NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * AI propaganda has arrived; Vanderbilt experts call for action * "Academic researchers must work urgently to map how artificial intelligence, open-source intelligence and online influence campaigns converge to serve hostile state objectives." The call to action comes from Vanderbilt University researchers Brett V. Benson and Brett J. Goldstein, who recently wrote a guest essay in The New York Times highl  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Department wins inaugural award at 39th Annual Parthenon Awards Belmont's Department of Public Relations has been honored as the first-ever "Best College/University Communications Department" by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nashville Chapter at the 39th Annual Parthenon Awards. The new award category was introduced by PRSA Nashville this year to highlight academic programs that demonstrate  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * Best-selling Author John Green to speak at ETSU festival on Feb. 26 By Melissa Nipper East Tennessee State University is proud to announce that internationally acclaimed author and educator John Green will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Festival of Ideas, to be held on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in the ETSU Foundation Grand Hall at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. Admission   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Campus transformation updates: Garland Hall and FirstBank Stadium south end zone completion and more * While students and faculty were away this summer, Vanderbilt's Facilities department was hard at work on several campus construction projects. Completed Garland Hall The newly renovated Garland Hall blends its 1928 architecture with innovations of today. The project preserved the building's origin  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * Top tech tools every student should know By Jennifer Hill You've grown up gaming, texting and Googling. You've had a smartphone in one hand and a tablet in the other since you were little. Your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles rely on you for tech support. We're confident you can thrive in this age of ever-changing technology, and we work hard at ETSU to provide you with the platforms,  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU Health Family Medicine Bristol recognized as 'Healthcare Heroes' Kristen Early East Tennessee State University's residency program at ETSU Health Family Medicine Bristol received one of the highest honors during The Business Journal of Tri-Cities TN/VA's 2025 Healthcare Heroes Awards Ceremony. The Business Journal awarded the program the "Cup of Kindness Community Service Award." Each   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Everything you need to know about living off-campus * While many students live on Vanderbilt's campus, a number of undergraduate students--and all graduate and professional students--make their homes off campus. Living off campus offers new opportunities, along with added responsibilities. As you navigate your new homes, learn more about how you can stay supported, informed and connected to all that Vande  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 26 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * Loftis Steel & Aluminum plans high-tech operation with 20 jobs in Decatur DECATUR, Alabama -- Loftis Steel & Aluminum, a family-owned steel fabrication company based in Nashville, Tennessee, is expanding its footprint with the launch of a new high-tech operation in Decatur with a $6.5 million investment. The growth project will create 20 new jobs in Limestone County, reinforci  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * New data science methods could improve understanding of personality and psychopathology * By Jenna Somers Key Takeaways * Researchers uncovered new personality traits and developed a new personality hierarchy using novel data science methods in taxonomic graph analysis (TGA). * TGA could lead to a more precise understanding of personality and classifications in psychopathology. * The researche  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * NEW FACULTY: New professors on why they're excited to be part of Vanderbilt * Vanderbilt's passion for thriving interdisciplinary research, teaching and mentoring across 11 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, and numerous pathbreaking centers and institutes, make Vanderbilt a dynamic home for more than 1,800 faculty members. Here, some of Vanderbilt's newest faculty members explain what sp  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Osher Lifelong Learning Institute announces courses for fall 2025 * The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt is offering an inspiring lineup of fall courses and activities that reflect the spirit of lifelong learning and connection. Whether you're diving into science, literature, music or exploring global perspectives through the highly requested new course on India, you'll find something to sp  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * PHOTOS: Vanderbilt packs Welcome Week with food, festivities and friendliness * When new and returning students fill Vanderbilt's campus, it's worth celebrating! The university and supporting centers and groups hosted numerous events with special surprises to ease students into the new academic year and help them feel how valued they are by the Vanderbilt community. Officer Jack happily joins students i  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Provost's Faculty Immersion Grant empowers student and faculty collaborations * In spring 2025, a group of undergraduates engaged in cross-cultural music production and performance with the wind orchestra La Banda Sinfonica Integrada de las Americas in San Roque, Colombia. Yet another group conducted eye-tracking studies to understand how dyslexia can affect code comprehension among peers learning compute  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Recent Books by Alumni 2025 * Trials and Triumphs of a Plague Doctor (independently published, 2025) by Thomas C. Butler, MD'67 Living in the Light (Lighthouse Publishing, 2022) by Byron Edwards, PhD'77 Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion (University of Virginia Press, 2025) edited by