CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 15 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Colby Wilson When Brisyn Dew was young, he underwent numerous medical imaging procedures to monitor a condition affecting his lower spine. The uncertainty of those experiences stuck with him, sparking an interest in easing the anxiety of others facing medical imaging. Now a student at Austin Peay State University's radiologic technology program, Dew is positioning himself to be a leader and advocate   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 16 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The Center for Earthquake Research and Information at the University of Memphis welcomed a new director to start off the new semester. Vadim Levin, PhD, most recently of Rutgers University, will lead the team at CERI, a Tennessee Center of Excellence that monitors earthquake activity in a large part of eastern North America, conducting fundamental research on the causes and consequences of earthquakes in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 14 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Armada Nutrition LLC officials announced today the company will invest $5 million to expand production in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The leading contract manufacturer will create 50 new jobs in Maury County to support the company's increased demand i  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Cybele Raver, Vanderbilt University's provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, announced today that the university has reappointed Chris Guthrie as dean of the Vanderbilt Law School. The reappointment is for a five-year term starting July 1, at which point Guthrie will have completed 15 years in the role. "I'm so pleased to renew Chris Guthrie's appointment as dean--it is a testament to his outstanding   more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Six Holland & Knight attorneys have been recognized for their leading trademark practices by the World Trademark Review's 2024 edition of the WTR 1000. The guide also ranked Holland & Knight as a top global practice and recognized the firm's strong offerings in Washington, D.C., and Tennessee. According to the review, "Full-service outfit Holland & Knight boasts a strong trademark practice, with highl  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 15 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy's latest Vanderbilt Unity Index shows the country continuing its trend toward more polarization, ending 2023 down nearly three points from the start of the year. The VUI captures the amount of unity among Americans by collecting and analyzing data, including the public's ideological commitment, polarization in Congress and presidential disapproval.   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 15 (TNSres) -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news on Feb. 14, 2024: Today, the Tennessee Department of Education released data on the 2023 ACT Senior Retake, which provides public high school seniors with an additional opportunity to boost their score on the ACT for free. Thanks to the retake opportunity, the number of high school seniors who took the ACT in 2023 and are now eligible for the state HOPE Scholarship has increased to 24,623,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following remarks on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Today, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti addressed members of the media outside the James H. Quillen United States Courthouse following the Eastern District of Tennessee Court's preliminary injunction hearing in the state of Tennessee's lawsuit against the NCAA's illegal name, image, and likeness (NIL)-recruitment ban. Immediately after the hearing, the Office of   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 16 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Feb. 15, 2024: Today, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) released its newest anthem video, "Born to Make," in conjunction with February serving as National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Tennessee. CTE gives students and adults the academic skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers while also   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2024: The University of Memphis today announced long-time law enforcement professional Keith Humphrey as its next campus police chief, filling a key public safety position at the University. With a proven track record in law enforcement and community outreach, Humphrey brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position. Throughout an extensive search and interview process, the selecti  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis will celebrate the 2022 Hooks National Book Award winner, Dr. Julius B. Fleming Jr. and his book "Black Patience: Performance, Civil Rights, and the Unfinished Project of Emancipation" at a ceremony Tuesday, Feb. 27. The event will include a presentation of the award as well as a lecture by Fleming. This free event will be hel  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- The University of Tennessee System issued the following news release: In a move to foster collaboration and drive positive change, the University of Tennessee System has announced the launch of the UT Grand Challenge Grants with a commitment of up to $5 million to tackle Tennessee's most pressing challenges. The grants are open to faculty and staff at all UT campuses and institutes. The initiative is designed to spur innovative solutions to positively impact Te  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 16 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: The College of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center provides a unique opportunity to student pharmacists by offering the American Heart Association (AHA) Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) training. This training is aimed at improving the outcomes of patients who suffer sudden cardiac arrest, particularly in hospital settings. The program enables ph  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 17 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: From building infrastructure to parking strategies, supporting academics and research, and recruiting and retaining top talent, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is creating capacity on campus to accommodate growth, spark innovation and deliver the Volunteer experience. Students want to be a part of what the university has to offer, and when they come to campus they succeed. Increased interest from pr  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 15 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: Marie van der Merwe, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Memphis, recently received the 2023 Higher Education (4-year institution) Science Educator of the Year award from the Tennessee Science Teachers Association. This statewide award recognizes leadership roles in promoting science and outstanding contributions to science education that positively impact   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: * * * Could unlocking metacognitive skills be the key to math motivation in middle school? * * * Teachers across the globe face the same challenge - how to make math not just bearable, but exciting. Research shows that in middle school, motivation for math in students starts to decline. But at the same time, metacognition, the awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, starts to increa  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 16 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Ilana Horn is among 24 scholars selected as 2024 Fellows by the American Educational Research Association. Horn is professor of mathematics education at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. Professor Horn's research on teacher learning lies at the intersection of mathematics education, learning sciences, and the sociology of teachers' work. She examines classroom practices that   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 17 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: What makes a kid a kid? The answer varies across cultures and throughout history, which matters greatly when creating children's health and well-being policies, according to a new study recently released by Vanderbilt University at an event in Copenhagen's UN City. The Vanderbilt Cultural Contexts of Health and Wellbeing Initiative study, "Rethinking Childhoods: The Cultural Contexts Shaping Children's   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: When a teacher refers a student to the principal's office or a principal suspends a student, parents might first receive a phone call and then have a conference with administrators and teachers. But what role do prior interactions and the relationships between families and school personnel play in successfully minimizing these instances of exclusionary discipline? A study (https://journals.sagepub.com/d  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Research findings in a clinical trial led by a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Nursing are likely to dramatically change care and improve outcomes for patients suffering from acute stroke. Principal investigator, Professor Anne Alexandrov, PhD, AG-ACNP-BC, RN, CCRN, ANVP-BC, NVRN-BC, FAAN, presented results of the five-year clinical tr  more