of 33 governors in urging President Biden to act following a decision to halt foreign adoptions by The People's Republic of China (PRC). The suspension of China's intercountry adoption program has indefinitely delayed the adoptions of more tha  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: This semester, Dialogue Vanderbilt engaged more than 4,500 people through events, debates and workshops. More than 450 students participated in Insight Debates, tackling topics like institutional neutrality and the impact of TikTok. The program also brought compelling visitors to campus and hosted initiatives like the first-ever free speech debate competition with eight participating universities, which was part o  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Mary-Lou Watkinson on Friday, December 13, 2024 in News Story. Tony Stewart, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities and professor of religious studies, emeritus, died on October 6, 2024, in Nashville. He was 70. Stewart was a prominent figure in the field of South Asian religious studies. He was a pioneer in research on Bengali religious narratives and helped advance the field of literary  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Mary-Lou Watkinson on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in News Story, Research. Climate change affects us all; however, disadvantaged communities are often the most vulnerable and negatively impacted. Low-income households have limited material and financial resources to build resilience to heat and other weather events. Low-income households in the U.S. spend 6 to 10 percent of their limited income on ener  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Mary-Lou Watkinson on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in News Story, Research. Climate change affects us all; however, disadvantaged communities are often the most vulnerable and negatively impacted. Low-income households have limited material and financial resources to build resilience to heat and other weather events. Low-income households in the U.S. spend 6 to 10 percent of their limited income on ener  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: Two University of Memphis researchers of applied linguistics recently received a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Professional Development program to address the critical need for highly-qualified licensed ESL teachers in the Memphis area. Over the next five years, researchers Rebecca Adams and Emily Thrush will use funds from the grant to recruit bilingual and multili  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Gross Revenues Decline for 2024, 2025 Outlook is Clouded * * * In 2024, Tennessee's agricultural and forestry industrial complex was significantly impacted by six major factors: drought, agricultural land loss, trade deficits, decreasing foreign market demand, below average yields and relatively lower prices for major commodities. Researchers and Extension  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: By Gina Stafford The federal government estimates distracted driving contributes to more than 3,000 fatal vehicle crashes annually in the United States, prompting researchers at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to explore new ways of predicting and preventing inattentive driving behavior. By integrating advanced sensing technologies, machine learning algorithms and vi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The fully-funded experience for history teachers is named for former Senator Lamar Alexander. Imagine being a high school history teacher and being given the opportunity to improve your teaching skills and classroom strategies through a one-week immersive experience featuring lectures by nationally known scholars of history and education, visits to historical sites, and investigating how to improve curriculum usi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The new scholarship will support advanced study by public school professionals who work in Davidson and surrounding Tennessee counties. Vanderbilt University Peabody College, one of the nation's top colleges of education and human development, is now offering a partial-tuition scholarship for public school educators in Davidson and surrounding Tennessee counties. Teachers and other education professionals who wo  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University is expanding its distinguished partnership with Fulbright Canada through a new, five-year memorandum of understanding. The agreement, signed by university and Canadian officials during a Dec. 3 ceremony at Vanderbilt's Special Collections and University Archives, marks the second five-year collaboration between the two organizations and reaffirms their shared commitment to advancing academic   more