NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows Selected * Eleven of Vanderbilt University's most promising recently tenured faculty have been awarded spots in the 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows program. This year's recipients demonstrate exceptional and innovative scholarly achievement. "These scholars represent the next generation of academic leaders, advancing the bold ideas and transformative research that are strengthening Vanderbilt's position among the more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows Selected * Eleven of Vanderbilt University's most promising recently tenured faculty have been awarded spots in the 2026 Chancellor Faculty Fellows program. This year's recipients demonstrate exceptional and innovative scholarly achievement. "These scholars represent the next generation of academic leaders, advancing the bold ideas and transformative research that are strengthening Vanderbilt's posi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Advocates Urge Lee to Stop Immigration Reporting Rule for Special Services Program * Advocates are urging Gov. Bill Lee to intervene before a June 30 deadline requiring the Tennessee Department of Health to report the immigration status of certain children enrolled in the state's Children's Special Services program, the Tennessee Lookout reports. The policy affects about 400 immigrant children with serious illne more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * AFBF Commends Bednarski Nomination to Farm Credit Board American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today commended the White House nomination of Michigan Farm Bureau leader and farmer Carl Bednarski to serve on the Farm Credit Administration Board. "We congratulate Carl on his nomination to the Farm Credit Administration Board. He is well-qualified to serve in this position, having capably led the team a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month: Advancing neuroscience research at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences * Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders, which influence memory, cognition, behavior, and overall quality of life, affect millions of people worldwide. As the population ages and neurological disorders become increasingly prevalent, the need for fundamental research into brain function and di more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026 * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice's (California DOJ) participation in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants nationwide with over $6.5 billion in intended losses. Working along more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * CAIR Condemns Distribution of White Supremacist Mailers in Tennessee Muslim civil rights organization urges elected officials to reject and denounce racist, extremist propaganda - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the distribution of white supremacist mailers in Tennessee reportedly linked to a local Republican Party off more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * CAIR Supports Effort to Honor Mississippi Black Veteran Gunned Down by KKK The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed support for efforts to honor a Black World War II veteran who was murdered by members of the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi more than six decades ago after local officials rejected a proposal to rename a road in his me more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces $2.8 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude * Six grants follow three National Cancer Institute grants announced on Monday WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced six National Institutes of Health grants totaling $2,843,327 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The congressman announced three grants from the National Cancer Institute to St. Jude, totaling $1,172,297, on Monday. The grants announce more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 24 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * Eli Lilly, Space Command and other growth help earn Alabama a Silver Shovel Award Growth in Alabama's defense presence and a major pharmaceutical facility announcement helped the state earn a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from the business publication Area Development. The awards are presented annually to states that achieved noteworthy success in job creation and economic impact. For 21 years, the publication has determined winners based on the n more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Emma Bartelsen Receives 2026 SPIE Optics and Photonics Scholarship * Emma Bartelsen, a PhD candidate in Vanderbilt University's Interdisciplinary Materials Science (IMS) Graduate Program, has been awarded a 2026 SPIE Optics and Photonics Scholarship, recognizing her potential contributions to optics, photonics, and related fields. SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, selected 85 outstanding student members world more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $2.8 Million in Grants to Revitalize Communities in Tennessee * EPA Announces $2.8 Million in Grants to Assess and Cleanup Communities in Tennessee Contact: EPA Region 4 Press Office ( region4press@epa.gov ) June 24, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2.8 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across Te more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 25 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU underwater robotics team heading to world championship * After months of late nights and countless hours spent building, testing and troubleshooting, a team of East Tennessee State University students is ready to test its underwater robot against some of the best student teams in the world. ETSU's team is competing in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, from June 24-27 at the MATE ROV World Championships. As part of the comp more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Federal Appeals Court Upholds Expedited Deportations A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled in favor of the Trump administration's efforts to fast-track deportations for undocumented immigrants across the country through an expedited process, The Hill reports. The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a 2-1 ruling, overturning a lower-court decision that blocked the effort last year. An a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Calls on Bank Regulators to Reform Confidential Supervisory Information Practices Long-overdue reforms will improve transparency and accountability in bank supervision. - On Tuesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, sent a letter to Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Michelle Bowman, Comptroller of Currency Jonathan Gould, Chairman of the Federal De more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 25 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Largest FAMU Engineering Graduating Cohort in More Than 25 Years Reflects Growth, Support and Student Success The Spring 2026 graduating class at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering represents a milestone more than two decades in the making. Fifty engineering degrees were awarded this spring to 49 graduates, making it the largest graduating cohort of FAMU eng more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Lipscomb University announces new scholarship for TPAC Spotlight Awards participants New award grows longtime partnership with Tennessee Performing Arts Center to support high school students pursuing degrees in theater and related fields of study Kim Chaudoin Lipscomb University is deepening its long-standing partnership with Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) through a new scholarship program designed to support the next generation of theater actor more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 24 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU spring graduate earns rare international relations post in Japan Recent Middle Tennessee State University graduate Tristan Howard has been selected as a coordinator for international relations with the highly competitive Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, or JET, placing him among the top tier of applicants worldwide. Fewer than 10% of all JET participants are chosen for these coordinator positions, commonly referred to as CIRs, mak more PR

MEDINA, Minnesota, June 25 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Polaris and the National Forest Foundation Announce Recipients of the 2026 Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants Permanent endowment now fully established, securing long term stewardship and continued outdoor recreation access across America's National Forests - MINNEAPOLIS - Today, Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII), a global leader in powersports, i more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Student Wins Suit Against Christian Prep School * A Bradley County judge has approved a final order awarding $10,000 to former student Morgan Armstrong who sued Tennessee Christian Preparatory School, Chattanooga Times Free Press reports. The order, filed Monday and agreed to by both parties, resolves a May 2025 breach-of-contract lawsuit alleging the Cleveland private school disciplined Armstrong after she anno more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation * CINCINNATI -The Fifth Third Foundation has made education programs a top priority since its founding in 1948. To honor students with high achievements, Fifth Third established its Scholarship Program. These one-time $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to children of Fifth Third employees for educational purposes at college or universit more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Cumberland Utility District Investigation Reveals Misuse of District Funds and Resources An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has revealed multiple instances of misuse of Cumberland Utility District funds, assets, and resources by current and former district officials and employees. The district provides drinking water service to more than 4,400 customers in rural areas of Roane and Morgan counties. Investiga more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Former Cumberland County High School Cheer Coach Indicted After Misappropriating Cheer Funds An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has resulted in the indictment of Donna Mifflin, the former Cumberland County High School Cheer Team coach. Investigators determined that Mifflin misappropriated at least $5,155.03 in cheer funds between April 2024 and October 2024, when her coaching duties were suspended. The fund more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Former King University Coach Enters Plea After Misusing Nearly $39,000 An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the sentencing of Jason Moorman, a former King University coach, after investigators determined he misappropriated at least $38,895.96 in university funds. The investigation began after university officials reported quest more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech to offer online agribusiness degree beginning this fall * Beginning this fall, students pursuing an agribusiness degree at Tennessee Tech University will be able to complete the program entirely online, marking the School of Agriculture's first fully online undergraduate degree option. The new pathway gives students the flexibility to earn the same Bachelor of Science degree in agribusiness through fully online, on-c more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * USDA drops case against Tennessee walking horse owner after three-year fight * Washington, DC; June 24, 2026: A Tennessee walking horse owner is free from a federal enforcement action after the U.S. Department of Agriculture agreed to permanently drop its Horse Protection Act claim against him. Joe Manis, who breeds and shows Tennessee Walking Horses, had been subject to an in-house USDA enforcement action since 202 more PR