NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Diermeier meets with members of Congress, highlights federal partnerships at Vanderbilt's D.C. reception * Chancellor Daniel Diermeier delivers his keynote address at Vanderbilt's Congressional Reception in June. (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt's partnership with the federal government is central to the university's mission of advancing research, strengthening the workforce and expanding a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Dialogue Vanderbilt helps students navigate differences through connection and conversation * As the fall semester begins, Vanderbilt welcomes a new class of students ready to engage with ideas, explore identity and build community. One of the university's signature efforts to support this journey is Dialogue Vanderbilt --a campus-wide initiative that advances the university's enduring commitment to const more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 16 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * Historic Chattanooga women's organization highlighted in new UTC special collection By Chuck Wasserstrom The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library's Special Collections has completed a grant-funded project to digitize the records of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Chattanooga, making them freely accessible to researchers and the public worldwide. The newly p more PR

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, July 16 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news: * * * Hospitals of Providence and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Unveil The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East * The Hospitals of Providence and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, unveiled in a ribbon cutting The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East, located at 2230 Joe Battle Boulevard, El Paso, Texas 79938. The ribbon cutting celebrate more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Chair Ken Martin Slams Trump's Budget, Shares Dems' Initiative to Organize Everywhere To Fight Back Over the weekend, following the passage of Trump's billionaire-first budget bill, DNC Chair Ken Martin traveled to Tennessee, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to share how Democrats will hold Trump accountable for his disastrous budget -- touting Democrats' "Organizing Summer" campaign as ju more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Nashville PEER receives grant to study chronic absenteeism across MNPS * Since 2020, educators, policymakers, and families have grappled with the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on student learning and well-being. While pandemic recovery efforts are ongoing, one of the most persistent challenges has been chronic absenteeism. Nashville PEER hopes to understand this issue at its roots with a new  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * Record-breaking Generosity: Donors Propel UT Knoxville to Historic Fundraising Milestone The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has achieved its largest fundraising total in history. Donors contributed an extraordinary $428 million during fiscal year 2024-25, affirming the Volunteer community's deep commitment to the state's flagship land-grant university. This milestone comes just one year after UT more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Nation is Mercedes-Benz Bound For Week 1 as Tennessee and Syracuse Face Off in the 2025 Aflac Kickoff Game * SEC Nation makes 2025 debut on Aug. 30 on SEC Network ahead of an electrifying bout between Syracuse and Tennessee at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the 2025 Aflac Kickoff Game (noon ET, ABC). SEC Nation, Marty & McGee and The Paul Finebaum Show will all be liv more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 16 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * Simulated patient, real emotions: AI bringing realism to UTC nursing simulation By Chuck Wasserstrom As the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing continues to expand its simulation toolkit, artificial intelligence is making a significant impact. Earlier this summer, students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) adult gerontology acute care program piloted more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech breaks all-time record for research funding, reaching nearly $48 million for fiscal year 2025 By Jonathan Frank Tennessee Tech University set an all-time record for externally funded research for the fifth year in a row, according to university administrators. The university topped $47.9 million in externally funded research for fiscal year 2025, supported by 193 rese more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech engineering program launches first metal casting bootcamp with Department of Defense grant A $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense is helping Tennessee Tech University's Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology build the future of American manufacturing one metal pour at a time. The university recently completed its first week-long metal cast more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 15 -- General Motors issued the following news: * * * Ultium Cells to upgrade Tennessee plant for low-cost EV battery cell production * SPRING HILL, Tenn. - Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery cell manufacturing facility to scale production of low-cost lithium iron phosphate battery cells, building on a $2.3 billion investment announced in 2021. Conversion of battery cell line more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * $500,000 ARC Grant Supports Growth of Tennessee RiverLine in Appalachian Communities A Total Investment of $1 Million Will Strengthen the Rivertowns Program, Support Tourism Planning and Expand Access To Outdoor Recreation * KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee RiverLine has received a $500,000 planning grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to strengthen its more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * "Sweet Traditions" Hard Cider Benefits Tennessee Grape Research Apple Barn Hard Cider Company and UT Institute of Agriculture Unveil a Limited release Hard Cider * SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. -- The Apple Barn Hard Cider Company, in partnership with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, has introduced Sweet Traditions, a limited release hard cider whose pro more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 16 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * From the classroom to the boardroom, SMILE Fund shapes future financial analysts By Carter Graham As Chattanooga's population and economic development continue to grow, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students are fulfilling a need for bright, prepared and eager professionals ready to take fiduciary responsibility seriously. Founded in 2015, the SMILE Fund--short for St more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 15 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC celebrates historic year in fundraising and alumni engagement The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga achieved a remarkable fundraising milestone in fiscal year 2025, securing $31.9 million from 7,086 donors. Excluding last year's historic $30 million Rollins gift, this marks the University's largest fundraising year ever. A 4.6% increase from the previous record-setting  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 15 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC receives multiple College of Distinction accolades from national higher ed resource Colleges of Distinction, a national organization that honors higher education institutions for excellence in delivering exceptional student experiences and producing successful outcomes, has recognized the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 10 award categories. UTC has been designated  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt alumnus Walt Gall applies basic sciences to AI and space innovation By Alexandra Scammell Walt Gall, PhD'02, exemplifies how a foundation in basic sciences can launch a dynamic and impactful career. After earning his degree in molecular biology from Vanderbilt in 2002, Gall has carved out a path at the intersection of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, deep  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt biologist receives $1.3M Keck grant to study what birds' longevity could mean for human aging * Pet parrots often outlive their owners, and Vanderbilt researchers want to know why--because uncovering the biological mechanisms behind exceptional longevity could one day help safely extend the lives of humans. Gianni Castiglione With the support of a new $1.3 million grant from the W.M. Keck F more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt biologist receives $1.3M Keck grant to study what birds' longevity could mean for human aging Pet parrots often outlive their owners, and Vanderbilt researchers want to know why--because uncovering the biological mechanisms behind exceptional longevity could one day help safely extend the lives of humans. With the support of a new $1.3 million grant from the W.M. Kec more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * How Do You Patent Unexpected Discoveries? By Nate Luce The modern world is full of unexpected discoveries that touch every aspect of our lives. Nylon, Velcro, Teflon, SuperGlue, and Corn Flakes are familiar examples of "serendipitous" discovery. Serendipity can occur in several ways - for example, when an experiment with an expected outcome produces something unexpected, or an experiment with an uncertain more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * The Impact of Antitrust Enforcement on Startup Exits By Nate Luce Start-up founders and their backers traditionally plan for an "exit"--either through an Initial Public Offering or a sale to a strategic buyer--because that is how early investors and employees convert paper wealth into cash. But in recent years, the startup exit playbook has changed. Under the Biden administration, antitrust enforcers, wo more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * What is Justice Citizenship? By Nate Luce While discussions about the current state of democracy have reached a fevered pitch, its application to the internal workings of courts, especially at the state and local levels, has been largely overlooked. In the introduction to her article "Justice Citizenship," published in South Carolina Law Review's recent symposium issue, Vanderbilt Law Professor Lauren Sud more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * New organ recovery technique could make more heart transplants available The method, rapid recovery with extended ultra-oxygenated preservation, involves flushing the donor heart with a cold oxygenated preservation solution after death. * Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have developed a groundbreaking new method for the recovery of hearts from deceased org more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Researchers receive $1.2 million NSF grant to develop smart microscope system Vanderbilt researchers have received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a smart microscope system that uses artificial intelligence to help scientists better understand how cells behave, particularly in diseases like cancer. Yuankai Huo, assistant professor of computer scie more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt's Stanton Foundation First Amendment Clinic Challenges Tennessee's Residency Requirement for Judicial Records By Nate Luce The Stanton Foundation First Amendment Clinic at Vanderbilt Law School has filed a complaint in federal court on behalf of Eugene Volokh, a prominent First Amendment scholar, challenging the constitutionality of Tennessee's public records law, which restricts access to Tenn more PR