News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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GREENEVILLE - An alumnus and longtime employee of Tusculum University who has an extensive record of teaching and mentoring has been promoted to dean of students at the higher education institution.
Steve Anderson
Steve Anderson will take the lead on assistance and support initiatives for students of concern and oversee the judicial process, work-study programs and intramural staff. He will also collab
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61 Nationally Renowned People and Groups Support The Buckeye Institute's Case to Overturn Federal Ban on Home Distilling
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 24 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release:
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61 Nationally Renowned People and Groups Support The Buckeye Institute's Case to Overturn Federal Ban on Home Distilling
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Columbus, OH - Sixty-one nationally renowned organizations, public interest law firms, states, and individuals from across the country filed ami
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American Farm Bureau Federation, 263 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Leadership
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 (TNSletter) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following letter with 263 co-signers to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable John Boozman, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, United States Senate, 555 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member, Senate Committee on A
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Avoiding a plot twist on the power grid: How to keep the lights on while quantum gets ready for prime time
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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Avoiding a plot twist on the power grid: How to keep the lights on while quantum gets ready for prime time
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Have you ever heard of Q-Day? No, it's not a sister series to Netflix's Zero Day. Though, cinematically speaking, they share some subject matter.
Q-Day is the name for a future point when quantum computers become powerful enough to crack some of the codes keeping our inf
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Can laws make social media safer for young people?
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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Can laws make social media safer for young people?
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From TikTok bans and age verification requirements to media literacy lessons in schools, U.S. states are exploring a wide range of strategies to protect young people online.
The flurry of legislation reflects growing concern about social media's role in youth mental health, as rates of depression and anxiety have increased i
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Class of 2030 Arrives, Fall Semester Begins
ONEONTA, New York, Aug. 24 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus posted the following news:
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Class of 2030 Arrives, Fall Semester Begins
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SUNY Oneonta is buzzing with life once again, celebrating the arrival of more than 1,000 new students and the return of nearly 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students for the Fall 2026 semester.
On Wednesday and Thursday, a crew of staff and student volunteers in "Red's Squad" T-shirts welcomed members of the Class of 2030, arriving i
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Clemson lab searches for drug treatment for rare infection that has virtually no survivors
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson lab searches for drug treatment for rare infection that has virtually no survivors
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College of Science
An infection by Naegleria fowleri, commonly called the brain-eating amoeba, can get its start during an activity that is synonymous with summer: swimming or diving in a freshwater lake, pond or river to beat the heat.
If contaminated water gets far enough up the nose, the microscopic amoeba ca
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Congressman Cohen Urges Governor Lee to Seek Federal Disaster Assistance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Urges Governor Lee to Seek Federal Disaster Assistance
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#Major infrastructure damage and power outages after Saturday's powerful storm
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today wrote to Governor Bill Lee urging him to seek assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after Saturday's devastating storm.
The letter reads in part:
"I strongly urge you to
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Dalton State Welcomes Two Endowed Chairs to Advance STEM and Classical Education
DALTON, Georgia, Aug. 24 -- Dalton State College issued the following news:
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Dalton State welcomes two endowed chairs to advance STEM and classical education
Dalton State College has selected two accomplished educators to serve in endowed chair positions that will advance innovation in STEM and help prepare the next generation of teachers through classical education. Asaf Varol has been named the Shaw Industries Chair in STEM, and Cristian R. Aquino-Sterling has been selected as the inau
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ETSU to host Tri-Cities College Fair Aug. 27
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU to host Tri-Cities College Fair Aug. 27
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East Tennessee State University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting the Tri-Cities College Fair, an event designed for college-bound students and their families to explore higher education opportunities.
The event draws participation from over 60 colleges and universities across the Southeast. The fair will be held on Thursday, Aug.
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Fleischmann Applauds NIST Award for Quantum Workforce Development Fellowship
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Fleischmann Applauds NIST Award for Quantum Workforce Development Fellowship
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Washington, DC - The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded $4,200,000.00 in federal funding as directed by Congressman Fleischmann to strengthen our quantum workforce, marking a significant investment in the future of quantum technology in the United States.
The program will recruit out
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Disposition Funerary Objects to 1 of 3 Cherokee Tribes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service Great Smoky Mountains National Park intends to carry out the disposition of 164 unassociated funerary objects to the Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, which have priority for disposition under the notice.
The cultural items include a large chert blade, 148 lithic flakes, a small mammal radius, five pottery sherds, a ground stone, six ceramic dau
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Herbert Professor's Research Appears in National Geographic Magazine
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Herbert Professor's Research Appears in National Geographic Magazine
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Entomologist tracks how blow flies could be used to detect pathogens in the wild
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - National Geographic magazine featured the work of University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture entomologist Charity Owings, who studies how blow flies could be used to detect pathogens harming
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Hybrid process targets nuclear manufacturing bottlenecks
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Hybrid process targets nuclear manufacturing bottlenecks
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In partnership with A.J. Tuck Company, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new manufacturing approach that could simplify production of critical components for advanced nuclear reactors and other energy and defense applications. Th
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In victory for Tennessee city, Alabama nonprofit abandons lawsuit
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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In victory for Tennessee city, Alabama nonprofit abandons lawsuit
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Springfield, Tennessee; August 24, 2026: The City of Springfield, Tennessee, is celebrating a legal victory after Alabama-based nonprofit Tennessee Riverkeeper chose to abandon its lawsuit rather than respond to the City's constitutional challenge in court.
