News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows Selected
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows Selected
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Eleven of Vanderbilt University's most promising recently tenured faculty have been awarded spots in the 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows program. This year's recipients demonstrate exceptional and innovative scholarly achievement.
"These scholars represent the next generation of academic leaders, advancing the bold ideas and transformative research that
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2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows Selected
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows Selected
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Eleven of Vanderbilt University's most promising recently tenured faculty have been awarded spots in the 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows program. This year's recipients demonstrate exceptional and innovative scholarly achievement.
"These scholars represent the next generation of academic leaders, advancing the bold ideas and transformative
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Advocates Urge Lee to Stop Immigration Reporting Rule for Special Services Program
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Advocates Urge Lee to Stop Immigration Reporting Rule for Special Services Program
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Advocates are urging Gov. Bill Lee to intervene before a June 30 deadline requiring the Tennessee Department of Health to report the immigration status of certain children enrolled in the state's Children's Special Services program, the Tennessee Lookout reports.
The policy affec
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AFBF Commends Bednarski Nomination to Farm Credit Board
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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AFBF Commends Bednarski Nomination to Farm Credit Board
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today commended the White House nomination of Michigan Farm Bureau leader and farmer Carl Bednarski to serve on the Farm Credit Administration Board.
"We congratulate Carl on his nomination to the Farm Credit Administration Board. He is well-qualified to ser
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Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month: Advancing neuroscience research at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news:
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Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month: Advancing neuroscience research at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences
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Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders, which influence memory, cognition, behavior, and overall quality of life, affect millions of people worldwide. As the population ages and neurological disorders become increasingly prevalent, the need f
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice's (California DOJ) participation in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants nationwide with o
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CAIR Condemns Distribution of White Supremacist Mailers in Tennessee
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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CAIR Condemns Distribution of White Supremacist Mailers in Tennessee
Muslim civil rights organization urges elected officials to reject and denounce racist, extremist propaganda
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the distribution of white supremacist mailers in Tennessee
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CAIR Supports Effort to Honor Mississippi Black Veteran Gunned Down by KKK
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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CAIR Supports Effort to Honor Mississippi Black Veteran Gunned Down by KKK
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed support for efforts to honor a Black World War II veteran who was murdered by members of the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi more than six decades ago after local offici
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Congressman Cohen Announces $2.8 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces $2.8 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude
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Six grants follow three National Cancer Institute grants announced on Monday
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced six National Institutes of Health grants totaling $2,843,327 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The congressman announced three grants from the National Cancer Institute to St. Jude, tot
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Eli Lilly, Space Command and Other Growth Help Earn Alabama a Silver Shovel Award
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 24 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news:
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Eli Lilly, Space Command and other growth help earn Alabama a Silver Shovel Award
Growth in Alabama's defense presence and a major pharmaceutical facility announcement helped the state earn a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from the business publication Area Development.
The awards are presented annually to states that achieved noteworthy success in job creation and economic impact. For 21 years, the
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Emma Bartelsen Receives 2026 SPIE Optics and Photonics Scholarship
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Emma Bartelsen Receives 2026 SPIE Optics and Photonics Scholarship
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Emma Bartelsen, a PhD candidate in Vanderbilt University's Interdisciplinary Materials Science (IMS) Graduate Program, has been awarded a 2026 SPIE Optics and Photonics Scholarship, recognizing her potential contributions to optics, photonics, and related fields. SPIE, the international society for optics and photon
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EPA Announces $2.8 Million in Grants to Revitalize Communities in Tennessee
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $2.8 Million in Grants to Revitalize Communities in Tennessee
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EPA Announces $2.8 Million in Grants to Assess and Cleanup Communities in Tennessee
Contact: EPA Region 4 Press Office ( region4press@epa.gov )
June 24, 2026
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2.8 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to
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ETSU underwater robotics team heading to world championship
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 25 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU underwater robotics team heading to world championship
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After months of late nights and countless hours spent building, testing and troubleshooting, a team of East Tennessee State University students is ready to test its underwater robot against some of the best student teams in the world.
ETSU's team is competing in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, from June 24-27 at the
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Expedited Deportations
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Expedited Deportations
A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled in favor of the Trump administration's efforts to fast-track deportations for undocumented immigrants across the country through an expedited process, The Hill reports.
