CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: To say that injection molding is common in the world of manufacturing is underselling it. Injection molding is everywhere in manufacturing. Making the molds--used to manufacture multiple automobile parts, milk jugs, flexible pipes, plastic gas cans and thousands of other products--is mostly done in China, is expensive and can take months to finish. Research now taki  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 10 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Janay Jeans Shanea McKinney, PharmD, points her grandmother's experience with chronic conditions and the pharmaceutical care she received as the inspiration behind her journey into the profession of pharmacy. "My grandmother, Mary Katherine Chandler, saw doctors regularly, but the health care professionals that she interacted with more often were her pharmacists," Dr. McKinney said.   more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Colby Wilson When disaster strikes, two Austin Peay State University (APSU) employees drop everything to help coordinate an emergency response. Equipped with drones, data analytics skills and rapid mapping technology, APSU GIS Director Mike Wilson and Project Manager Doug Catellier provide local authorities with detailed damage assessments that would normally take days or weeks to compile. Wi  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 10 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: The Austin Peay State University College of Business will partner with Legends Bank to host two distinguished guest speakers during the Spring 2024 semester: Lindsey Paola, chief operating officer of the Nashville Soccer Club; and Dr. Anil Patel, a prominent Clarksville gastroenterologist and hotel developer. Events will occur from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 and March 27 in the Legends Bank Lectu  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: When Dr. Ignatius Fomunung describes his work, it's an intersection of three separate but interconnected areas. "I tend to focus on the nexus between transportation, energy and air quality," said Fomunung, professor of civil engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Engineering and Computer Science. He said that improving air quality is not   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 12 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: Tennessee's Hardeman County Schools (HCS) today announced a new phase in its partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that is bringing new digital resources to students districtwide. Thanks to this new collaboration, teachers and students across HCS will have access to a suite of award-winning digital products that prepare studen  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 11 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will celebrate its 11th UTC MLK Day by bringing a pair of co-headliners to Chattanooga. Dr. Bernice A. King and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz will be the keynote speakers for the UTC MLK Day 2024 celebration taking place at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium--located at 399 McCallie Ave. Open to the gene  more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, Jan. 10 -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Following an extensive search process that yielded a strong field of applicants, Milligan University's Board of Trustees has announced the selection of Dr. Stephen Waers as the university's 16th president. Waers currently serves as Chief Academic Officer and Chief Information Officer at Point University in Georgia. Dr. Richard Phillips, chair of the Board of Trustees and leader of the search committee, announce  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Jan. 9 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for future and current students. "The FAFSA is normally open on October 1," said Director of East Tennessee State University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Catherine Morgan. "The U.S. Department of Education has revised the FAFSA and those changes took time to test and implement." The Department of Education conduc  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Jan. 10 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: For many people, keeping track of numerous prescription medications can be confusing and, at times, even overwhelming. Student pharmacists at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy recently offered their expertise to older adults at Johnson City's Memorial Park Community Center to help them improve their health through better management of medications. Dubbed a "Brown Bag E  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Jan. 10 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The Digital Marketing Institute, a prestigious global player in digital marketing, has appointed East Tennessee State University's Dr. Stephen Marshall as a distinguished member of its Global Industry Advisory Council (GIAC). Marshall, a longtime leader at the institution who has spearheaded a range of initiatives, is a professor and chief marketing officer at the ETSU Research Corporation. Marsha  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 9 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: The national law firm of Baker Donelson has added former Tennessee Senate senior legislative advisor Jacob D. Baggett as a public policy advisor in the Firm's Nashville office. Mr. Baggett assists companies, organizations, and associations in navigating legislative and regulatory matters in Tennessee. He serves clients in industries such as manufacturing, health care, transportation, automotive, energy  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 11 -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for Chattanooga State Community College students, including recent changes to make it easier than ever to apply for financial aid to support a college education. While the FAFSA typically launches in October on StudentAid.gov, this year the launch was delayed by the U.S. Department of Education due to program updates to   more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * * Ford Credit works with insurtech Pie Insurance to deliver commercial auto insurance through Ford subsidiary The American Road Insurance Company (TARIC) * With the addition of Indiana and Wisconsin, Ford Pro Insure is available in five states, including Arizona, Illinois and Tennessee * Insurance joins vehicles, software, charging, service and financing in the suite of products and services