NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSres) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * A collaboration with Warner Parks focuses on avian ecology with hands-on field research projects for undergraduates. * * * This summer at Nashville's Warner Parks, visitors may be catching sight of more than bluebirds and purple martins. They have the opportunity to observe Lipscomb biology students conducting cutting-edge avian research through the park's Bird Information Research and Data (BIRD)   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 19 (TNSconf) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Critically acclaimed author Dr. Imani Perry will serve as the keynote speaker for East Tennessee State University's fifth annual Equity and Inclusion Conference. The conference, open to the public, will take place Sept. 28-30 and will be held entirely in-person for the first time since the pandemic. Perry is renowned for her work that explores the intersections of history, race, law and cul  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 18 (TNSpro) -- Christian Brothers University issued the following news: To address the growing workforce needs for cybersecurity-educated professionals, Christian Brothers University (CBU) has created a fully online Master of Science in Cybersecurity program. This new master's degree program, which will begin classes in January 2024, is an interdisciplinary program that will teach students how to meet the practical and protective needs of a modern 21st century informati  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSper) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Helping students of all abilities succeed is a professional and personal passion for Dr. Evelyn N. Roach, director of the East Tennessee State University Curriculum Innovation Center. Her work in this space will be elevated with her recent appointment to the Tennessee Council on Development Disabilities, which is made up of Governor-appointed private citizens who either have a disability or   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 19 (TNSper) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: A new slate of officers and directors will lead the ETSU National Alumni Association during the upcoming year. Tom Tull, an MBA graduate from the East Tennessee State University Class of 1995, has been elected as president. Tull has over 30 years of health care experience and is a longtime member of the Ballad Health team, where he currently serves as vice president and chief experience offi  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: A team of scientists from around the world have launched a groundbreaking study aimed at analyzing the most massive stars near the Milky Way. A pair of East Tennessee State University professors are part of this international team. "This study, and all the papers that will follow, will produce scores of scientific insights," said ETSU's Dr. Richard Ignace and Dr. Christi Erba, both members   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 19 (TNSper) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: Lipscomb University has appointed highly respected scholar, innovative health sciences educator and clinical practitioner Dr. Lynette Austin as dean of its newly formed College of Health Sciences. Austin is professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Abilene Christian University (ACU), in Abilene, Texas, and is a licensed speech language pathologist. She will begin her  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 19 (TNSper) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Jody Hamblett, a seasoned industry professional with over 20 years of public radio experience, has been named the next general manager of WUOT-91.9 FM effective Aug. 14. Qualified by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and licensed to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, listener-supported WUOT is a member of NPR and an affiliate of the Public Radio Exchange and American Public Media. It serv  more

CLEVELAND, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSawa) -- Lee University issued the following news: Dr. Dewayne Thompson, dean of Lee University's School of Business and a distinguished professor of business, recently received the Chair Award from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Chair Award recognizes exceptional service to ACBSP or to a member school. "This year's award recipient has gone far beyond the call of duty in every way possible," said Dr. Paul Stumb, presid  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, July 18 (TNSper) -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) is pleased to announce Tonya Perry will serve as the new director of admissions. With a passion for education and extensive knowledge in the field, Perry is well-equipped to lead the admissions department at JFWA. She holds an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University (LMU), as well as a Master of Educa  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSpro) -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business will launch an online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) degree program in January. The 30-credit hour masters degree program is designed for working professionals and delivered online. According to Forbes over half of global businesses use data insights to monitor and improve financial performance, drive strategy and change, and impr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 19 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on July 18, 2023: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced a partnership with the Federal Trade Commission and other law enforcement agencies nationwide, including attorneys general from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, to crackdown on illegal telemarketing targeting operations responsible for billions of calls to U.S. consumers. The joint state and federal "Op  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 21 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: On July 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it would automatically discharge certain qualifying student loans. The U.S. Department of Education will contact you if you are eligible for this relief. This is different from the loan forgiveness plan that was struck down by the Supreme Court of the United States on June 30, 2023. Also, the U.S. Department of Education is o  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 19 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release on July 18, 2023: Today, the Tennessee Department of Education released the 2022-23 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) district-level results, following the release of the state-level results last month. These results include both Fall 2022 end-of-course (EOC) exams and Spring 2023 exams in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, science, and social studies, and data is pres  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Today, the Tennessee Department of Education released final data about third grade retention appeals, as the window for families to submit an appeal of decisions about their student's potential retention in third grade closed on June 30, 2023. The Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act passed in 2021 set forth key academic supports for third grade  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on July 19, 2023: The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today significant changes to the department's Site Development Grant Program, which aims to prepare rural industrial sites to attract new businesses