NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Alan Hurtado, a Chemical and Physical Biology Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Edward Levine, has been awarded the first Linda Sealy Emerging Scholar Travel Award. Alan Hurtado The award was established to enhance the STEM talent pipeline by promoting a more inclusive environment that supports trainees from diverse backgrounds. Hurtado and Levine will receive $4,000 to attend a national conference in Hurtado's res  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news: * * * Company to build salt production, two fuel development lab facilities * * * Kairos Power LLC, a mission-driven clean energy technology, engineering, and manufacturing company, is expanding its operations in New Mexico to build three facilities and create 100 jobs. Kairos Power is headquartered in Alameda, California and initially expanded to Albuquerque's Mesa del Sol community in 2019 for its rese  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: By Jim Wozniak Work to provide an updated look in residence halls that is pleasing and welcoming to new and returning Tusculum University students continues with donations made to a special campaign. The university's Facilities Management Department recently completed upgrades in the Charles Oliver Gray West residence hall. Among the improvements crews made were new flooring in the lobby and in the common areas   more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Austin Peay State University's Institute for National Security & Military Studies (INSMS) further solidified its position as a key academic partner in international security through a recent meeting with leadership from the U.S. Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) in Belgrade, Serbia. As a result of this meeting, APSU has been formally invited to participate in the prestigious Balkan Security   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by April Evans on Wednesday, in News Story. The College of Arts and Science has launched the Center for Global Democracy, a premier social science institute dedicated to pioneering research and innovation in democratic politics around the world. Noam Lupu, professor of political science, directs the new center. Public support for democracy and trust in democratic institutions is eroding across many par  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Paul Winistorfer, dean of the College of Natural Resources and Environment since 2009, announced his retirement, effective fall 2025. Winistorfer is the third dean to serve the college since its founding in 1992. Winistorfer started his nearly 40-year career in higher education at the University of Georgia and continued at the University of Tennessee, where he held roles in teaching, research, and administration. He cam  more

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 18, 2024) - Community Health Network and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, announced today their intention to form a joint venture partnership. Through the proposed joint venture, Community and Lifepoint Behavioral Health will build and operate new inpatient behavioral health hospitals as part of Community's broader network of behavio  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: AI Flash Vanderbilt's Exclusive Window into the Latest AI Advancements Vanderbilt Data Science is proud to introduce AI Flash, a brand-new, exclusive segment offering real-time, in-depth analysis of the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Whether it's a new model from OpenAI, an innovative tool from Google DeepMind, or a significant development in machine learning, AI Flash ensures you'll be among t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: In a bipartisan effort to engage and inform the Vanderbilt community, Dialogue Vanderbilt and the Civil Discourse Lab is launching a series of Insight Debates, participatory conversations encouraging students and providing them with tools to speak up in classroom and casual settings with confidence when others disagree, listen with greater awareness and comfort to differing perspectives, and remember that people   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga today announced that Dr. Ethan Carver has been appointed associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Graduate School, effective immediately. Carver, who has worked closely with graduate programs and the Graduate School since 2016--first as assistant dean and then as associate dean--had been serving as interim dean since January. Dr  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: * * * High purity isopropyl alcohol joins robust EastaPure solvents portfolio that meet semiconductor purity and reliability standards * * * Technology is evolving at a faster rate now than at any point in modern history. As the demand for semiconductors continues to rapidly increase, manufacturers feel the pressure to meet that need while maintaining the standards required to produce high-yield chips. To   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 20 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * * College football's premier pregame to preview the Sooners' first SEC matchup as they host No. 6 Tennessee (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC) * Special on-site guests: OU's head coach Brent Venables, actor and former Oklahoma linebacker Brian Bosworth join the show; American singer, songwriter and Oklahoma native Blake Shelton is the Week 4 guest picker * * * ESPN's College GameDay B  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2024: East Tennessee State University's second annual Upper East Tennessee Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Summit conference happens Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Carnegie Hotel. The conference aims to train and educate members of the community in the prevention of and response to sexual assault and in advocacy and treatment for victims. It is intended as an initial effort to   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * Researchers with the Quillen College of Medicine have secured more than $5 million in funding for two studies on sepsis infection. * * * Researchers with East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine have secured more than $5 million in federal funding this year to research sepsis, a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's immune response to an infecti  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt engineering students Rais Nurhidajat, Jonathan Zak, Leo Brenes, and graduate student Andrew Noonan gained invaluable aerospace career