CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: For the second year, the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) has distributed funds to four departments from Austin Peay State University's College of Arts and Letters to provide Transformative Student Experience Grants for practical learning opportunities. Students who received these awards include Lily Goodowens and Birdie Wade (Department of Art + Design); Darelys Lugo, Kayah Newell, and  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Baker Donelson shareholder Sara M. Turner has been elected Second Vice President of DRI. With more than 16,000 members, DRI is the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of businesses and individuals in civil litigation. DRI's national elections were held at the organization's annual meeting in Seattle, Washington, on October 16 - 18, 2024. "We are extremel  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: The law firm Baker Donelson has added William J. Gruitza as of counsel in its Fort Lauderdale office, further strengthening the Firm's nationally recognized health care practice. Mr. Gruitza provides legal counsel to a diverse range of industry clients, including solo practitioners, physician groups, hospital systems, universities, laboratories, and durable medical equipment suppliers. He is certified  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved updates to multiple projects at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, including a new renovation budget for Lindsey Nelson Stadium and next steps for the nonprofit foundation supporting Tennessee Athletics. The board also approved new initiatives and funding requests for the UT Institute of Agriculture that would position UTIA to become a global leader  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Posted by Mary-Lou Watkinson on Thursday, October 10, 2024 in News Story, Research. The College of Arts and Science's Center for Global Democracy has been awarded $12.5 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to expand its research on democratic governance in Latin America and the Caribbean. The funds will be dispersed over the next five years to support activities related to the Amer  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: The Cherokee Nation is contributing $10,000 each to nine Trail of Tears Association state chapters, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced during the National Trail of Tears Association Conference & Symposium. The annual event, held this year in Chattanooga, provides members of the national association and state chapters an opportunity to gather   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning consumers, in the wake of major flooding caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton, to be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles that soon may be entering the used car market. Preliminary industry estimates indicate the hurricanes flooded thousands of vehicles in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. That damage inclu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced it received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office. Bridgestone will design, build and operate a pilot plant that will advance an innovative, potentially more sustainable and cost-effective approach to obtaining butadiene from ethanol. The project will evaluate th  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: By Melissa Nipper At its annual Celebration of Research, East Tennessee State University highlighted a record-breaking year in research achievements across the campus and introduced five new awards to honor faculty and staff who have made outstanding contributions to advancing research at the university. "We wanted to recognize the important research happening across all of our colleges an  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: By Jonathan Roberts East Tennessee State University's Dr. Eric Beaumont, a professor in the Quillen College of Medicine's Department of Biomedical Sciences, recently received a grant to study a potential treatment for heart failure by stimulating the vagus nerve - a key part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and blood pressure. The $2.7 million gr  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: By Jim Wozniak Some came dressed in theme for the day and others showed their game faces, but the latest edition of Pioneer CON provided a positive vibe for all who attended. Pioneer CON returned to Tusculum University Saturday, Oct. 19, with a day full of activities to enthrall gaming enthusiasts. The event included Warhammer 40K, Magic: The Gathering and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments as well as opportu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Gregg Kendrick (Submitted photo) Vanderbilt University Information Technology has announced Gregg R. Kendrick as the university's new chief information security officer. As CISO at Vanderbilt, Kendrick will lead the initiatives to protect institutional data, enhance cybersecurity measures and foster a culture of security awareness across the university community. Kendrick's extensive expertise in cybersecurity   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Following a recall of ready-to-eat meat by BrucePac over possible listeria contamination, the USDA has released a list of schools that received the products. The list includes schools in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The recall has now expanded to additiona  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Thanks to an almost $800,000 funding award from the National Science Foundation, the Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is off to a great start. The grant funding will be awarded incrementally over three years, beginning this month and concluding in October 2027. It will enable the hiring of postdoctoral rese  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Survey invitations for the 2024 Commute Survey were emailed to the Vanderbilt community on Oct. 21. Five people who complete the survey by Nov. 3 will be randomly selected to win $100. The Office of Transportation