News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
'Southward': Susan Bryant returns to APSU with Mann Wall of Legacy exhibition
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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'Southward': Susan Bryant returns to APSU with Mann Wall of Legacy exhibition
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Professor Emeritus Susan Bryant, who retired from APSU in 2019 after teaching photography for 37 years. | Contributed photo
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is hosting Professor Emeritus Susan Bryant for a
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AI-informed AdaptiveFlow redefines large-scale cloud computing for drug discovery
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release:
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AI-informed AdaptiveFlow redefines large-scale cloud computing for drug discovery
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Researchers today announce AdaptiveFlow, an AI-informed platform that can virtually screen billions of drug-like molecules with a 1,000-fold reduction in computational costs over existing methods. Developed and validated by scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 31 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act
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Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful en
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BarBuzz Takes a Look Behind the Scenes of the Tennessee Bar Journal
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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BarBuzz Takes a Look Behind the Scenes of the Tennessee Bar Journal
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On this month's episode of TBA's BarBuzz podcast, host and Communications Coordinator Azya Thornton sits down with Tennessee Bar Journal Editor Julia Wilburn for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the TBA's longest-running publications. Wilburn discusses what goes into producing each issue, from
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Blackburn Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Prison Staff Heads to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Prison Staff Heads to President Trump's Desk
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed her bipartisan legislation, the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, to help address the increasingly pervasive sexual assault and harassment of Federal Bure
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BSN Student Sets, Achieves Marathon and Graduation Goals
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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BSN Student Sets, Achieves Marathon and Graduation Goals
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Lexi Duscher is a person who finishes what she starts, whether it's a marathon or nursing school.
Ask anyone who has attempted to achieve either goal, and they'll tell you that both are challenging to complete. But Lexi, 24, graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program this August at the University of
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California's Crime Rates Are at Record Lows - Even If Fox News Won't Tell You
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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California's crime rates are at record lows - even if Fox News won't tell you
Data shows every major crime rate fell in 2025 as California continues investing in public safety
What you need to know: Since 2024, California has seen double-digit declines in every major crime category tracked, including: homicide 18.6%, robbery 19.9%, property crime 14.3%, motor vehicle
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Chancellor Faculty Fellows Success Stories: See how members are excelling
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Chancellor Faculty Fellows Success Stories: See how members are excelling
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Behind every major breakthrough is an investment that made it possible. The boldly supportive Chancellor Faculty Fellows program fuels Vanderbilt's next generation of academic leaders. It was launched more than a decade ago by the Office of the Provost, and it is thriving today.
The program provides Vanderbi
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Columbia University Teachers College: Preparing Educators to Prevent Hate
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- Columbia University Teachers College issued the following news:
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Preparing Educators to Prevent Hate
A proven framework from the Interfaith Lab at TC positions educators as key to a more inclusive, resilient society
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Creating a research-driven following across the globe, the International Lab for Research and Leadership in Interfaith Collaboration and Coexistence has steadily worked with educators and community leaders to curb hate and extremism through research a
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Congressman Biggs's Statement on U.S. House Passage of Kayleigh's Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Biggs's Statement on U.S. House Passage of Kayleigh's Law
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 8481, Kayleigh's Law, by voice vote. The legislation, introduced by Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08), requires federal courts to issue permanent no-contact orders prohibiting certain convicted violent and sex offenders from contacting their victims if requested by th
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Congressman Chuck Fleischmann Secures $3 Million for UTC's Translational Research Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Chuck Fleischmann Secures $3 Million for UTC's Translational Research Program
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Washington, DC -Congressman Chuck Fleischmann has successfully secured $3 million in federal funding to advance the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Translational Research Program. This significant investment underscores UTC's commitment to pioneering research and innovation that directly b
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Congressman Cohen Announces $1.4 Million in National Cancer Institute Grants to UTHSC
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces $1.4 Million in National Cancer Institute Grants to UTHSC
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#Biology research and treatment regimens
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced two grants totaling $1,441,914 to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) from the National Cancer Institute. One, for $1,052,689, will support research into the contribution of microbial-deriv
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Congressman Cohen Celebrates "901 Day" on 9-01
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Celebrates "901 Day" on 9-01
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#In floor speech, says the Memphis area code represents "people who have never been afraid to stand up and demand better"
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today went to the House floor to speak on "901 Day."
