JACKSON, Tennessee, Aug. 23 -- Union University issued the following news release: Union University's School of Theology and Missions and the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board will host a conference to train youth in Christian apologetics. The third annual EQUIP Youth Apologetics Conference will be held Sept. 7 in Union's W.D. Powell Theatre from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. With key speakers trained in theology, philosophy, apologetics, sociology and youth ministry, the EQUIP Youth Apologetics Conference sup  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 22 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after an investigation by his office's Public Integrity Unit led to the arrest of Melissa Ann Anthony-Ratliff, 36, a former employee of the city of Alexander, in Memphis, Tennessee: "I commend the agents in my office's Public Integrity Unit who worked diligently to investigate this case. Corruption in a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein today filed a bipartisan lawsuit against software company RealPage, alleging that it violated antitrust law and pushed apartment prices artificially high for renters in North Carolina and across the country. Attorney General Stein is joined in filing the lawsuit in the Middle District of North Carolina by the U.S. Department of Justice an  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: Attorney General William Tong and the United States Department of Justice, together with the Attorneys General of North Carolina, California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today against RealPage Inc. for its unlawful scheme to decrease competition among landlords in apartment pricing and to monopolize the market  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers Scholars at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development travel across oceans and borders to answer pressing questions on improving the human condition, a mission shared by scholars the world over who collaborate in partnership with Peabody. To strengthen this mission and advance Peabody's global reach, the Peabody Research Office will expand its strategy to include Peabody Globa  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Projects to support research and experiential learning, accommodate growth and enhance the student experience are moving forward at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus will see several construction projects nearing completion and others getting underway this fall. "These campus investments are critical pieces to enabling the university's mission t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Dear Vanderbilt community, Welcome to the 2024-25 academic year! As we gather this fall, we are continuing our ambitious journey toward making Vanderbilt the great university of the 21st century. Together, we are doing remarkable things: transformative education, pathbreaking research, creating knowledge and developing solutions to some of society's most pressing challenges. We do all of this according to the t  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Two graduates of the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University were recently recognized with distinguished alumni awards. The awards were presented to Dr. Kyle Colvett and Dr. Allen Everett during the school's alumni reunion weekend. Everett, who received the Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement, is a pediatric cardiologist at Johns Hopkins University, where h  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy has selected three incoming first-year students and two rising sophomore students for the Curb Scholars Program in Creative Enterprise and Public Leadership. Directed by Leah Lowe with Associate Director Molly Barth, the Curb Center is an interdisciplinary arts center that works to elevate the arts as a form of inquiry, a mode of investigation and a celebration  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2024: Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced that Ike Adeyemi will join the company on Sept. 9, 2024, and will serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. "Ike is a seasoned leader with a wealth of global experience across diverse industries and legal disciplines. She has a proven track record of delivering strategic and impactful business outcomes, buil  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 22 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * * Four Way-Too-Early Top 25 Teams Featured Across Jimmy V Men's and Women's Classic * Men's Doubleheader to Feature Miami vs. Tennessee and Michigan vs. Arkansas on Dec. 10 at Madison Square Garden * Women's Classic to Showcase NC State vs. Louisville on Dec. 15 * * * ESPN Events has announced the matchups and telecast details for the 2024 Jimmy V Men's and Women's Class  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Three of ETSU Health's physicians received high honors during The Business Journal of Tri-Cities TN/VA's 2024 Healthcare Heroes Awards Ceremony. Dr. Karen Schetzina received the "Cup of Kindness Innovation Award," while Drs. Josh Henry and Blair Reece received "Healthcare Hero" awards. Each year, the Business Journal honors individuals and organizations that "go above and beyond the call of duty in   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The ETSU Martin Center is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2025 Spring Broadway Season, presented by Bank of Tennessee. This third season of Broadway performances promises to captivate audiences with a lineup of four shows, each bringing its unique flair to the Appalachian Highlands. The new season will kick off on January 27-28, with "Pretty Woman: The Musical," based on one of Hollywood'  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: