CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Feb. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * 'Empower Your Future' at UTC points high schoolers to their futures in finance and economics Jazmynn Ball and Isabella Loza Ortiz got their starts in finance as undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. After achieving success in their field and securing finance positions at Unum, the two shared advice with more than 100 local high school students--m  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 15 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Alan Cates Awarded Jac Chambliss Lifetime Achievement Award National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Chattanooga, Tennessee-based attorney Alan Cates was awarded the Jac Chambliss Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chattanooga Bar Association's 128th Annual Meeting. The award is presented to a member who has demonstrated the highest standards of excellence for the legal  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Steve Turner, trustee emeritus and Nashville philanthropist, has died Alumnus and philanthropist Steve Turner (Vanderbilt University/John Russell) Alumnus, trustee emeritus and Nashville real estate visionary James Stephen "Steve" Turner, a prominent university benefactor whose gifts included funding for commissioned works for Blair School of Music signature ensembles, died Feb. 11. He was 77.   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Feb. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * ARC accessibility enhanced thanks to Tennessee American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation in partnership with Tennessee American Water to install a new ADA-compliant chair lift, enhancing accessibility for indiv  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 12 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Collector instincts and abstract thinking are behind immunologist James Crowe's drive to use game-changing technology to prevent infectious disease Nashville-born, North Carolina-bred Dr. James Crowe, Jr. was a curious kid. His appetite for reading was insatiable--which was evident in his weekly trips to the library, where he'd max out the number of books allowed each visit. Like many of his peers, young  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Feb. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * Cover story: Research article by Dr. Murat Barisik featured in nanotechnology journal A research study involving University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Murat Barisik was the cover story for a recent issue of Small--a prestigious nanoscience and nanotechnology journal. Barisik collaborated with researchers from the University of Ulsan  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Gov. Lee Delivers 2025 State of the State Address NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities for the upcoming year to a joint session of the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans. Key highlights are noted below, and the full speech as prepared for delivery can be found here. A F  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, issued the following news: * * * I-65 Widening Project Named Project of the Year by ASHE Middle Tennessee ROBERTSON COUNTY, TN--The $188 million effort to widen Interstate 65 in Robertson County has earned the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) Middle Tennessee Project of the Year award. The widening project was recognized for significantly increasing capacity, improving safety and streamlining traffic operatio  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 15 -- The Minnesota Office of Higher Education issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Minnesota Selected for National Cohort Around Dual Enrollment Policy Minnesota is one of seven states selected to join The Next Phase of Dual Enrollment Policy Cohort, a new initiative from the College in High School Alliance (CHSA) that seeks to advance dual enrollment policies across the nation. The cohort also includes New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virgi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 10 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Nominations are open for the 2025 Spring Staff Awards The Spring Staff Awards recognize the many contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt's core goals and mission. The winners of each award will be announced at the fifth annual Spring Staff Assembly on May 15. The Spring Staff Awards include longtime university awards, including the Commodore Award and the Belonging Excellence Award, along with ne  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Nominations open for annual postdoctoral awards Each spring the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs partners with the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association to recognize postdocs who demonstrate excellence in research, service, mentorship and commitment to the postdoc community, as well as their mentors who demonstrate willingness to share expertise and advice, service to the community at large and other mentoring  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 10 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Osher Lifelong Learning Institute announces courses for spring 2025 From the meditative practice of Tai Chi, to the exploration of the iconic movies that shaped the boomer generation, to the creative art of watercolor painting, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt is offering an exciting lineup of spring courses to invite the 50-plus community to rediscover the joy of learning. With engagi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Reducing the risk of "forever chemicals" in Tennessee's drinking water By Jenna Somers A transdisciplinary team at Vanderbilt University seeks to identify Tennessee communities at risk of exposure to toxic man-made chemicals in their drinking water. Yolanda J. McDonald In response to a 2024 regulation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservat  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Saturday Sonic Blockbuster Between No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Alabama Highlights ESPN's Men's College Basketball Schedule this Week * 275+ games across platforms featuring five ranked matchups * SportsCenter hits the road for No. 5 Tennessee at No. 15 Kentucky on Tuesday * Dick Vitale to call Stanford at Duke Saturday on ABC (4 p.m. ET) ESPN's industry-leading men'  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sedgwick strengthens growth capabilities with strategic sales team reorganization MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2025 - Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, announced a strategic reorganization of its U.S. sales team, with a new national and regional structure. The redesign will e  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Duck River Watershed Planning Partnership NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Gov. Bill Lee announced appointees to the Duck River Watershed Planning Partnership, established by Executive Order 108. The Order, signed in November 2024, furthers Tennessee's commitment to balancing economic growth, water resource management, and environmental and habitat conserv  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 10 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee American Water Announces Launch of American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grant Program (Chattanooga, TN) - February 10, 2025 - Tennessee American Water is thrilled to announce the launch of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grant Program. The Foundation invites community partners to ap  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 14 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. product recalls reach second-highest level in six years during 2024 Sedgwick brand protection releases year-in-review analysis of 2024 recall data MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 13, 2025 - The number of U.S. product recalls remained high during 2024 with more than 3,200 events recorded for the second consecutive year. According to Sedgwick brand protection  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 14 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt alumnus Aneesh Sohoni named CEO of Teach for America Aneesh Sohoni, MPP'13, will become chief executive officer of Teach for America beginning April 15. Sohoni has held several education leadership positions of increasing responsibility since earning his master of public policy in education policy at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. His impact on students and educat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 10 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt unveils renderings for vision for business and tech campus in West Palm Beach As Vanderbilt University continues to partner with the Palm Beach region to explore the potential for a campus in West Palm Beach, the university released artist renderings of its planned West Palm Beach Campus. The renderings offer a preview of its vision to create a vibrant graduate school that focuses on business, d  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 10 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Wellcome Trust Discovery Award advances international collaboration to combat opioid misuse and addiction Patients, clinicians and researchers have long dreamed of treating pain with opioids without the risk of addiction. A transatlantic collaboration led by Vanderbilt University and the University of Glasgow may bring that vision closer to reality. Carrie K. Jones Photo: Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt U  more