CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * 'Southward': Susan Bryant returns to APSU with Mann Wall of Legacy exhibition * Professor Emeritus Susan Bryant, who retired from APSU in 2019 after teaching photography for 37 years. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is hosting Professor Emeritus Susan Bryant for an exhibition on the Mann Wall of Legacy, located o more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * AI-informed AdaptiveFlow redefines large-scale cloud computing for drug discovery * Researchers today announce AdaptiveFlow, an AI-informed platform that can virtually screen billions of drug-like molecules with a 1,000-fold reduction in computational costs over existing methods. Developed and validated by scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, University of Pavia, Dana Farber Cancer Institute more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 31 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act * Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful energy production. AG Hilgers joined a coalition of  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * BarBuzz Takes a Look Behind the Scenes of the Tennessee Bar Journal * On this month's episode of TBA's BarBuzz podcast, host and Communications Coordinator Azya Thornton sits down with Tennessee Bar Journal Editor Julia Wilburn for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the TBA's longest-running publications. Wilburn discusses what goes into producing each issue, from working with the seven-member editorial board and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Prison Staff Heads to President Trump's Desk * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed her bipartisan legislation, the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, to help address the increasingly pervasive sexual assault and harassment of Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees by inmates: "No law more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * BSN Student Sets, Achieves Marathon and Graduation Goals * Lexi Duscher is a person who finishes what she starts, whether it's a marathon or nursing school. Ask anyone who has attempted to achieve either goal, and they'll tell you that both are challenging to complete. But Lexi, 24, graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program this August at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. While in nursing school more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * California's crime rates are at record lows - even if Fox News won't tell you Data shows every major crime rate fell in 2025 as California continues investing in public safety What you need to know: Since 2024, California has seen double-digit declines in every major crime category tracked, including: homicide 18.6%, robbery 19.9%, property crime 14.3%, motor vehicle theft 25.8%, and violent crime 10.2%. In 2025, ev more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Faculty Fellows Success Stories: See how members are excelling * Behind every major breakthrough is an investment that made it possible. The boldly supportive Chancellor Faculty Fellows program fuels Vanderbilt's next generation of academic leaders. It was launched more than a decade ago by the Office of the Provost, and it is thriving today. The program provides Vanderbilt's top recently tenured faculty with $80,000 ove more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- Columbia University Teachers College issued the following news: * * * Preparing Educators to Prevent Hate A proven framework from the Interfaith Lab at TC positions educators as key to a more inclusive, resilient society - Creating a research-driven following across the globe, the International Lab for Research and Leadership in Interfaith Collaboration and Coexistence has steadily worked with educators and community leaders to curb hate and extremism through research and practice since its launch in 2022. The Interf more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs's Statement on U.S. House Passage of Kayleigh's Law Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 8481, Kayleigh's Law, by voice vote. The legislation, introduced by Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08), requires federal courts to issue permanent no-contact orders prohibiting certain convicted violent and sex offenders from contacting their victims if requested by the victim. Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) is an ori more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Chuck Fleischmann Secures $3 Million for UTC's Translational Research Program * Washington, DC -Congressman Chuck Fleischmann has successfully secured $3 million in federal funding to advance the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Translational Research Program. This significant investment underscores UTC's commitment to pioneering research and innovation that directly benefits the community and the region. The funding more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces $1.4 Million in National Cancer Institute Grants to UTHSC * #Biology research and treatment regimens WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced two grants totaling $1,441,914 to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) from the National Cancer Institute. One, for $1,052,689, will support research into the contribution of microbial-derived metabolites to protective immunity in obesity-d more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Celebrates "901 Day" on 9-01 * #In floor speech, says the Memphis area code represents "people who have never been afraid to stand up and demand better" WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today went to the House floor to speak on "901 Day." In his remarks, he said: "Today we celebrate 901 Day -a day to celebrate Memphis, Tennessee, and the people who make our city what it is. 901 is more than an area code. It represe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Questions Witnesses at Hearing on Sanctuary Jurisdictions * #Says "We don't need ICE in Memphis" WASHINGTON - The Republican-led Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement today held yet another hearing on sanctuary jurisdictions in advance of the November midterm elections. Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, questioned witnesses about Immigration and Custom more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Urges Governor Lee to Request FEMA Assistance * #Following up on request made on August 24 WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today wrote to Governor Bill Lee urging him again to seek assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in response to the damage done by storms on Saturday, August 22. The Congressman wrote to Lee on August 24 making the same request. In his letter today, Congressman wrote in p more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen's Statement on Sunday's ICE Raid on Macon Road * WASHINGTON -Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), who has raised his strong opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) being in Memphis on the House floor, in House Judiciary committee proceedings and in letters urging the immediate removal of ICE, made the following statement after hearing about an ICE raid at a bar on Macon Road in Memphis: "I've said it before and I'll s more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * New Poll Shows Mayor Chaz Molder Running Neck and Neck With Charlie Hatcher * Poll shows Molder is closing in on Hatcher with room to grow New polling first reported by the National Journal shows that Tennessee's 5th Congressional District is fully in play and that Mayor Chaz Molder has a clear path to victory in November. The poll shows that when Tennesseans learn about both candidates, Molder is within striking distance of Ch more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU earns 2026 Yellow Ribbon School recognition * East Tennessee State University has been named a 2026 Yellow Ribbon School by U.S. Veterans Magazine, adding to a growing list of national recognitions for the university's commitment to veterans, active-duty service members and military-affiliated students. The recognition comes during another year of strong momentum. Earlier this year, ETSU earned Gold status in the 2026-27 Military Frien more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU waives application fee for Tennessee residents * For Tennessee students thinking about what comes next after high school, the first step toward college can be as simple as filling out an application. In September, that first step comes with no application fee at East Tennessee State University. During the month of September, Tennessee residents interested in attending ETSU as a first-year or transfer student can apply for admission for more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service posted the following news: * * * Executive Director Named for Municipal Technical Advisory Service * Published: 08/31/2026 The UT Institute for Public Service has named Angie Carrier is the new executive director of the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS). Carrier has served as interim executive director of MTAS since October 2025. She will start in the permanent role Sept. 1. "After conducting a search and considering several highly qualifi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Federal Court Upholds Tennessee Bail Law * The Tennessee Attorney General's Office announced that the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee has upheld the constitutionality of Tennessee's bail-setting law as amended by House Bill 1719. In 2024, HB 1719 amended Tennessee Code Annotated SS 40-11-118 to prohibit judicial officers from considering a defendant's ability to pay when setting bail, although they may co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or bank holding company and all of the banks and nonban more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Firefly expands to Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and other regional clinics * Firefly, Vanderbilt Health's clinical care and support program for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorder, was named to convey a lighted path for mothers in recovery and their infants. That path has expanded to Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and beyond. The program started in 2011 as a prenatal clinic to address opioid dependen more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Former reconnaissance and NASA space flight center Director Christopher J. Scolese will lead new Vanderbilt Institute for Innovations Beyond Earth * Vanderbilt University has named the Honorable Christopher J. Scolese, former director of the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office and NASA's renowned Goddard Space Flight Center, to lead the new Vanderbilt Institute for Innovations Beyond Earth, which will expand the university's researc more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Former TBA Staff Member Becky Rhodes Dies at 61 * Attorney and former Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) Access to Justice Coordinator Rebecca Gibson Rhodes died July 11 at age 61. Rhodes received her law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1989 and began her legal career with the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office before serving as a law clerk for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western Distri more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Governor Bill Lee, TDEC Announce First License for Commercial Fusion TDEC issues Type One Energy first-of-its-kind license to operate nuclear fusion machines at Bull Run Site - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee joined the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to announce the issuance of the state's first ever fusion-specific byproduct material license to Type One Energy i more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Holy Basil Brings Scent and Sanctity to the Herb or Pollinator Garden * Tulsi, of the mint family, is easy to grow and easy to love UT Gardens' September Plant of the Month Submitted by Karen Caspary, volunteer coordinator, UT Gardens, Knoxville KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tulsi, Ocimum sanctum, also known as the Holy Basil, is a small annual native to the Indian subcontinent. Similar in size and shape to culinary basil, more PR