By Melissa Nipper At the annual Faculty Convocation ceremony, three East Tennessee State University faculty members were presented with the Distinguished Faculty Award in the areas of research, teaching and service. This award is the highest honor given to an ETSU professor. Each honoree receives a one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass piece and a $7,500 prize provided by the ETSU Foundation. "These exce  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Entomologist Shares Latest Control Strategies * * * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As reports of fall armyworms continue across Tennessee, an entomologist with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture encourages residents to monitor their land for this migratory pest. "Fall armyworms travel north from Texas, passing right through Tennessee and neighbor  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Sean Carroll on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in Uncategorized. Campus Dining is pleased to announce its fall 2024 Flex Meal Deal for Vanderbilt faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students. A convenient option for those who wish to dine on campus, Flex Meals allow for quick and easy meal payment across Campus Dining's award-winning network of 20 dining halls, munchie marts, and cafes, including  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Aug. 23, 2024: This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee held the 2024 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. "Although rural America has been in decline for  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University Librarian Jon Shaw has been named a 2024 Education Champion by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The prestigious honor was announced during the AWS Imagine conference held July 23-24 in Austin, Texas. Shaw's nomination, submitted by Amazon Nashville, commends his pivotal role in transforming IT infrastructure, fostering research and innovation, and enhancing digital preservation at Vanderbilt's Jea  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Thiazide diuretics are commonly prescribed to prevent kidney stone recurrence, treat high blood pressure, and clear fluid from the body in conditions such as heart failure. * * * Higher thiazide doses are associated with greater reductions in urine calcium, which in turn correlate with fewer symptomatic kidney stone events, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Cente  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due Sept. 10 Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Mellon Foundation's 2024 Sawyer Seminars. Overview The Mellon Foundation's Sawyer Seminars program was established in 1994 to support comparative research on historical and contemporary topics of scholarly significance. The seminars, named in honor of the Foundation's long-serving third president, John E. Sawyer, bring together fa  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by April Evans on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in News Story, Research. By Ann Marie Deer Owens When Vanderbilt archaeologist Michelle Young travels to the Peruvian Andes to study ancient Indigenous societies, her itinerary is filled with much more than field surveys and excavations. "I put a priority on forging local partnerships based on communication and mutual respect with the Quechua-speaking and mesti  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 -- The Nashville Symphony issued the following news release: * * * C-Suite Executive Brings Two Decades of Symphony Orchestra Operations Expertise; Previously Held Executive Director Position at Spokane Symphony and Fox Theater * * * The Nashville Symphony has announced the appointment of Jeff vom Saal as the organization's new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 9. Reporting to President & CEO Alan D. Valentine, vom Saal will ensure operational e  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The Division of Student Success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is launching a variety of programs and changes this academic year to enrich the student experience and improve outcomes. "We know our scholars benefit from personal engagement, community building, structured programing and intentional academic support," said Vice Provost for Student Success Amber Williams. "Now with our enhanced focu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Experience the world of Shakespeare through text and film, discover the profound meditative insights of Wendell Berry, or join in the brilliant rhythms of a steel drum band. This fall, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt is offering a wide variety of courses that spark curiosity and help the 50+ community rediscover the joy of learning. From exploring the intricacies of American folk music to del  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers During the 2024 legislative session, the Tennessee General Assembly and Governor Bill Lee attempted to pass a statewide education scholarship account (ESA) program. ESAs--also called education savings accounts--are a type of voucher program that support not only private school tuition but other education-related expenses for families who opt-out of public education. Tennessee policymakers could no  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University Graduate School faculty and staff welcomed more than 590 students to campus during the Graduate School Convocation on Aug. 19. The convocation included address from university leadership, including Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Cybele Raver and Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School Andre Christie-Mizell, various fa  