In his remarks, he said:
"Today we celebrate 901 Day -a day to celebrate Memphis, Tennessee, and the people who make our city wha
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Congressman Cohen Questions Witnesses at Hearing on Sanctuary Jurisdictions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Questions Witnesses at Hearing on Sanctuary Jurisdictions
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#Says "We don't need ICE in Memphis"
WASHINGTON - The Republican-led Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement today held yet another hearing on sanctuary jurisdictions in advance of the November midterm elections. Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee,
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Congressman Cohen Urges Governor Lee to Request FEMA Assistance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Urges Governor Lee to Request FEMA Assistance
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#Following up on request made on August 24
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today wrote to Governor Bill Lee urging him again to seek assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in response to the damage done by storms on Saturday, August 22. The Congressman wrote to Lee on August 24 making the same req
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Congressman Cohen's Statement on Sunday's ICE Raid on Macon Road
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen's Statement on Sunday's ICE Raid on Macon Road
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who has raised his strong opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) being in Memphis on the House floor, in House Judiciary committee proceedings and in letters urging the immediate removal of ICE, made the following statement after hearing about an ICE raid at a bar on Macon
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: New Poll Shows Mayor Chaz Molder Running Neck and Neck With Charlie Hatcher
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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New Poll Shows Mayor Chaz Molder Running Neck and Neck With Charlie Hatcher
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Poll shows Molder is closing in on Hatcher with room to grow
New polling first reported by the National Journal shows that Tennessee's 5th Congressional District is fully in play and that Mayor Chaz Molder has a clear path to victory in November.
The poll shows that when Tennesseans learn about both ca
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ETSU earns 2026 Yellow Ribbon School recognition
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU earns 2026 Yellow Ribbon School recognition
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East Tennessee State University has been named a 2026 Yellow Ribbon School by U.S. Veterans Magazine, adding to a growing list of national recognitions for the university's commitment to veterans, active-duty service members and military-affiliated students.
The recognition comes during another year of strong momentum. Earlier this year, ETS
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ETSU waives application fee for Tennessee residents
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU waives application fee for Tennessee residents
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For Tennessee students thinking about what comes next after high school, the first step toward college can be as simple as filling out an application. In September, that first step comes with no application fee at East Tennessee State University.
During the month of September, Tennessee residents interested in attending ETSU as a first-ye
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Executive Director Named for Municipal Technical Advisory Service
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service posted the following news:
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Executive Director Named for Municipal Technical Advisory Service
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Published: 08/31/2026
The UT Institute for Public Service has named Angie Carrier is the new executive director of the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS).
Carrier has served as interim executive director of MTAS since October 2025. She will start in the permanent role Sept. 1.
"After conducti
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Federal Court Upholds Tennessee Bail Law
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Federal Court Upholds Tennessee Bail Law
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The Tennessee Attorney General's Office announced that the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee has upheld the constitutionality of Tennessee's bail-setting law as amended by House Bill 1719.
In 2024, HB 1719 amended Tennessee Code Annotated SS 40-11-118 to prohibit judicial officers from considering a defendant's abil
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Federal Register: Fed Issues Notice on Mergers & Acquisitions by Bank Holding Companies in Ark., Tenn.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or ba
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Firefly expands to Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and other regional clinics
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Firefly expands to Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and other regional clinics
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Firefly, Vanderbilt Health's clinical care and support program for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorder, was named to convey a lighted path for mothers in recovery and their infants. That path has expanded to Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and beyond.