Charles H. Ford, MA'88, PhD'92, and Jeffrey L. Littlejohn Heroes and Other Mortals (University of Georgi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Section 504 plans and IEPs for your child: Q&A with special education expert Meghan Burke * By Jennifer Kiilerich and Krystal Schmidt As kids return to school, families considering special education services for their children may wonder where to start. Even after support is in place, Section 504 plans and IEPs can feel overwhelming. Vanderbilt Peabody College researcher Meghan Burke, professor of spe  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 27 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Number of recalled products in the U.S. reaches lowest quarterly level in three years Sedgwick releases latest U.S. Product Safety and Recall Index report * The number of products recalled across the United States fell sharply in the second quarter of 2025, declining 31.5% from 125.37 million units in Q1 to 85.87 million in Q2, according to   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech represented in 'Restoring Childhood' initiative to promote real-world connection in a digital age By Tracey Hackett It's fitting that several Tennessee Tech University professors have joined a community coalition examining ways to increase creative play for children and families in Putnam County, because a reading recommendation from a Tech employee is what first spark  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * Peyton Manning Gives Over $4M To Honor Two Academic Mentors The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Communication and Information announces the establishment of the Faye Julian Dean's Chair Endowment and the John Haas Director's Chair Endowment, supported by a transformative gift of over $4 million from 1997 alumnus Peyton Manning. The new endowments will open doors to bold ideas, innovati  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT College of Veterinary Medicine and Erlanger LIFE FORCE Air Medical Make History with First K-9 Officer Air Transport Training Historic Partnership Provides Tennessee's Police Dogs Access to Lifesaving Emergency Air Transport * The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) and Erlanger LIFE FORCE Air Medical have completed the first-ever dry  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * The New Destination for Student Leadership Development in Tennessee The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Herbert College of Agriculture Is the New Home for Tennessee Farm Bureau's Leadership Summit * The Tennessee Farm Bureau accepted a proposal by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Herbert College of Agriculture to host the next three summers of the Tenne  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * UT Knoxville College of Nursing Expands Partnership with UT Medical, Announces New Building Name The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Nursing has extended its partnership with the University of Tennessee Medical Center through the sponsorship of the college's new nursing building -- the UT Medical Nursing Building. The building was officially dedicated today. "UT Medical has been an i  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * UT Named Finalist for National Community Engagement Award In recognition of extraordinary community engagement initiatives, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities named the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a regional winner of the 2025 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award. UT will compete for the national C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Aw  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following Q&A on Aug. 26, 2025, by Peyton Schultz with Landon Schuster, an environmental science major and environmental studies minor from Signal Mountain, Tennessee: * * * Research on the road: A conversation with REU student Landon Schuster By Peyton Schultz Think lab work, field research, seminars, faculty mentorship, bonding with peers and exploring new cities. These opportunities are made po  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC brings national faculty to campus for quantum security and machine learning workshop By Chuck Wasserstrom Faculty and researchers from across the country, including the U.S. Air Force, came to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for a three-day workshop on quantum security and machine learning. Held Aug. 4-6 at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the wo  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC Center for Professional Education to offer 'AI Essentials for Business Applications' The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Center for Professional Education is launching a new course this fall to help working professionals learn how to use artificial intelligence effectively, responsibly and with confidence. "AI Essentials for Business Applications" is a six-part, 24-ho  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt launches Get Connected volunteer platform to strengthen campus-community connection * With just a few clicks, Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff can connect with volunteer opportunities across Nashville, thanks to the university's new Get Connected platform. Get Connected streamlines how members of the Vanderbilt community engage with service opportunities. The tool allows community partn  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt University celebrates record-breaking fundraising year, unprecedented impact * Spurred by the steadfast momentum of the Dare to Grow campaign and the generous support of the Vanderbilt community, the 2025 fiscal year was the strongest year of fundraising in Vanderbilt University's 152-year history. In addition to raising $345 million in new commitments, the university also exceeded its ambiti  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Welcome Week 2025: Top Social Media Moments * 1.) Lil Sibs at Move-In A few Commodore siblings took a moment to share their thoughts about Vanderbilt in these mini mic interviews. 2.) We're on cloud'29 Move-In 2025, but make it cinematic. 3.) Founders Walk Frames Students captured the magic of this beloved tradition with CampSnap cameras. 4.) Welcome home, Commodores. We love an aerial shot,  more