experience this summer at the Vanderbilt Aerospace Design Laboratory (VADL). Their project, developing an autorotative lander, advanced their technical skills and provided a springboard for their future careers in the aerospace industry. An autorotative lander slows its  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the appointment of Matt Van Epps as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of General Services (DGS), effective October 1. Van Epps will succeed Christi Branscom, who will step down on September 30 after nearly six years of service to Tennesseans. "Christi has faithfully served state agencies and her fellow Tennesseans since day one of the Lee a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries announce the 2024-25 McCord Graduate Library Fellowship, an opportunity to work under the mentorship of Vanderbilt professional librarians or archivists. The fellowship is designed to enhance the learning experience for graduate and professional students, providing a unique opportunity to engage in inquiry-based and experiential learning related to a variety of topics in lib  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: By Kyle Lubinsky The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing hosted its inaugural Research Day on August 21, in collaboration with the Center for Research Development and Scholarship and the Vanderbilt Center for Research on Inequality and Health. This year's theme focused on advancing health equity and policy through nursing science, emphasizing the vital role that nursing research pl  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2024: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga today announced a transformative $3.5 million gift and research grant from the Journey Health Foundation to establish a Research Center for Health and Economic Analytics within the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. The new center, which will be named in honor of the foundation, marks a major step in the use of data  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised HF Capital, LLC, the Tennessee-based family office of the Haslam family, on its investment of up to $725 million to launch Ara Energy Decarbonization, an initiative aimed at decarbonizing heavy industry, in partnership with Ara Partners, a global private equity and infrastructure firm dedicated to decarbonizing the industrial economy. Ara Energy Decarbonization will target   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers Children with autism are more likely than their typically developing peers to engage in challenging behavior, which can lead to injury, lower rates of social inclusion, and adverse effects on learning. To support these children, special education professionals in schools need training on functional analysis --the methods used to identify factors that influence challenging behavior. Joseph Lambert  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due Oct. 17, 2024 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC faculty should contact LSO@vanderbilt.edu for more information. Vanderbilt University may nominate one faculty member in the chemical sciences for the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program. Overview The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports the research and teaching careers of talented young faculty in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due Oct. 17, 2024 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site. Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the 2025 Nashville Predators Foundation Helper Grants. Overview The foundation is offering funding to support projects/programs serving the Nashville or Middle Tennessee area. Projects must specifically benefit youth a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due October 10, 2024 This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, combined) can nominate up to two assistant professors for the 2025 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards, sponsored by Oak Ridge Associated Universities. Overview The awards provide seed money for research intended to enrich the re  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due Oct. 10, 2024 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should contact LSO@vanderbilt.edu for more information. Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Richard Davoud Donchian grant program. Overview The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation provides funds to nonprofit organizations whose programs result in the strengthening of the human spirit and the enhan  more

CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 21 -- Mississippi College issued the following news: A simple game of chance may have brought Chip Wilson to Mississippi College, but the director of student well-being's dedication to his alma mater has earned him the highest staff service honor at the University. While visiting MC as a high school student, Wilson became enamored by the Christian culture and beatific surroundings of the Clinton campus. But he also admired the college his father had attended - Union  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: By Kyle Lubinsky Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Assistant Dean, PhD in Nursing Science Angela McNelis, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, CNE, was awarded the Mary Adelaide Nutting Award as part of the 2024 National League for Nursing Awards. The award is given to an individual who demonstrates outstanding teaching, contributes as a leader in nursing education, encourages creative interactions with   more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan now offers a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree, a two-year, 49-credit hour academic program. Emmanuel's MTS program provides a strong theological foundation for students interested in pursuing further graduate or doctoral programs, missionary work, teaching, or a professional field outside of traditional ministry. The MTS degree remodels the seminary's former M  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: "You need experience to gain wisdom." --Albert Einstein Vanderbilt added 61 new teachers and researchers to our more than 1,800 faculty in 10 schools and colleges for the 2024-25 academic year. What do some of these new faculty wish they'd known when they were younger? Here they answer the question, "What's one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?" Amal al-Wahish, senior lecturer in physics and   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Residential Colleges invites all Vanderbilt faculty, students and