The program started in 20
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Former reconnaissance and NASA space flight center Director Christopher J. Scolese will lead new Vanderbilt Institute for Innovations Beyond Earth
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Former reconnaissance and NASA space flight center Director Christopher J. Scolese will lead new Vanderbilt Institute for Innovations Beyond Earth
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Vanderbilt University has named the Honorable Christopher J. Scolese, former director of the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office and NASA's renowned Goddard Space Flight Center, to lead the new Vanderbilt Institute for Innovations Beyond
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Former TBA Staff Member Becky Rhodes Dies at 61
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Former TBA Staff Member Becky Rhodes Dies at 61
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Attorney and former Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) Access to Justice Coordinator Rebecca Gibson Rhodes died July 11 at age 61. Rhodes received her law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1989 and began her legal career with the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office before serving as a law clerk fo
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Governor Bill Lee, Tenn. Environment & Conservation Dept. Announce First License for Commercial Fusion
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Governor Bill Lee, TDEC Announce First License for Commercial Fusion
TDEC issues Type One Energy first-of-its-kind license to operate nuclear fusion machines at Bull Run Site
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Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee joined the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to announce the issuance of the state's first ever fusion-specif
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Holy Basil Brings Scent and Sanctity to the Herb or Pollinator Garden
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Holy Basil Brings Scent and Sanctity to the Herb or Pollinator Garden
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Tulsi, of the mint family, is easy to grow and easy to love
UT Gardens' September Plant of the Month
Submitted by Karen Caspary, volunteer coordinator, UT Gardens, Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tulsi, Ocimum sanctum, also known as the Holy Basil, is a small annual native to the Indian subconti
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HTC Honors College launches Top Scholars program, welcomes inaugural cohort
CONWAY, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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HTC Honors College launches Top Scholars program, welcomes inaugural cohort
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Coastal Carolina University's HTC Honors College has launched its Top Scholars program with its inaugural cohort this fall. The Top Scholars program is an academic and leadership initiative designed to support CCU's most outstanding honors students. It offers prestigious learning opportunities, one-on-one faculty mentors
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Lipscomb Master of Health Administration ranked No. 3 in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news:
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Lipscomb Master of Health Administration ranked No. 3 in Tennessee
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CAHME-accredited program combines online flexibility with immersive learning in Nashville, one of the nation's leading healthcare capitals
Lipscomb University's Master of Health Administration (MHA) program has been ranked No. 3 in Tennessee by HealthcareManagement.org.
In its 2026 ranking of the best Master of Health Administration pro
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Lipscomb to host mid-state chorus preparation workshop for high school singers
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news:
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Lipscomb to host mid-state chorus preparation workshop for high school singers
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Free half-day workshop helps Middle Tennessee high school singers prepare for mid-state choir auditions through collaborative rehearsals and expert instruction.
Middle Tennessee high school singers preparing for mid-state choir auditions are invited to participate in Lipscomb University's Mid-State Preparation Workshop on Sat
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Lipscomb University tops 5,000 students for first time, sets second consecutive all-time enrollment record
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news:
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Lipscomb University tops 5,000 students for first time, sets second consecutive all-time enrollment record
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Record undergraduate and graduate enrollment, strong retention and growing national recognition highlight university's continued momentum
Lipscomb University has surpassed 5,000 students for the first time in its 135-year history, reaching a record enrollment of 5,007 students for fall 2026 and set
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Maryville College Admissions prepares for first 'Meet Maryville' of 2026-27 academic year on Sept. 12
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Maryville College posted the following news:
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Maryville College Admissions prepares for first 'Meet Maryville' of 2026-27 academic year on Sept. 12
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A new academic year is underway at Maryville College, but the Office of Admissions is already looking ahead to the students who will make College Hill their home in the fall of 2027.
Those prospective Scots and their families will have an opportunity to experience the College firsthand during the first "Me
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Middle Tennessee State University commemorates 15 years of True Blue Pledge [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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'I Am True Blue': MTSU commemorates 15 years of True Blue Pledge [+VIDEO]
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -First introduced to the Middle Tennessee State University campus community in 2011, the True Blue Pledge marked its 15th anniversary this year, reaffirming the university's decade-and-a-half commitment to integrity, community engagement and nonviolence.
As in years past, a group of students, fa
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NFHA Leads 79-Organization Coalition Opposing HUD's English-Only Discrimination Complaint Form
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release:
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NFHA Leads 79-Organization Coalition Opposing HUD's English-Only Discrimination Complaint Form
Civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violence, and real estate groups reject redesigned form shutting nine percent of the public out of federal fair housing enforcement
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The National Fair Housing Alliance and 78 civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violenc
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NFWF and Partners Announce $5 Million in Grants to Restore Forests and Wetlands in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release:
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NFWF and Partners Announce $5 Million in Grants to Restore Forests and Wetlands in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 1, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $5 million in grants to improve, restore and expand important forest and wetland wildlife habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, one of North Am
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NUHS Celebrates Summer 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony
LOMBARD, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news:
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NUHS Celebrates Summer 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony
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National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) honored its Summer 2026 graduating class on Friday, August 21. Graduates received diplomas in biomedical science, advanced clinical practice, acupuncture, chiropractic medicine and naturopathic medicine.
