NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 10 -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: In March 2024, 10 Endeavor Business Media brands were named as regional finalists for 20 separate Azbee Awards. The announcement comes from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), which recognizes journalism excellence in more than 50 categories through its Azbee Awards competition. The association received more than 900 entries for this year's award program and will announce win  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 13 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Colby Wilson Under the direction of Dr. Dwayne Estes, the executive director of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI), principal investigator for the Center of Excellence for Field Biology and professor of biology at Austin Peay State University, SGI has developed a rapport with the National Park Service (NPS) that stretches back more than a decade. This started small, relatively speaking, wit  more

BELIOT, Wisconsin, April 9 -- Beloit College issued the following news: Beloit College students have chosen Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson and Oceana R. Gilliam '17 to address them at commencement on May 12. Gilliam, a Beloit College Trustee since 2021, is also engaged to Pearson and serves as his Chief of Staff. She was a leading force behind Pearson's two primary and general election victories. Senior class officers develop a list of potential speakers based on attributes they believ  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 13 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news on April 12, 2024: An East Tennessee State University student has earned a Harry S. Truman Scholarship, one of the most competitive and prestigious awards in the United States. Trent White, ETSU's Student Government Association president and a junior majoring in political science, learned of this achievement in a surprise announcement with ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland. "I am here today because of  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 12 (TNSres) -- Eckerd College issued the following news: By Tom Zucco "I thought there was no way I was going to get in," recalls Eckerd College junior Julianna Kinser. "It was a one-in-a-million shot. But I hoped what would help was my interest in teaching, and in sharing what I know with underserved communities." She was right. It did. Julianna, an economics and mathematics student from Brentwood, Tennessee, recently received a full scholarship to attend the   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 9 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news on April 8, 2024: In a landmark collaboration, the Tennessee Entertainment Commission (TEC), Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD), Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development (TNDECD) and the East Tennessee State University Research Corporation have joined forces to announce a new, community-led music initiative designed to bring musicians, venues, music industry professional  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 10 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The East Tennessee State University Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute (SBI) will partner with the Center for the Study of Social Determinants of Health at Meharry Medical College in Nashville. This partnership is a four-year grant project with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) to build a workforce resilience program focused on trauma awareness and training for the state's public health work  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on April 10, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Corky's Food Manufacturing, LLC officials announced today the company will expand manufacturing operations at its 3006 Fleetbrook Drive location in Memphis. Corky's will invest $4 million and create 28 new jobs to add a second shift and additional  more

ROCKWOOD, Tennessee, April 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on April 10, 2024: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Protomet Corporation officials announced today the company will expand its footprint in East Tennessee by establishing engineering and manufacturing operations in Rockwood. Protomet will create 250 new jobs and invest $25 million as the company a  more

