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News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors

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"ALVARADO HAS ISSUES" [PUNCHBOWL NEWS]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "ALVARADO HAS ISSUES" [PUNCHBOWL NEWS] * D.C. Republicans hit the panic button over Ralph Alvarado in KY-06 as scandals and brutal press continues to pile up Punchbowl News points out the obvious this morning: Ralph Alvarado has issues. * Alvarado's former running mate, disgraced former Governor Matt Bevin, is sitting in a jail cell in Kentucky. Alvarado has remained silent,   more
Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong announced today that Connecticut has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caus  more
AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions * #Oregon will get close to $1M from the settlement over powder infant formula and nutritional products Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that Abbott Laboratories will pay Oregon $977,558, resolving allegations that it sold powder infant formula and nutri  more
American Farm Bureau Federation: Finalists Advance in Ag Innovation Challenge for Chance at $100,000
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * Finalists Advance in Ag Innovation Challenge for Chance at $100,000 Sep 14, 2026 Four start-up companies offering agricultural innovations have advanced to compete for a top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, continues to elevate the importance of entrepreneurship in agriculture thr  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100. As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for   more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees: Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible ch  more
APSU Board of Trustees approves naming of Linda and Leon Hogg Sound Booth
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU Board of Trustees approves naming of Linda and Leon Hogg Sound Booth * CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -The Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Linda and Leon Hogg Sound Booth during its quarterly meeting on Friday, Sept. 11, recognizing a significant philanthropic contribution that honors a family legacy and supports the Department of Music. The sound booth is loc  more
Area high school students invited to seek higher-ed opportunities at the Blount County College Fair and Financial Aid Night at Maryville College
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Area high school students invited to seek higher-ed opportunities at the Blount County College Fair and Financial Aid Night at Maryville College * Key Takeaways * The Blount County College Fair takes place on Sept. 23 at Maryville College, offering students and families a chance to explore higher education options. * The event features representatives from various colleges, universities, and programs ac  more
Baker Donelson: Industry White Paper on Pain Management and Spine Practices
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 15 (TNSrpt) -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Industry White Paper on Pain Management and Spine Practices Pain Management and Spine Practices Face Critical Strategic Decisions as Capital and Consolidation Trends Accelerate, According to New Industry Analysis Joint analysis and insights from Baker Donelson and Vector Medical Group regarding growing private equity interest in this sector, the expanding and crucial role of ambulato  more
British Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: U.K. and U.S. Fusion Strike Partnership to Accelerate Clean Energy
LONDON, England, Sept. 14 -- The British Department for Energy Security and Net Zero issued the following news release: * * * UK and US fusion strike partnership to accelerate clean energy UK and US set to sign agreements at the Global Fusion Summit to combine expertise in AI, computing and fusion and to cooperate on regulating fusion energy. From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Michael Shanks MP and Chris Elmore MP Published: 14 S  more
Broadway Green Alliance recognizes Lipscomb theatre as national leader in sustainable practices
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Broadway Green Alliance recognizes Lipscomb theatre as national leader in sustainable practices * An old adage in the theater world is that the show must go on. At Lipscomb University, much of what goes into the show does, too. A wall from one production may become part of the set for another. A costume might be altered, restyled and returned to the stage in a future production. Scrap lumber is saved for  more
Building tomorrow's rural healthcare workforce
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Building tomorrow's rural healthcare workforce * More than a career exploration event, East Tennessee State University's Rural Youth Career Expo is designed to help rural middle school students envision themselves as the next generation of healthcare professionals serving communities across Appalachia. Hosted by the Quillen College of Medicine's Division of Rural and Community Programs, the  more
Career Booster: Rhodes College Offers New Certificate in Geographic Information Science
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Rhodes College issued the following news: * * * Career Booster: Rhodes College Offers New Certificate in Geographic Information Science Published on: September 14, 2026 For many years, students at Rhodes College have made a mark using geographic information science and cartography, earning top awards for their innovative projects. In response to this success and to enhance students' skills to analyze and visualize spatial data and mapping techniques, the colle  more
