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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee Newsletter for 2026-08-06 ( 50 items )  
19 House Members Oppose ATF's Proposed Rules to Weaken Gun Safety Measures (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 29, 2026 The Honorable Robert Cekada Director Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20226 Dear Director Cekada: As Democratic Members of the House Committee on the Judiciary, we write to express our opposition to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) dangerous package of proposed more ST

2027-28 FAFSA Facts: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents & Students (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * 2027-28 FAFSA Facts: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents & Students * 2027-28 FAFSA(r) Form How to prepare for 2027-28 FAFSA form filing process. We understand that navigating the financial aid process can be a bit overwhelming. We're here to help. If you need help, reach out to our Financial Aid Office at finaid@belmont.edu. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an essential part of the college application process. It determines a student more PR

47th Annual Medical Student Research Fellowship Presentations Mark a Record Year (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * 47th Annual Medical Student Research Fellowship Presentations Mark a Record Year * For 47 years, the Medical Student Research Fellowship (MSRF) program has provided competitively selected UT Health Sciences medical students the opportunity to conduct individualized research under the mentorship of College of Medicine faculty in both basic science and clinical science departments over the summer. The program served as an introduc more PR

Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce c more PR

AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-runnin more PR

America First Policy Institute: The Veterans First Agenda: Expanding Access and Improving Care for America's Heroes (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following brief on July 3, 2026, by Charlie Katebi entitled "The Veterans First Agenda: Expanding Access and Improving Care for America's Heroes": Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction The America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) Veterans First Agenda is foundational to the America First Warfighters' work to keep America's promise to the brave men and women who have worn the uniform, completed their service, and returned to civilian life. Crafted by policy experts  more PR

APSU's free commencement photography expected to reach $425K in student savings (10)
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU's free commencement photography expected to reach $425K in student savings * Junior business administration major Jocelyn Ortega prepares to receive her associate degree from APSU on May 8 at the Dunn Center. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Jocelyn Ortega thought she had missed her best chance at commencement photos after graduating high school during COVID-19, but Austin Peay State University helped her celebrate the first time more PR

Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products. The letter is in response to Congress closing a l more PR

Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to address i more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to address intoxicating hemp-derived products. In a l more PR

Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Press Releases (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, susp more PR

Bass Berry Adds Director of AI & Knowledge Management (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Bass Berry Adds Director of AI & Knowledge Management * Bass, Berry & Sims has added Rachel Shields Williams to serve in the newly created role of director of AI & knowledge management. In this role, Williams leads the firm's efforts to enhance client service and operational performance through innovation and strategic use of technology. Working across practice groups and business functions, Williams aligns data s more PR

Blackburn & Blumenthal Celebrate Commerce Committee Passage of Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn & Blumenthal Celebrate Commerce Committee Passage of Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation's passage of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) by voice vote: "For years, heartbroken parents have demanded Congress take action to protect  more PR

Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts Announce New Podcast Series, "Our Town" (10)
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts Announce New Podcast Series, "Our Town" * New York, NY - August 5, 2026 - Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts today announced the launch of "Our Town," a new investigative podcast series about a small Tennessee town at the center of a fight over American identity. Hosted by award-winning journalist Meribah Knight and Bloomberg Senior Investigative Reporter Susan Berfield, the series debuts August 7. Listen to the trailer here. Wh more PR

Civil Rights Enforcement Draws Scrutiny Ahead of Review Hearing (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Civil Rights Enforcement Draws Scrutiny Ahead of Review Hearing * A year after Tennessee lawmakers dissolved the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) and transferred its civil rights enforcement functions to Attorney General (AG) Jonathan Skrmetti's office, data reviewed by the Nashville Banner shows the new division has closed a fraction of the caseload THRC historically handled. According to the paper, the C more PR

Congressman Cohen Announces $100,000 Grant to the Soulsville Foundation (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces $100,000 Grant to the Soulsville Foundation * Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Soulsville Foundation will receive a grant of $100,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to implement a curator-in-residence program. The Stax Museum of American Soul Music program, according to IMLS, will be designed to strengthen the museum's interpretive capacity, expand access to its collectio more PR