staff to nominate a book for the Campus Reading for the Class of 2029; next year's theme is Stories that Connect Us. "The Campus Reading is a chance for students to draw on a shared experience as they begin the complex work of living in a diverse community, meeting new people, and engaging in a new set of experiences," said Melissa Gresalfi, dean  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Save the date for the 23rd annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Lecture on Oct. 29 at noon in Light Hall 208. In addition, nominations are now being sought for the annual Levi Watkins, Jr. Awards, which honor Dr. Watkins' commitment to improving health care for all people. Awards will be given to recognize at least one Vanderbilt School of Medicine or Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty member, house staff me  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A feature article in Gifted Child Quarterly named Camilla Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development, and David Lubinski, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology and Human Development, as the top two most productive scholars, respectively, in the field of mathematical giftedness. Benbow is an author on six of the top 10 most cited documents in the field, and Lubinski is an author  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: An increasingly globalized world needs young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve humanity's biggest challenges. This year, Lena Kalandjian and Sam Mitike, third-year students in the Department of Human and Organizational Development (HOD) at Vanderbilt Peabody College were named 2024-2026 Obama Foundation Voyagers and awarded The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. The two-year scholarship prog  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following Q&A with Polymer scientist Lin Feng: * * * In high school, Lin Feng had no clue what polymers were. Now, she oversees a team of scientists who develop new project segments for innovative products using polymers, including electronics, biodegradable materials, inks, flexible packaging materials and industrial coatings. She played a crucial role in the research and development of notable Eastman products such as Tetrashield  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release: Nashville, Tennessee - Sony Music today announced that Randy Goodman, Chairman and CEO, Sony Music Nashville will retire at the end of 2024 after more than 35 years in the music industry.  Goodman was appointed to his current role in 2015, during which time he also has overseen Sony Music's Christian music enterprise, Provident Entertainment. In making the announcement, Sony Music Group Chairman, Rob Stringer,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Mary-Lou Watkinson on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in News Story, Research. Kirsty Clark, assistant professor of medicine, health, and society, studies mental health disparities impacting LGBTQ+ populations through her lab. The Clark Lab then develops evidence-based interventions to disrupt the course of such disparities. Clark recently published research in JAMA Pediatrics that explores the effects o  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Richard D. Faulkner, Jr. and Amy W. Mahone have been named the leaders of Baker Donelson's Seniors Housing and Long Term Care Team. Mr. Faulkner and Ms. Mahone will lead a team of approximately 100 professionals serving all aspects of seniors housing and long term care. The multidisciplinary industry service team includes regulatory, transactions, governmental investigations, labor and employment, an  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * First edition provides critical insights into recall trends and regulatory developments * * * SYDNEY, Australia - Sedgwick brand protection launched the inaugural Australian edition of its renowned Recall Index report (https://marketing.sedgwick.com/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/4952/p/p-0cdc/t/page/fm/1?utm_source=Brand+Protection&utm_m  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: When Dr. Ahmed Eltom was hired at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as an electrical engineering assistant professor in 1984, his plan was to stay for only a year. Forty years later, he is still at UTC, now as a distinguished professor. Eltom was one of 242 employees recognized for their service milestones at the UTC Service Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the newl  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 21 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: As a group leader for United Way of Greater Chattanooga's Day of Caring, she joined fellow University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students, faculty and staff during the service initiative on Friday, Sept. 20. Groups of volunteers went to six Hamilton County locations--including Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Red Bank Middle School, YMCA, CHATT Foundation, Normal Park Trail and UTC's ca  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Andrea Spofford Austin Peay State University's Department of Theatre & Dance, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is welcoming New York-based SITI Company members to campus for a free workshop on Sept. 27 and a public performance of an original theatrical production running from Oct. 3-6. SITI Company members Will Bond, Ellen Lauren, and Darron West will host a mastercl  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Peabody College builds community through education, whether by collaborating with partners a mile or thousands of miles away from our campus. We may work with local Nashville students and teachers to support literacy and inspire future scientists, or with school systems in other countries to help foster education equity, or even with people impacted by the carceral system who seek a brighter future through STEM e  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Mary-Lou Watkinson on Monday, September 16, 2024 in News Story, Research. Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity may soon be disproven by the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), and Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Stephen Taylor will be part of a selective team of scientists leading the effort. Taylor is one of only six scientists nationwide appointed to the LISA team, a j  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The ability to engage with others in highly divisive times is a particularly timely topic, one that Monica Guzman, senior fellow for public practice at Braver Angels, spoke about with first-year students on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at a packed Langford Auditorium. Guzman delivered the 18th annual Lawson Lecture, named in honor of the Rev. James Lawson, a renowned civil rights activist, professor, theoretician and pas  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2024: The state's Office of Outdoor Recreation today announced $2,609,375 in grants from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for eight communities across the state. The office is housed in the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). The RTP program provides federal funding to match local government investments for land acquisition for trails,  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Earlier this month, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency stopped by East Tennessee State University to help Bucky build a kit to better prepare for a natural disaster or emergency. The collaboration is part of National Preparedness Month in Tennessee, recognized by Gov. Bill Lee. The September campaign serves as a reminder that a disaster can happen at any time. TEMA, as well as officials at E  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order establishing procedural schedule (Docket No. 24-00044): * * * In Re: Petition Of Limestone Water Utility Operating Company, LLC To Increase Charges, Fees And Rates And For Approval Of A General Rate Increase And Consolidated Rates ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE This matter is before the Administrative Judge of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission ("Commission" or "TPUC") to establi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order granting certificate of public convenience (Docket No. 24-00042) on Sept. 18, 2024: * * * In Re: Application Of Fiber Connect LLC dba Fiber Connect Tennessee LLC For A Certificate To Provide Access Telecommunications Services Throughout The State Of Tennessee INITIAL ORDER GRANTING CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY This matter came before the Administrative Judge of the Tennesse  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order granting motion (Docket No. 24-00032): * * * In Re: Petition Of Tennessee-American Water Company To Modify Tariff, Change And Increase Charges, Fees, And Rates, And For Approval Of A General Rate Increase ORDER GRANTING MOTION OF UWUA INTERVENORS FOR LEAVE TO FILE MORE THAN FORTY DISCOVERY REQUESTS This matter is before the Administrative Judge upon the Motion of UWUA Intervenors for Leave to  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order granting motion to dismiss application (Docket No. 24-00041): * * * In Re: Application Of Frontier Fiber Venture, LLC For A Certificate Of Convenience And Necessity To Provide Competing Telecommunication Service ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO DISMISS APPLICATION This matter is before the Administrative Judge of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission (the "Commission" or "TPUC") upon a Motion to Di  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: By Jonathan Frank Veteran Tennessee Tech University journalism professor and five-time author Russ Witcher can now add a new title to his resume: award-winning screenwriter. Witcher racked up honorable mentions in the first-time screenwriter categories at both the 2024 Los Angeles Film Awards and the Oniros Film Awards, held in New York. His debut screenplay is based on his 2022   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: By Megan Trotter The Department of Chemistry at Tennessee Tech University has been named one of only eight institutions in the United States to be awarded the prestigious Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions Award. The award is given by The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation in New York, a foundation created by chemist and investor Camille in honor of his brot  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Criminal suspects, defendants and offenders face many choices that affect their liberty, in situations ranging from searches of their property or data to interrogations and plea deals. Judicial doctrine considers these choices to be valid when they are made "voluntarily" i.e., when the individual consents or agrees to a pat down, interview, plea, or surrender of information. But determinations of when these type  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers Ashley Carse What happens to communities and environments when waterways are dredged to accommodate global shipping vessels? How does built infrastructure affect city temperatures and who is most affected? As a cultural anthropologist, Ashley Carse tries to answer these questions by investigating the local impacts of large infrastructure projects like transportation systems, shipping ports, and   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: What you need to know: People, Culture and Belonging has unveiled Project Polaris, a new job architecture initiative. The project aims to build clear career pathways and personal growth opportunities across the university. Full implementation is scheduled for April 2025. Vanderbilt University's People, Culture and Belonging has unveiled Project Polaris, a transformative job architecture initiative to enha  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 21 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: Trevecca Nazarene University and the Mt. Juliet Police Department have announced a partnership that will allow officers to advance their leadership skills and professional development through specialized coursework at Trevecca. As part of the agreement, the Mt. Juliet Police Department can select up to 15 officers or department employees at a time to participate in Trevecca's six-week online leadership ac  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 15 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: By Julie Jansen With school back in session, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, part of The University of Alabama System, has welcomed yet another class of high-achieving Chargers. 