available  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 10 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Community members who need free assistance completing their income tax returns can once again rely on Tusculum University for friendly and professional service. Led by the university's College of Business, Tusculum will begin offering tax return preparation services Feb. 5 and continue through April 11. Students and community volunteers, under the direction of Dr. Harold Branstrator, associate professor of managem  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 13 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Unitech North America, LLC officials announced today the company will invest $30 million to locate its first U.S. facility in Tennessee. In phase one of the project, Unitech will create 75 new jobs in Warren County with plans to grow through futur  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, Jan. 11 -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: Dr. Denise Terese-Koch, founding dean and chief academic officer of Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM), was named Industry Icon in the 11th Annual Lucy Hobbs Awards featured in the 2024 winter edition of "Incisal Edge", a publication by Benco Dental. Benco Dental inaugurated the Lucy Hobbs Awards in 2013 to celebrate women's contribution in the name of the first American woman   more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, Jan. 12 -- Milligan College issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: Today, Milligan University recognized 15 leaders who have demonstrated servant-leadership in their careers and community at the university's 22nd annual Leaders in Christian Service program. Milligan President Dr. Bill Greer served as this year's speaker, marking his final Leaders in Christian Service ceremony before he retires at the end of the current academic year and transitions to the role  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 11 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Rachel Vitolo The Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis and Treatment Center at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has been selected for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's (CF Foundation) 2023 Outstanding Care Center Partnership Award in recognition of its collaborative contributions and ongoing commitment to furthering engagement within the cystic fibrosis (CF) community. CF is a   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 9 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing was awarded a Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Health Workforce grant to create its new Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention Simulation Education Training Program. The three-year, $1.5 million grant, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, will allow the School of Nursing to expand simulation offerings f  more

HAMMOND, Louisiana, Jan. 11 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release: Southeastern Louisiana University students at the Southeastern Channel won four Mark of Excellence Awards, including two first-place honors, at the Society of Professional Journalists' annual Region 12 conference. The Mark of Excellence Awards honor the best of collegiate journalism from a calendar year. The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Region 12 comprises all universities in Louisi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: The STAR Clinical Research Network, based at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), has added two new partners -- Essentia Health, a Minnesota-based rural health care system, and Stanford University School of Medicine, one of the country's leading academic medical centers. The Stakeholders, Technology and Research Clinical Research Network (STAR CRN) robustly supports comparative eff  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 9 -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: Chattanooga State Community College recently announced it has combined Economic and Workforce Development and Tennessee College of Applied Technology at ChattState to streamline and center the student experience. College president Dr. Rebecca Ashford announced Bo Drake will oversee EWD and TCAT at ChattState under the new arrangement. Drake has served as vice president of EWD since 2017 an  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 11 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Students, faculty and staff at Tennessee Tech University will pause to honor the memory of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of events and service opportunities organized by Tech's Office of Intercultural Affairs. "It's so important that we continue to keep Dr. King's legacy alive going forward and thinking about what that means for everybody, regardless of backgroun  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Ann Davis, Ph.D., has been named the first recipient of Tennessee Tech University's David K. Morgan Faculty Fellowship which recognizes outstanding research, meaningful service and innovative teaching. Davis joined the Tech faculty in 2012 and is the coordinator for the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program. She received bachelor's degrees in accounting and finance from Tech in 2000,  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 11 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2024: Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed an unredacted copy of an existing lawsuit filed in October 2023 against Meta Platforms, Inc., the company formerly known as Facebook, alleging that its Instagram platform causes mental health harms to its young users. "The un-redacted complaint makes clear that Meta knew its platforms were hurting kids and made a ver  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance's (TDCI) Securities Division announces a new requirement that streamlines the registration process for qualifying private fund advisers doing business in Tennessee. Effective December 25, 2023, a new rule Tennessee Securities Rule 0780-04-03-.05, allows qualifying reporting advisers, private fund advisers, and venture capital firms to  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces that the state Board of Examiners for Architects and Engineers has awarded grants totaling $400,000 to 17 programs at 12 Tennessee universities. Through funding provided by the Board's Grants to Higher Education Program, eligible public and private universities applied for grant funds that can be used to purch  