News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
A quick guide to key student services available at ETSU
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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A quick guide to key student services available at ETSU
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College comes with plenty of questions, from choosing the right classes to navigating financial concerns, finding support, or simply figuring out where to start.
ETSU offers a wide range of resources designed to help students navigate those challenges and stay on track. If you're not sure which office can help, this guide is a good p
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Academic year underway at Tusculum for students shaped by the experience and preparation the university provides
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Academic year underway at Tusculum for students shaped by the experience and preparation the university provides
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GREENEVILLE - Enthusiasm is high at Tusculum University with the start of classes for the academic year following an energetic three-day program that supported new students making their transition to college or a new higher education institution.
Malachi Monroe, a new student, stands in his
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Americans for Tax Reform, 27 Organizations Issue Letter to Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following letter with 27 organizations to Members of Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 18, 2026
Re: Oppose Broadband Taxes
Dear Member of Congress:
At a time when everyday Americans continue to struggle with inflation, the last thing consumers need are higher monthly internet bills. We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, urge you to oppose any attempts to impose new taxes on broadband se
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Aramark Expands NCAA Presence Through New Partnerships With Florida State University and Texas State University Ahead of 2026 Season
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Expands NCAA Presence through New Partnerships with Florida State University and Texas State University Ahead of 2026 Season
Growth Across NCAA Athletics Highlights Aramark's Integrated Approach to Game-Day Hospitality, Culinary Innovation, and Student-Athlete Nutrition
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As the 2026 NCAA season opens, Aramark h
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers
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ATU Well Represented in Leadership Arkansas 2026-27
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 20 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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ATU Well Represented in Leadership Arkansas 2026-27
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Four alumnae of Arkansas Tech University and one ATU administrator have been selected as members of Leadership Arkansas Class XXI.
Dr. Jessica Freeman, Kelli Lamberson, Amber Rush and Maggie Waymack-Cope are the ATU graduates chosen to participate in the statewide professional development program during 2026-27.
They will be joined by, among oth
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August 'Out of the Blue' explores MTSU Student Government Association, introduces new president [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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August 'Out of the Blue' explores MTSU Student Government Association, introduces new president [+VIDEO]
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -"Out of the Blue," Middle Tennessee State University's monthly television magazine program, takes a closer look at the Student Government Association in the August episode, exploring how the organization represents students across campus while introducing new SGA P
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Blackburn, Blumenthal Press TikTok for Intentionally Withholding Safety Features From Children
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn, Blumenthal Press TikTok for Intentionally Withholding Safety Features From Children
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to TikTok regarding a recent report that the social media company endangered children by knowingly withholding an algorithmic safety measure from millions of American users to determine whethe
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Congressmen Cohen and Roy Reintroduce Bipartisan ARTICLE ONE Act Requiring Congressional Approval on National Emergencies After 30 Days
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressmen Cohen and Roy Reintroduce Bipartisan ARTICLE ONE Act Requiring Congressional Approval on National Emergencies After 30 Days
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Chip Roy (TX-21) today reintroduced the Assuring Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies (ARTICLE ONE) Act, legislation that would require Congress to approve na
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Cotton Tour Field Day Scheduled for September 9
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Cotton Tour Field Day Scheduled for September 9
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Explore essential cotton production research
JACKSON, Tenn. - Despite challenging cotton growing seasons in both 2024 and 2025, researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) are optimistic about yield potential in 2026. UTIA experts will share their latest predictions and research-based i
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ETSU launches Advance Appalachia to strengthen workplaces
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU launches Advance Appalachia to strengthen workplaces
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East Tennessee State University has launched Advance Appalachia, a new workforce development initiative that helps small businesses across Appalachia improve employee retention, strengthen workplace culture and create family-supportive workplaces with support from Truist Foundation.
Strong communities start with strong workplaces.
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ETSU Student Foundation Ambassadors announce 2026-27 membership
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU Student Foundation Ambassadors announce 2026-27 membership
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ETSU announces its 2026-27 Student Foundation Ambassadors following a successful year of promoting philanthropy among their peers, alumni and donors.
