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State Tipoffs Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday September 28, 2025 ( 17 items )  

Annual report on security and fire safety available by Oct. 1
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Annual report on security and fire safety available by Oct. 1 * In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, the Stop Campus Hazing Act, and the Fire Safety Right-to-Know provisions of the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act, Vanderbilt University publishes an annual report to provide information on security-related services offered by t  more

Belmont Launches Health Systems Innovation Collaborative
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Belmont Launches Health Systems Innovation Collaborative Inaugural symposium explores how AI and compassion can shape whole-person care * The future of health care took shape in a conference room at Belmont University's Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine, where more than 100 health care innovators, technology leaders and policymakers gathered for "The Whole-Person Health Care Journey: Empowered by AI,  more

East Tennessee State University: Grammy-nominated Professor Helps Restore Appalachian Recordings
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * Grammy-nominated professor helps restore Appalachian recordings By O.J. Early A century after pioneering music producer Ralph Peer set up recording equipment in Asheville, North Carolina, an East Tennessee State University professor is helping bring those groundbreaking sessions back to life. Dr. Ted Olson, Grammy-nominated professor in ETSU's Department of Appalachian Studies, has contribu  more

Endeavor Business Media: Station Design Conference Moves to Reno for 2026, Sets May 19-21 Dates
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 27 -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Station Design Conference Moves to Reno for 2026, Sets May 19-21 Dates The Station Design Conference, focused on fire, police, and public safety facility planning and design, will take place May 19-21, 2026, at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino (GSRC) in Reno, NV. Presented by Firehouse and Officer brands and produced by Endeavor B2B, the event will feature pre-conference works  more

ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition to Invest in Community Partnerships
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 26 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU Elevates pitch competition to invest in community partnerships By Melissa Nipper From creating community gardens to supporting veterans with attainable housing, East Tennessee State University students are developing innovative ways to strengthen the region. This fall, student-led teams have partnered with regional organizations to transform their ideas into actionable plans to elevate  more

Finding and keeping the motivation to change
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Finding and keeping the motivation to change * Staying motivated is one of life's biggest challenges, especially when trying to make meaningful changes like exercising regularly, eating healthier, or spending more time with loved ones. Despite good intentions, time can slip by without progress, often leading to self-criticism and feelings of laziness. However, this negative mindset undermines long-term m  more

Kevin Stack named senior associate provost for Vanderbilt University-New York City
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Kevin Stack named senior associate provost for Vanderbilt University-New York City * Kevin M. Stack, Lee S. and Charles A. Speir Professor of Law, is the new senior associate provost for Vanderbilt University-New York City. Working in collaboration with Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives James Kellerhouse, Stack will oversee academic affairs for Vanderbilt's New York City campus; Kellerh  more

Maya Singhal: How neighborhoods create a feeling of safety across cultures
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 22 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Maya Singhal: How neighborhoods create a feeling of safety across cultures * A touchstone of city living is being immersed in diverse cultures. Often ethnic or racial groups create pockets of community--building their own social structures to help residents feel safe. "Ultimately, safety is a feeling and a relationship with other people," said Maya Singhal, assistant professor of Asian studies. "The re  more

Pathways to Success: TCAT Memphis Project Sets Standard for Workforce Training
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Pathways to Success: TCAT Memphis Project Sets Standard for Workforce Training * Last year, Turner Construction Company broke ground on a project that will transform workforce development in Tennessee - the improved Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Memphis campus. As construction manager, Turner is leading the delivery of a $73-million, state-of-the-art facility built to s  more

Sedgwick Strengthens Strategic Position in Quebec Withclaims Solutions
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sedgwick strengthens strategic position in Quebec withclaims solutions MONTREAL, Quebec, September 22, 2025 - Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, strengthened its strategic position in the Quebec region, a key factor in Canadian operations. With an expanded focus on the province's unique market needs, Sedgwick is leve  more

Sedgwick: Australian Product Recalls Fell 14% in the First Half of 2025
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Australian product recalls fell 14% in the first half of 2025 Sedgwick releases latest Australian Product Safety and Recall Index Report * SYDNEY, 25 September 2025 - According to Sedgwick's latest Australian Product Safety and Recall Index, the number of Australian product recall events fell 14.3% from 460 in the second half (H2) of 2024 t  more

University of Tennessee: Next Level - Plowman Shares Bold Vision for Innovation and Statewide Impact
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 26 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * The Next Level: Plowman Shares Bold Vision for Innovation and Statewide Impact University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman delivered a powerful call to action during her seventh annual Flagship Address on Thursday, urging the Volunteer community to embrace bold ambition and pursue excellence in every endeavor. Speaking to a packed audience, Plowman highlighted UT's remarkable moment  more

UT-Chattanooga: 'Find Your Future' Tour Highlights How College Shapes the Future
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 26 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * "Find Your Future" tour highlights how college shapes the future By Chuck Wasserstrom The University of Tennessee System's "Find Your Future" high school tour visited Southeast Tennessee on Thursday, Sept. 25, delivering a message about the value of higher education to more than 1,000 seniors and juniors at two Bradley County schools. UT System President Randy Boyd and Unive  more

UTC Announces Launch of the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC announces launch of the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has announced the creation of the Center for Applied Geospatial Data Science (CAGDS), an interdisciplinary research hub housed within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. Building on the legacy of the long-standing Interdisciplinary Geospatial Technology   more

UTC's ETAP/TVA Power Simulation Laboratory Builds Workforce Skills and Industry Partnerships
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC's ETAP/TVA Power Simulation Laboratory builds workforce skills and industry partnerships By Chuck Wasserstrom When the ETAP/TVA Power Simulation Laboratory opened in 2011, it marked the start of a three-way partnership between the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the Tennessee Valley Authority and Operation Technology, Inc. (OTI)--the developers of ETAP electrical p  more

Vanderbilt Peabody College expands social innovation programs
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 23 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Peabody College expands social innovation programs * Social innovation reimagines organizations and systems through human-centered design principles and through leadership to create evenhanded, sustainable solutions to pressing challenges. Considered an emerging field within the past two decades, social innovation is one that Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development has be  more

Vanderbilt Unity Poll: Confidence in higher education rebounds, though affordability and political bias are still concerns
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Unity Poll: Confidence in higher education rebounds, though affordability and political bias are still concerns * Americans' confidence in and favorability toward colleges and universities has increased from recent lows. * Americans across the political spectrum still are deeply concerned about the affordability of higher education, but many say colleges and universities produce important res  more