CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Colby Wilson Austin Peay State University's new Motus wildlife tracking station has joined an international network of nearly 2,000 automated telemetry stations, revolutionizing animal movement research by tracking wildlife from birds and bats to reptiles and insects. The station became fully operational in July 2024 with support from Austin Peay's College of Science, Technology, Engineerin  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 19 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Victoria Godinez Dr. John Phillips, chair of the political science and public management department, was appointed to the state's civil rights advisory committee in 2020. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, established by the Civil Rights Act of 1957, appointed Phillips to its Tennessee Advisory Committee, which includes Democratic, Republican and independent members. The committee issued a  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 23 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: By Jonathan Roberts East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is celebrating a milestone that occurs once every eight years: full reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). "ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy must undergo the reaffirmation process every eight years to ensure that our college continues to deliver a high-qualit  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 26 (TNSres) -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news: Congratulations to Kari Novilla, whose exceptional talent and dedication to musical diversity have earned her an Individual Artist Fellowship in Music Performance from the Tennessee Arts Commission. A graduate with honors from Indiana University and the Royal Academy of Music in London, Novilla is a trailblazer in the harp world, pushing boundaries and expanding perceptions of the instrument. Her  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 23 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on July 22, 2024: * * * International aerospace company will create 50 new jobs, invest nearly $28 million in Morristown * * * Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Howmet Aerospace Inc. officials announced today the company is expanding its Morristown, Tennessee, location. Headquartered in Pittsbur  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University has announced the recipients of the Innovation Catalyst Fund awards for the February 2024 cycle. The program, designed to propel translational research and innovation into real-world solutions, continues to support faculty across diverse disciplines with pre-seed funding. The recent awardees, selected for their groundbreaking projects, include: Matthew Bacchetta, H. William Scott, Jr. Chair  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due August 14, 2024 Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC): This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt (VU+VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the 2025 Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars Fellowship Award. This program supports individual postdoctoral scientists of exceptional creativity who have an MD or PhD degree an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 26 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt recently joined an elite group of pediatric hospitals offering transplants for multiple organs with the addition of pancreas and lung transplantation. Recognized as a major regional referral center for heart, kidney and liver transplantation, incorporating pancreas and lung transplant services for pediatric patients bolsters the well-estab  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 -- The Nashville International Airport issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: * * * Popular rotating art exhibit features acrylic paintings and quilts * * * The Summer installment of the "Flying Solo" series at Nashville International Airport(R) (BNA(R)) is now open and features the incredible artwork of Wesley Howe, Meemi J.L', Jessica Lewis, Michelle O'Patick-Ollis, Bob Rahmanian "Neurowaxx", Kelly Spell, and various students in an initiative spon  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 24 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: By Jim Wozniak Students who want to create video games will be able to develop those skills through hands-on experience when they pursue a new minor at Tusculum University. Beginning with the fall semester, Tusculum will offer a game design minor that will enable students to build their own video game. The minor will incorporate artistic and programmatic elements and empower students to demonstrate their creativi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt researchers have developed a set of nanoparticles that stimulate the immune system in mice to fight cancer and may eventually do the same in humans. John T. Wilson The research led by John T. Wilson, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and biomedical engineering, was recently published in ACS Nano. Working with collaborators at Yale University, Wilson and his team designed li  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: For NCAA champion Veronica Fraley and track and field alumna Beatrice Juskeviciute and Brooke Overholt, competing for country means being part of a community without borders NASHVILLE, Tenn. Beatrice Juskeviciute is never more Lithuanian than in those moments when she is most stubborn. "Maybe not everyone back home, but people know what they want and they are very persistent in that sense," Juskeviciute, MA'23,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 24 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Two-photon image of TRPV1 expressing cells in the trigeminal ganglion on either side of the trigeminal motor axons, which run through the center of the ganglion.