After a successful year, East Tennessee State University's Student Foundation Ambassadors (SFA) announces its membership for 2026-27.
Created by the ETSU Foundation, the SFA is
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ETSU taps Paciolan for ticketing, marketing and fundraising solutions
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU taps Paciolan for ticketing, marketing and fundraising solutions
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East Tennessee State University announced a new ticketing, marketing and fundraising technology partnership with Paciolan, an industry leader in live entertainment ticketing and marketing solutions.
The multi-year agreement will bring Paciolan's ticketing and marketing software to both the Martin Center for the Arts and
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ETSU to host regional conference on healthy aging
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU to host regional conference on healthy aging
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Supporting healthy aging takes more than healthcare alone. It requires collaboration among caregivers, health professionals, community organizations and older adults themselves.
To help foster those conversations, East Tennessee State University's Office of Professional Development will host "The State of Aging in East Tennessee: Older but
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Federal Register: Justice Dept., Tennessee Require CRH PLC, APAC, Standard Construction Group Divestitures to Settle Antitrust Suit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 15 U.S.C. 16(b)-(h), that a proposed Final Judgment, Stipulation, and Competitive Impact Statement have been filed with the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee in United States of America, et al. v. CRH PLC, et al., Civil Action No. 2:26-cv-03012.
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FFRF Action Fund: 'Secularist' Wants to Reconstruct Congress After Deconstructing Her Faith
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 21 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Aug. 20, 2026:
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'Secularist' wants to reconstruct Congress after deconstructing her faith
The FFRF Action Fund is naming Tennessee congressional candidate and secular content creator Kristi Burke its "Secularist of the Week" for
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FHU Night at AutoZone Park to Bring Lions Baseball and Memphis Redbirds Together
HENDERSON, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news:
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FHU Night at AutoZone Park to Bring Lions Baseball and Memphis Redbirds Together
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HENDERSON, Tenn. -(Aug. 20, 2026) -FHU baseball fans will have a unique opportunity to watch the Lions take the field at one of the region's premier professional baseball venues during FHU Night at AutoZone Park in Memphis Saturday, Sept. 12.
Ticket holders will be able to cheer on the Lions during an intrasquad game f
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Gov. Lee Announces Historic Transportation Partnership to Deliver America's Largest Interstate Choice Lanes Project
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news:
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Gov. Lee Announces Historic Transportation Partnership to Deliver America's Largest Interstate Choice Lanes Project
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Governor Bill Lee announced an historic milestone in his administration's strategy to accommodate Tennessee's record growth and address traffic congestion, as the Transportation Modernization Board approved DriveTN as the Tennessee Department of Transportati
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Her muscles are slowly turning to bone. She was the only American in a trial that might stop it.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Her muscles are slowly turning to bone. She was the only American in a trial that might stop it.
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Jordyn Bugarin had made up her mind. After a brutal experience with an experimental drug at another institution -one that left her skin peeling and her mental health in free fall -the 22-year-old was finished with clinical research.
"I felt worse on the medication than I did without i
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Hunton Advises TDOT on Landmark $9.2B I-24 Project, America's Largest Interstate Choice Lanes Project
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Hunton Advises TDOT on Landmark $9.2B I-24 Project, America's Largest Interstate Choice Lanes Project
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP congratulates the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) on reaching a major milestone in the $9.2 billion I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project, following the selection of DriveTN as TDOT's private-sector partner. Hunton is advising TDOT on th
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Judge Finds 'Ghost Guns' Regulations Unconstitutional
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Judge Finds 'Ghost Guns' Regulations Unconstitutional
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A federal judge in Texas ruled Monday that a Biden administration-era rule regulating untraceable "ghost guns" is unconstitutional, The Hill reports. U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor held that the 2022 measure, which required that self-assembled guns be treated like any other firearm, conflicts with the natio
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Knotts Emphasizes Partnership and Culture at TVA Board Listening Session
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association posted the following news:
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Knotts Emphasizes Partnership and Culture at TVA Board Listening Session
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Memphis, TN - Today the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors held a public listening session at the Halloran Centre in Memphis, Tenn. Mike Knotts, CEO of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association, addressed the board during the listening session, and a readout of his comment
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Lee Discusses State's Potential Nuclear Energy Future
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Lee Discusses State's Potential Nuclear Energy Future
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Gov. Bill Lee discussed Tennessee's potential role in the nation's nuclear energy future during his final remarks to the Nashville Rotary Club, the Nashville Post reports.
