CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: * * * Animator and Oscar-nominated director Erick Oh, known for his short film "Namoo," will deliver a free public lecture at APSU this month. * * * By Michael Dickins Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is welcoming animator and Oscar-nominated director Erick Oh to continue the 2024-25 CECA Visiting Artist Speak  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Brian Dunn When Alaila Malave arrived at Austin Peay State University (APSU) for the Govs Success Institute (GSI), she was overwhelmed. "I came by myself here, so I got here, and they told us to go to our hall lobby, and I didn't know what that meant," said the first-generation college student and self-described introvert from Columbia, Tennessee. "I was very stressed out." But within days, Malave'  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Sean Carroll on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in Uncategorized. Vanderbilt University Campus Dining is excited to announce a new collaboration with Residential Colleges, integrating the ReusePass reusable container program into this year's Commons Cup. This annual competition among first-year houses promotes camaraderie through academic, social, and community-focused challenges. With sustainability as a  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Steven R. Angle has appointed Dr. JAy Blackman as the University's vice chancellor of communications and marketing, effective Oct. 1, 2024. Blackman, who has served as the University's deputy athletics director for internal operations since April 2021, brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the UTC community to his new   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 10 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University received one of only eight highly competitive federal Rural Health Research Center grants this month, providing four more years of funding for the ETSU/NORC Rural Health Equity Research Center (RHERC). Awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, the four-year award totals $2.8 million and will pr  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The Office of Prestigious Awards at East Tennessee State University announces the next phase of the "Metro-to-Mountains Project," a cultural exchange initiative that builds on the success of the I-40 Project. In collaboration with Kennesaw State University and the Why Not Win? Institute, the project will bring together students, faculty and staff from both institutions for a four-day immersive experi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Nearly 4,200 parents, grandparents, siblings and friends convened on the Vanderbilt campus to celebrate Family Weekend 2024. This year's event, Sept. 6-8, was one of the most successfully attended in recent memory, recording the highest attendance number in five years. Throughout the weekend, guests were invited to share coffee and conversation with college deans, take tours throughout campus, attend open houses  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of a Tennessee-led lawsuit challenging the Biden-Harris administration's revised Title IX rule, which upends the foundation of women's sports and mandates that males and females share bathrooms. Carr previously filed suit against this same rule in April 2024, and he successfully blocked its implementation in Georg  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: If you have tried to find a therapist for your teen through your health plan or even by paying high prices out of pocket, you may have experienced monthslong wait times or only found providers who aren't accepting new patients. Lyra, the university's mental health service provider, makes the process of finding a therapist for your teen as fast, easy and stress-free as possible. Your teen might benefit from therap  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Sept. 13, 2024: Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced appointees to a series of key state boards and commissions. "I'm pleased to appoint these highly-qualified individuals who will ensure that Tennessee continues to lead the nation," said Gov. Lee. "The success of our state depends on the engagement of Tennesseans, and I look forward to their service." Appointees will fill a variety of roles to ensu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A beloved time of the year by many, Family Weekend allows students, parents and families to make cherished memories together on Vanderbilt's campus. Check out some of our top memories from this annual event. 1) Grandparents Social and Tea We're not crying, you are. 2) Fall for the Arts Among the picturesque views of Peabody Lawn and the Ingram Commons, attendees gathered for a beautiful night to celebrate ar  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Feeling a sense of belonging at work can have a significant impact on your social well-being. When you feel connected to your colleagues and part of a positive work community, it can lead to: Stronger relationships: Forming strong relationships at work promotes the development of genuine, supportive connections with your colleagues. These social bonds provide a sense of belonging and inclusion, which can reduce  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due Sept. 23, 2024 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC faculty should contact LSO@vanderbilt.edu for more information. Vanderbilt University submit one proposal per year to The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation grants program. Overview The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation awards grants to organizations for which a small amount of money might make a large difference. The Founda  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due September 19, 2024 Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the NEH Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence opportunity. Overview The Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence program aims to support a more holistic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) in the modern world through the creation of new humanities research centers on artificial intel  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due Sept. 24, 2024 Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC): This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the 2025 Brain Research Foundation Seed Grant Program. Overview This award provides $80,000 (direct costs) over two years to support new research projects in the field of  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due Oct. 3, 2024 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site. Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the January 2025 cycle of the Conservation, Food and Health Foundation (CFH) Grants program. The CFH seeks to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Lat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Senior Counsel to the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel Darryl W. Lunon II (Vanderbilt University) Darryl W. Lunon II, an accomplished attorney whose practice has focused on a range of issues affecting colleges and universities, has been named senior counsel to the vice chancellor and general counsel at Vanderbilt University. Lunon joins the Office of the General Counsel from the Georgia Institute of Technolog  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: If you have tried to find a therapist for your teen through your health plan or even by paying high prices out of pocket, you may have experienced monthslong wait times or only found providers who aren't accepting new patients. Lyra makes the process of finding a therapist for your teen as fast, easy and stress-free as possible. Your teen might benefit from therapy if you have noticed... Unusual emotional outbur  more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan welcomes Dr. Beverly Roberts Gaventa, the Helen H.P. Manson Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis Emerita at Princeton Theological Seminary, to discuss the Apostle Paul and his letter to the Romans during this year's Hayden Lectureship in New Testament on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The lectures will be held in the Mildred Welshimer Phillips Memorial Chapel in the   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers Andrew Nalani, assistant professor of human and organizational development (submitted photo) New research by Andrew Nalani, a faculty member at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, examines the viewpoints of youth care workers in juvenile residential facilities and their desires for fostering more just and equitable systems through youth-adult partnerships. Youth-adult   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Group of capsules moving in tubular tortuous structures and sampling liquids. Vanderbilt researchers have developed technology for sampling body liquids in tortuous and narrow spaces that could lead to early detection of diseases like cancer. The research led by Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering, and his team was recently featured in Science Advances. Body liquids--su  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Blair senior jazz performance major / guitarist Patrick Kenny has released his debut album, Water Damage, a six-song project that includes guest performances by Blair professors Jeff Coffin and Marc Widenhofer, as well as other Blair student musicians. Kenny composed all six of the jazz fusion-styled pieces for the project, which was recorded at a Nashville studio. He took time to answer our questions about his i  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: While practicing public interest law upon graduation has become more popular amongst law students, it still falls outside of the status quo. Assistant Dean and Martha Craig Daughtrey Director for Public Interest Beth Cruz, in partnership with the Career Services Office, held an informational panel for Vanderbilt Law students interested in practicing public interest law after graduation. They hosted four attorneys  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers Brenda McKenzie As college student demographics rapidly evolve, higher education and student affairs (HESA) graduate programs must adapt to ensure future professionals are equipped to support today's diverse students. That is according to Brenda McKenzie, associate professor of the practice of higher education administration, and Anna Thomas, EdD'14, Kelly King, MEd'22, and Emelia Dunston, EdD'21  more

CLINTON, South Carolina, Sept. 14 -- Presbyterian College issued the following news: Presbyterian College alumnus, trustee Steve Smith '84 made the strong case for being an honest businessman at the 2024-25 Robert M. Vance Lecture on Business Ethics on Sept. 10. Smith, the president and chief executive officer of Swagelok North Carolina/East Tennessee, said ethical behavior is not an innate characteristic. Rather, he argued, it is an individual choice and something everyone should learn. Smit  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: A trio of research proposals led by University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science (BGE) faculty members has secured over $1.8 million in external grant and contract awards, marking a successful summer for funding. Dr. Francesca Leasi (BGE), in collaboration with Florida International University, received $696,680 from the Nation  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by flickaj on Friday, September 6, 2024 in featured. By Andy Flick, Evolutionary Studies scientific coordinator Being able to correlate changes in day length with seasonal weather patterns is crucial for many organisms to adapt to their environments. Trees shed their leaves, arctic foxes grow thicker coats, and bears prepare for hibernation. But what about smaller, short-lived organisms? New research le  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Dialogue Vanderbilt is partnering with the Aspen Institute's Weave Project to bring Robert Putnam to campus to explore "How to Heal a Divided America." Putnam warned about social isolation