News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
2026 ABCA/ATEC National Coaches of the Year Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 25 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA/ATEC National Coaches of the Year Announced
The American Baseball Coaches Association and ATEC are proud to recognize the 2026 National Coaches of the Year in all collegiate and high school divisions. The ABCA/ATEC National and Regional Coaches of the Year are selected by members of the ABCA, with the process led by the ABCA All-America & Coach of the Year committees in
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ABA Free Legal Answers Tops 500K Questions
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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ABA Free Legal Answers Tops 500K Questions
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Free Legal Answers has surpassed 500,000 total questions responded to, marking a major milestone for the virtual pro bono platform that launched in 2016, according to a release from the American Bar Association (ABA).
Currently, 42 states and territories offer live access and 17,700 volunteer attorneys have provided mor
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ABA Free Legal Answers Tops 500k Questions Handled Since Founding
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news:
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ABA Free Legal Answers tops 500k questions handled since founding
The American Bar Association's pro bono initiative, Free Legal Answers, surpassed 500,000 total questions responded to, marking a major milestone since the virtual civil legal advice clinic began in 2016.
The milestone, reached this month, recognizes the important role Free Legal Answers plays in the lives of clients served as well as
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Ala. Commerce Secretary: Annual SEUS-CP Forum Highlights Growth Opportunities With a Top Trading Partner
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 26 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news:
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Annual SEUS-CP forum highlights growth opportunities with a top trading partner
Earlier this week, Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair led a delegation to the annual Southeast U.S States - Canadian Provinces Business Forum, an opportunity to strengthen bonds and opportunities with one of the state's largest trading partners.
This year's conference in Greenville, S.C., allowed current an
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Allstate and SEC deepen historic relationship with investment in women's sports
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Allstate and SEC deepen historic relationship with investment in women's sports
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Allstate and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) today announced an extension of its multi-year official sponsorship with an emphasis on elevating women's sports across the conference.
The agreement, through Disney Advertising, is headlined by the launch of the Allstate SEC Women's Champi
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Allstate and SEC deepen historic relationship with investment in women's sports
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, June 25 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Allstate and SEC deepen historic relationship with investment in women's sports
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama and NORTHBROOK, Ill. (June 25, 2026) - Allstate and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) today announced an extension of its multi-year official sponsorship with an emphasis on elevating women's sports across the conference.
The agreement, thr
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American Farm Bureau Federation Applauds President's Call for Farmer Aid and Year-Round E15, Urges Bipartisan Action
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Farm Bureau Applauds President's Call for Farmer Aid and Year-Round E15, Urges Bipartisan Action
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall today applauded the White House request to Congress for more than $11 billion in additional assistance for America's farmers and ranchers, as well as the administration's call for year-round access to E15 fuel.
"Farmers are grat
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At 24, APSU social work alum joins national juvenile justice leadership board
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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At 24, APSU social work alum joins national juvenile justice leadership board
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Isaiah Polk, a 24-year-old juvenile probation officer with Montgomery County Juvenile Court and APSU alumnus, was recently named chair of the Coalition for Juvenile Justice Emerging Leaders Committee and appointed to the organization's executive board. | Photo by Seth Riker
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - When Isaiah Polk walk
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BASF's TECH Academy supports Chattanooga students in exploring technical careers
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, June 25 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release:
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BASF's TECH Academy supports Chattanooga students in exploring technical careers
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* Immersive week-long program connects high schoolers with local industry through hands-on learning and facility tours
CHATTANOOGA, TN, June 25, 2026 -Nineteen students from across the Chattanooga area have completed BASF's TECH Academy. The week-long immersive program delivered in partn
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Belmont Faculty Selected for National Seminar on Vocational Exploration
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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Belmont Faculty Selected for National Seminar on Vocational Exploration
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Dr. Lauren Lunsford joins distinguished NetVUE program focused on helping students discover purpose and calling
Dr. Lauren Lunsford, senior capstone coordinator and professor in Belmont's College of Education, was recently selected to participate in the 2026 Enhancing Vocational Exploration Seminar hosted by the Network for Vocation
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ChattState, ETSU agreement creates 4-Year apprenticeship pathway with BlueCross
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 24 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ChattState, ETSU agreement creates 4-Year apprenticeship pathway with BlueCross
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On Wednesday, June 24, the signing of a new articulation agreement guaranteed that BlueHorizon student apprentices can transition seamlessly from Chattanooga State Community College to East Tennessee State University (ETSU) to continue their education.