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 9 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Jan. 8, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) today announced that two sites have been certified through the Select Tennessee Certified Sites program. Seventy-three sites across Tennessee have been certified to date. The newest certified sites and their local sponsoring agencies include: Lawrenceburg Industrial Park - Lawrence Count  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Jan. 9, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will accept applications beginning Monday, Jan. 15 for grants from the state's Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP). The grants are to fund projects that create or expand beneficial uses for waste tires. Such projects include tire recycling and processing, using materials such as aggregate that are   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 9 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will host pre-application webinars in February to discuss the availability of brownfield redevelopment grants, designed to assist communities with cleanup and revitalizing contaminated properties. The grants are available through the state's Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, driving funds to enhance econ  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, a bill updating Tennessee's Protection of Personal Rights law to include protections for songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals' voice from the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). Tennessee's music industry supports more than 61,617 jobs across the state, contributes $5.8 billion t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 13 -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2024: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee along with Deputy Governor & Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner Butch Eley announced today the award of over $46 million in state and federal grant funds that support multimodal investments in walking, biking, and transit statewide in Tennessee. "Increasing safety, promoting healthy lifestyles, and providing improved access   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 9 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: The NCAA released its annual Academic Success Rate (ASR) report and the Trevecca Nazarene University Trojans remain one of the best-performing athletic departments nationally. Their No. 9 ranking and 94% ASR this year, continues their streak of ranking nationally with at least a 91% ASR. since joining the NCAA 12 years ago. The Trojans are No. 9 among the 307 Division II schools included in the 2016 (2013-1  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 12 (TNSres) -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: Tennessee State University Honors students are champions once again, securing the first and second places in scholarly research at the National Association of African American Honors Programs (NAAAHP) Conference for the second consecutive year. The 32nd annual NAAAHP conference took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during the fall semester, where TSU honors college students competed against students  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 9 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: Tennessee State University is participating in the "Four The Future" campaign, a consortium of 10 public universities in Tennessee. This collaborative effort aims to raise awareness about the value of higher education from a public university perspective. The "Four The Future" campaign will engage community and business leaders, prospective students, and citizens in a multi-year effort to emphasize the import  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 12 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: Highlighting major accomplishments, headline grabbing news, and historic underfunding, Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover delivered her final address to faculty and staff. President Glover took the stage in front of over 200 employees and reflected on the remarkable achievements and pride she felt for the university and its dedicated staff. After leading the institution for eleven years, Pres  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Peggy Reisser For self-described "worker bee" Iverson Bell, MD, the past few months have been exciting. A member of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center since 2010, Dr. Bell has been recognized by his peers for his lifetime work in his field. The American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training established the Dr. Ivers  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 11 -- The University of Tennessee System issued the following news release: Twenty-four executives from campuses and institutes across the University of Tennessee System were chosen to make up the 2024 class of the Executive Leadership Institute. The institute, which is operated by the UT Institute for Public Service's Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, develops executive leaders for the needs of the UT System. Members of the fifth cohort will begin their year  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 9 -- The University of Tennessee System issued the following news release: Jeff Smith, special advisor to University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd, will be recommended to the UT Board of Trustees to serve as the vice president for national labs at the UT System. The UT Board of Trustees will consider the recommendation during its winter meeting on March 1 at UT Southern. Pending board approval, Smith's new role will serve as the UT System's primary liai  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 13 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: University of Tennessee Extension is hosting the 2024 West Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference on February 1 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Dyer County Fairgrounds. The event is free to attend and open to the public, with registration beginning at 7:45 a.m. Featuring the latest row crop research and evidence-based data from the University of Tennessee Insti  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: Why major in math? For Dahlen Elstran, a senior at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, it's pure passion. "I decided to major in math in 7th grade," she said. "I realized that it was the only homework I enjoyed. So that was a sign." She started her college career in Chattanooga at the height of the pandemic in 2020, focused on STEM education--one of three un  more