and its destructive impact on society in his 2020 book Bowling Alone. Almost 25 years later, he will visit Vanderbilt to scrutinize what he believes to be a "deepening and intensifying of that trend" during a conversation with  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Altas Partners joins Carlyle and Stone Point Capital as strategic investors Investment will foster continued growth of global claims management provider * * * Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, announced a strategic investment from Altas Partners ("Altas"), a North Ameri  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: As part of the Central Utilities Initiative, phased underground boring and exploratory work will take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 18, resulting in periodic lane and sidewalk closures. The underground work will be in four locations: Area A, Sept. 25 to Oct. 3 Area D, Oct. 4-15 Area B, Oct. 8-12 Area C, Oct. 13-24 The noise and disruption from this underground work is expected to be minimal. Vehicles Single  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- The Tennessee House Republicans issued the following news on behalf of State Rep. Mary Littleton, R-Dickson: * * * The 23rd judicial district includes Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys and Stewart Counties. * * * State Rep. Mary Littleton, R-Dickson, extends her congratulations to Joshua Turnbow on his appointment to serve as 23rd judicial district circuit court judge. Gov. Bill Lee announced Turnbow's appointment Tuesday, and his term begins immediatel  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance ("TDCI") and Insurors of Tennessee will proudly host regulators from across the southeastern United States as part of the 2024 Southeast Regulators Association conference ("SERA") on Nov. 3-5, 2024, in Nashville. SERA, which met for the first time in 1963, is composed of 13 states, the Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Alternative vehicle and pedestrian pathways along Children's Way and 24th Avenue South will be in effect on Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. SEPTEMBER 24 Vehicles The southbound lane of 24th Avenue South near the corner of Blakemore Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon The northbound lane of 24th Avenue South will be open The westbound lane of Children's Way between 24th Avenue South and the Children's Way entrance  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Alternative vehicle and pedestrian pathways along Children's Way and 24th Avenue South will be in effect on Sept. 24 and Oct. 8. SEPTEMBER 24 Vehicles The southbound lane of 24th Avenue South near the corner of Blakemore Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon The northbound lane of 24th Avenue South will be open The westbound lane of Children's Way between 24th Avenue South and the Children's Way entrance  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Sept. 12, 2024: This week, in a letter to Congress, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and 41 attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation authorizing a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health. "Algorithmi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2024: Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced three key judicial appointments. "I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals and value the significant experience they will bring to their respective roles," said Gov. Lee. "I appreciate their leadership and am confident they will serve Tennesseans with integrity." The following Tennesseans have been appointed: *  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The Tennessee House Republicans issued the following news on behalf of State Rep. Ron Travis, R-Dayton: * * * Statewide report shows tourism is breaking records in Tennessee * * * State Rep. Ron Travis, R-Dayton, announced visitors spent $86,526,800 in Bledsoe, Rhea, Sequatchie and Van Buren Counties in 2023, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD). "Whether you want to enjoy the beautiful sceni  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: Chattanooga, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2024) -Tennessee American Water is awarding over $22,000 to multiple firefighting agencies in the area through the Company's 2024 Firefighting Support Grant program. The grants provide supplemental funding to emergency responders for items such as critical equipment, training and community education. "As we remember 9-11 this week, we think  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news: By Krishna Adams, Director of Visual Arts, Craft, Media, and Design Memphis native and Nashville resident Elisheba Mrozik has been awarded an Individual Artist Fellowship (IAF) in Mural Arts by the Tennessee Arts Commission. IAFs are awarded annually to recognize and acknowledge outstanding professional artists living and working in Tennessee who, through their work, add to the state's cultural vitality.  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: By Jonathan Frank Tennessee Tech University is building on its reputation as the state's premier energy, cybersecurity and AI powerhouse thanks to a new $3 million research grant from the National Science Foundation. The prestigious five-year grant will be led by Tech's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering with support from Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: By Jonathan Frank Tennessee Tech University reached its highest total headcount in nearly a decade and enrolled the fourth-largest freshman class in its 109-year history, according to fall 2024 census numbers released this week. The university's final numbers show that Tech enrolled 10,511 students this semester - the largest student population since 2015 - and welcomed more than 3,000 new  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Sept. 12, 2024: * * * * The Select Tennessee Certified Sites program helps communities prepare industrial sites for private investment and job creation * Nearly 80 sites have now