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Milestones Announced for Knoxville, Smithfield, La Paz and Cincinnati Temples
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 15 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Milestones Announced for Knoxville, Smithfield, La Paz and Cincinnati Temples 14 September 2026 The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Knoxville Tennessee and Smithfield Utah Temples. Groundbreaking dates were also announced for the La Paz Bolivia and Cincinnati Ohio Temples. Kno  more
Cohen Commends Lonnie G. Bunch for a Lifetime of Service to American History and the Smithsonian
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Cohen Commends Lonnie G. Bunch for a Lifetime of Service to American History and the Smithsonian * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III will retire from his position after nearly four decades of service to the Smithsonian Institution: "Lonnie G. Bunch has had an extraordinar  more
DOE Oak Ridge National Laboratory Associate Director Hoagland Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following written testimony by Joe Hoagland, associate laboratory director for fusion and fission energy and science at the U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank y  more
DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding 44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administratio  more
Duane Morris Attorneys Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorneys Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide * PHILADELPHIA, September 14, 2026-Nine Duane Morris LLP attorneys have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide. * Dana J. Ash - Products Liability/Business Litigation (Philadelphia) * Sean K. Burke - Products Liability/Toxic Torts (Washing  more
East Tennessee State University launches new Fitness Court
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU launches new Fitness Court(r) * East Tennessee State University Campus Recreation is introducing a new outdoor Fitness Court(r) designed to promote health, wellness and physical activity among students and members of the broader community. The FitnessCourt(r) is part of a nationwide initiative led by the National Fitness Campaign (NFC), which works to improve health outcomes and increa  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, MD, MI, MN, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, and WI NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of statewide endorsements: 40 candidates across 15 st  more
Freedom 250 Mobile Museum visits Tusculum University, enables people of all ages to learn more about U.S. history
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Freedom 250 Mobile Museum visits Tusculum University, enables people of all ages to learn more about U.S. history * GREENEVILLE - Nearly 400 community members, local students and the Tusculum University family delved deeper into history with a visit to the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum on campus. The Armstrong family looks at an exhibit. The two-room museum, filled with historical information about the Uni  more
Get To Versus Have To: It's all About Perspective
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service posted the following news: * * * Get To Versus Have To: It's all About Perspective * By: John Eskew Published: 09/14/2026 During the past year, I've had the privilege to attend the IPS Leadership Academy where our cohort visited all UT campuses from Memphis to Knoxville and places in between. We were fortunate to interact with other agencies and hear from speakers and sessions in ways we normally ma  more
Historian returns to Lycoming College to examine the Declaration of Independence's forgotten core
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Historian returns to Lycoming College to examine the Declaration of Independence's forgotten core * Lycoming College's Humanities Research Center (HRC) will host historian Robert Parkinson, Ph.D., for a public lecture on his recent book, "Tyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independence" (Norton, 2026), on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Trogner Presentation Room, Krapf Gateway Center. The ev  more
Jutta Bangs Named President-Elect of the National APEX Accelerator Alliance
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service posted the following news: * * * Jutta Bangs Named President-Elect of the National APEX Accelerator Alliance * Published: 09/14/2026 Jutta Bangs, a counselor with the Tennessee APEX Accelerator, has been elected President-Elect of the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX). NAPEX is a 501(c)(6) trade association representing the national network of APEX Accelerators. These programs provide smal  more
Knox Sheriff's Office to Expand ICE Partnership
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Knox Sheriff's Office to Expand ICE Partnership * The Knox County Sheriff's Office is moving forward with plans to expand its partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the agency's 287(g) task force model, the Knox News reports. The expansion would allow ICE-trained Knox County deputies to perform certain federal immigration enforcem  more
Law Firms Continue to Report Data Breaches
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Law Firms Continue to Report Data Breaches * U.S. law firms Greenberg Traurig and Eckert Seamans have disclosed data security breaches that exposed sensitive information, Reuters reports. Greenberg Traurig said an unauthorized actor accessed a limited number of documents and posted them on the dark web, exposing Social Security information and affecting a small nu  more