The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a 2-1 ruling, overturning a lower-cour
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Hagerty Calls on Bank Regulators to Reform Confidential Supervisory Information Practices
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Hagerty Calls on Bank Regulators to Reform Confidential Supervisory Information Practices
Long-overdue reforms will improve transparency and accountability in bank supervision.
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On Tuesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, sent a letter to Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Michelle Bowman, Comptroller of C
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Largest FAMU Engineering Graduating Cohort in More Than 25 Years Reflects Growth, Support and Student Success
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 25 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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Largest FAMU Engineering Graduating Cohort in More Than 25 Years Reflects Growth, Support and Student Success
The Spring 2026 graduating class at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering represents a milestone more than two decades in the making.
Fifty engineering degrees were awarded this spring to 49 graduates, m
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Lipscomb University Announces New Scholarship for TPAC Spotlight Awards Participants
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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Lipscomb University announces new scholarship for TPAC Spotlight Awards participants
New award grows longtime partnership with Tennessee Performing Arts Center to support high school students pursuing degrees in theater and related fields of study
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Lipscomb University is deepening its long-standing partnership with Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) through a new scholarship program design
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MTSU spring graduate earns rare international relations post in Japan
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 24 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU spring graduate earns rare international relations post in Japan
Recent Middle Tennessee State University graduate Tristan Howard has been selected as a coordinator for international relations with the highly competitive Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, or JET, placing him among the top tier of applicants worldwide.
Fewer than 10% of all JET participants are chosen for these coordi
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Polaris and the National Forest Foundation Announce Recipients of the 2026 Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants
MEDINA, Minnesota, June 25 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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Polaris and the National Forest Foundation Announce Recipients of the 2026 Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants
Permanent endowment now fully established, securing long term stewardship and continued outdoor recreation access across America's National Forests
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MINNEAPOLIS - Today, Polaris
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Student Wins Suit Against Christian Prep School
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Student Wins Suit Against Christian Prep School
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A Bradley County judge has approved a final order awarding $10,000 to former student Morgan Armstrong who sued Tennessee Christian Preparatory School, Chattanooga Times Free Press reports.
The order, filed Monday and agreed to by both parties, resolves a May 2025 breach-of-contract lawsuit alleging the Cleveland p
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Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release:
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Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation
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CINCINNATI -The Fifth Third Foundation has made education programs a top priority since its founding in 1948. To honor students with high achievements, Fifth Third established its Scholarship Program. These one-time $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to children of Fifth Third employee
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Tenn. Comptroller of the Treasury: Cumberland Utility District Investigation Reveals Misuse of District Funds and Resources
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Cumberland Utility District Investigation Reveals Misuse of District Funds and Resources
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has revealed multiple instances of misuse of Cumberland Utility District funds, assets, and resources by current and former district officials and employees. The district provides drinking water service to more than 4,400 customers in ru
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Tenn. Comptroller of the Treasury: Former Cumberland County High School Cheer Coach Indicted After Misappropriating Cheer Funds
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Former Cumberland County High School Cheer Coach Indicted After Misappropriating Cheer Funds
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has resulted in the indictment of Donna Mifflin, the former Cumberland County High School Cheer Team coach.
Investigators determined that Mifflin misappropriated at least $5,155.03 in cheer funds between April 2024 and October 2024,
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Tenn. Comptroller of the Treasury: Former King University Coach Enters Plea After Misusing Nearly $39,000
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Former King University Coach Enters Plea After Misusing Nearly $39,000
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the sentencing of Jason Moorman, a former King University coach, after investigators determined he misappropriated at least $38,895.96 in university funds. The investigati
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Tennessee Tech to offer online agribusiness degree beginning this fall
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech to offer online agribusiness degree beginning this fall
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Beginning this fall, students pursuing an agribusiness degree at Tennessee Tech University will be able to complete the program entirely online, marking the School of Agriculture's first fully online undergraduate degree option.
The new pathway gives students the flexibility to earn the same Bachelor of Science
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USDA drops case against Tennessee walking horse owner after three-year fight
SACRAMENTO, California, June 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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USDA drops case against Tennessee walking horse owner after three-year fight
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Washington, DC; June 24, 2026: A Tennessee walking horse owner is free from a federal enforcement action after the U.S. Department of Agriculture agreed to permanently drop its Horse Protection Act claim against him. Joe Manis, who breeds and shows Tennessee Walking Horses, had been subjec
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