The U.S. Department of Energy recently selected Tennessee as one of five finalists to host a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, a potent
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Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Maryville College posted the following news:
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Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year
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As Maryville College welcomes students back to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, 10 new faculty members will join the ranks of those delivering the College's prestigious liberal arts education across a variety of disciplines.
Five visiting lecturers, three lecturers and three assistant professors bring the total faculty cou
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Meilander and Riglioni Win Best Student Presentation at CNMS Users Meeting
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Meilander and Riglioni Win Best Student Presentation at CNMS Users Meeting
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Emanuela (Emi) Riglioni and Owen Meilander, graduate students in interdisciplinary materials science at Vanderbilt University, have been awarded Best Student Poster Presentation at the 2026 Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences Users Meeting, held at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Their presentations, "Ph
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Meta Faces Federal Trial Over Social Media Addiction
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Meta Faces Federal Trial Over Social Media Addiction
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A federal trial against Meta Platforms began Tuesday in Oakland, California, with attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey accusing the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to encourage addictive use among young people and misleading the public about the risks, NPR reports.
T
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Montgomery County Juvenile Court, Austin Peay State University launch 20/10 Scholarship Program
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Montgomery County Juvenile Court, Austin Peay State University launch 20/10 Scholarship Program
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The 20/10 Mentorship Program is a collaborative effort between Montgomery County Juvenile Court and Austin Peay State University that pairs justice-involved youth with student mentors. | Contributed photo
MONTGOMERY, Tenn. - Montgomery County Juvenile Court and Austin Peay State University (APSU) ar
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More than half of adults in U.S. say they lack basic statistical understanding
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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More than half of adults in U.S. say they lack basic statistical understanding
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -From the daily weather forecast to a baseball player's batting average to an individual's risk of developing lung cancer, understanding statistics can help people in the United States navigate their lives, according to Mark Ramos, assistant research professor of health policy and adminis
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National Park Service: Cedar Breaks National Monument Welcomes New Superintendent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Cedar Breaks National Monument Welcomes New Superintendent
CEDAR CITY, Utah - The National Park Service has selected Allana Olbrich to serve as the superintendent of Cedar Breaks National Monument. Olbrich will begin her new role on Sept. 20th, 2026.
Olbrich brings nearly two decades of National Park Service experience, including roles in leadership in a
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New 'Artistic Expressions: Let Your Voices Be Heard' exhibit at MTSU's Todd Gallery features more than 30 artists
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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New 'Artistic Expressions: Let Your Voices Be Heard' exhibit at MTSU's Todd Gallery features more than 30 artists
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's Art and Design Department's newest exhibit is officially open in the Andrew L. Todd Hall on campus through Aug. 29.
The exhibition "Artistic Expressions: Let Your Voices Be Heard" is in Room 224A of the Todd Art Buildin
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Pinnacle Financial Partners invests $2 million to support affordable housing in Jacksonville
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners invests $2 million to support affordable housing in Jacksonville
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New investment strengthens community development and expands access to capital
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 20, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has
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Provost Mickey A. Latour finds a culture of kindness at Tennessee Tech
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Provost Mickey A. Latour finds a culture of kindness at Tennessee Tech
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Tennessee Tech University's new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, Mickey A. Latour, had a feeling about the university before he ever sat down for his formal interview.
He arrived on campus at 6:30 a.m. for the first part of his two-day interview process. With 10 or 12 hours to fill before a sche
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Sedgwick Appoints Jason Rogers Managing Director, Carrier & Captive Solutions
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick appoints Jason Rogers Managing Director, Carrier & Captive Solutions
Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, has appointed Jason Rogers as Managing Director, Carrier & Captive Solutions.