CLEVELAND, Tennessee, April 13 -- Lee University issued the following news: In light of the recent announcement of Birmingham Southern College's (BSC) unexpected closure, Lee University is committed to helping BSC students complete their degree by offering multiple guaranteed benefits for BSC transfer students. "Lee University has so many of the qualities that has made Birmingham Southern such a great place for students," said Dr. Paul Conn, Lee chancellor and president elect. "We would love   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 13 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Mercer University's College of Health Professions, for the eighth consecutive year, has a 100% Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) match rate for students in the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree program. Mercer PsyD students were matched with internship positions at institutions such as the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the University of Alabama at  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 12 -- The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) is delighted to communicate the noteworthy accomplishments of several individuals, showcasing their well-deserved promotions, as well as additions to the leadership team at Nashville International Airport(R) (BNA(R)) and John C. Tune Airport (R) (JWN(R)). "I am thrilled to welcome aboard exceptional talent and congratulate those w  more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, April 10 -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Milligan University will host the 23rd annual Stone-Campbell Journal Conference, which provides a scholarly platform for the Stone-Campbell Movement. The conference will take place on Friday, April 12, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, April 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., on the university's main campus. "Milligan and Emmanuel have always had a strong presence at the Stone-Campbell Journal Conference, so we are excited to hos  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 10 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis will introduce a new scholarship program aimed at rewarding top-tier academic performance thanks to the generosity of Memphis philanthropist and UofM alum Burton Weil. The signature initiative will attract top-performing students from across the nation with a demonstrated history of academic excellence to the UofM. Supporting the efforts of these students is essential to main  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Two recent graduates of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Department of Chemistry and Physics have been awarded prestigious national fellowships. Christine Rukeyser, an Innovation in Honors student in the UTC Honors College who received a bachelor's degree in chemistry in December 2023, and Bre-Anna Willis, recipient of a bachelor's degree in chemistry in December  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 9 (TNSres) -- Clemson University issued the following news: Clemson University's Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Robert H. Jones has named Kevin Tomsovic executive director of Clemson University Restoration Institute (CURI), Duke Energy Endowed Chair in Smart Grid Technology and professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The appointment was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees on Friday, April 5. A Nati  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, April 9 -- Union University issued the following news release: Jacob Shatzer, associate provost and dean of instruction at Union University, has been named the university's provost, effective July 1. Shatzer will replace John Netland, who has served as Union's provost since 2017 and chose to return to the classroom as a professor in the Department of English. "Jacob Shatzer is a gifted leader, and a wonderful Christian scholar and teacher," Union President Samuel W. "Dub"   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 11 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: As the director of East Tennessee State University's Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic (BHWC), a clear vision guides Dr. Natasha Gouge. The clinic, part of the Department of Psychology at ETSU, offers a variety of services including psychological evaluations, psychotherapy, brief interventions and medication management to both the campus and community. It's primarily staffed by doctoral graduat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 9 -- Littler Mendelson, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Elizabeth Sitgreaves as special counsel in its Nashville office. Sitgreaves joins from The Law Offices of John Day, P.C. and brings over 15 years of litigation experience. "Liz's extensive litigation experience is impressive and makes her an excellent addition to our flourishing Nash  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news on April 10, 2024: This month, the Tennessee Department of Education is promoting the annual Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP), which will be administered to students in grades 3-8 from April 15 - May 3. Students in schools across the state will take state summative assessments in general education subject areas--including English language arts (ELA), math, science, and social stud  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 13 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University alumnus Jim Bodak says he was inspired to give to the university's Football Operations Center because of a shared vision among President Phil Oldham, Athletic Director Mark Wilson and Head Football Coach Bobby Wilder to take Tech's football program to the next level. "I have a passion for football and the university," Bodak said. "I'm excited that Coach Wilder is t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 12 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news: The Tennessee Arts Commission is currently accepting applications for the Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program! This is your chance to get funding for projects that bring the arts to your community. The Arts Build Communities Grant category provides support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, or enhance the sustainabi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on April 9, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the three counties selected to participate in the latest round of the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program (PEP). The counties include Grainger, Polk and Warren. PEP evaluates potential industrial properties, advising counties on industrial site improvements a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 12 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on April 11, 2024: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Tennessee Disability and Aging Act, legislation that merges Tennessee's Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) and Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD), effectively creating a new Department of Disability and Aging (DDA). The bill received unanimous, bipartisan legislative support and was backed by numerous stakeh  more

MORRISON, Tennessee, April 12 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: After more than 60 years, Tennessee National Guardsmen are getting a new home in Warren County. The Tennessee Military Department is hosting a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the new National Guard Readiness Center, named the Major General Terry "Max" Haston National Guard Armory, along Manchester Highway between McMinnville and Morrison, on Saturday, April 13, at   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 13 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Staff in Tennessee Tech University's Center for Energy Systems Research (CESR) recently returned from a trip to The Aloha State - but not for a vacation. Leaders from the interdisciplinary center on Tech's campus were invited to present at the National Council of University Research Administrators' 2024 Financial Research Administration Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. Shanae Tyree  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 11 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University student, Iroda Abdullaeva, formerly of Tashkent, Uzbekistan and now of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., was recently selected as a winner of the American Chemical Society (ACS) 2024 Student Leadership Award. This extremely competitive award recognizes her accomplishments as a leader in her field. "My advisor, Dr. Amanda Carroll (senior lecturer of chemistry at Tech), was the one  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 9 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University has made it easier for domestic transfer students to apply for next fall by waiving application fees through April 15. "We are excited to offer this opportunity," said Frank Tittle, Tech's director of admissions. "We have great partnerships with our community colleges and want to do everything we can to encourage transfer students to complete their four-year degree   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 12 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The National Institutes of Health recently awarded $1.1M to the mDOT Center at the University of Memphis to continue developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence for wearables with a goal of transforming health and wellness around the globe. Established in 2020 at the MD2K Center of Excellence housed at the UofM, the mDOT Center is a national biomedical technology research center that serves as a na  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 10 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been recognized among the nation's best graduate schools by U.S. News & World Report, which also awarded high rankings to specialty programs in its 2024-2025 Best Graduate Schools report (https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/us-news-ranks-best-graduate-schools), released April 9. "Graduate education is more than just an educational path  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 11 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: A University of Tennessee Extension specialist has been selected to assist land-grant university teams implementing grants through the Extension Collaboration on Immunization Teaching and Engagement (EXCITE), a national effort to encourage adult vaccinations in rural areas and among underserved communities. Laura Clark, UT Extension state specialist in family and consumer  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 13 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: Extension agents and specialists from the University of Tennessee Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Department of Plant Sciences are offering educational workshops on garlic production for commercial producers across the state. The Tennessee Garlic Fest workshops begin in July and will include presentations on production and economic considerations and   more