Dawn O'Connell appointed as Board of Trust secretary (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Dawn O'Connell appointed as Board of Trust secretary * Dawn O'Connell, BA'94, a senior executive and strategic adviser with extraordinary experience at the highest levels of government and public health leadership, has been selected as secretary to the Vanderbilt Board of Trust. O'Connell served as a principal at Health Security Strategies, advising governments, private equity firms and nonprofit organizations on public health and health security more PR

Dr. Patti Minter appointed to Kentucky Board of Education (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 5 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Patti Minter appointed to Kentucky Board of Education * Dr. Patti Minter, former Kentucky State Representative and current Professor of History at WKU, has been appointed to the Kentucky Board of Education by Governor Andy Beshear. Dr. Minter was officially sworn in on Wednesday, August 5. She will serve as an At-Large Member for a term expiring on April 14, 2030. "I am very honored that Governor Beshear has appointed me to the Kent more PR

ETSU appoints Rebecca C. Tolene as University Counsel (10)
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU appoints Rebecca C. Tolene as University Counsel * Following a national search, East Tennessee State University has named Rebecca C. Tolene as University Counsel, effective Oct. 1. In this role, Tolene will serve as the university's chief legal officer, advising the Office of the President, Board of Trustees and senior leadership on the full range of legal and governance matters. Tolene joins ETSU after a 24-year career at the Tennesse more PR

Gov. Lee: No Plans to Delay Hines' Execution (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Gov. Lee: No Plans to Delay Hines' Execution * In response to a request from Darrell Hines' attorneys and nine Republican state senators, Gov. Bill Lee said he has no plans to delay Hines' execution, scheduled for Aug. 13. Hines' attorneys requested a reprieve, pardon or commutation of Hines' sentence after the failed execution of Tony Carruthers in May, calling medical personnel "unqualified" after they were unabl more PR

Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce the Blocking Large-Scale Adversarial Distillation Efforts (BLADE) Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce the Blocking Large-Scale Adversarial Distillation Efforts (BLADE) Act * #The unauthorized use of American AI models by foreign adversaries is a threat to both economic and national security WASHINGTON-Today, Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), along with Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC), Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance,  more PR

HSU Brings National Voice in Dyslexia Research to West Texas (10)
ABILENE, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news: * * * HSU Brings National Voice in Dyslexia Research to West Texas * Hardin-Simmons University recently welcomed educators, administrators, specialists, and parents from across the region for the Literacy and Learning Dyslexia Institute, a professional development conference focused on the latest research and best practices in dyslexia identification and intervention. The featured speaker was Dr. Tim Odegard, professor of psychology and holder of the Chair of Ex more PR

Kennesaw State expands on-campus residential housing with the opening of The Summit II (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State expands on-campus residential housing with the opening of The Summit II * KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 4, 2026 Kennesaw State University has officially opened The Summit II, a residence hall designed to foster connection, belonging, and student success while adding a new on-campus housing option for first-year students. The ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 4 marked the completion of the 462-bed facility, which will welcome its first reside more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or weaken the reforms Congress enacted more PR

N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or weaken the new framework governing hemp-derived p more PR

Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni (10)
MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni * Northwood University's 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni includes alumni who have significantly impacted their professions and communities while demonstrating their commitment to their alma mater and The Northwood Idea. "Each year, it's an honor to celebrate alumni who carry our institutional philosophy, The Northwood Idea, into their careers and communities," stated Senior Alumni and Engagemen more PR

NRC Health: HUB26 Signature Event - Your Backstage Pass to Nashville (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 6 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * HUB26 Signature Event: Your Backstage Pass to Nashville A healthcare leader can leave a keynote with a fresh idea. They can leave a conversation with a new perspective, a trusted connection, or a partner who helps bring that idea to life. That's the idea behind the Human Understanding Beyond | HUB26 Signature Event: an exclusive, backstage-inspired evening at Nashville's iconic Country Music Hall of Fame(R) and Museu more PR

Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably restrain trade involving numerous generic prescript more PR

Q&A with Belmont Law's New Dean: Deborah Farringer (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Q&A with Belmont Law's New Dean: Deborah Farringer * Farringer shares vision for leadership, growth and the future of Belmont Law This year, the College of Law is entering a new chapter with Deborah R. Farringer serving as the newest dean of Belmont Law, becoming the first female dean to serve the College. Farringer joined Belmont as law faculty in 2013 and served as associate dean of academic affairs and professor of law since 2021 before being selected a more PR

Restoring the silenced Friedreich's ataxia gene through unconventional means (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Restoring the silenced Friedreich's ataxia gene through unconventional means * Cells can switch off genes by tightly packaging DNA around proteins called histones. However, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital discovered that under certain conditions, this packaging acts more like molasses than a solid, allowing a specially designed chemical adaptor to shuttle gene-activating proteins through th more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp. In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the coalition thanked Congress for closi more PR

Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Drop Plans to Roll Back Commonsense ATF Rule Regulating Device Used in Major Mass Shootings (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Drop Plans to Roll Back Commonsense ATF Rule Regulating Device Used in Major Mass Shootings * The ATF's proposed rule would remove guardrails against the use of the stabilizing brace, which has been utilized by mass shooters to kill dozens in recent years. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is leading an effort urging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (A more PR

Senate Judiciary Advances Blanche AG Nomination (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Senate Judiciary Advances Blanche AG Nomination * The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general. Reuters reports that Blanche agreed to rescind the controversial $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to which Republican senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina had objected. Democrats on the committee argued  more PR

Senators Coons, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Invest in Startups and Entrepreneurs Across the Country (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Senators Coons, Young introduce bipartisan legislation to invest in startups and entrepreneurs across the country U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026, which would reauthorize the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Build to Scale program through fiscal year 2030. "Delaware is a state built on innovation. We know what it takes to turn a good more PR

Southern Studies Alumna Combines Research and Storytelling at ESPN (10)
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 5 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Studies Alumna Combines Research and Storytelling at ESPN * OXFORD, Miss. - The foundation for Liza-Handly Hughes' storytelling ability was cemented at the University of Mississippi's Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Now, the recent alumna puts those skills to use as a sports content researcher for ESPN. Hughes graduated in 2025 with a bachelor's degree in Southern studies and a minor in sports administration. Although the Knoxvi more PR

Team's AI agent to speed Alzheimer's treatment (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Team's AI agent to speed Alzheimer's treatment * Vanderbilt Health researchers have received a grant from Eli Lilly and Company, a multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, to build an artificial intelligence (AI) tool within the electronic health record system (EHR) to get patients with Alzheimer's disease to treatment faster. The computer project is designed for transferability to other health systems. N more PR

Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales Announces Weekly Formula Rate (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE AUGUST 4, 2026 Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on August 3, 2026. Commis more PR

Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate and manipulate generic drug prices, reduce compet more PR

Thiel College professor featured in Youngstown Business Journal MBA profile (10)
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College professor featured in Youngstown Business Journal MBA profile * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Professor of English and Department Chair Jared Johnson, Ph.D. MBA'27 is taking an unconventional path to broaden his leadership expertise by pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Thiel College, a journey recently highlighted by the Youngstown Business Journal. * Read the full story. Johnson was featured in an article examining how professionals  more PR

TSU's Legacy of Leadership Shines Throughout National Urban League Conference (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * TSU's Legacy of Leadership Shines Throughout National Urban League Conference * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - If you attended the 2026 National Urban League Conference in Nashville, chances are you crossed paths with a Tennessee State University graduate. Whether welcoming students to campus, leading conversations, receiving national recognition, or building connections with future leaders, TSU's presence was felt throughout the six-day conf more PR