In this newly created role, Rogers will lead Sedgwick's work across captives, insurance carriers, MGAs (Managing General Agents
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Sedgwick: U.S. Recall Volume Exceeds One Billion Units in 2026
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 21 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Recall Volume Exceeds One Billion Units in 2026
The Sedgwick Product Safety and Recall Index finds H1 recall events held steady while unit volume surged to near record highs
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The volume of U.S. products recalled is on pace to exceed one billion units in 2026 after reaching 941.2 million units in the first half of the year. According to
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SW EFC secures $7 million EPA award to support small water systems
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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SW EFC secures $7 million EPA award to support small water systems
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The Southwest Environmental Finance Center (SW EFC) at The University of New Mexico, recently received a new cooperative agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) Initiative. The award, totaling more than $7 million, will be used to provide techni
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TALS to Host EJU 2026 Next Week, Present Annual Access to Justice Awards
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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TALS to Host EJU 2026 Next Week, Present Annual Access to Justice Awards
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The Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS) will host its annual Equal Justice University (EJU) Aug. 26-28 in Murfreesboro. The event brings together lawyers, advocates, social workers and other stakeholders for programming, networking and award presentations. This year's event, co-spon
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TDEC Announces $20 Million in Local Parks and Recreation Fund and Recreational Trails Program Grants
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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TDEC Announces $20 Million in Local Parks and Recreation Fund and Recreational Trails Program grants
Partnership with Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development helps make funds accessible for rural communities
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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's (TDEC) Office of Outdoor Recreation today announced $18,490
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Tenn. Commerce & Insurance Dept.: SFMO - State Rescue Squads Must Be Recognized and Authorized To Be Eligible for Grant Funding
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news:
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SFMO: Tennessee Rescue Squads Must Be Recognized and Authorized To Be Eligible for Grant Funding
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) are reminding Tennessee rescue squads that they must be recognized and authorized by the Department to qualify for grant funds starting in 2027.
This important change is part of the R
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Tenn. Economic Dept.: Dometic to Expand Manufacturing Operations in White County
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Dometic to Expand Manufacturing Operations in White County
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* Global outdoor technology company to create 90+ new jobs in Sparta
* Expansion includes relocation of mechanical steering and helm manufacturing facility
* Project represents a multimillion-dollar investment
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic
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University Shatters Fundraising Record
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 20 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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University Shatters Fundraising Record
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OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi raised a record $284.6 million in private support during fiscal year 2026, a 32% increase totaling $69 million, that will expand scholarships, cancer care and research, premier facilities and athletics excellence.
This marks a third consecutive year of record fundraising. It sustains the momentum of the histori
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Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news:
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Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States
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In the David Mamet satire "State and Main," a film crew creates havoc when it descends on a small town in Vermont. In real life, Hollywood almost never comes to Vermont, one of 11 states without a production tax incentive. In fact, "State and Main" was filmed in Massachusetts
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Vol Edge Gives Students a Head Start on Career Success
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Vol Edge Gives Students a Head Start on Career Success
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As the 2026-27 academic year gets underway, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is launching the third phase of its Vol Edge career readiness initiative -a program introduced in 2025 to help students recognize, develop and communicate the skills employers value. With this new phase, which focuses on presenting experiences professionally an
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Washington and Lee Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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W&L Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year.
By Brian Laubscher
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 28 fixed-term faculty members, fellows and coaches to new positions across the College, the Williams School and the Law School this fall.
These new additions are:
* Emma Aldrich '22, Visit
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WNC Machine Tool Technology Graduates Take Skills in Many Directions
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 20 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news:
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WNC Machine Tool Technology Graduates Take Skills in Many Directions
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WNC alum John Henry McDonald is living his dream, working on trains at the Ely Railroad Museum.
Learning machining skills at Western Nevada College's Woody Wurster Machine Tool Technology Center has helped students scatter into a variety of professions following their classes in the program and graduation.
WNC Machine Tool Technology
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