HARROGATE, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSsel) -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) Vice President and Dean Matthew R. Lyon presented the 2022-23 Lincoln Lawyer Awards for leadership, character, and service to graduates Geran Minor, Kendal Walker, and Sonsirez Robles during the LMU Law Commencement ceremony on May 11. "For the last several years, the law school faculty and staff have selected three graduating students to re  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSper) -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Edward Roberts, a 25-year fundraising veteran in higher education and other nonprofit organizations, has been named vice president for institutional advancement at Tusculum University. Roberts will lead the university's robust fundraising activities and oversee a team that also features a development director, alumni and community engagement director, grants and foundation manager and advancement services   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 (TNSawa) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is presenting the research team of Brenda Pun, DNP, RN, FCCM, and E. Wesley Ely, MD, MPH, with its AACN Pioneering Spirit Award. The award recognizes significant contributions that influence progressive and critical care nursing and relate to the AACN's mission, vision and values. The presentation occurred during the 2023 National Teac  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSper) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Austin Peay State University (APSU) has formed a new division to unify its military-affiliated student efforts. The Military and Veterans Affairs division is a reorganization to bring the University's military focus under one umbrella, establishing a new vice president position that will be assumed by retired Maj. Gen. Walt Lord, who has served as the University's military advisor in residence for  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 (TNSfund) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Austin Peay State University's (APSU) 39th Annual Candlelight Ball, hosted May 6 at the Omni Nashville Hotel, raised a combined $162,500 - surpassing the goal of $100,000 and setting a record for the largest fundraising total in the event's history. Participants raised funds through gifts made during the event and by bidding on live auction items. For the first year in the history of the Candlel  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 24 (TNSbook) -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson's Baltimore office is pleased to announce the publication of the third edition of the Maryland Construction Law Deskbook edited by Shareholders Joseph C. Kovars and Michael A. Schollaert. * * * Published by the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), the latest edition offers a comprehensive overview of Maryland construction law and contains 19 updated chapters on a wide  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: More than 20 years ago, East Tennessee State University's Dr. Fred Alsop penned a work aimed at helping the more than 60 million Americans who regularly birdwatch. Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution, "Birds of North America: Eastern Region" includes everything from profiles and photos to behavior and nest locations. And the book, written in 2001, is still getting rave   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 22 (TNSbook) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The story is probably familiar to those who've taken an American or world history course. After the fall of Rome, a dark age descended on Europe until the Italian Renaissance reignited European minds. Those same Italians passed their inspiration to English protestants, who in turn brought ideas to the original 13 colonies in what would become the United States. East Tennessee State Universit  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: Endeavor Business Media announced the overwhelming success of the inaugural Subsea Technology Eastern Mediterranean held 17-19 May 2023 at the 5-star Parklane Resort & Spa in Limassol, Cyprus. In partnership with the Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company (CHC) and under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce & Industry of Cyprus, Subsea Technology Eastern Mediterranean brought senior technology and busin  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 26 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is harnessing scan data from its unparalleled global logistics network to enhance customer access to emissions information with the U.S. launch of a new tool, FedEx(R) Sustainability Insights. Created by FedEx Dataworks, this revolutionary cloud-based engine uses near-real time FedEx network data to estimate CO2e emissions for both individual tracking numbers and FedEx.com accounts. Users can view hi  more

LEBANON, Tennessee, May 26 (TNSawa) -- Cumberland University issued the following news release: Five Cumberland University faculty members have been recognized by the Tennessee Nurses Association, the Tennessee Hospital Association, and the Tennessee Action Coalition for their outstanding leadership in the nursing profession. Joe Callis, Kelcey Flagg, Ashley Walkner, John "Jake" Whicker, and Michelle Zuercher were named 2023 Tennessee Rising Star Nursing Leaders, commended for their commitmen  more

GREENEVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Meco Corporation officials announced today the company will invest $27.8 million to expand its Greeneville, Tennessee, headquarters. Through the expansion, Meco will create 67 new jobs in Tier 4, At-Risk Greene County. Founded in 1959, Meco Corporation has manufact  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSper) -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: While serving as office managing shareholder, Mr. Bodin will maintain his legal practice, which focuses on a wide range of civil litigation matters. He assumes the role from Phyllis G. Cancienne, who has served as managing shareholder since 2015. Ms. Cancienne will return to a full-time focus on her employment litigation practice. In 35 years of practice, Mr. Bodin has handled a large variety   more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, May 25 (TNSsel) -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news on May 24, 2023: Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess conferred the degrees of the 118 members of the LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine's (LMU-CVM) Class of 2023 during spring commencement exercises at Tex Turner Arena May 20. "Today as you proceed through commencement remember that you are not just receiving a piece of paper and letters behind your name. You  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSpp) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis has been re-designated as a National Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the U.S. Department of Defense. Awarded through the 2027 academic year, the Center for Information Assurance (CFIA) has had this designation honor since 2014. The Center is directed by Dr. Dipankar Dasgupta while associate directors include Dr. Hasan Ali,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 (TNSrpt) -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education released district-level TCAP average scores for third grade ELA from the spring 2023 TCAP administration. Access the 2023 TCAP ELA average scores for each district here [link at bottom]. On Monday, May 22nd, the department released statewide averages for third grade TCAP ELA scores ahead of previous years' timelines, highlighting historic gains  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news and letter: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in urging President Biden's administration to follow the law and not unilaterally expand executive power to raise or ignore the ceiling without congressional approval. The President recently asserted publicly that the executive branch has this authority under the 14th Amendment. It does not.   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in urging various financial institutions to adhere to their fiduciary duties when voting their shares in the ongoing proxy season. The letter specifically addresses the possible disconnect between how these institutions approach climate-related shareholder proposals for their own companies and how they  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education released statewide average scores that show historic gains in third grade reading after the launch of a new, comprehensive K-3 literacy strategy for Tennessee public schools. The department also shared multiple pathways to support student promotion to fourth grade. "The ability to read at grade level determines a student's success in the classroom and b  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee authorized the deployment of 100 Tennessee National Guard troops to secure the U.S. Southern border amid an ongoing national security crisis and surging drug crisis being fueled by an open border. The announcement follows a joint statement from Gov. Lee and fellow Republican governors last week and a border security briefing in Austin on Monday, where Texas Governor Greg Abbott in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order opening rulemaking proceeding (Docket No. 23-00030) on May 26, 2023: * * * In Re: Rulemaking To Amend Tenn. R. & Regs. 122004-11 Et Seq. To Incorporate References For Unsolicited Text Messages In Accordance With Public Chapter 126 (2023) ORDER OPENING A RULEMAKING PROCEEDING TO PROMULGATE RULES TO INCORPORATE REFERENCES FOR UNSOLICITED TEXT MESSAGES This matter came before the Tennessee Public   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following protective order (Docket No. 23-00028) on May 23, 2023: * * * In Re: Counce Natural Gas Company, Inc. ACA Audit For Filing Period October 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2022 PROTECTIVE ORDER To expedite the flow of filings, exhibits and other information, and to facilitate the prompt resolution of disputes as to the confidentiality of information, adequately protect information entitled to be kept con  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 23-00035) on May 24, 2023: * * * In Re: Petition Of Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. For Approval Of Its 2023 Annual Review Of Rates Mechanism Pursuant To Tenn. Code Ann Sec.65-5-103(D)(6) PROTECTIVE ORDER To expedite the flow of filings, exhibits and other information, and to facilitate the prompt resolution of disputes as to the confidentiality of information, adequately protect  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 (TNSper) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: As the Tennessee Tech University Faculty Senate looks ahead to its annual leadership change this summer, the outgoing and incoming leaders of the 52-member body representing teaching and research faculty on campus are reflecting on their storied histories with Tech and the deep community ties that inform their desire to serve. Faculty senate President-elect Michael Allen, Ph.D., who   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSpar) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: A new partnership between Tennessee Tech University and United Cleanup Oak Ridge, LLC (UCOR) will focus on building a pipeline of highly skilled workers for UCOR's environmental cleanup at the Oak Ridge Reservation for the U.S. Department of Energy. Tech and UCOR launched the partnership last week as Tech's College of Engineering is set to further its leadership as a top producer of   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 27 (TNSper) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has appointed Tony Treadway, president and CEO of The Creative Energy Group Inc., to the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Board of Trustees. Treadway, a native of Erwin and an ETSU graduate, brings to the board a rich and varied background as a journalist, brand marketing strategist and community leader. In his capacity as founder of a top advertising agency base  more