and Mobility will use the feedback received from the 2024 survey to shape programs and adjust its goals to better serve the Vanderbilt community. If you do not see an invitation in your inbox, check   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Serving as the new front door to Vanderbilt University Hospital, the building serves as a visible reminder of the monumental impact Janet and Jim Ayers have had on the people of Tennessee. * * * Vanderbilt University Medical Center will name the new expansion tower for Vanderbilt University Hospital the Jim Ayers Tower in recognition of Janet and Jim Ayers' philanthropic legacy and   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2024: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced that following a successful lawsuit by the Tennessee Attorney General's Office, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") was forced to produce previously undisclosed information about the agency's release of thousands of detained migrants, including dangerous convicted criminals. The hundreds of pa  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Impacted Counties May Opt-In To Receive Immediate Financial Relief From $100M Fund * * * Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee shared additional guidance on how communities impacted by Hurricane Helene may opt-in to receive immediate financial relief via the HEAL Program, which was established swiftly in the days following the disaster. The $100 million fund directly serves the health and wellnes  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 22 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: A group of local young adults with special needs enjoyed a day on the water thanks to Tennessee Tech University's Department of Exercise Science. The students are enrolled in the Putnam County School System's Independence Program, a project made possible through a unique partnership between Tech and the school district. Participants in the program are typically ages 18 to 22 and are learnin  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University brought together more than 160 experts, industry leaders and other distinguished guests for the inaugural World Nuclear Forum, held in partnership with Congressional Energy Engagement. The event comes on the heels of Tech's announcement that the university has more than doubled its initial enrollment goals for the university's new nuclear engineering degree program   more

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: University of Arizona researchers will lead a project exploring how family support - or lack thereof - impacts the mental health and overall wellbeing of Latinx queer and transgender youth. Latinx is a gender-neutral term for those of Latin American descent. The project is funded by a $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health awarded to the U of A, the University of Miami, the U  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Sheila P. Burke, the chair of Baker Donelson's Government Relations and Public Policy Group, has been recognized by the University of San Francisco with two prestigious alumni awards: the Public Service Award and the School of Nursing and Health Professions Legacy Award. Ms. Burke was honored during CelebrateUSF, the school's annual alumni weekend, which was held October 17 - 20. A 1973 graduate of t  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 22 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: * * * Industry-University Cooperative Research Center is the First on Campus * * * The University of Memphis recently opened the Center for Electrified and Automated Trucking (CEAT) on campus, introducing its first Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC). Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, CEAT is poised to lead the advancement of electric and autonomous vehicle technolog  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: VUIT has announced the implementation of a new and enhanced help desk system coming this fall. The updated system will offer the following improved functionality for our campus community: New Chat Interface: Get quick resolutions to common issues, with the option to seamlessly transition to a live agent for additional assistance. Searchable Knowledge Base: Easily find concise and accurate answers to frequently a  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Two researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have received prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER awards to help them establish a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. Stephanie Kivlin, an associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Wei Wang, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical,  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 22 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga raised $2,899,459.06 from 2,201 donors during its fifth annual Mocs Give Day on Oct. 1. The day's original fundraising goal of $2,000,000 from 2,000 donors was exceeded by nearly 45% in dollars raised. "Almost 73% of all gifts on Mocs Give Day were $100 or less," said UTC Vice Chancellor of Advancement Kim White. "That's a powerful statistic sh  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Four Vanderbilt projects--ranging from publishing the stories of a Yiddish woman writer murdered by the Nazis in 1945 to honoring an HBCU that once stood where Peabody College now resides--have received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities totaling $330,696, further advancing the university's leadership in humanities research and preservation. Three of the projects receiving funding are based in   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: After the historic football win against Alabama on Oct. 5, the student and fan celebration that left Vanderbilt's campus onto city streets required spur of the moment resources from the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) and other city services to ensure safety, particularly in the congested downtown area. Vanderbilt is deeply grateful to the MNPD, the Nashville Fire Department and the city's Office of Emerg  more