PLANO, Texas, June 11 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * A Natural Beauty: Toyota Tennessee Celebrates New State Park Toyota, NEEF commit $150,000 to educational programs and conservation at Middle Fork Bottoms State Park * JACKSON, Tenn. (June 11, 2025) - Kids and conservation are the center of a new, $150,000 donation on behalf of Toyota Tennessee. Today, Toyota, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and other communi  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 12 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following statement on June 10, 2025: * * * ASA Congratulates Vaden on USDA Deputy Secretary Confirmation The American Soybean Association congratulates Stephen Vaden on his confirmation today as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Vaden brings vast legal and policy experience to the position, having previously served as USDA General Counsel and as a federal judge, in addition to strong agricultura  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, issued the following news release: * * * Ascension Saint Thomas and Tennessee Oncology Launch Cancer Fund to Support Patients Facing Barriers to Cancer Care Ascension Saint Thomas and Tennessee Oncology have partnered for decades to deliver exceptional cancer care. Together, they have expanded clinical programs, introduced innovative therapies and increased access across the region. Now, they are strengthening that colla  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 12 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * Autoworkers Score Major Victory as GM Reinvests Billions in U.S. Plants Following Auto Tariffs General Motors announced yesterday it will invest $4 billion over the next two years across three U.S. plants in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee--bringing thousands of good union jobs back to the U.S. This announcement marks a turning point in the long fight to reverse the damage caused by NAFTA and decades  more

SPRING HILL, Tennessee, June 13 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * Autoworkers Score Major Victory in Tennessee as GM Announces $4 Billion Reinvestment in U.S. Plants In a historic move signaling a shift in the American auto industry, General Motors announced a $4 billion reinvestment across three U.S. plants--including a major investment in its Spring Hill facility in Tennessee. The move brings thousands of good union jobs back to the South and underscores the   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 13 -- Ballad Health, a community health improvement organization, issued the following news release: * * * Ballad Health Cancer Care - Johnson City celebrates grand opening of expanded clinic and infusion center Investment in cancer care grows unique services in region * In an ongoing commitment to increase access to quality oncology and hematology services in the Appalachian Highlands, Ballad Health celebrated the grand opening of the newly expanded Ballad Hea  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Introduces Bill to End Taxpayer Funding for NPR and PBS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the Free Americans from Ideological Reporting (FAIR) Act to stop federal taxpayer dollars from being sent to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) after years of left-wing politically biased reporting under the guise of  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Tennessee - Fourth Quarter 2024]": * * * Employment rose in 5 of the 6 largest counties in Tennessee from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Rutherford County had the largest o  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Applauds House Passage of the TVA Transparency Act * Measure would open certain meetings to the public WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today applauded House passage of the Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act. Congressmen Cohen and Tim Burchett (TN-2) introduced the measure in February, and it passed unanimously out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Com  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces the National Emergencies Reform Act * Reclaims Congressional power to prevent executive overreach WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today introduced the National Emergencies Reform Act. The measure would rebalance the power dynamic between Congress and the Executive branch by permitting a president to declare a na  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Says Budget Proposal is a "Big Deadly Bill" * In floor speech, urges colleagues to "Do No Harm" WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) went to the House floor this evening to deliver a speech on the budget bill the House passed last week and the Senate is considering. In his remarks, he said in part: "My father was a physician. One of the things he was taught in medical s  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Says Rescissions Bill is "Good for Russia, China and Undertakers" * Musk-inspired cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today spoke from the House floor and then voted against the $9.4 billion rescissions bill that cuts already Congressionally appropriated money for public broadcasting (PBS and NPR) and foreign aid, including sup  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 12 (TNSrpt) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU experts warn of hotter-than-average summer in Southern Appalachia After a year of record-breaking weather extremes, new data from the National Weather Service suggests the region should prepare for another summer of heat. The latest seasonal outlook from the Climate Prediction Center is leaning toward above-normal temperatures across much of the Southeast, including Southern App  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Excellence in corporate collaboration event recognizes staff achievements in advancing corporate partnerships * The second annual Excellence in Corporate Collaboration Luncheon on May 22 brought together members of the Vanderbilt community at Alumni Hall to celebrate a shared commitment to partnership and innovation between Vanderbilt University and its corporate partners. More than 60 attendees recognize  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 14 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on June 13, 2025: * * * Farm Bureau Applauds Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on EPA's proposed Renewable Fuel Standard requirements for 2026 and 2027. "Farm Bureau applauds the Environmental Protection Agency and Administrator Lee Zeldin for recognizing the importance of biofuels for farmers and America's families. EPA  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 13 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on June 12, 2025: * * * Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump's Commitment to Farmworkers American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump's commitment to preventing labor disruptions in the food supply. "We appreciate President Trump's comments this afternoon recognizing the contributions of farmworkers who play a vital role in growing food across Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued a notice regarding proposed acquisitions of shares of a bank or bank holding company. One application involves C. Paul Harrison, Mary Harrison, and Max W. Waibel, all of Knoxville, Tennessee; John Harrison, Celia Harrison, Charles Allen Harrison, and Dorothy Barr, all of Philadelphia, Tennessee; and Steve Harrison, Beverly Harrison, and Rebecca Harrison Dyer, all of Loudon, Tennessee. This group aims to form the Harrison Family Con  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Introduces Trump's Nominees Andy Puzder, Jacob Helberg * WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, introduced Andy Puzder, President Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, and Jacob Helberg, President Trump's nominee to be Under Secretary of State for Ec  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Hemophilia B gene therapy demonstrates long-term success * A gene transfer approach to treating the bleeding disorder hemophilia B remains safe and effective long-term, as scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and University College London today report thirteen years of follow-up data. Hemophilia B is a rare genetic disorder caused by insuffici  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Horse trainer sues USDA for right to a fair trial * Birmingham, AL; June 13, 2025 : Yesterday, a Tennessee Walking Horse trainer from Alabama filed a federal lawsuit to stop the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from prosecuting him in its in-house tribunal, asking for his dispute with the agency to be heard in court by an independent judge and an impartial jury.  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * House Passes Bills to Strengthen Maritime Supply Chain, Increase TVA Transparency, and More The House of Representatives today approved nine pieces of legislation, including bills to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and maritime industry, increase transparency and accountability at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA),   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * House Passes Bills to Strengthen Maritime Supply Chain, Increase TVA Transparency, and More Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives today approved nine pieces of legislation, including bills to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and maritime industry, increase transparency and accountability at the Tennes  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News to Discuss Iran Nuclear Talks, Chinese Nationals * WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations, Banking, and Foreign Relations Committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined America's Newsroom on Fox News to discuss Iran nuclear talks, along with deporting Chinese nationals that are  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss Illegal Immigration, Sanctuary City Legislation, CCP Influence * WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations, Banking, and Foreign Relations Committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss Democrats supporting illegal immigration for p  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Imaging-based STAMP technique democratizes single-cell RNA research * Single-cell RNA sequencing provides scientists with important information about gene expression in health and disease. However, the technique is expensive and often prohibits analysis of large numbers of cells. Scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the National Center for Ge  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Kustoff Op-Ed: The 'one big, beautiful bill' will restore the American dream * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner titled, "The 'one big, beautiful bill' will restore the American dream." In the op-ed, Congressman Kustoff highlights the historic tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and lays out how they will jumpstart the   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Kustoff, Huizenga Introduce Clear the ROADS Act to hold Governor Newsom Accountable, Freeze Federal Highway Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI) recently introduced the Clear the ROADS (Reckless Obstructions and Dangers on Streets) Act in the House of Representatives. The Clear the ROADS Act would withhold federal funding if a state does not make reaso  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Leaders in quantum science reflect, plan for future innovation * Members of the Quantum Science Center, or QSC, gathered at an all-hands meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in mid-May to reflect on the remarkable accomplishments from the past five years and to prepare for what members hope to be the next five years of the center. "This is the time to review   more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, June 14 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Maury Regional Medical Center commits $145K to UAH College of Nursing to name training lab By Ann Marie Martin Nurses really matter at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee, and the College of Nursing at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). This shared priority fostered a relationship that led to a $145,000 commitment from the hospital to the college to name the Basic to Advanc  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 12 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study Develops Optimal Cover Crop Adoption Thresholds By Mick Kulikowski Researchers have developed a new model that can suggest the optimal conditions for farmers to plant cover crops, or crops grown in between cash-crop seasons, to help ensure long-term cash-crop success. The findings could help improve farm budgets and serve as aids to farmers making decisions about their   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 12 -- Baptist Memorial Health Care issued the following news release: * * * NEA Baptist donor-led fund to revolutionize physician recruitment in Northeast Arkansas Jonesboro, Ark., June 11, 2025- NEA Baptist has launched a new campaign through the NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation to recruit specialty physicians to Northeast Arkansas. The Chris and Jamie Fowler Family Physician Recruitment Fund is the first of its kind in Arkansas and offers full medical school tuiti  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice entitled "Tennessee Valley Authority; Clinch River Nuclear Site; Construction Permit Application." This is a public notice regarding the receipt of an application for a construction permit. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is making the public aware of an application from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Roane County, Tennessee. The application seeks to construct a GE-  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Hagerty Implores Colleagues to Support GENIUS Act * WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, spoke on the Senate floor imploring his colleagues to support the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, a historic piece of legislation that establishes a clear regulatory framework fo  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education issued the following news: * * * REAC/TS participates in Y-12 emergency management exercise June 11, 2025 The Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) recently supported an emergency exercise hosted in and around the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge. The U.S. Department of Energy facilities in Oak Ridge conduct regular emergency management exercises. S  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 9 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Peabody Journal of Education features the Tennessee Education Research Alliance * In May, the Peabody Journal of Education released a special themed issue on seven studies conducted by the Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA), a research-practice partnership between Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development and the Tennessee Department of Education. TERA houses Tennessee's K-1  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTO: Blackburn Meets with Memphis Mayor Paul Young * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after meeting with Memphis Mayor Paul Young today to discuss the importance of local and federal cooperation to expand economic opportunity in Memphis and efforts to crack down on violent crime: "It was a pleasure to meet with Mayor Paul Young thi  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Organization of Agreement States Executive Board has provided comments to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding a draft regulatory issue summary concerning the movement of radioactive material within temporary jobsites. The organization, which coordinates with states managing radioactive materials, seeks added clarity in the proposed guidance. Beth Shelton, chair for the Organization of Agreement States, whose primary office is the Tennessee Division of Radiolog  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burchett selected for Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program * KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (June 9, 2025) - Congressman Tim Burchett's office has been selected for the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program. The program offers eligible veterans, Gold Star Families, and active-duty spouses a two-year paid fellowship within the U.S. House of Representatives with a goal to provide hands-on ex  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burchett's TVA Transparency Act PASSES * June 9, 2025 Washington, D.C. (June 9 th, 2025) - Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett's bill, the "Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025" passed on the floor of the United States House of Representatives. "For too long, TVA has made major business decisions behind closed doors. I am proud to stand up for transparency at TVA," said  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Green, Army Veteran, Fights for K2 Veterans with New Inquiry to Pentagon IG * Rep. Green, Army Veteran, Fights for K2 Veterans with New Inquiry to DOD IG Read the exclusive from Jonathan Draeger at RealClearDefense WASHINGTON--Today, Rep. Mark Green, a veteran of the War on Terror, continued his fight to bring justice to Karshi-Khanabad (K2) veterans with a new letter to Department of Defen  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Green Retires from the U.S. House of Representatives * WASHINGTON--Today, Rep. Mark Green (TN-07), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement: "It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from Congress. Recently, I was offered an opportunity in the private sector that was too exciting to pass up. As a result, today I notified the Spea  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Kustoff, Owens, Harder Introduce Legislation to Protect College Sports * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Josh Harder (D-CA) introduced the NCAA Accountability Act of 2025 in the House of Representatives. This bill will ensure due process protections for universities and individuals under investigation by the National Collegiate Athletic Assoc  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 9 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Rewrite "feeling rules" to launch a new era for men's mental health * Society often gives men strict rules on handling emotions. Phrases like "Man up" and "Be a man" suggest that men shouldn't struggle emotionally. But in reality, everyone faces difficult emotions, regardless of gender. Obstacles to men's mental well-being Men often hesitate to seek help because of society's expectations. Men are told   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on June 12, 2025: * * * Special Events Congressional Task Force Announces Members Following Site Visit to Audi Field Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, following a site visit to Audi Field, a location for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the House Committee on Homeland Security announced the Committee members who will serve on the "Task Force on E  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on the Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East * Statement from Rep. Burchett on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East: "Iran cannot be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. I trust President Trump's leadership to broker a deal that restores peace in the region and protects our allies."-- U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) *** Original text here: https://burchett.house.gov/media/pre  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 12 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee American Water Recognized for Excellence in Water Quality by Partnership for Safe Water * [Chattanooga, TN] - JUNE 12, 2025 - Tennessee American Water's Citico Water Treatment Plant has received the 25 th Partnership for Safe Water (PSW) for water quality excellence. The award, which honors the efforts in continuously optimizing water treatmen  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Archaeology has completed its inventory of human remains identifying a connection with native American tribes. This action aligns with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act allowing for the return of these ancestral remains. The human remains are connected to the Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the Chickasaw Nation and United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indi  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Archaeology has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The organization has determined a cultural affiliation between these items and several Indian tribes paving the way for their return. This important step addresses long-standing efforts to repatriate ancestral heritage. The inventory identified  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Archaeology has completed its inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. This action under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act facilitates the return of these ancestral items to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the Chickasaw Nation. The inventory details human remains representing at least two individuals from Site 40MY105 in McNairy County, Tennessee.   