CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Dr. Andrea Lee, assistant professor in the Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University, approaches teaching from an international perspective. Drawing from her extensive experience as a college professor in South Korea, she is interested in promoting both peace education and refugee integration through her academic work. These interests converged recently when she presented at the "Chil  more

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- Auburn University issued the following news: VC expanded in 2017 to incorporate Alabama's 3rd congressional district, which includes Auburn University and the City of Auburn. The mission of today's TVC is to promote the valley's national leadership in science and technology through regional cooperation and to sustain the corridor's existing federal missions, compete for new federal investments and leverage those investments to increase private sector job opportunit  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- Carson-Newman College issued the following news: Carson-Newman officially unveiled a new disc golf course located on the east side of campus. Members of the University's Board of Trustees and special guest gathered Friday, Oct. 20 for a special dedication of the "David W. Barger Disc Golf Course on Mossy Creek." Open to the campus community as well as the public, the 18-hole course features concrete tee pads and orange and blue targets. The course was desi  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Carson-Newman College issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2023: Carson-Newman University honored Rev. William "Bill" Hild with the 2023 Founders' Medallion on Oct. 26. Presented during its annual Founders' Day Ceremony, the award is one of the most prestigious accolades given by the University. In his address to members of the C-N community, Hild reminded them that each matter and have a purpose. "For those of you who are here today, I look with great an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Tom Wilemon Debra Friedman, MD, MS, holder of the E. Bronson Ingram Chair in Pediatric Oncology, has been named deputy director of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC). Friedman serves as associate director for Community Science and Health Outcomes for Vanderbilt-Ingram and served as a Research Program Leader for Vanderbilt-Ingram from 2008-2023. Friedman is an internationally recognized expe  more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Oct. 25 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is awarding over $17.9 million in investments to 46 projects across Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee through the States' Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP). Funding for this program was made available, in part, by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden, a key part of his Investin  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: It's hard to imagine a group that formed only a year ago enjoying so much success. But that's exactly what East Tennessee State University's Mock Trial is doing. Over the weekend, the team traveled to Atlanta for its first-ever invitational, the Owl Classic at Kennesaw State University. The Bucs placed first overall, besting teams that have a much larger enrollment, including Auburn University. "Ou  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: As the fall season progresses and temperatures drop, now is the perfect time to step outside and take in the beauty of the season change. Dr. Bethany Novotny, associate professor in East Tennessee State University's Department of Counseling and Human Services, said that it is crucial for students to explore the outdoors. She said that with the increase in technology being incorporated into our daily  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Dr. Gail C. Christopher, a nationally recognized leader in health policy known for her work bringing holistic health and diversity concepts into public sector programs and policy, will give a free public lecture at East Tennessee State University next month. Christopher, executive director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE), will speak on Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the Grand Soldiers Ba  more

FOLSOM, California, Oct. 25 -- PowerSchool, a provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced Explore! Community School (ECS) in Nashville, Tennessee selected PowerSchool Attendance Intervention, PowerSchool Behavior Support, and PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) to enhance its attendance and family commun  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Christopher Wray, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will deliver a featured keynote address at the third annual Vanderbilt University Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats, scheduled for April 17-18, 2024. Since August 2017, Wray has served as the eighth director of the FBI, where he leads day-to-day operations of the intelligence-driven and threat-focused law enforcement and inte  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: FOX Nation will host its annual Patriot Awards ceremony on Thursday, November 16th as the subscription streaming service approaches its five-year anniversary. The event, which will take place for the first time in Nashville, Tennessee at the iconic Grand Ole Opry House, will be streamed live on FOX Nation with an encore presentation to air on FOX News Channel (FNC) on November 23rd a  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- Rhodes College issued the following news: The Fulbright Program is the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government with participation by students, faculty, and young professionals. Rhodes has been recognized as a top Fulbright-producing institution in the past, and this year, 16 seniors from the college are competing for Fulbright U.S. Student Awards to be used beginning in 2024 and ending in 2025. In partnership wit  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 24 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: The International Trademark Association (INTA) has appointed Husch Blackwell Partner Tim Capria to its Trademark Office Practices Committee for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2024. The Trademark Office Practices Committee evaluates and recommends improvements to trademark office practices, procedures, operations, and regulations at the national, regional, and international levels. The Commit  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A $6.8 million gift from an anonymous donor will support Immersion Vanderbilt and provide funding to students to carry out creative and ambitious projects that deepen their intellect and broaden their horizons. The new Education Enhancement Fund, established by the gift, provides a grant-funded opportunity