CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 30 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * 'The best summer I've had': UTC students reflect on research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory By Peyton Schultz Working at one of the most prestigious science labs in the country can be intimidating, especially when you're surrounded by some of the top researchers in the field. For Nelson Karnowski, a junior in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Engineering  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, July 30 -- Union University issued the following news release: * * * 4th annual EQUIP Youth Apologetics Conference set for Sept. 6 JACKSON, Tenn. -- July 29, 2025 -- Union University's School of Theology and Missions and the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board will host the fourth annual EQUIP Youth Apologetics Conference Sept. 6 in Union's Carl Grant Events Center. With key speakers trained in theology, philosophy, apologetics and youth ministry, the EQUIP Youth Apologetics   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Applications open for Community Engagement Collaboration Fund, info session Aug. 13 * The Division of Government and Community Relations has announced the opening of applications for the Community Engagement Collaboration Fund. The fund aims to foster capacity for deeper collaboration among university partners and local community organizations. The "Unearthing Nashville: Digging Deeper and Preserving th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Award-winning cinematographer, journalists, sports media executive and veteran editor join Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame * A Netflix cinematographer who pioneered COVID-19-safe filming techniques, investigative journalists whose work has sparked international reforms, a sports media executive at the forefront of digital innovation, and veteran editors whose careers span five decades are among the   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Carl Rodrigues named Vanderbilt's inaugural vice chancellor for real estate, facilities and development * Carl Rodrigues will begin his full-time tenure as vice chancellor for real estate, facilities and development on Nov. 1. Carl Rodrigues, a dynamic leader in the fields of real estate and economic development, will be Vanderbilt University's first vice chancellor for real estate, facilities and devel  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 30 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * Duke Energy announces sale of its Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas business to Spire for $2.48 billion * Transaction expected to close Q1 2026 * Proceeds help efficiently fund Duke Energy's $83 billion five-year capital plan * CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced it reached an agreement to sell its Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee local distribution company busines  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Aug. 1 -- Eastman Chemical Co. issued the following news release: * * * Eastman announces second-quarter 2025 financial results Eastman (NYSE:EMN) has announced its second-quarter 2025 financial results. * Continued commercial excellence by our teams keeping price-cost in specialties stable and defending market share * Strong results in Additives & Functional Products driven by mix improvement and leverage to stable end markets and solid results in Advanced Materials d  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, July 31 -- Eastman Chemical Co. issued the following news release: * * * Eastman Naia transforms the denim narrative from the inside out at Kingpins New York A dynamic capsule collection reveals the versatility and wearing comfort of Naia Renew * NEW YORK -- At this year's Kingpins New York, Eastman Naia unveiled a four-look denim capsule collection created in collaboration with Advance Denim, one of the world's leading sustainable denim mills, and Los Angeles-based de  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 30 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU Nursing first in Tennessee for workplace recognition College of Nursing earns historic Silver Recognition for trauma-informed workplace practices as ETSU/Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute celebrates five years By Logan Mink East Tennessee State University celebrated the fifth anniversary of the ETSU/Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute and a landmark achievement by the ETSU College  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 1 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * Five UT Faculty Receive Fulbright Awards Five faculty members at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville -- Christopher Cherry, Virginia Corrigan, Bernard Issa, Hector Pulgar and Tong (Toni) Wang -- have been selected to receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program awards for the 2025-26 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Fulbright U.S. Scholars are   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 1 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * Growing the region's behavioral health workforce: ETSU faculty receive $3.7M to enhance grad student training By Jennifer L. Hill Several East Tennessee State University faculty are working to grow the behavioral health workforce in Northeast Tennessee to better meet the mental health care needs of the region. The efforts are thanks to two grants totaling $3.7 million from the Bureau of Health  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Football Player Dies After Suffering From a Heatstroke During Practice * A high school football player in Tennessee has died after suffering complications from a heatstroke after passing out during football practice, according to his family. According to the National Institute of Health, exertional heat stroke is the