MARTIN, Tennessee, Jan. 9 -- The University of Tennessee's Martin Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Martin has a newly-accredited master's degree program in music education that provides students with advanced academic and professional skills for the classroom. It also enhances their ability to apply music education methods, theory and research in the field. The 33-credit-hour program consists of core music education courses, core music courses and the student's  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 9 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: In just over a year, generative AI has emerged from a niche curiosity to a driving force in many of Vanderbilt's classrooms. The Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Education has launched several resources and programs related to generative AI, including an updated academic affairs policy, an online resource hub, a new teaching award and a pilot program for a secure, proprietary alternative to ChatGPT. The  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 12 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy released national polling results measuring Americans' unity and beliefs on government and democracy. The results of the latest Vanderbilt Unity Poll show that a conviction by a jury of Donald Trump would hurt him among two key groups: traditional Republicans and Independents. Among traditional Republicans, 26 percent said a conviction would decrea  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 12 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: A multidisciplinary group of investigators from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Pennsylvania received a $3.2 million grant to develop novel brain network-based measures to guide surgical decisions and improve outcomes in the field of epilepsy surgery. Epilepsy is a debilitating neurological disorder where seizures are often resistant to me  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 13 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Michael Briggs, director of mobility in Vanderbilt's Office of Transportation and Mobility, will serve as a Vanderbilt-appointed adviser for the office of Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell through the end of 2024. As director of transportation planning, Briggs will advise on Metro mobility and transit initiatives. Lindsey Ganson, Vanderbilt's assistant director of mobility, will serve as interim director of mobili  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Bill Snyder, Carol Poston and Meredith Carr Two recent innovations -- point-of-care intestinal ultrasound and functional medicine -- are improving the lives of patients at the Vanderbilt Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Clinic at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. Characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, IBD is a group of disorders that includes Crohn's dis  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 9 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Danny Bonvissuto Ronald Alvarez, MD, MBA, the Betty and Lonnie S. Burnett Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology, was recently elected the 42nd president of the American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society (AGOS), the most prestigious organization of leaders in obstetrics and gynecology in the nation. "As president of AGOS, I have the opportunity to extend the work I have done as chair of the Depa  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 11 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A new program launching at the Alyne Queener Massey Law Library in January will enable Vanderbilt Law School students to borrow essential textbooks for the full length of a semester and help alleviate some of the costs associated with attending law school. The initiative, which uses donated textbooks, is a collaboration between the law library and the Vanderbilt Bar Association, the official student government o  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 13 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2024: Jonathan Rauch, a distinguished Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at The Brookings Institution, will visit Vanderbilt as an Open Dialogue Visiting Fellow for a discussion on Jan. 22. The event, "Why Free Speech Is the Only Safe Space for Minorities," promises a thought-provoking exploration of the crucial role free speech plays in safeguarding the interests of minorities and fostering i  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 10 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing was awarded a Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Health Workforce grant to create its new Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention Simulation Education Training Program. The three-year, $1.5 million grant, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, will allow the School of Nursing to expand simulation offerings for students, facu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Soheil Kolouri, assistant professor of computer science at Vanderbilt University, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to explore ways to make machine learning more efficient and possibly impact the next generation of such methods. Despite the success of machine learning, scientists say many foundational questions and theoretical aspects remain poorly understood, posing unwanted ramific  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 11 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Danny Bonvissuto The Mt. Juliet Fire Department joined forces with Vanderbilt University Medical Center's EMS Center of Excellence, naming Jared McKinney, MD, associate professor of Emergency Medicine, as medical director. "We are thrilled to partner with Vanderbilt University Medical Center's EMS Center of Excellence," said Eric Newman, EMS chief of the Mt. Juliet Fire Department. "This collab  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 10 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Danny Bonvissuto Vanderbilt University Medical Center received a $13 million Department of Defense grant to lead a multisite clinical trial that will evaluate repurposed FDA-approved drugs as treatment options for patients with Rett syndrome. Affecting 1 in 10,000 females at birth, and males even more rarely, Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder that affects brain develop  more