ATHENS, Georgia, May 27 (TNSpar) -- The University of Georgia College of Engineering issued the following news release: The University of Georgia College of Engineering will serve as one of eight university partners with nonprofit research institute RTI International to establish a new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC) to help communities across the Southeast advance environmental justice. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded th  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 25 (TNSgov) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: University Middle and University High were recently recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education as "Innovative School Models" for the State of Tennessee. Thanks to the historic investment by Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly, this grant funding distributed more than 182 grants to increase opportunities for career readiness and student success statewide. The goal of the Inn  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSpar) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is moving forward with plans to build three new multiuse student housing facilities through a public-private partnership. The university also secured additional housing through a five-year master lease agreement with Lakemoor Station Apartments in South Knoxville. The master lease and new buildings will help meet the university's short- and long-term housing n  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 (TNSacc) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has been named a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR also has accredited Monroe Carell's pediatric diagnostic imaging program for all available imaging modalities, including CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and ultrasound. "I want to thank each team member for your unwavering commit  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: The latest analysis of the 2023 Tennessee Child Health Poll, released during National Mental Health Awareness Month, has found that roughly 29% of Tennessee parents are concerned their child has undiagnosed anxiety or depression. The poll, fielded in the fall of 2022 by researchers at the Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy, also found more than 30% of parents polled said their child   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Alzheimer's disease -- the most common cause of dementia -- includes accumulation of the protein amyloid-beta in the brain. Recent studies are exploring the idea that disruptions in neurofluid flow and waste clearance may contribute to protein accumulation, but human studies of neurofluid circulation are limited. Daniel Claassen, MD, and colleagues have used novel MRI methods to noninvasive  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Though middle ear effusions and acute otitis media are the most commonly treated childhood ear diseases, costing more than $3.2 billion annually, diagnosis methods are subjective. The current standard of care to evaluate the eardrum is a handheld otoscope that has a small field of view and relatively poor lighting. As a result, ear exam findings can be very subtle, making accurate diagnosis  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Compared to men, women and people who are non-binary, not identifying exclusively as either men or women, have higher rates of prevalent health conditions, ranging from asthma to heart attack, and are more likely to develop adverse drug reactions. While many factors may contribute to these wide variations in health, among the most important was, until recently, one of the least studied -- t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 24 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in 12% of patients after noncardiac surgery and in up to 40% of patients post cardiac surgery. While there are not any reliable FDA-approved ways to prevent AKI post-surgery, Antonio Hernandez, MD, Edward Sherwood, PhD, MD, Mark de Castecker, MBBS, PhD, and colleagues are hoping to change this with their novel pretreatment strategy. The researchers used a s  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: School of Nursing Professor and Associate Dean for Academic and Curriculum Affairs Betsy Kennedy, BSN'89, MSN'93, PhD, ANEF, has been named as an Association of Women's Health and Obstetrics Neonatal Nurses fellow. She is one of 33 in the first group of fellows who will be inducted at the June 2023 AWHONN Annual Convention. "For me, in this pivotal time, induction renews my commitment to  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Assistant Professor Julia Steed, PhD'18, MSN'10, will become academic director of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program, effective Aug. 1, 2023. She replaces Professor Courtney Pitts, DNP, FAANP, who led the top-ranked specialty for the past seven years. "We're pleased to have Julia serve as our next FNP director. Her expertise in internal and prim  more