been certified through the program * * * The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) today announced that two sites have been certified through the Select Tennesse  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: James R. Sasser, BA'58, JD'61, was a three-term U.S. senator from Tennessee and ambassador to China. (Ann Rayner/Vanderbilt) James R. Sasser, BA'58, JD'61, a former three-term U.S. senator from Tennessee and ambassador to China, died Sept. 10 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was a statesman who loved Tennessee and the U.S. Senate and believed in public service; he was 87. Sasser studied law and history at Va  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- Union University issued the following news release: Union University President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver encouraged local pastors and their wives to focus relentlessly, love deeply and commit completely as they shepherd their churches. "Brothers and sisters, what you do is great," Oliver said. "It's truly great, so remind yourself of that, and don't ever forget it." Oliver was the featured speaker at the university's annual Pastors and Wives Appreciation Banquet S  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: If you connect any of your personal devices to Vanderbilt's Wi-Fi network while you are on campus, it is now time to re-onboard that device to the new network. Personal devices are noted as any device that is not managed by VUIT, such as your cell phone or tablet. One of VUIT's latest projects has involved making our network safer with better Wi-Fi authentication technology. You will need to complete enrollment   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Newly released data shows that the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is celebrating another historic year in student success and record enrollment, thanks in large part to the innovative and holistic student programs that have made the university a national leader. For the second straight year, UT has posted a record retention rate, with 91.9% of first-year students returning for their sophomore year. UT  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: The Advisory Board for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will meet on Monday, September 23, in Room 435 of the UTC Library. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. ET. The UTC Advisory Board was created pursuant to the UT FOCUS Act passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in 2018. The board is comprised of five members appointed by the governor and approved by the General Assembly, o  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: This fall's final 14-day enrollment figure is the largest in University of Tennessee at Chattanooga history, according to the University's just-recorded official census data. The total headcount at UTC, as reported to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the UT System, was 11,834--a 4.0% increase from last year--comprised of 10,245 undergraduates and 1,589 graduate students. T  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is launching a search for a highly accomplished researcher and educator to join its quantum program as a Governor's Chair scientist with a joint appointment at UTC and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Established in 2006 and funded by the state of Tennessee and ORNL, the Governor's Chair program attracts scientific luminaries to   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: A popular University of Tennessee at Chattanooga workshop in which established writers from across the country, local authors, students and novice writers can engage in the open exchange of ideas, works and readings is set to return. The 2024 Meacham Writers' Workshop, a free event open to the public, takes place from Sept. 26-28 at the UTC Library, the University Center and at Stove W  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of History will host the Southern Labor Studies Association (SLSA) conference Sept. 19-22 at various locations around campus, bringing together scholars, labor activists and community members to explore the rich history and evolving dynamics of labor in the southern United States. The theme of this year's bi-annual SLSA conference,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University Campus Dining has been honored with the 2024 Tennessee Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award for Sustainable Performance for its leadership in innovation to significantly cut the university's overall environmental impact. Presented by Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the award celebrates organizations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: After moving to Nashville to join the faculty at Vanderbilt Law School, James Blumstein was denied the right to vote because of Tennessee's durational residency requirements and decided to sue. Blumstein successfully argued the case himself before the Supreme Court, effectively enfranchising around 6% more potential voters. On the 50th anniversary of the court's decision (delayed two years because of the pandemi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers Brent Evans On July 1, Brent Evans, associate professor of public policy and higher education, began his appointment in the Biden Administration as the senior advisor to the chief economist and to the under secretary of education at the U.S. Department of Education. Evans is an expert on college access and student success. He is particularly interested in the efficacy of financial aid policy on h  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: National Postdoc Appreciation Week launches Monday, Sept. 16, and continues through Friday, Sept. 20. In collaboration with campus partners, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has curated a roster of events in celebration of the Vanderbilt postdoc community. Vanderbilt postdoctoral fellows, commonly known as postdocs, are professionals who have earned doctoral degrees and are temporarily pursuing scholarly trai  more