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Archaeology has completed an inventory identifying human remains and funerary objects culturally tied to the Quapaw Nation and the Chickasaw Nation. This effort underscores a commitment to repatriating native American ancestral materials with respect and care. The inventory details remains of at least seven individuals and 15 associated funerary objects from sites in Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipto  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on June 11, 2025: * * * THREAT SNAPSHOT: House Homeland Releases Updated "Terror Threat Snapshot" Assessment in Wake of Boulder, DC Terrorist Attacks WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In advance of a Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence hearing on the rise in anti-Israel terrorist attacks on U.S. soil, the House Committee on Homeland Security released an updated "Te  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education issued the following news: * * * Transforming lesson planning in just one day: ORISE hosts "What's all the Buzz about?" professional development course Professional development courses for teachers can be viewed in different ways. Some might see a group of East Tennessee educators spending seven hours of their summer vacation fulfilling continuing education requirements. Others might  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 11 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * URaCE meet-and-greet sparks conversation and collaboration By Chuck Wasserstrom For dozens of students spending time at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga this summer, a gathering hosted by the Office for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor (URaCE) offered a chance to meet their peers and get a feel for the academic journeys ahead. The June 2 meet-and-greet ev  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 10 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC awarded $450,000 NSF grant to advance metro-scale quantum sensing The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has received a $447,621 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance quantum sensing technology, which can detect small environmental changes with extraordinary precision across large-scale fiber-optic networks. The three-year project, funded under the   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 14 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC to host Quantum Technology Workshop June 23-25 A growing national and global focus on quantum technology is finding a collaborative hub in Chattanooga. Later this month, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will welcome internationally recognized scientists, researchers and industry leaders for a three-day event aimed at exploring how quantum systems can help shape the  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 10 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt announces Innovation Catalyst Fund awardees for February 2025 cycle * Vanderbilt has announced eleven awardees in the latest round of its Innovation Catalyst Fund, an initiative that supports translational research that has promising commercial potential. This initiative, open to all University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) faculty, addresses pressing real-world challenges. Th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 13 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * How Can AI Accelerate Governance Research? By Nate Luce AI models have the potential to reduce years of data analysis to a few minutes, creating the possibility for governance-minded researchers and policymakers to build more effective strategies and regulations in areas with large and rapidly growing volumes of information. In a new white paper sponsored by the Vanderbilt AI Law Lab (VAILL) and Vanderbi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Study shows sharp increase in appendix cancer for Generation X and millennials The findings reveal the need for increased awareness about appendiceal cancer from both clinicians and the public. By Tom Wilemon Cases of appendiceal cancer tripled for Americans born between 1976 to 1984 and quadrupled for those born between 1981 to 1989, according to a study published June 9  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Breakthrough study shows how brain-to-computer 'electroceuticals' can help restore cognition The study, "Adaptive reinforcement learning is causally supported by anterior cingulate cortex and striatum," was published June 10, 2025, in the journal Neuron. According to researchers, neurologists use electrical brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to help patients with Parkinson's d  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 13 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Nanobody hitchhikers boost immunotherapy potency in cancer treatment Researchers led by John T. Wilson, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and biomedical engineering, have developed a new approach using a molecularly designed nanobody platform that seeks to make immunotherapy more effective in the treatment of cancer. The research, "Potentiating Can  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following commentary on June 9, 2025: * * * New research offers promise for treatment-resistant cystic fibrosis patients By Lorena Infante Lara Until you read this, you weren't thinking about your breathing (sorry I mentioned it). But now that you're paying attention, maybe your breathing has become a little more shallow, its frequency a little less even. Let's get it back to normal:   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences issued the following news: * * * MALDI magic: AIMS empowers scientists through transformative learning Just as swallows journey to San Juan Capistrano, California, and monarch butterflies migrate to Michoacan, Mexico, each spring, so mass spectrometrists from across the globe converge on Vanderbilt University for the annual Advanced Imaging Mass Spectrometry workshop. The Mass Spectrometry Research Center  more