CONWAY, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news: * * * HTC Honors College launches Top Scholars program, welcomes inaugural cohort * Coastal Carolina University's HTC Honors College has launched its Top Scholars program with its inaugural cohort this fall. The Top Scholars program is an academic and leadership initiative designed to support CCU's most outstanding honors students. It offers prestigious learning opportunities, one-on-one faculty mentorship, and enriched research support, while fosterin more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Lipscomb Master of Health Administration ranked No. 3 in Tennessee * CAHME-accredited program combines online flexibility with immersive learning in Nashville, one of the nation's leading healthcare capitals Lipscomb University's Master of Health Administration (MHA) program has been ranked No. 3 in Tennessee by HealthcareManagement.org. In its 2026 ranking of the best Master of Health Administration programs in Tennessee, HealthcareManagement.org evalu more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Lipscomb to host mid-state chorus preparation workshop for high school singers * Free half-day workshop helps Middle Tennessee high school singers prepare for mid-state choir auditions through collaborative rehearsals and expert instruction. Middle Tennessee high school singers preparing for mid-state choir auditions are invited to participate in Lipscomb University's Mid-State Preparation Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 19. Hosted by the Lipscomb School of more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Lipscomb University tops 5,000 students for first time, sets second consecutive all-time enrollment record * Record undergraduate and graduate enrollment, strong retention and growing national recognition highlight university's continued momentum Lipscomb University has surpassed 5,000 students for the first time in its 135-year history, reaching a record enrollment of 5,007 students for fall 2026 and setting a new all-time enrollment record for the seco more PR

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College Admissions prepares for first 'Meet Maryville' of 2026-27 academic year on Sept. 12 * A new academic year is underway at Maryville College, but the Office of Admissions is already looking ahead to the students who will make College Hill their home in the fall of 2027. Those prospective Scots and their families will have an opportunity to experience the College firsthand during the first "Meet Maryville" event of the 2026-27 academic year,  more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * 'I Am True Blue': MTSU commemorates 15 years of True Blue Pledge [+VIDEO] * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -First introduced to the Middle Tennessee State University campus community in 2011, the True Blue Pledge marked its 15th anniversary this year, reaffirming the university's decade-and-a-half commitment to integrity, community engagement and nonviolence. As in years past, a group of students, faculty and staff from across campus and the communi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * NFHA Leads 79-Organization Coalition Opposing HUD's English-Only Discrimination Complaint Form Civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violence, and real estate groups reject redesigned form shutting nine percent of the public out of federal fair housing enforcement - The National Fair Housing Alliance and 78 civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violence, and real estate organizations are calling on th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF and Partners Announce $5 Million in Grants to Restore Forests and Wetlands in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 1, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $5 million in grants to improve, restore and expand important forest and wetland wildlife habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, one of North America's most important landscapes for fish and wil more PR

LOMBARD, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NUHS Celebrates Summer 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony * National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) honored its Summer 2026 graduating class on Friday, August 21. Graduates received diplomas in biomedical science, advanced clinical practice, acupuncture, chiropractic medicine and naturopathic medicine. The commencement keynote address was delivered by Executive Director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Coll more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Drummond secures legal victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today a major multi-state victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down the act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful energ more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 2 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Rod Crane, senior fellow at the Pension Integrity Project: * * * Depoliticizing public employee pension plans: Building robust legal and structural guardrails for sustainability Many political vulnerabilities that threaten sound design and funding of public pensions can be addressed with apolitical guardrails. - The hard-won public pension reforms of recent years remain vulnerable to constant political pressure. Political leaders must deal with de more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- Rhodes College issued the following news: * * * Rhodes College Receives Grant to Support 2026-2027 Season of Rhodes Theatre Guild Rhodes College has been awarded a grant from the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation to support the 2026-2027 performance season by Rhodes Theatre Guild (RTG). Established in 2016, RTG provides a platform for students to lead their own projects while utilizing the college's resources and facilities. The student group selects each season's shows, which are performed at more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Rothfuss, Collins, and Hayes win 2026 Cell Imaging Shared Resource Life Is Beautiful Image Contest * Spencer Rothfuss, Hannah Collins, and James Hayes are the winners of the 2026 Cell Imaging Shared Resource Life Is BeautifulContest. Their striking images showcase the beauty and complexity of biological structures revealed through advanced microscopy. The annual Life Is BeautifulContest highlights the stunning scientifi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * School of Medicine Basic Sciences Staff Spotlight: Daniela Hernandez Duque * Daniela Hernandez Duque is the outcomes research program manager in the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training. Having grown up in a baseball-loving family that loves to travel, she has visited 22 Major League Baseball stadiums and strives to visit all 30 of them. She enjoys exploring different countries and cultures when she's not more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * School of Music welcomes four new faculty members * The Lipscomb University School of