The commencement keynote address was delivered by Executive Director of the A
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Secures Legal Victory Against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Drummond secures legal victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today a major multi-state victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down the act, declaring the law unenforceable.
The law aimed to impose $75 billion i
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Depoliticizing Public Employee Pension Plans - Building Robust Legal and Structural Guardrails for Sustainability
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 2 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Rod Crane, senior fellow at the Pension Integrity Project:
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Depoliticizing public employee pension plans: Building robust legal and structural guardrails for sustainability
Many political vulnerabilities that threaten sound design and funding of public pensions can be addressed with apolitical guardrails.
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The hard-won public pension reforms of recent years remain vulnerable to constant polit
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Rhodes College Receives Grant to Support 2026-2027 Season of Rhodes Theatre Guild
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- Rhodes College issued the following news:
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Rhodes College Receives Grant to Support 2026-2027 Season of Rhodes Theatre Guild
Rhodes College has been awarded a grant from the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation to support the 2026-2027 performance season by Rhodes Theatre Guild (RTG).
Established in 2016, RTG provides a platform for students to lead their own projects while utilizing the college's resources and facilities. The student group s
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Rothfuss, Collins, and Hayes win 2026 Cell Imaging Shared Resource Life Is Beautiful Image Contest
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news:
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Rothfuss, Collins, and Hayes win 2026 Cell Imaging Shared Resource Life Is Beautiful Image Contest
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Spencer Rothfuss, Hannah Collins, and James Hayes are the winners of the 2026 Cell Imaging Shared Resource Life Is BeautifulContest. Their striking images showcase the beauty and complexity of biological structures revealed through advanced microscopy.
The annual Life Is
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School of Medicine Basic Sciences Staff Spotlight: Daniela Hernandez Duque
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news:
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School of Medicine Basic Sciences Staff Spotlight: Daniela Hernandez Duque
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Daniela Hernandez Duque is the outcomes research program manager in the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training. Having grown up in a baseball-loving family that loves to travel, she has visited 22 Major League Baseball stadiums and strives to visit all 30 of them. She enjoys explori
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School of Music welcomes four new faculty members
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news:
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School of Music welcomes four new faculty members
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The Lipscomb University School of Music welcomed four new full-time faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing extensive experience in instrumental and choral performance and education, film and media composition, contemporary music production and music technology.
Joining the faculty are Rick DeJonge, assistant professor of film and media co
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Seven dozen medical students disperse across the Mid-South for clinical rotations
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 1 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release:
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Seven dozen medical students disperse across the Mid-South for clinical rotations
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2026 - The first-ever third-year class of students of Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine began their clinical rotations in the Mid-South this August, marking a significant milestone in their medical training.
The 74 students w
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Summer 2026 graduates announced
RUSTON, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news:
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Summer 2026 graduates announced
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Louisiana Tech University has announced graduates from its Summer 2026 commencement ceremonies held August 15. Graduates are listed below by the state/territory they have reported in their Workday profile, with Louisiana listed first.
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Alexandria
* Jamal Sami Farhat - Bachelor of Science
* Madisyn Danielle Mcclanahan - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studie
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Supreme Court Affirms Forgery Convictions
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Supreme Court Affirms Forgery Convictions
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In a divided opinion, the majority of the Tennessee Supreme Court held that false statements were sufficient to support a forgery conviction. The case involved a woman who was convicted of forging and cashing checks through her grandparents' joint bank account. Ginny Parker was charged with forgery for five checks on the
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Talent Search program at Tusculum celebrating 50 years, ready to begin another year serving middle school and high school
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Talent Search program at Tusculum celebrating 50 years, ready to begin another year serving middle school and high school
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GREENEVILLE - As Educational Talent Search celebrates its 50th year at Tusculum University, leaders and advisors in this program are beginning the school year excited to continue serving middle school and high school students in the region.