2024 brings greater enrollment percentages across multiple Alabama counties, including those in the Birmingham (Jefferson and Shelby) and Mobile (Baldwin and Mobile) areas, and freshman enrollment from Tennessee has increase  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- The University of Tennessee System issued the following news release: At a time when national college enrollment figures are experiencing a decline, the University of Tennessee (UT) System has defied the trend, with five consecutive years of record enrollments. The official results were revealed at today's UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee meeting. The flagship campus at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville reported a 6.7% increase in enrollment (38,7  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is launching a new initiative to enhance support for its growing veteran student population by restructuring the Veterans Success Center and establishing the Office of Veteran Benefits Administration, effective Sept. 18. "As a university defined by the Volunteer spirit, UT's dedication to veterans and military-connected students has never been stronger," said Amber W  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 21 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is expanding its commitment to making higher education more affordable and accessible across Tennessee with the announcement of 14 additional high schools that are now part of the Flagship Scholarship program. Graduates from Flagship high schools admitted to UT Knoxville for fall 2025 will receive a scholarship to cover tuition and mandatory fees in combination with t  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Dr. Zack Simoni, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is exploring how social class shapes the experiences of family members caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease. His recent research paper, "Social class and informal caregiving for family members with Alzheimer's disease: the role of economic capital, cultural health capi  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Efforts Will Help Nursery Growers Compensate for Lack of Workers * * * University of Tennessee Extension and UT AgResearch scientists have been awarded part of a nearly $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study ways to use automation and robotics to address the labor shortage in the nursery crops industry. Growing plants in a nur  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Professor Steven Wernke's groundbreaking archaeological mapping project has secured its most substantial funding yet: a $625,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. Using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, Wernke and his team are mapping archaeological sites across the Andes Mountain Range to build a detailed inventory that will improve our understanding of Andean settlement systems and human-  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University announced today the launch of its Institute of National Security, led by Paul M. Nakasone, former director of the National Security Agency, former commander of U.S. Cyber Command and retired four-star general. Founding director Paul M. Nakasone The institute emerged from Vanderbilt's rich history of collaboration with the defense community, aerospace industry and cyber domain, building upo  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Why were there so many kidney transplants in a weekend? Rachel Forbes, MD, MBA, said it was purely happenstance. All the transplants were the result of matching kidneys from deceased donors being discovered at once for 10 patients. * * * It was truly a Labor Day weekend to remember at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where transplant teams performed 10 kidney transpl  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The mechanistic understanding of how cells respond to heat could explain how chronic inflammation contributes to the development of cancer. * * * Fever temperatures rev up immune cell metabolism, proliferation and activity, but they also -- in a particular subset of T cells -- cause mitochondrial stress, DNA damage and cell death, Vanderbilt University Medical Center resea  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Our nation is suffering from a crisis of connection: The U.S. surgeon general warns of an epidemic of loneliness. Politics have become polarized. The norms of free and respectful speech are challenged on our campuses. And trust in each other and institutions is near an all-time low. Yet, we can weave together our communities and our nation. "How To Heal a Divided America" is a community-building exercise focu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Share Twitter Facebook Email LinkedIn Vanderbilt encourages the entire campus community to participate in the upcoming November 5 general election. With the voter registration deadline approaching, students, faculty and staff can take advantage of several voter registration and educational events coming up. Now is the time to mark your calendars, make a plan and get ready to make your voice heard on November  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has been awarded a $1.5 million grant to grow its effective sexual assault nurse examiner education program. The new grant will expand recruitment, education and retention strategies for SANEs and increase, diversify and sustain the national SANE workforce. The new program, ENPs-CARE: A Program to Sustain Emergency Nurse Practitioner Comprehensive Sex  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Week 4 of college football across ESPN platforms features 15 Top 25 teams in action, including five of the top 10 - No. 1 Texas, No. 5 Ole Miss, No. 6 Tennessee, No. 7 Missouri and No. 8 Miami. In total, 85 games are slated for ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, ESPN Radio, SEC Network+ and ACCNX. In primetime on ABC Saturday Night Football Presented by Ca  more

GALLATIN, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Welch College issued the following news release: Welch College enrolled 399 students for its fall 2024 semester, similar to last fall's headcount of 393, according to Matthew McAffee, Provost of Welch College. "We are so delighted to welcome this promising group of new students to Welch College," McAffee said. "We pray the Lord will grant His richest blessings upon them as they pursue their vocational preparation for life and ministry." At press time, college   more

GALLATIN, Tennessee, Sept. 21 -- Welch College issued the following news release: Recently, Welch College Press announced the publication of its newest book, A Life Pleasing to God, by Barry Raper, according to Matt Bracey, managing editor. "We're so excited about our newest book. We believe Dr. Raper's accessible study of 1 Thessalonians will be an ideal read not only for preachers and teachers but also for small-group Bible studies and devotions." "Among the earliest of Paul's letters, the v  more