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The role of household actions in reducing carbon emissions worldwide has been hotly debated, but the United States data confirm their significance. In 2021, households accounted for roughly one third of U.S. CO2 emissions, with the residential sector representing over 19% and passenger and light duty vehicles representing another 22%. A new paper from Vanderbilt researchers demonstrates that Congress placed a maj  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The founding director of Vanderbilt University's Institute of National Defense, retired General Paul Nakasone, has been appointed to OpenAI's Board of Directors as a member of its Safety and Security Committee. Nakasone previously served as commander of U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency and chief of the Central Security Service. In addition to his leadership position at the Institute, h  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Union University issued the following news release: Scripture is the foundation upon which Union University rests and is vital to all life and learning, Union President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver said Aug. 23. "If the Bible is discarded, Christians are like a ship without a rudder or a compass," Oliver said. "At Union, we find our ultimate source of authority in the Bible alone. While not rejecting other sources of knowledge, we insist that they must neither deny nor  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: On a balmy Sunday evening, the brassy sound of trumpets echoed across The Commons Lawn to signal to nearly 2,000 new students across Vanderbilt's upper and lower quads that their symbolic walk from the undergraduate residential houses and colleges to Alumni Lawn was about to begin. An annual tradition at Vanderbilt, Founders Walk celebrates the moment that first-year, transfer and Next Steps students officially b  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Move-In Day for the Class of 2028 took place on Aug. 17 as first-year students and their families arrived on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Upper-division students, faculty and staff were on hand to make the newest members of the Vanderbilt community feel welcomed and at home. International and transfer students arrived on campus and were welcomed in the days leading up to Aug. 17. Have photos and videos of yo  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: SMYRNA, Tenn. - Seven Tennessee Army National Guardsmen were commissioned as U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenants during a special ceremony at Smyrna's Volunteer Training Site on August 18. These new officers, who graduated from Smyrna's 18-month-long Officer Candidate School at the Tennessee National Guard's 117th Regional Training Institute, will now join the Tennessee Army National Guard as platoon le  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: A Tennessee Tech University faculty member and veteran public safety expert has penned a new book on stopping acts of mass violence. "Preventing Mass Violence: A Whole Community Approach" by Mark Warnick, lecturer in Tech's School of Professional Studies, was released last month by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The book draws on Warnick's three decades of first responder and emergency man  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Aug. 19, 2024: Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined the United States Department of Justice in welcoming the Attorneys General of Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, and Vermont to our historic lawsuit against Ticketmaster-Live Nation. These additional states bring the total number of plaintiffs in the lawsuit to 41  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: By Jim Wozniak A Tusculum University alumnus has earned a prestigious scholarship, with help from his alma mater, that could position him to start a career on the diplomatic stage for the United States. Eirik Dahlgren, who earned a bachelor's degree in history and museum studies from Tusculum in 2023, has been selected for Rotary International's Global Grant Scholarship. This is a $35,000 scholarship that will en  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- Union University issued the following news release: Union University dedicated its new Wellness Center Aug. 19, officially opening the new fitness facility that is more than four times larger than the previous space. "This is a very exciting day for us," Union President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver said. "For all of us at Union, it's a day that we've hoped for and dreamed about for several years." Located along the main hallway in the Penick Academic Complex in the sp  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: * * * Withstanding Severe Weather is Goal of Research into Capabilities of Unmanned Vehicles * * * Successfully flying a drone in heavy rains or on an extremely windy day is next to impossible. A University of Memphis researcher is looking to improve the odds for such unmanned aerial systems after securing a $9.2 million contract to design and construct a facility to develop and test drones  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Leaders from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, gathered Aug. 21 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new building to expand the Haslam College of Business. The ambitious project will meet the infrastructure and academic goals of the business school as its tremendous growth continues. The college, one of the leading business schools in the nation, is now the largest college at UT by undergraduate enroll  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Of almost $3 million in funding for a combined seven