Gracie Monk, who participated in Talent Se
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TBA to Host 3 Halloween-Themed Ethics CLEs
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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TBA to Host 3 Halloween-Themed Ethics CLEs
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Just in time for Halloween, the TBA will welcome professional legal educator Stuart Teicher to the TBA office in Nashville on Oct. 28 for three new, in-person ethics courses. The day begins with "AI's Dirty Little Secrets: The Ethics Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight," which will examine ethical risks associated with artifici
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Tennessee Landowner-Focused Webinar Series Set to Launch This Fall
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Landowner-Focused Webinar Series Set to Launch This Fall
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Learn more about generating income on existing farm and forest land
COLUMBIA, Tenn. - Tennessee landowners interested in learning more about how to generate farm income with land they already own are invited to expand their knowledge and skills while participating in a new webinar series offered by
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Tennessee Medical Association: Tennessee Insurance Commissioner Holds Health Insurers Accountable
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The Tennessee Medical Association issued the following news:
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Tennessee Insurance Commissioner Holds Health Insurers Accountable
By Jonathan Kirkland - DB
Tennessee physicians and their patients depend on health insurance companies to comply with the laws designed to ensure access to care. In 2026, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Carter Lawrence has demonstrated that those requirements are more than words on paper.
The
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Tennessee State University NextGen Scholars Gain Hands-On Genomic and Agricultural Expertise in Hawaii Immersion
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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TSU NextGen Scholars Gain Hands-On Genomic and Agricultural Expertise in Hawaii Immersion
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By John C. Ricketts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Ten Tennessee State University students in the Next Generation Consortium Biotech Summer Experience recently completed an intensive biotechnology, bioinformatics, and agricultural immersion in Hawaii. Led by Project Director and Principal Investigator
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Tennessee State University: Watkins Family Invests Another $500,000 in TSU's Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute, Bringing Total Support to $1 Million
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Watkins Family Invests Another $500,000 in TSU's Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute, Bringing Total Support to $1 Million
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Building on the impact of their initial gift, the family of the late pioneering cardiac surgeon Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. has committed an additional $500,000 to the Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute at Tennessee State University.
The new contribution
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Tennessee Tech waives undergraduate application fees throughout September
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech waives undergraduate application fees throughout September
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Tennessee Tech University is waiving application fees for domestic undergraduate students throughout the month of September, making it easier for prospective Golden Eagles to take the next step in their higher education journey.
Students who apply for admission to Tech during September will save the standard
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Texas A&M University: Sworn in six months after graduation
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Sworn in six months after graduation
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Morgan Marburger '25 pulled off the interstate in Lafayette, Louisiana, got a library card and asked for a private study room. Her car was packed for Tennessee. In 20 minutes, she needed a quiet place to sit for the most important phone call of her life.
She could not have known that six mon
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Texas Biomed Names Jim Newman Vice President, Communications and Marketing
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news:
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Texas Biomed names Jim Newman Vice President, Communications & Marketing
Texas Biomed has appointed Jim Newman to the position of Vice President, Communications & Marketing, following a highly competitive national search.
Newman brings more than two decades of communications and marketing leadership experience across biomedical research and health care organizations. His work has focused on t
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The Case of the Missing Statue: Red Paper Dolls vanish for a secret makeover!
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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The Case of the Missing Statue: Red Paper Dolls vanish for a secret makeover!
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For more than two decades, the iconic red paper dolls statue has stood guard at the entrance to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
The nearly 9-foot-tall, 1,500-pound, aluminum sculpture has served as the logo for the hospital since 1971.
It wasn't until the freestanding hospital was
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The people of UTC: Get to know Dean of Students Randall Williams
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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The people of UTC: Get to know Dean of Students Randall Williams
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Randall Williams is the dean of students at UTC. Photo by Angela Foster.
For some students, the title "Dean of Students" may sound intimidating. Randall Williams hopes they'll see it differently.