GRAND JUNCTION, Tennessee, April 10 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: Matthew Backus has been named the new director of the Ames AgResearch and Education Center in Grand Junction, Tennessee, one of University of Tennessee AgResearch's 10 Centers located across the state. Backus, who was appointed following the retirement of long-time director Rick Carlisle, has served as assistant director of Ames for almost two years and boasts over a   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 9 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Dr. Jose M. Barbosa, professor in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science, was recognized at the Spotlight on Faculty Excellence series on Thursday, April 4, in the University Center Auditorium. The annual event, sponsored by the UTC College of Arts and Sciences and the CAS Access and Inclusive Excellence Committee, honors o  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 10 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Dr. Takeo Suzuki is on a mission to spread the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga name worldwide. He is also on a mission to bring the world to UTC. Suzuki, executive director of the UTC Center of Global Education, recently spent two weeks in India after being selected as a 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar as part of the Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators Pro  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Mushrooms, artificial intelligence, state policy, stroke rehabilitation, television shows and medieval magic were some of the 290 unique presentation topics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's annual Spring Research and Arts Conference. On Wednesday, April 10, students, faculty, staff and community members from various disciplines came together to share their res  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 9 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University Printing Services continues to lead its peers in the in-house publishing and printing world, recently securing two Silver awards for excellence in print quality in the 2024 In-Print Awards. This competition, a collaborative effort between the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association and In-Plant Impressions magazine, shines a spotlight on the exceptional work of in-house printing operations   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 10 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Coronary artery disease and major depression may be genetically linked via inflammatory pathways to an increased risk for cardiomyopathy, a degenerative heart muscle disease, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital have found. * * * Coronary artery disease and major depression may be genetically linked via inflammatory pathway  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 10 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news on April 9, 2024: The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy is welcoming Salam Al-Marayati, president of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, to campus for a midday fireside chat about the challenges facing the Muslim and Arab communities in America and around the globe. Al-Marayati and Samar Ali, Unity Project co-chair, will explore the shared experiences of Muslim and Arab Americans and the ongoing cr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Nate Luce For the past 30 years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has created and maintained programs to fund and train state and local police throughout the U.S. to use high-volume traffic stops as a crime-fighting tool. NHTSA's embrace of pretextual traffic stops is but one example of an administrative agency using criminal law enforcement over regulatory measures to achieve their   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 9 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: In a study supported by a five-year, $2.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Luis Leyva, associate professor of mathematics education and STEM higher education at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, has made critical progress in research on racial equity for undergraduate Latin* students as mathematics learners and aspiring STEM majors. (Note: The term Latin* re  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 9 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: First-year college students who receive coaching through the tnAchieves program are more likely to persist into their second year, according to new analysis from the Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) in collaboration with tnAchieves and the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE). tnAchieves is a non-profit partner of the Tennessee Promise program, a public initiative to increase co  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, April 12 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: By Bill Studenc A team of students from the Western Carolina University College of Business finished near the top in an annual competition sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority, putting together an investment portfolio that outperformed the stock market average. The WCU finance students exceeded the Standard & Poor's 500 index by nearly basis 400 points, earning not just another award for the C  more