Music welcomed four new full-time faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing extensive experience in instrumental and choral performance and education, film and media composition, contemporary music production and music technology. Joining the faculty are Rick DeJonge, assistant professor of film and media composition; Samuel Litt, assistant professor and di more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 1 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release: * * * Seven dozen medical students disperse across the Mid-South for clinical rotations * MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2026 - The first-ever third-year class of students of Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine began their clinical rotations in the Mid-South this August, marking a significant milestone in their medical training. The 74 students will begin their clinical training at the following more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Summer 2026 graduates announced * Louisiana Tech University has announced graduates from its Summer 2026 commencement ceremonies held August 15. Graduates are listed below by the state/territory they have reported in their Workday profile, with Louisiana listed first. LOUISIANA Alexandria * Jamal Sami Farhat - Bachelor of Science * Madisyn Danielle Mcclanahan - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies * Caden Luke Meche - Bachelor of Science * S more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Supreme Court Affirms Forgery Convictions * In a divided opinion, the majority of the Tennessee Supreme Court held that false statements were sufficient to support a forgery conviction. The case involved a woman who was convicted of forging and cashing checks through her grandparents' joint bank account. Ginny Parker was charged with forgery for five checks on the account, written to her and cashed by her. Parker  more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Talent Search program at Tusculum celebrating 50 years, ready to begin another year serving middle school and high school * GREENEVILLE - As Educational Talent Search celebrates its 50th year at Tusculum University, leaders and advisors in this program are beginning the school year excited to continue serving middle school and high school students in the region. Gracie Monk, who participated in Talent Search before going to college, speaks at Tusculum d more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * TBA to Host 3 Halloween-Themed Ethics CLEs * Just in time for Halloween, the TBA will welcome professional legal educator Stuart Teicher to the TBA office in Nashville on Oct. 28 for three new, in-person ethics courses. The day begins with "AI's Dirty Little Secrets: The Ethics Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight," which will examine ethical risks associated with artificial intelligence, including confidentiality, billin more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Landowner-Focused Webinar Series Set to Launch This Fall * Learn more about generating income on existing farm and forest land COLUMBIA, Tenn. - Tennessee landowners interested in learning more about how to generate farm income with land they already own are invited to expand their knowledge and skills while participating in a new webinar series offered by the UT Center for Profitable Agriculture. The ser more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The Tennessee Medical Association issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Insurance Commissioner Holds Health Insurers Accountable By Jonathan Kirkland - DB Tennessee physicians and their patients depend on health insurance companies to comply with the laws designed to ensure access to care. In 2026, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Carter Lawrence has demonstrated that those requirements are more than words on paper. The Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) commends Comm more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * TSU NextGen Scholars Gain Hands-On Genomic and Agricultural Expertise in Hawaii Immersion * By John C. Ricketts NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Ten Tennessee State University students in the Next Generation Consortium Biotech Summer Experience recently completed an intensive biotechnology, bioinformatics, and agricultural immersion in Hawaii. Led by Project Director and Principal Investigator Dr. John C. Ricketts, the program provided scholar more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Watkins Family Invests Another $500,000 in TSU's Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute, Bringing Total Support to $1 Million * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - Building on the impact of their initial gift, the family of the late pioneering cardiac surgeon Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. has committed an additional $500,000 to the Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute at Tennessee State University. The new contribution brings the family's total investment in the instit more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech waives undergraduate application fees throughout September * Tennessee Tech University is waiving application fees for domestic undergraduate students throughout the month of September, making it easier for prospective Golden Eagles to take the next step in their higher education journey. Students who apply for admission to Tech during September will save the standard $25 application fee. The offer is available to pr more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Sworn in six months after graduation * Morgan Marburger '25 pulled off the interstate in Lafayette, Louisiana, got a library card and asked for a private study room. Her car was packed for Tennessee. In 20 minutes, she needed a quiet place to sit for the most important phone call of her life. She could not have known that six months later, at 22 years old, she would be sworn in  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 2 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Texas Biomed names Jim Newman Vice President, Communications & Marketing Texas Biomed has appointed Jim Newman to the position of Vice President, Communications & Marketing, following a highly competitive national search. Newman brings more than two decades of communications and marketing leadership experience across biomedical research and health care organizations. His work has focused on translating complex research topics for broad