Less than a year into the role at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Williams oversees everything from stud
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Theodora T. McCormick Named Managing Shareholder of Baker Donelson's Princeton, New Jersey, Office
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Theodora T. McCormick Named Managing Shareholder of Baker Donelson's Princeton, New Jersey, Office
Theodora T. "Teddy" McCormick has been named managing shareholder of Baker Donelson's Princeton, New Jersey, office. She succeeds Anjana D. Patel, who has served as office managing shareholder of both the Princeton and Metropark offices since the Firm established its New Jersey presence in 2025.
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TMA Lodges Opposition to CMS' Proposed Changes to Modifier -25 Use
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The Tennessee Medical Association issued the following news:
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TMA Lodges Opposition to CMS' Proposed Changes to Modifier -25 Use
By Jonathan Kirkland - DB
The Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) filed comments with CMS lodging "vociferous" opposition to recent Modifier -25 changes proposed by the agency in the 2027 Physician Fee Schedule that could significantly punish medical practices. TMA members should also let CMS hear from them.
In formal comment
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TWU Celebrates New Record Enrollment Milestone Fall 2026
ATHENS, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Tennessee Wesleyan University posted the following news:
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TWU Celebrates New Record Enrollment Milestone Fall 2026
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Tennessee Wesleyan University is excited to celebrate another milestone in its history as the university begins the Fall 2026 semester with a record enrollment of 1,601 students, representing a 13.2% increase over Fall 2025.
This continued growth reflects the strength of Tennessee Wesleyan's academic programs and the university's commitment
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U.S Delays Overseas Visa Appointments for Training
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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U.S Delays Overseas Visa Appointments for Training
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The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide to carry out "in-depth training" for consular officers, The Hill reports. The U.S. State Department said the training began in early August at U.S. embassies and consulates and that visa appointments and services will be adjusted as a resul
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University of Michigan Board of Regents Votes to Appoint C. Cybele Raver Next President
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M Board of Regents votes to appoint C. Cybele Raver next president
The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted unanimously Tuesday to elect C. Cybele Raver as the university's 17th president, making official the choice announced Aug. 18. Raver will take office Dec. 1.
Raver currently serves as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, a role she has held since
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UT Announces Summer 2026 Dean's List
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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UT Announces Summer 2026 Dean's List
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has named more than 260 students to the Dean's List for the summer 2026 semester.
To qualify for the list, an undergraduate student must earn a term grade point average of 3.90 to 4.00 (summa cum laude), 3.7 to 3.89 (magna cum laude) or 3.50 to 3.69 (cum laude). Students must complete at least 12 credit hours, not counti
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Utah Helps Defeat New York's $75 Billion Climate Superfund Law
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 2 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news:
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Utah helps defeat New York's $75 billion climate superfund law
A federal court has struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, blocking the state's attempt to impose $75 billion in penalties on energy producers for decades of lawful energy production. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York declared the law unenforceable, handing a win to Utah and the 21 other sta
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VCU: Talking Across the Divide
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Talking across the divide
Americans are more at odds than ever. The Baldacci Institute for Civil Discourse aims to bring us back together.
By Alexis Finc, VCU College of Humanities and Sciences
When did it become hard to have a conversation? For many Americans, the idea of speaking with someone with opposing viewpoints has become fraught. Gone are the days when folks could share a joke with thei
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What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 1 -- 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 Tuesday, September 1 through Saturday, September 19. 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)
Tuesday, September 1
4 p.m.: Pi Mu Epsilon Math Alumni Speaker Series fea
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Wildlife Society: Craig Harper Wins Caesar Kleberg Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 1 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Craig Harper wins Caesar Kleberg Award
Honor has been awarded for Harper's work on game species, prescribed fire and other land management techniques
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Craig Harper has won the 2026 Caesar Kleberg Award for Excellence in Applied Wildlife Research for a career of practical research and outreach on wild game science, prescribed fires and other land management techniques,
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WMOT Roots Radio marks 10 years of Americana music discovery, community service
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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WMOT Roots Radio marks 10 years of Americana music discovery, community service
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Radio, the medium that built America's epic 20th-century music business, has regularly been declared "dead" in the 21st century. But on Sept. 2, 2016, against all odds, a new radio voice was born in Middle Tennessee, one that was focused on amplifying and enhancing Nashville's legacy as "M
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