and investment to Tennessee. The changes are designed to mitigate the time and risk associated with industrial development proje  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 21 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on July 20, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today that Magna will invest more than $790 million to build the first two supplier facilities at Ford's BlueOval City supplier park in Stanton, Tennessee. In addition to the two West Tennessee locations, Magna will also build a stamping   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 (TNSper) -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on July 17, 2023: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Shari Tayloe as District Attorney General for the 10th Judicial District to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of General Stephen Crump, effective immediately. "Shari is a dedicated public servant, and I value the significant legal experience she will continue to bring to the 10th Judicial District," said Gov. Lee. "I am pleased to appoi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 21 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on July 19, 2023: This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee concluded his statewide "Build with Us Tour", which celebrated the landmark Transportation Modernization Act and highlighted seven key infrastructure priorities across rural and urban Tennessee. "As Tennessee continues to lead the nation with record growth, the Transportation Modernization Act will prepare our state for long term economic success and e  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 (TNSper) -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Jacob Cutshall, a dynamic education professional who is close to finishing his doctorate, has been promoted to executive director of admissions at Tusculum University. Effective Sunday, July 16, Cutshall began overseeing the Office of Admission team that recruits traditional undergraduate students and adult and online studies students. He will collaborate with Dr. Jacob Fait, vice president of enrollment   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: Dr. Dursun Peksen, a professor of political science at the University of Memphis, has received a $795,576 grant from the National Science Foundation for his project, "Government-imposed Restrictions on International Economic Relations." The three-year project will put together a new cross-national dataset on international sanctions by the United States, European Union and the United Nations fro  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 18 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news and letter: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a comment letter, led by the State of Tennessee, to the U.S. Environmental Protection Act (EPA) regarding two proposed regulations--the pesticide registration review for Ethylene Oxide (EtO) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the related emissions standards promulgated under the Clean Air Act (Proposed Regulations). Acco  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSawa) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has received the platinum level Skin Smart Campus Award from the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention thanks to the work of a dedicated group of medical students. The award recognizes a commitment to promoting skin cancer prevention and UV safety education, ensuring the well-being of the campus community, and providing a sa  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: The Academy for Excellence in Education was established in 2006 to provide a forum to foster higher levels of participation and promote excellence and scholarship in the delivery of education to health professionals. The academy is a collective of outstanding faculty educators in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine who are highly engaged in the educational mission. Each strives to  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: A new study of genetic risks for cognitive impairment later in life uses data from 32,426 research participants ages 60 and older to elaborate these risks across sex and across the intersection of sex and race. The study, the largest of its kind to date, was reported July 17 in JAMA Neurology. "Learning more about how these genetic risks play out across sex and race can help guide research  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 (TNSawa) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Andreana Holowatyj, PhD, MSCI, assistant professor of Medicine, has received the National Cancer Institute's Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award to support her ongoing investigation into how early-onset colorectal cancer and its treatments impact reproductive health. This award is one that investigators cannot apply for directly. They are selected by National Cancer Institute (  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Jared McKinney, MD, associate professor of Emergency Medicine and medical director of LifeFlight Ground and Event Medicine, has been named by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to the state Emergency Medical Services Board. He will serve a four-year term. The board is empowered to approve schools and prescribe courses for EMS personnel, promulgate regulations governing licenses and permits, and estab  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: In recent years, a virtual tidal wave of studies linking the expression of certain genes to complex diseases as varied as cancer and diabetes has raised hopes for major advances in medical treatment and drug discovery. Yet gene expression datasets from different cell types and tissues are largely disconnected islands of discovery. They do not reveal the rich and often consequential multiti  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: In Neurocase, Rima Abou-Khalil, PhD, and Lealani Mae Acosta, MD, MPH, report the case of a 66-year-old musician who acquired synesthesia and heightened creativity after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a motorcycle accident. Having been thrown, helmeted, some 30 feet and landing in the hospital for three days, the man reported in follow-up visits that, when listening to music, he coul  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: The lived experience of colleagues who took benzodiazepines and experienced distressing effects inspired a recent study in PLOS ONE which found the depressant is linked to nervous system injury and negative life effects during and after use. "Patients have been reporting long-term effects from benzodiazepines for over 60 years. I am one of those patients," said Christy Huff, MD, a co-autho  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Penicillin allergy affects more than 25 million people in the United States (up to 1 in 10 Americans) and has been shown to lead to particularly poor health outcomes in pregnant women and surgical patients. It is also a public health threat, leading to antibiotic resistance and infections in hospitalized patients that can be life threatening. Seventy-five% or more penicillin allergy labels  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 19 (TNSfund) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a $7 million, five-year funding award from PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute) to compare two sedatives used to place breathing tubes in the emergency department (ED) or intensive care unit (ICU). To provide support with a breathing machine, doctors must place a breathing tube into a patient's mouth and throat, and they ar  more