BlueHorizon is a registered apprenticeship program created
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Doctors Sue, Win TRO Blocking Immigration Reporting Requirement
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Doctors Sue, Win TRO Blocking Immigration Reporting Requirement
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Three doctors from Siloam Health yesterday sued the Tennessee Department of Health over its decision to report the names of critically ill undocumented children to immigration enforcement entities if they remain in the program past June 30.
The doctors are represented by the Tennessee Justice Center
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Federal court sides with SNAP participants and blocks food restriction waivers in 5 states
WASHINGTON, June 25 [Category: Science] -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following news release:
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Federal court sides with SNAP participants and blocks food restriction waivers in 5 states
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On June 22, 2026, a federal court blocked SNAP food restriction waivers in five states, finding that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) exceeded its legal authority when it approved demonstrations restricting what SNAP participants can purchase with their benefits. US
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Guadalupe becomes first Cookeville native to serve as student trustee
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Guadalupe becomes first Cookeville native to serve as student trustee
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At its quarterly meeting on June 25, the Board of Trustees at Tennessee Tech University unanimously approved the nomination of Tech College of Business student Jimmy Guadalupe to serve as student trustee for the 2026-27 academic year.
Guadalupe, a rising senior pursuing a double major in business management and
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HUB26 Healthcare Experience Conference: Rethinking Team Collaboration
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 26 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news:
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HUB26 Healthcare Experience Conference: Rethinking Team Collaboration
Healthcare teams face constant pressure to improve outcomes and adapt. Patient expectations rise, and patient feedback arrives more quickly. In the face of these challenges, leaders need teams that can act with speed and clarity.
Yet many organizations struggle to turn talent into progress. Ideas m
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ICYMI: Harshbarger Joins Freedom Caucus Colleagues in Demanding Senate Action on SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Harshbarger Joins Freedom Caucus Colleagues in Demanding Senate Action on SAVE America Act
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) today joined members of the House Freedom Caucus at a press conference to demand the Senate pass the SAVE America Act, legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Harshbarger urged Senate
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James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states.
Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are involved in
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JBS Slaughterhouse Closures Brings PETA Offer to Convert Buildings Into Empathy Museums
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 26 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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JBS Slaughterhouse Closures Brings PETA Offer to Convert Buildings Into Empathy Museums
Greeley, Colo. - Following Greeley, Colorado-based JBS Foods USA's June 12 announcement that it will close a slaughterhouse in Pennsylvania and a packing facility in Tennessee, laying off nearly 1,700 employees, PETA today sent a letter to JBS CEO Wesley Batista Filho with an interesting offer
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Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act Advances Out of Homeland Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act Advances out of Homeland Committee Markup
Rep. Van Epps' (TN07) new bill, the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act, advanced out of the Committee on Homeland Security.
This bill requires DHS, working with State and the Intelligence Community, to deliver a classified report to Congress within 180 days, mapping terrorist
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Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Leads Multi-State Effort to Protect Election Integrity Laws
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 24 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release:
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Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Leads Multi-State Effort to Protect Election Integrity Laws
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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 23 states in filing an amicus brief in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to protect the integrity of our nation's elections. This action, filed in support of Indiana's voter ID law, seeks to preserve the constitu
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MTSU on 2: College of Education, Murfreesboro City Schools partnership strengthens literacy training for future teachers [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 25 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU on 2: College of Education, Murfreesboro City Schools partnership strengthens literacy training for future teachers [+VIDEO]
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's College of Education is partnering with local schools to transform literacy in the classroom.