Lipscomb University appoints three new members to its Board of Trustees
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Lipscomb University appoints three new members to its Board of Trustees * The Lipscomb University Board of Trustees has appointed three Nashville leaders with extensive experience in business, philanthropy, education, finance and law to serve as its newest members, Board of Trustees Chairman Richard G. Cowart has announced. The new trustees are Janet Ayers, chairman and former president of The Ayers Found  more
Md. A.G. Brown: Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million Nationwide to Settle Fraud Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million Nationwide to Settle Fraud Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula Company Allegedly Sold Products Manufactured in Unsanitary Conditions at Michigan and Arizona Plants and Engaged in Alleged Cover-Up - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 39 other states and the federal govern  more
NEW FACULTY: Professors explain what excites them about their transformative research
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NEW FACULTY: Professors explain what excites them about their transformative research * As part of a top academic and research university, Vanderbilt's faculty drive pioneering research across disciplines, making real-world impact. The university welcomed 83 new faculty for the 2026-27 academic year. Get to know some of our newest faculty members across our 12 undergraduate, graduat  more
North Carolina State University Professor Shannon Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following written testimony by Steven Shannon, professor and head of the North Carolina State University Nuclear Engineering Department, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Brief synopsis of testimony * The deployment of a fleet of advanced nuclear reactors can be accelerated through support   more
On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement * New York City Bar Association Statement The New York City Bar Association ("City Bar") condemns the continued, widespread use of masks and face coverings by law enforcement agencies as undermining the rule of law. In June of 2025, the City Bar issued a statement in which it decried the use of masks and other measures to ob  more
Portrait unveiled at Tommie F. Brown Academy open house honors UTC trailblazer
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Portrait unveiled at Tommie F. Brown Academy open house honors UTC trailblazer * Students and families gathered with University of Tennessee at Chattanooga representatives and community partners Thursday, Sept. 3, for an open house at Tommie F. Brown Academy that brought together a resource fair, a back-to-school celebration and a tribute to the school's namesake. The evening   more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: What Do Public-Private Partnerships Add to Priced Managed Lanes?
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * What do public-private partnerships add to priced managed lanes? Comparing the attributes of government ownership and public-private partnership ownership of managed lanes. Robert Poole Director of Transportation Policy September 14, 2026 Priced managed lanes, otherwise known as express toll lanes, are separate lanes on urban highways that charge their users variable-rate tolls. The tolls are  more
Rebecca Haw Allensworth and J.B. Ruhl Receive Awards at Vanderbilt Fall Faculty Assembly
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Rebecca Haw Allensworth and J.B. Ruhl Receive Awards at Vanderbilt Fall Faculty Assembly * Professors Rebecca Haw Allensworth and J.B. Ruhl were presented with awards at Vanderbilt's 2026 Fall Faculty Assembly. Allensworth received the Chancellor's Award for Research. The award celebrates Vanderbilt faculty whose outstanding scholarly achievements, groundbreaking research, or innovative creative works h  more
SEC Charges Two Promoters and Salesperson in Alleged $64 Million Offering Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Paul Thomas Croft et al., No. 1:26-cv-00257 (E.D. Tenn. filed Sept. 11, 2026) On September 11, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges against Paul Thomas Croft, Jonathan David Frost, and Matthew William Dira, alleging a multimillion-dollar, multi-year offering fraud. According to the SEC's complaint, filed in the U.S. Di  more
September 'Out of the Blue' explores Kirksey Old Main renovation [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * September 'Out of the Blue' explores Kirksey Old Main renovation [+VIDEO] * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -"Out of the Blue," Middle Tennessee State University's monthly television magazine program, takes viewers inside the newly renovated Kirksey Old Main in the September episode, exploring the building's history and its new role on campus. The segment looks back at Kirksey Old Main's beginnings a  more
Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the  more
Strong leads Alabama Delegation championing North Alabama as Space Academy moves ahead
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Strong leads Alabama Delegation championing North Alabama as Space Academy moves ahead * WASHINGTON -Representative Dale W. Strong (AL-05) led a bicameral delegation letter to the commission charged with the development of a U.S. Space Academy, highlighting North Alabama's qualifications to host such an academy. The letter, addressed to the Presidential Commission on the U.S. Space Academy, outl  more
Tenn. Comptroller of the Treasury: Former Camden Elementary School Employee Misused More Than $31,000 in Book Fair Proceeds