projects announced by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is leading one project and a collaborator on two other projects. The total $2.9 million in grants is being awarded through TNECD's Transportation Network Growth Opportunity, or TNGO, initiative. The  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) is collaborating on research that is using machine learning and artificial intelligence to more accurately determine if a person has a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), or concussion. The research is being funded by a $1.4 million U.S. Department of Defense grant titled, "Diagnosis of Mild TBI Spectrum via Assessment Battery and Machine Learning." Tonia   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University was awarded $890,000 from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development's inaugural Transportation Network Growth Opportunity Mobility and Automotive Discovery Grants. The TNGO initiative connects statewide research assets, communities and talent designed to make Tennessee the top destination in the Southeast for automotive and mobility research and development investment. T  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Sean Carroll on Friday, August 9, 2024 in Uncategorized. Vanderbilt Campus Dining is pleased to announce a new partnership with Nashville-based specialty coffee company 8th and Roast to provide its high-quality, ethically sourced coffee to the university community. Starting this fall, Vanderbilt students and faculty can enjoy one of the many 8th and Roast signature flavors like Sunflower Espresso, Sant  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: The leaders of an innovative Vanderbilt leadership development program have received a Health Equity and Nursing Innovation Fund award from AARP, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, initiative of the AARP Foundation, AARP and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: LIVE, the Learning Innovation Incubator at Vanderbilt University, and Metro Nashville Public Schools are partnering to create human-centered, AI-empowered student advising experiences. This effort builds on Vanderbilt Peabody College and MNPS's ongoing collaboration via the Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity Research (PEER) to promote postsecondary readiness through increased access to and success in ear  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Jason Chow Jason Chow, associate professor of special education and of hearing and speech sciences, received two training grants for $2.49 and $3.72 million from the Office of Special Education Programs in the U.S. Department of Education to prepare leadership personnel in special education. Rachel Schless, Photo by Joe Howell Rachel Schles, assistant professor of the practice of special education, received a $  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University, the University of Cambridge, King's College Cambridge, the White House and the UK's Government Communications Headquarters recently convened to showcase the power of academic collaboration on critical national security issues like the development of cryptographic algorithms that can hold up against quantum attacks. The May 21 event at King's College brought together world-class researchers   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt computer science students got some real-world experience in cybersecurity when they joined Retired General Paul M. Nakasone at DEF CON 32, considered the world's largest conference of hackers. The conference, which took place Aug. 8-11 in Las Vegas, allows hackers to test the latest technology for flaws and give advice on how to avoid being hacked. It is largely attended by cybersecurity experts, gover  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Two hundred study participants were assessed for oxidative stress, acute kidney injury, delirium, myocardial injury and atrial fibrillation. * * * Two out of 10 people who receive cardiac surgery are affected by acute kidney injury, prolonging their hospital stay and increasing their risk for chronic kidney disease, cognitive decline and heart failure. A Vanderbilt Univer  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: As an Army aviator who has led and commanded at platoon, company and battalion levels, Lt. Col. Zachary Dadisman is no stranger to the demands and skills that are part of becoming a successful leader. Through the U.S. Army War College fellows program, he'll have the opportunity to further that experience. LTC Zachary Dadisman is Vanderbilt's first U.S. Army War College Fellow. (Submitted photo) Dadisman was rece  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Patients with a form of heart failure called HFpEF may breathe normally at rest but quickly become breathless with physical activity. The study will test an atrial shunt to relieve high pressure in the heart. * * * Vanderbilt University Medical Center is one of roughly 60 study sites worldwide participating in RESPONDER-HF, a randomized clinical trial of an atrial shunt to   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: In a series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. This installment features Chad Novak, program coordinator with Residential Colleges. He focuses on the first-year experience, helping students to immerse themselves in the college experience and engage with Vanderbilt in and out o  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are seeking children and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 16 years old who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) to participate in a research study examining the effect of theatre on children with ASD and ID. This study looks at social skills of adolescents with ASD and ID before and after a theatre int  more