On Wednesday, June 24, professor Katie Schrodt in MTSU's Department of Elementary and Special Education appeare
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NASCUS Honors Janet Powell's Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release:
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NASCUS Honors Janet Powell's Distinguished Career and Service to the State Credit Union System
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The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) recognizes and celebrates the remarkable career of Janet Powell, Chief of Regulation and Supervision-Credit Unions for Oregon's Division of Financial Regu
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Nashville Lawyer Named NES Chair - Report Issued on Storm Response
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Nashville Lawyer Named NES Chair; Report Issued on Storm Response
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Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell has named Jaz Boon, a member of Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, as the new chair of Nashville Electric Service's board, according to the Nashville Post. Boon will succeed Vanderbilt University Law School's Anne Davis, who is stepping down after five years.
Boon foc
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National Association of State Aviation Officials President Pecoraro Testifies Before House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation released the following testimony by Gregory Pecoraro, president and CEO of the National Association of State Aviation Officials, from a June 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Connecting Rural America to the National Airspace System":
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Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Carson, and Members of the Subcommittee on Aviation, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. On behalf of the National Assoc
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Rep. Andy Ogles Introduces the Remigration Act
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andy Ogles Introduces the Remigration Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andy Ogles introduced the Remigration Act, legislation to revoke citizenship and immigration status from individuals who abuse America's laws, defraud taxpayers, support terrorism, or threaten national security.
The bill would revoke naturalized citizenship for individuals convicted of aggravated felonies, government-b
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Tenn. Economic Dept.: Hygrade Components Expands in Maury County
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on June 25, 2026:
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Hygrade Components Expands in Maury County
* Metal fabricator to create more than 30 new jobs, invest over $1.6M in Mount Pleasant
* Announcement marks over 30 years of business in Tennessee
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Hygrade Components CEO Randa
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Tennessee Tech board approves new architecture degree program
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech board approves new architecture degree program
The Board of Trustees at Tennessee Tech University unanimously approved a proposal for a new Bachelor of Architecture degree program during its quarterly meeting on June 25.
The 154-credit-hour program will include instruction in architectural design, history and theory, building structures and environmental systems, pro
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Three TSU Alumni Selected for NBA HBCU Fellowship Program
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Three TSU Alumni Selected for NBA HBCU Fellowship Program
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - On and off the court, Tennessee State University alumni are working overtime in the business of basketball. This summer, three TSU graduates are participating in the NBA HBCU Fellowship, an internship program that provides current and former students from Historically Black Colleges and universities wi
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Trevecca Nazarene University: Dr. Ruth Corey Discusses Importance of Nurses on NewsChannel 5+
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news:
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Dr. Ruth Corey Discusses Importance of Nurses on NewsChannel 5+
Dr. Ruth Corey, Trevecca's director of nursing and Nursing Department chair, appeared on NewsChannel 5+'s "MorningLine" recently in observance of National Nurses Month, discussing the importance of nurses and the role they play in patient care.
The segment, which originally aired on May 18, featured Corey in conversation with host Nick
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VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
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VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it made more than $36 billion in payments to local healthcare providers across the country in fiscal year 2025 as part of the bipartisan VA MISSION Act.
President Trump signed the MISSION Act in 2018 after it passed Congress with widespread bipartisan suppo
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What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 25 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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What's Happening at WKU
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Here is a listing of WKU events for Thursday, June 25 through Saturday, July 18. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar)
Thursday, June 25
Python I Coding Camp. Various locations. Through June 26. Co
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Whitfield Honored as County Attorney of the Year
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Whitfield Honored as County Attorney of the Year
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The Tennessee County Attorneys Association (TCAA) recently selected Henry County attorney Rob Whitfield as the County Attorney of the Year, the Paris Post-Intelligencer reports.
Whitfield, a past president of the association with 12 years on the job, was honored for being a stabilizing force in county government d
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WKU Disaster Science Team Provides Weather Support for Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 25 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Disaster Science Team Provides Weather Support for Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening
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Two Western Kentucky University graduate students, along with Dr. Josh Durkee, University Meteorologist and Director of the WKU Disaster Science Operations Center (DSOC), recently provided specialized weather monitoring for the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, bringing WKU's
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