for students to conduct some aspect of Immersion Vanderbilt. All undergraduates are required to com  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 25 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: The National Defense Education Program recently awarded Kansas State University's Rural Education Center and its partners a $4 million grant to enhance opportunities for rural and military-connected students interested in pursuing STEM careers. The grant brought together three critical partners -- the Rural Education Center, the Center for Remote Sensing and Integrated Systems at the University of Kansas,   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Attorney General Josh Stein today announced $366,400 in three Environmental Enhancement Grants (EEGs) to protect North Carolina's air, water, and natural resources in western North Carolina. In 2023, Attorney General Stein is awarding $2.3 million in EEGs to 18 recipients throughout North Carolina. * * * Mainspring Conservation Trust The Mainspring Conservation T  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: The national law firm of Baker Donelson has been named the Pro Bono Award recipient by the National Homelessness Law Center (the Law Center) in recognition of the Firm's longstanding advocacy for America's homeless population. The award was presented by the Law Center at the 2023 Human Right to Housing Awards, an annual event that recognizes exceptional leadership in the movement to end homelessness. T  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Rhodes College issued the following news: The Rhodes Vision includes the goal of graduating students with the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership. Kristin Pedrozo '22 certainly is an example of an individual with that goal in mind, having been accepted into two programs for art museum leadership. While an undergraduate, Pedrozo worked on campus for Rhodes Express and as a curatorial intern at the Memphis Bro  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By John Howser After a distinguished career spanning 16 years at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Jim Hayman, MS, MBA, is retiring from his position as Executive Vice President for the Shared Clinical Services on Dec. 31. Hayman, who joined VUMC in 2008 as chief pharmacy officer, has made a significant impact on the Medical Center's growth through his contributions to the areas he has led. A  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) was awarded for Best Video Production, External category for the Graduation Transportation Engineering Program (GTEP) video at the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Committee of Transportation Communications annual meeting. Each year the committee recognizes outstanding communications and public relations   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University has entered new territory as a national research institution; receiving the single largest research grant in the university's 108-year history and tasked with a mission to modernize aging electric grids by leveraging the energy capabilities of the Appalachian region. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) - an economic development partnership between the federal   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2023: Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc., the company formerly known as Facebook, alleging that its Instagram platform causes mental health harms to its young users. "Meta has known for years that Instagram causes psychological harm to young users," said General Skrmetti. "Rather than take steps to reduce or disclose t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2023: For the past few years, the Tennessee Arts Commission has been invested in having art classes for people ages 60+ and has recently gained funding from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) and E. A. Michelson Philanthropy to continue this work in our state. We are now accepting applications for funding through our Creative Aging grants initiative - https://tnartscommission.  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Oct. 25, 2023: The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the four counties selected to participate in the latest round of the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program (PEP). The counties include Carter, DeKalb, Overton and Washington. Carter and Washington counties submitted a joint application. PEP evaluates potential in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Booker T. Washington State Park in Chattanooga with the Excellence in Innovation Award among the 57 Tennessee State Parks. The award is part of the annual Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. "Booker T. Washington State Park puts good ideas to work in ways that make the experience for visitors mor  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Johnsonville State Historic Park in New Johnsonville with the Excellence in Sustainability Award among the 57 Tennessee State Parks. The award is part of the annual Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. "Johnsonville State Historic Park is a model for its work in sustainability," said Greer Tidwell  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Pickett CCC Memorial State Park in Jamestown with the Excellence in Customer Engagement and Excellence in Resource Management awards among the 57 Tennessee State Parks. The awards are part of the annual Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. "Pickett CCC Memorial State Park's recognition in two cate  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Radnor Lake State Park in Nashville with the Excellence in Interpretation Award among the 57 Tennessee State Parks. The award is part of the annual Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. "We want visitors to our state parks to have a great experience, and interpretive programs provide that," said Gr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2023: This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee held the 2023 Governor's Rural Opportunity Summit, an annual gathering focused on serving at-risk and distressed counties by engaging local leaders to develop innovative solutions to the unique problems they face. The Governor shared his vision for success and commitment to helping rural Tennessee thrive. "What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2023: This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee held the 2023 Governor's Rural Opportunity Summit, an annual gathering focused on serving at-risk and distressed counties by engaging local leaders to develop innovative solutions to the unique problems they face. The Governor shared his vision for success and commitment to helping rural Tennessee thrive. "What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all  more