U.S. Chamber Endorses Sen. Brent Taylor for Tennessee's Ninth District (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Sen. Brent Taylor for Tennessee's Ninth District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Sen. Brent Taylor for Tennessee's 9th district. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses and workers. "Senator Brent Taylor understands that st more PR

University of Mary Washington Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI' (10)
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI' With artificial intelligence on the horizon in higher education, the liberal arts are situated to be long-term leaders in the conversation, as became evident at the University of Mary Washington during its first "Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI" conference in July. That was the goal for organizers, Associate Professor of Education Victoria Russell more PR

USGS Report Estimates 83 Billion Metric Tons of Gulf Coast Coal (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Regional Characterization of Coal Resources in the Gulf Coast Coal Region--In Support of Coal as a Potential Source for Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements', Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5045, by Peter D. Warwick, Robert C. Reedy, and Bridget R. Scanlon. Prepared with The University of Texas at Austin, Bureau of Economic Geology and published in Reston, Virginia, in 2026, the report says the Gulf Coast coal region holds about 83 billion metric tons of coal in the  more PR

UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff * Emily Messer receives the E.J. Chapman Outstanding Service Award KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture celebrated the accomplishments of some of its top faculty, staff, researchers and Extension experts at UTIA's annual awards luncheon. The 2026 ceremony was held on the UTIA campus in Knoxville on August 4. Many  more PR

UTC honors 41 teachers at 2026 Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC honors 41 teachers at 2026 Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet * Clifton Hills Elementary teacher and UTC alum Meghan McDougall was recognized as a Model Mentor Teacher at the 2026 Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet. Photo courtesy of Chris Brown. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Education honored 41 pre-K-12 teachers during its third annual Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet on Thursday, July 30, recognizing the educat more PR

UTC LIVE! announces 2026-27 season, with most performances moving to Cadek Hall (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC LIVE! announces 2026-27 season, with most performances moving to Cadek Hall * Jazz pianist Benny Green opens the UTC LIVE! season in a benefit concert for WUTC-FM 88.1. UTC LIVE! will move most of its 2026-27 performances to Cadek Hall, giving the series a smaller setting that better fits the artists and programs it presents. Known for bringing noted artists to campus who are outside the mainstream, UTC LIVE! will present  more PR

UTC, Tommie F. Brown Academy welcome students on first day of school (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC, Tommie F. Brown Academy welcome students on first day of school * Dr. Yvette Hairston, Dr. Delight Yokley and other UTC community members greet Brown Academy students as they arrive for the first day of school. Photo by Angela Foster. Students arriving at Tommie F. Brown Academy on Wednesday, Aug. 5, for the first day of school received a blue-and-gold welcome from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. From 7:30 to  more PR

Vanderbilt researchers win Civic Tech Jam award to address traffic congestion in Nashville (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt researchers win Civic Tech Jam award to address traffic congestion in Nashville * The Nashville Innovation Alliance has awarded a Vanderbilt University research team a Civic Tech Jam grant. The recognition is part of the Nashville Tech Studio, an initiative that leverages the expertise of universities in Middle Tennessee to pilot and deploy technology-based solutions that address some of Metro Nashville's largest and most  more PR

What is an instructional designer and what is their job? (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * What is an instructional designer and what is their job? * Discover if a career in instructional design is right for you. An instructional designer is someone who creates and designs instructional methods, tools and systems that educators use to teach in the classroom. Rather than deciding what is taught, an instructional designer's job is to decide how something is taught. From fully online courses to hybrid learning models, education today can be deliver more PR

When the Study of Economics, Politics and Culture Meets the Call to Service : Meet Mark Demarest '16 (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 4 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * When the Study of Economics, Politics and Culture Meets the Call to Service : Meet Mark Demarest '16 * Every day Mark Demarest '16 is called upon to problem solve, to make compelling arguments and to build relationships. But Demarest's most critical responsibility is, as he puts it, "to make people's lives better." The Le Moyne graduate works as an assistant staff judge advocate in the United States Air Force, putting his training as an attorney to work  more PR