"We are pleased with this quick victory fo
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Invest in Your Goal Setting
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service posted the following news:
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Invest in Your Goal Setting
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By: Kristy Keel-Blackmon
Published: 08/24/2026
Setting a goal is easy. For me, it's the most enjoyable part of any strategic planning process, whether it's planning a special vacation or critical projects at work. Anticipation is high, and the vision of achieving something great is vivid in your mind.
Reality often sets in after the goal
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MTSU Honors alum awarded $8,500 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU Honors alum awarded $8,500 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University alumnus and Honors Buchanan Fellow Ethan Estes has been awarded an $8,500 fellowship by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi -the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Estes is one of 40 recipients nationwide to receive a Phi Kap
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MTSU Scholars Academy sets up first-year students for classroom, community success
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU Scholars Academy sets up first-year students for classroom, community success
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Transitioning from high school senior to college freshman is monumental. Some consider it an exciting rite of passage, others an overwhelming shift. But whether they arrive on campus excited or scared, students who complete Middle Tennessee State University's Scholars Academy Summer Ins
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N.C. Commerce Dept.: Carolinas Grid Modernization Engine Earns Prestigious NSF Regional Innovation Engines Award
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
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Carolinas Grid Modernization Engine Earns Prestigious NSF Regional Innovation Engines Award
Landmark partnership across North and South Carolina earns federal award to accelerate grid innovation, commercialization, and workforce development
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Today Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley celebrated the National Science Foundation's selection of
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Selects Philip Bangle to Lead SAFE
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Selects Philip Bangle to Lead SAFE
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced the selection of Philip Bangle to be the next director of the Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Office, New Jersey's first-in-the-nation office with the specific mandate of bringing civil enforcement actions against firearm compan
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Norbert Ross takes research to the stage
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Norbert Ross takes research to the stage
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Norbert Ross isn't your typical cultural anthropologist. When he's out in the field in places like Mexico, El Salvador, Argentina and Chile, the associate professor of anthropology in the College of Arts and Science blends ethnographic research with improvisational theater.
SCIENCE MEETS THE STAGE
At its core, Ross' work today centers on how people lea
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Oklahoma Baptist University Announces Faculty Appointments in Language and Literature Division
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma, Aug. 25 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news:
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OBU Announces Faculty Appointments in Language and Literature Division
Oklahoma Baptist University has announced three appointments to its Division of Language and Literature, strengthening its programs in English, literature, composition and creative writing.
Dr. Jonathan Callis joins the division as associate professor of English and British literature, Dr. Matthew A. Mullin joins as assistant profes
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Parking trouble? Ride the Mocs Express to get to class and around Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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Parking trouble? Ride the Mocs Express to get to class and around Chattanooga
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A seat on the Mocs Express, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's shuttle system, is always free.
This fall, students returning to campus will find a streamlined Mocs Express route designed to get them around UTC more quickly and provide convenient access to available parking.
The shuttle
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Tech draws crowd for Dustin Lynch concert at 'College Town Kickoff'
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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PHOTOS: Tennessee Tech draws crowd for Dustin Lynch concert at 'College Town Kickoff'
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An estimated 6,000 Tennessee Tech University students, parents, alumni and Upper Cumberland locals packed into Cookeville's historic WestSide district over the weekend for a free block party and concert headlined by multiplatinum country music superstar Dustin Lynch.
The festivities were part of
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Susan Kay Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Susan Kay Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services
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Susan Kay '79, Associate Dean for Experiential Education and Director of the Criminal Legal Clinic at Vanderbilt Law, has received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS). She will be recognized at TALS' annual Equal Justice University event, held in Murfreesboro
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Tech-affiliated Bryan Symphony Orchestra to host annual free outdoor concert Sept. 6 in Dogwood Park
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tech-affiliated Bryan Symphony Orchestra to host annual free outdoor concert Sept. 6 in Dogwood Park
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The Tennessee Tech University-affiliated Bryan Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 63rd season Sunday, Sept. 6, with a free outdoor concert and community celebration at Dogwood Park in downtown Cookeville.
The concert is sponsored by the Sam and Diane Eggimann Glasgow Family Fund,
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U of A Public Policy Alumna Named to Forbes 50 Over 50 List
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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U of A Public Policy Alumna Named to Forbes 50 Over 50 List
Michele Wise Wright, a doctoral alumna of the U of A interdisciplinary program in public policy, was named a 2026 Forbes 50 Over 50: Impact honoree, recognizing her lifelong work to advance health equity and advocate for patients from historically undeserved communities.
Forbes 50 Over 50 highlights women across the United States who are d
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UCA Community Development Institute marks 40 years of training community leaders
CONWAY, Arkansas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news:
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UCA Community Development Institute marks 40 years of training community leaders
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Nearly 175 participants from 10 states attend five-day training
Nearly 175 community leaders from across Arkansas and nine other states - Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas - participated in the 40th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the Univer
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USDA Announces Roster for Upcoming Agribusiness Trade Mission to Australia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service posted the following news release:
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USDA Announces Roster for Upcoming Agribusiness Trade Mission to Australia
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Washington, D.C., Aug. 24, 2026 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service announced the participant list for its upcoming trade mission to Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.
Through FAS agribusiness trade missions, American agribusinesses connect di
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What Is It Eating? A Researcher's Six-Year Chase to Understand How a Deadly Mold Survives Inside Human Lungs
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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What Is It Eating? A Researcher's Six-Year Chase to Understand How a Deadly Mold Survives Inside Human Lungs
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Every day, we breathe in spores of Aspergillus fumigatus without a second thought. The mold is everywhere -in soil, in compost, in the air of nearly every room we enter. For most people, the immune system clears it out before it ever becomes a problem. But for someone wi
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