GALLATIN, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- Volunteer State Community College issued the following news: The Tennessee Board of Regents held a special meeting on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, to approve the search criteria for the next president of Volunteer State Community College. Vol State President Dr. Orinthia Montague unexpectedly passed away Sept. 22, and TBR Executive Vice Chancellor Russ Deaton is serving as interim president while the search for the college's next president is underway. Dr. Russ Deaton   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University's computer science department has been awarded more than $270,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a three-year project to develop quantum computing courses, workshops and research projects. Quantum computing is a form of "supercomputing" that uses principles of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems faster than a classical computer. The funding i  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2023: Trevecca Nazarene University has received a grant of $1.25 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the university's school of theology establish the More and Better Preachers Initiative. The program at the Millard Reed School of Theology and Christian Ministry is being funded through Lilly Endowment's Compelling Preaching Initiative, which is designed to foster and support preac  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: At a recent recognition ceremony, Trevecca presented its 2023 Nina Griggs Gunter Servant-Leader Award to Dr. Rondy Smith. The school also announced the student winner and finalists for the Nina Griggs Gunter Leadership Scholarship. Smith was selected for the servant-leader award in honor of her service and impact as a leader in the Church and a role model of servant leadership. She is the founder and execu  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- Carson-Newman College issued the following news: Carson-Newman University broke ground on a Child Development Lab (CDL) on Friday. The new facility, located on Overlook Avenue in Jefferson City, continues to advance the lab's mission within the Family and Consumer Sciences Department. "We are excited about this new chapter in the life of Carson-Newman's Child Development Lab," said University President Charles A. Fowler. "Though we are building new walls a  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 25 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release: University of Mississippi alumnus Bill Courtney is a devoted husband and father, the operator of a successful manufacturing plant in Memphis, Tennessee, and a coach. He is also a celebrated servant leader and subject of an Academy Award-winning documentary. The 1991 graduate will discuss his mission to promote philanthropy and help others at a Nov. 3 event at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. H  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 23 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release: The most recent of many gifts from the Dr. and Mrs. R. Faser Triplett Foundation to the University of Mississippi provides $125,000 in operational support for the Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy. The foundation, named for the late Jackie and Faser Triplett, of Jackson, is managed by their children: Chip Triplett, of Ridgeland; Diane Holloway, of Ridgeland and Nashville, Tennessee; Suzy Fu  more

MARTIN, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- The University of Tennessee's Martin Campus issued the following news: Erica Bell, the executive director of regional centers and online programs at the University of Tennessee at Martin, was named to the board of directors for the U.S. Distance Learning Association (USDLA). The USDLA was the first nonprofit distance learning association in the United States to support distance learning research, development and practice across the complete arena of education, tra  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Leigh Ann Roman The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Nursing has received a $364,502 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will allow a specialized education outreach to health care professionals in the Mid-South Delta region to improve care for patients with sickle cell disease. The college will work in collaboration with St. Ju  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Anne Mones, a second-year cytology/histotechnology student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, was recognized at the recent National Society of Histotechnology Convention for her poster illustrating the diagnostic aspects of pancreatic tumors and the link between pancreatic health and insulin production. Her research was conducted in collaboration with her prof  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Janay Jeans Miguel Maturana, MD, was introduced to the sports world when his father took him to a soccer game at an early age. Witnessing the emotions of his father and other spectators in the stadium sparked his curiosity of the emotional impact of athletics. Dr. Maturana earned his medical degree from the University of Valparaiso, Chile, and completed his residency in Inte  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: High school students in West Tennessee received a new set of skills to jumpstart their careers upon graduation. University of Tennessee Extension Western Region recently hosted the first-ever BIG Idea Youth Entrepreneurship Academy on September 25-26, 2023 at Lone Oaks Farm's 4-H and Youth Development Center to teach students about entrepreneurship, business management and   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: University of Tennessee Extension has named a new director for Lone Oaks Farm in Middleton, Tennessee. Jeremy Burnett will begin in his new role on November 20, 2023. Burnett will oversee this working cattle and hay farm, which also includes The Clays youth and adult shooting sports facility, the newly opened 4-H and Youth Development Center, hospitality and corporate retre  more

