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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday May 10, 2026 ( 9 items )  

Class of 2026: Where are they going?
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Where are they going? * Accounting grad bound for the Big 4 As she considered where to launch her career after graduation, Samantha Rogers sought a firm that would challenge her and support her growth. That's what drew her to KPMG. "I wanted to be in an environment where I'm constantly learning and challenged," Rogers said. "The opportunity to work with a wide range of clients is im  more

DNC Issues Statement on Tennessee Republicans Passing New Racially Gerrymandered Maps
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on May 8, 2026: * * * DNC Statement on Tennessee Republicans Passing New Racially Gerrymandered Maps In response to Tennessee state lawmakers drawing new congressional districts to protect Republican incumbents and dilute the power of Black voters in Memphis, Reyna Walters-Morgan, the DNC Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Voter Participation, released the following statement: "Tennessee Republicans should  more

ETSU honors spring graduates at hooding and pinning ceremony
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 8 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU honors spring graduates at hooding and pinning ceremony * The ETSU College of Nursing honors spring graduates at their Hooding and Pinning Ceremony on Friday, May 8. The East Tennessee State University College of Nursing's spring Hooding and Pinning Ceremony featured several changes that made this year's celebration especially meaningful. The ceremony opened with a processional led by   more

ETSU to host leadership conference on building effective workplaces
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 14 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU to host leadership conference on building effective workplaces * East Tennessee State University will host a one-day conference, "Building Workplaces that Work: Practical Leadership Strategies for Today's Challenges and Tomorrow's Workforce," on Thursday, June 11. The conference, which will take place from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Brinkley Center, will bring together business and industr  more

HUD Issues Information Collection Notice on Evaluation of the Community Choice Demonstration
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following information collection: HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment. This notice informs the public that  more

Multimedia textbook brings Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences to the forefront
LOS ANGELES, California, May 9 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * 'Our history is your history': Multimedia textbook brings Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences to the forefront * Key takeaways * The multimedia textbook, accessed through an online portal, brings more than half a century of Asian American and Pacific Islander studies to the classroom and to anyone interested in deepening their understanding of America. * Written by more than   more

Tusculum University celebrates graduates, who have made their mark on campus, balanced studies with work and life
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, May 9 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum University celebrates graduates, who have made their mark on campus, balanced studies with work and life * GREENEVILLE - Graduation served as a stepping stone Saturday, May 9, for Tusculum University students who will now enter the job market as career-ready professionals or prepared to continue their academic studies at a higher level. Environmental science students gather for a photo before the  more

Tusculum University students present research and other projects at annual Academic Symposium on campus
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum University students present research and other projects at annual Academic Symposium on campus * GREENEVILLE - One of the hallmarks of a Tusculum University undergraduate education is the ability for students to perform research and display and explain their work to others. Chris Colmer discusses his history research. Tusculum celebrates the development of that skill and provides the forum for   more

UAPB Graduating Senior Showcases Original Work During Film Festival
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 9 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Graduating Senior Showcases Original Work During Film Festival * Graduating senior Jackson Williams served as director of two films recently featured during the UAPB Film Festival, giving the Dallas, Texas native a public platform to showcase his original creative work before earning his degree from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Williams directed "The Making of Jefferson  more