audie more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * The Case of the Missing Statue: Red Paper Dolls vanish for a secret makeover! * For more than two decades, the iconic red paper dolls statue has stood guard at the entrance to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. The nearly 9-foot-tall, 1,500-pound, aluminum sculpture has served as the logo for the hospital since 1971. It wasn't until the freestanding hospital was built in 2004 that the logo was prominently displa more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * The people of UTC: Get to know Dean of Students Randall Williams * Randall Williams is the dean of students at UTC. Photo by Angela Foster. For some students, the title "Dean of Students" may sound intimidating. Randall Williams hopes they'll see it differently. Less than a year into the role at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Williams oversees everything from student engagement and campus organizations to Student more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Theodora T. McCormick Named Managing Shareholder of Baker Donelson's Princeton, New Jersey, Office Theodora T. "Teddy" McCormick has been named managing shareholder of Baker Donelson's Princeton, New Jersey, office. She succeeds Anjana D. Patel, who has served as office managing shareholder of both the Princeton and Metropark offices since the Firm established its New Jersey presence in 2025. While serving as office managing shareholder, Ms.  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The Tennessee Medical Association issued the following news: * * * TMA Lodges Opposition to CMS' Proposed Changes to Modifier -25 Use By Jonathan Kirkland - DB The Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) filed comments with CMS lodging "vociferous" opposition to recent Modifier -25 changes proposed by the agency in the 2027 Physician Fee Schedule that could significantly punish medical practices. TMA members should also let CMS hear from them. In formal comments filed this week, TMA vociferously opposed a poli more PR

ATHENS, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Tennessee Wesleyan University posted the following news: * * * TWU Celebrates New Record Enrollment Milestone Fall 2026 * Tennessee Wesleyan University is excited to celebrate another milestone in its history as the university begins the Fall 2026 semester with a record enrollment of 1,601 students, representing a 13.2% increase over Fall 2025. This continued growth reflects the strength of Tennessee Wesleyan's academic programs and the university's commitment to providing students with a personalized, afforda more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * U.S Delays Overseas Visa Appointments for Training * The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide to carry out "in-depth training" for consular officers, The Hill reports. The U.S. State Department said the training began in early August at U.S. embassies and consulates and that visa appointments and services will be adjusted as a result. The move follows a federal judge's decision to  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M Board of Regents votes to appoint C. Cybele Raver next president The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted unanimously Tuesday to elect C. Cybele Raver as the university's 17th president, making official the choice announced Aug. 18. Raver will take office Dec. 1. Raver currently serves as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, a role she has held since 2021. During her tenure, she has guided Vanderbilt more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Announces Summer 2026 Dean's List * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has named more than 260 students to the Dean's List for the summer 2026 semester. To qualify for the list, an undergraduate student must earn a term grade point average of 3.90 to 4.00 (summa cum laude), 3.7 to 3.89 (magna cum laude) or 3.50 to 3.69 (cum laude). Students must complete at least 12 credit hours, not counting work taken on a satisfactory/no-credit basis, t more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 2 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah helps defeat New York's $75 billion climate superfund law A federal court has struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, blocking the state's attempt to impose $75 billion in penalties on energy producers for decades of lawful energy production. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York declared the law unenforceable, handing a win to Utah and the 21 other states that challenged it. Utah joined the coalitio more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Talking across the divide Americans are more at odds than ever. The Baldacci Institute for Civil Discourse aims to bring us back together. By Alexis Finc, VCU College of Humanities and Sciences When did it become hard to have a conversation? For many Americans, the idea of speaking with someone with opposing viewpoints has become fraught. Gone are the days when folks could share a joke with their neighbor, regardless of the political sign on th more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 1 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, September 1 through Saturday, September 19. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, September 1 4 p.m.: Pi Mu Epsilon Math Alumni Speaker Series featuring Rachel Roberts. College High Hall, room 311 more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 1 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Craig Harper wins Caesar Kleberg Award Honor has been awarded for Harper's work on game species, prescribed fire and other land management techniques - Craig Harper has won the 2026 Caesar Kleberg Award for Excellence in Applied Wildlife Research for a career of practical research and outreach on wild game science, prescribed fires and other land management techniques, highlighting how applied management techniques ca more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * WMOT Roots Radio marks 10 years of Americana music discovery, community service * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Radio, the medium that built America's epic 20th-century music business, has regularly been declared "dead" in the 21st century. But on Sept. 2, 2016, against all odds, a new radio voice was born in Middle Tennessee, one that was focused on amplifying and enhancing Nashville's legacy as "Music City USA." Ten years later, WMOT Roots Radio more PR