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Former Camden Elementary School Employee Misused More Than $31,000 in Book Fair Proceeds September 14, 2026 An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has found that a former Camden Elementary School media specialist misappropriated at least $31,404.68 in proceeds earned through the school's Scholastic Book Fairs. Camden Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organiza  more
Tenn. Environment & Conservation Dept.: Senator Lamar Alexander Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award for Environmental Stewardship
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Senator Lamar Alexander Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for Environmental Stewardship September 14, 2026 Former Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander has been named the recipient of the 2026 Robert Sparks Walker Lifetime Achievement Award, the top honor in the Governor's Environmental Stewardship Awards presented by the Tennessee Department of Environment and   more
Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ  more
Tennessee Tech student advances web design startup through 'Eagle Works' program
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech student advances web design startup through 'Eagle Works' program * For Tennessee Tech University electrical engineering major Joshua Armstrong, turning an idea into a viable business has meant learning to ask better questions, listen to feedback and continually refine his vision. Armstrong launched his startup, Armstrong Web Development, in 2025 with the goal of mak  more
TNECD Announces Launch of QUBIT Grant Program
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: * * * TNECD Announces Launch of QUBIT Grant Program September 14, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the launch of the Tennessee Quantum Utilization Buildout Infrastructure and Technology (QUBIT) Grant Program, housed under TNECD's Office of  more
Two MTSU students receive national Phi Kappa Phi Pioneer Awards
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Two MTSU students receive national Phi Kappa Phi Pioneer Awards * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University students Naime Gokce and Emma Parker have been selected as recipients of 2026 Pioneer Awards from The National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, earning national recognition for their academic achievement, leadership, and campus involvement. The Pioneer Award program reco  more
UTC Advisory Board meets on Tuesday, Sept. 22
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC Advisory Board meets on Tuesday, Sept. 22 * The Advisory Board for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Room 102 of the James R. Mapp Building (410 E. 8th St.). The meeting will begin at 1:15 p.m. ET. The UTC Advisory Board was created pursuant to the UT FOCUS Act passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in 2018. The board is compri  more
UTIA Appoints New Precision Agriculture Extension Specialist for Row Crops
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Appoints New Precision Agriculture Extension Specialist for Row Crops * Jose Peiretti brings more than a decade of expertise to Tennessee JACKSON, Tenn. - Precision agriculture technologies can help producers maximize land productivity and make informed management decisions. To assist Tennessee growers in determining which of these innovations are most benefic  more
Vanderbilt in the City launches Institute for Public Engagement with hard questions: Who do you trust, and why?
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt in the City launches Institute for Public Engagement with hard questions: Who do you trust, and why? * Who do you trust, and why? A packed room at a recent Vanderbilt University-New York City event did not get an easy answer. Instead, it got a real-time argument-one that university leaders hope will define how Vanderbilt engages with the public for years to come. The Sept. 10 occasion  more
Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences welcomes its newest biomedical pathway graduate students
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences welcomes its newest biomedical pathway graduate students * At the start of each fall semester, the School of Medicine Basic Sciences welcomes a new cohort of graduate students who are beginning their journeys toward a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences. This year, students in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Pathway and the Quanti  more
Vanderbilt, Whitney Museum of American Art forge landmark partnership to expand opportunities for students, faculty and the broader community
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt, Whitney Museum of American Art forge landmark partnership to expand opportunities for students, faculty and the broader community * Just weeks after welcoming the first class of students to the Vanderbilt University-New York City campus, the university is deepening its presence in the city through a transformative partnership with the storied Whitney Museum of American Art. The multi-  more
When Companies Run the Courts: Brendan Ballou on the Rise of Forced Arbitration
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * When Companies Run the Courts: Brendan Ballou on the Rise of Forced Arbitration * Vanderbilt Law's Branstetter Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program welcomed lawyer and author Brendan Ballou for a conversation with Professor Brian Fitzpatrick about Ballou's new book, When Companies Run the Courts: How Forced Arbitration Became America's Secret Justice System. Ballou, a former federal prosecutor who s  more