leading cause of sudden death in high school football players. Currentl  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 31 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sedgwick's Lightning app transforms property claims inspections Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, has announced the successful widescale rollout of its redesigned mobile app, Lightning, which is tailored for Sedgwick property field adjusters and independent contractors to both view and enter key claim information whi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Seeding Success supports budding faculty research projects * Five Vanderbilt researchers have been awarded Seeding Success internal grants to pursue bold new directions in their work, reflecting the university's commitment to catalyzing high-impact research and fostering innovation across the university. Launched in 2022, the Seeding Success Grant program supports projects that have strong potential for  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tech professors and students honored for award-winning engineering education research By Megan Trotter Tennessee Tech University professors Pedro E. Arce and Andrea Arce-Trigatti were recently selected to give the prestigious Thomas C. Evans Award lecture at the annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Section (ASEE-SE). Their lecture was based on th  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 1 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech opens admissions window for fall 2026 with waived application fees High school students and lifelong learners looking for a nationally ranked university experience can now apply to Tennessee Tech University for the fall 2026 semester. Students who apply before Aug. 15 will also receive a waived application fee, a $25 savings. "Even as we eagerly anticipate the arrival o  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Tracy Sharpley-Whiting: Illuminating the interior lives of trailblazing historical figures * Alexandre Dumas, the literary titan known for The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Man in The Iron Mask, was immensely popular during his lifetime, but petty professional jealousies and the politics of race in the 19th century--he was often mocked in the press for his African ancestry--denied hi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science issued the following news: * * * Tracy Sharpley-Whiting: Illuminating the interior lives of trailblazing historical figures Alexandre Dumas, the literary titan known for The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Man in the Iron Mask, was immensely popular during his lifetime, but petty professional jealousies and the politics of race in the 19th century--he was often mocked in the press for his Af  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * University Statement on Schoolhouse's Dialogues program * "At Vanderbilt, we are committed to being a destination for the most promising individuals from a broad range of perspectives and creating an environment where they can reach their full potential. To that end, we undertake many efforts to advance and more deeply embed our long-held values of free expression, civil discourse, and institutional neutr  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 2 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Delight in a Cascade of Delicate Foliage with 'Silver Falls' UT Gardens' August Plant of the Month * KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - As thoughtful gardeners, we think of form, color, and texture as well as environmental conditions when selecting plants. Whatever your style of gardening, these structural elements, either alone or in combination, can provide the basis for your de  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * Research on the road: A conversation with REU student Ben DeWitt By Peyton Schultz Every summer, several undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga leave their comfort zones and embark on learning experiences at other universities. Think lab work, field research, seminars, faculty mentorship, bonding with peers and exploring new cities. These opport  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Graduate School announces leadership transitions * After concluding her term as associate dean for academic affairs for the Graduate School, Terrah Akard will return to her role as professor of nursing in the School of Nursing. Her tenure has been transformative and defined by a commitment to digital innovation and academic leadership. Akard played a pivotal role in establishing the degree audi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Transplant Center finishes fiscal year with new record of 918 solid organ transplants This marks a second record-shattering year for solid organ transplants for Vanderbilt Health, surpassing last year's previous record with an additional 109 lives saved. * The Vanderbilt Transplant Center performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2025 -- 918 li  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * A fast daily walk could extend your life: study Just 15 minutes per day of fast walking reduced the risk of premature death in a low-income and predominantly Black U.S. population. * Walking fast for just 15 minutes per day reduced the risk of death in a large study group of mostly low-income participants. The research findings, published July 29 in the American Journal   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 2 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Study reports final clinical trial data for advanced kidney cancer treatment The drug combo pembrolizumab plus axitinib had sustained and durable clinical benefit in more than five years of follow-up. It is a standard-of-care first-line treatment for advanced kidney cancer. * A two-drug combination for treating advanced kidney cancer had sustained and durable clinical benef  more