MARTIN, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- The University of Tennessee's Martin Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee Foundation (UTFI) and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) are pleased to announce the appointment of Charley Deal as the vice chancellor of advancement for UTIA, a position of pivotal importance in advancing the university's mission. Deal brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of excellence to this role. A distinguished alumnu  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: Earlier this year, Monica Miles, an associate lecturer in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science, attended a workshop about geographic information systems (GIS)--a system that creates, manages, analyzes and maps all types of data. The workshop, put on by the UTC Interdisciplinary Geospatial Technology Lab, m  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: The tougher and more complex a problem, the more Elizabeth Plunk wants to tackle it. She admits it sometimes can be an aggravating personality trait. "I get mad at myself whenever I put myself in those positions, but ...," said Plunk, who graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2019 with a degree in biology. She's done it again in her pursuit of  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing's long-held dream of a new building has received the funding needed to become a reality. The Dorothy and Jim Kennedy Health Sciences Building will be the new home of the UTC School of Nursing thanks to an $8-million gift from the Kennedy Foundation, Inc.--the single-largest individual gift in School of Nursing histor  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Lee Ferguson A University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) researcher is a member of a prestigious team that has just received a highly competitive Endeavor Award totaling $3 million from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research. Liza Makowski, PhD professor in Hematology and Oncology at the UTHSC Center for Cancer Research, is a co-principal investigator on the awa  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) has been awarded a five-year grant through the John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) Program. The initial award is for $5 million, with the potential for a further $25 million in funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). F2F provides technical assistance from U.S  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Camrett Logistics, a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in Wytheville, will invest over $2 million to expand capacity in Pulaski County. The investment in Dublin will include new construction, renovating existing space, and the purchase of new forklifts and new 100% electric trucks. Virginia successfully comp  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: In a celebration of teaching excellence, Vanderbilt University recently hosted the annual Blue Ribbon Teacher Awards in partnership with the Nashville Public Education Foundation. The event recognized the outstanding dedication of educators in Metro Nashville Public Schools who go above and beyond to ensure every student's success. The NPEF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers to student suc  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Paul Govern Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have published the largest single-site adipose tissue atlas known to date. A tissue atlas is a comprehensive, detailed map of the cells, structures and molecules within a specific tissue or organ, designed to support open-ended study. The research team's Human Adipose Tissue Atlas is based on subcutaneous fat specimens gat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Nancy Humphrey Stephanie Jian, OD, assistant professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and program director of the Pediatric Optometry Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been selected as a recipient of the inaugural Berkeley Optometry and Vision Science "40 under 40" award. "Your dedication, innovation and unwavering commitment to excellence has propelled your success a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: In collaboration with Sepiso Masenga, MSc, PhD, senior lecturer and researcher at Mulungushi University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Zambia, Annet Kirabo, DVM, MSc, PhD, associate professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has received a new two-year exploratory research grant to study the link between salt taste sensitivity and salt intake, blood pressure,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: The number of dedicated nurses entering the profession will increase, thanks to a $1.25 million pledge from the Conway-Welch Family Foundation to establish the Conway-Welch Second Degree in Nursing Scholarship at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. This milestone gift, which will be awarded to a student enrolling in Vanderbilt's new Master of Nursing program, was made in honor of Colleen Con  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Leigh MacMillan A multidisciplinary team of investigators who will probe the connection between obesity and cancer has received a 2023 Endeavor Award from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research. The three-year, $3 million award will support four closely linked projects exploring the fundamental mechanisms that drive the obesity-cancer connection, taking advantage of a rich collection o  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Martin Egli, professor of biochemistry, has been elected to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts for his outstanding achievements in the natural sciences. The induction ceremony is scheduled for April 2024 in Salzburg, Austria. "I am honored and very pleased to have been elected to the EASA. I grew up in Switzerland and spent one half of my life in Europe and the other in the U.S.," Egli said. "I view the e  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A team from the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training published a longitudinal study of the career goals and outcomes of up to 1,452 biomedical sciences Ph.D. graduates. The study provides clarity on how students' career goals change during graduate school and how career goals at graduation connect to career outcomes. The article, "From goal to outcome: Analyzing the progression of biomedi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are considering participation in an international study to examine if a blood-clotting medication given to adults with major bleeding or in need of urgent surgery or an invasive procedure can improve survival. Bleeding out is the most common cause of preventable death after injury. Kcentra or 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC)  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Bill Snyder Human research will be more equitable, inclusive and stronger if the people who are participants in studies also help plan and guide the direction of those studies. Since 2017, this form of engagement has been an important part of the national All of Us Research Program, an ambitious effort led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to accelerate the prevention and trea  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Vanderbilt doctor of nursing practice students who hope to become nursing faculty may take advantage of a $1.52 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Health Workforce (E01HP28788), Nurse Faculty Loan Program. Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received the award to support DNP students through the 2023-2024 academic year. The School of Nursing ha  more