(Snigdha Mukerjee/Vanderbilt University) The burning sensation you feel in your mouth when you sip alcohol has a name: oral chemesthesis. Understanding this sensation better could lead to new treatments for alcohol use disorders, but research in this area  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 -- The Tennessee House Republicans issued the following news: State Rep. Jay Reedy, R-Erin, chairman of the Tennessee General Assembly Military Veterans Caucus, is encouraging local businesses to apply for a program recognizing organizations that are committed to employing America's service members, veterans and their families. The Tennessee Veteran Ready Business Recognition Program has no cost and is open to members of the business community who actively support  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Seven students and recent graduates from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been offered National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships to encourage their diverse talents in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. The oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship helps ensure the quality, vitality and diversity of the scientific a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Spring 2024 cycle of the Scaling Success Grant has concluded, with four new grants made from January to May. Spring 2024 Scaling Success awardees are: Elizabeth Biggs, assistant professor of special education, Peabody College: "Pilot Testing a New Early Literacy Intervention for Young Children with Developmental Disabilities with Limited Speech" Sean Davies, associate professor of pharmacology, School of Me  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 24 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The STARS College Network, a coalition formed in April 2023 by Vanderbilt University and 15 other prominent colleges and universities, will double in size after a year of landmark growth in creating opportunity for students from America's small towns and rural communities. The coalition--which is dedicated to ensuring that students from small-town and rural America have the information and support they need to en  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Vanderbilt School of Nursing Associate Professor Deonni Stolldorf, PhD, RN, has been named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the most prestigious honors in nursing. Fellows are selected based on their contributions and impact to advance the public's health. "Receiving FAAN underscores the years of diligence and hard work put in and sacrifices made and is a validation o  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The research shows that by getting enough sleep and reducing variability around sleep onset and wake times, patients can reduce the incidence of chronic disease. * * * Insufficient, irregular and poor-quality sleep is associated with many chronic conditions, including obesity, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Tho  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Commission proudly announce the disbursement of grant funds to all eligible law enforcement officers and school resource officers (SROs). This summer, each eligible law enforcement officer will receive an $800 retention bonus payment if they have completed their 2023 in-s  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 24 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 23, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced 36 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) totaling $718,757 for remediation projects across the state. BRAG grants are derived from the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, which protects the environment and creates economic opportunities, especially in rural settings.  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 24 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on July 23, 2024: Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led a coalition of state attorneys general in sending a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), expressing concerns over their revived pilot program aimed at removing title insurance requirements from certain loans sold to Fannie Mae. The original pilot program, initially proposed by the Biden Administration,   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 24 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: University of Tennessee Extension has earned two 2024 America Saves Savings Champion awards, an honor explicitly reserved for organizations who effectively and actively promote saving strategies during the annual America Saves Week campaign. UT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Department and UT Extension--Henderson County are two of 18 organizations honored with this  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) and its collaborators are hosting a week-long summer school Aug. 12-15 focused on cutting-edge advancements and practical applications of deep learning and artificial intelligence. VALIANT is working with ADVANCE, CS, DSI, ECE, LIVE, VKC, VINSE, VISE and Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries to host the event that is designed for enthusiasts and professionals  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University's Office of Federal Relations hosted U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly on campus to talk about cybersecurity workforce shortages and the higher education cybersecurity ecosystem. The event brought together key figures to examine higher education's vital role in national cybersecurity. Rep. Green and Director Easterl  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 26 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Veronica Fraley and Lily Williams will represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 NASHVILLE, Tenn. The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced its official roster for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team with Vanderbilt track and field graduate student Veronica Fraley and alumna Lily Williams among the 592 athletes who will represent Team USA this summer in Paris. Fraley will make her Olympic   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vice Provost For Research 2024 Life Science Showcase Event (Submitted) Infectious diseases pose a significant global health challenge, accounting for a substantial proportion of deaths worldwide, according to recent data from the World Health Organization. These diseases are caused by fungi, microbes, bacteria and viruses and include lower respiratory infections, diarrheal contagions, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and m  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A grappling hook or grapnel is a fierce looking object with multiple claws or flukes attached to a rope or cable. It is thrown, dropped, sunk, projected, or fastened directly by hand so at least one claw can catch and hold on to an object. For U.S. Army combat engineers, a grapnel is part of a breacher kit, tools used for a forward advance in warfare. A grapnel can help safely defuse landmines and clear other dang  more