WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "The Constitution is Clear": Conservative Republican Blasts Ogles for Bending the Knee, Abandoning Local Law Enforcement * "As a conservative and a federalist, I kindly remind Ogles that the State of Tennessee is fully capable of handling its own affairs without federal intervention." Bipartisanship is alive and well in Tennessee when it comes to being sick and tired of vulnerab  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * A visionary building for the future: Garland Hall opens its doors after transformative renovation, addition * The College of Arts and Science is ushering in a new era with the opening of the renovated and expanded Garland Hall. Dean Timothy P. McNamara speaks at the Garland Hall ribbon cutting celebration. "The new Garland Hall is a physical representation of the exceptional Vanderbilt community and   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Belmont University Launches Generous Life Course Fund with $100,000 Gift to Support Nashville Nonprofits Belmont announced the establishment of the Generous Life Course Fund, made possible by a $100,000 commitment from Anchor Investments. This transformational gift will support a new, year-long academic experience blending philanthropy education with hands-on community engagement. Anchor Investments is a Na  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Community takes courage: Vanderbilt launches hazing prevention campaign * Vanderbilt University has launched the Community Takes Courage campaign to reinforce its commitment to eradicate hazing and foster a culture of respect, courage, belonging and accountability. The initiative follows the Stop Campus Hazing Act, a federal law requiring comprehensive hazing prevention measures in higher education. A  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Curb Center visiting artists reimagine memory through art this fall * "Some things you forget. Other things you never do. But it's not. Places, places are still there. If a house burns down, it's gone, but the place--the picture of it--stays, and not just in my rememory, but out there, in the world. What I remember is a picture floating around out there outside my head. I mean, even if I don't think it,   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU's Dr. Aaron Polichnowski earns award for research in field of hypertension and chronic kidney disease By Jennifer Hill Dr. Aaron Polichnowski received East Tennessee State University's 2025 Distinguished Faculty Award in Research for his exceptional contributions to the field of hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Polichnowski is an associate professor in the Quillen College of Me  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * First View Mentorship Program: A welcoming network for first-generation students * Starting college is a milestone many students look forward to, but for first-generation students, it can also feel like stepping into the unknown. What makes the journey brighter is finding a community that understands and walks alongside you. Vanderbilt's First View Mentorship Program, a collaborative initiative led by   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * Grant helps ETSU grow volunteer partnerships By Melissa Nipper East Tennessee State University will build upon its strong tradition of community service thanks to a new grant from the Volunteer Tennessee Commission. The Volunteer Center Grant expands volunteer recruitment and training opportunities in partnership with the regional United Way partners. Funding is provided for a part-time sta  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * Kenny Chesney launches book tour at ETSU By Sara Allen With the audio book underway, the final edits complete and the start of fall ahead, Country Music Hall of Fame 2025 electee Kenny Chesney knew he wanted to do something very special to launch his upcoming Heart Life Music. Tracing the path of a pretty regular kid living well beyond the lights of Knoxville, Tennessee, he decided to kick o  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mixing neutrinos of colliding neutron stars changes how merger unfolds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The collision and merger of two neutron stars -- the incredibly dense remnants of collapsed stars -- are some of the most energetic events in the universe, producing a variety of signals that can be observed on Earth. New simulations of neutron star mergers by a team from Penn State and the U  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * NEW FACULTY--Beyond the resume: Get to know some of our newest faculty members * Vanderbilt is the academic home to more than 1,800 faculty members who lead impactful interdisciplinary research, teaching and mentoring across 11 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, and centers and institutes. These faculty also lead meaningful and interesting lives outside of their work! Get to know some of  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * Research Project Co-Led by UT Among Finalists in NSF Regional Innovation Engines Program On Sept. 18, the National Science Foundation announced that the BRIDGES proposal developed by HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in collaboration with University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Auburn University, had reached the final stage of competition in the Regional Innovations Engines Program and remains  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee American Water Announces Inaugural Protect Our Watersheds Art Contest * Chattanooga, TN (September 17, 2025) - Tennessee American Water announced today its inaugural Protect Our Watersheds art contest for fourth grade students at Whitwell Elementary School. "Source water protection is vital to keeping our watersheds safe and healthy, which   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech associate chemistry professor honored with statewide teaching award A Tennessee Tech University associate professor of chemistry was named the 2024 Distinguished College/University Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee Academy of Science. The award recognizes William R. Carroll, Ph.D., for his innovative approach to teaching and dedication to undergraduate research. Ca  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * UT, Gallup Celebrate Success of CliftonStrengths in Helping Students Thrive The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in partnership with Gallup, hosted its first Strengths Day on Sept. 16. A national leader in student success, UT held the daylong celebration to highlight its use of CliftonStrengths, a talent assessment meant to enhance well-being and empower students, faculty and staff to identify an  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * AI for Everyone: New class introduces students to the world of AI By Peyton Schultz Would you pay for ChatGPT if it were $100 a month? One student quickly shook his head no. Another nodded proudly. This mixed reaction from her students is exactly what Dr. Nagwan Zahry hoped for in the "AI for Everyone" class at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Zahry, an asso  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC lands NSF grant to strengthen STEM education in Southeast Tennessee, North Georgia By Chuck Wasserstrom The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) award to launch a three-year project that will prepare and retain middle and high school science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers through research  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt hosts inaugural event to strengthen research-policy partnerships * Vanderbilt University welcomed regional policymakers, researchers and community leaders to campus early this month for Policy Innovation Days, designed to connect universities with state and local governments and highlight effective public policies based on research. The event was presented by the Office of the Vice Provost f  more