NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * $3.4 million NIH grant supports AI-driven approach to studying human emotion * Ruogu Fang, a renowned AI researcher and the Flowers Family Dean's Faculty Fellow in Engineering at Vanderbilt University, has received a $3.4 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a new way to study human emotion using artificial intelligence, with the goal of eventually creating emotional stimuli tailored to individua more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * 185 Groups Slam Permitting Bill's Sweetheart Deal for Data Centers * Contact: Camden Weber, Center for Biological Diversity, (520) 738-5875, cweber@biologicaldiversity.org Seth Gladstone, Food & Water Watch, sgladstone@fwwatch.org Edder Diaz-Martinez, GreenLatinos, edderdiazmartinez@greenlatinos.org Jenna Ruddock, Free Press Action, jruddock@freepress.net Paige Knappenberger, Physicians for Social Responsibility, (602 more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * 2 Legal Aid Clinics Planned for Thursday * Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS) will hold its "Attorney of the Day" clinic on Oct. 15 in Room 119 of the Judge D'Army Bailey Courthouse. The clinic, which runs from 1-3 p.m. CDT, provides limited legal advice on civil issues and referrals to other resources. Volunteer opportunities are available for attorneys, law students, college students and community members. New more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * A window into the hidden world of immunity inside human bone * For decades, immunologists have known that the body's most durable defenses depend on plasma cells, the antibody-producing cells responsible for long-term immune memory. Long after an infection has passed or a vaccine has been administered, these cells continue releasing protective antibodies, sometimes for decades. Yet one of immunology's enduring mysteries has remaine more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEFORE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF CYBERSECURITY, ENERGY SECURITY, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE In the Matter of: Securing the United States Bulk-Power System Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123 | RIN 1901-AB79 COMMENTS OF THE AMERICAN ENERGY +AI COALITION (AE + AI Coalition) Submitted: October 9, 2026 Submitted by: Michael Catanzaro Executive Director, AE+ more ST

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * AG Settles with Generic Drug Makers, Expresses Concern About TP-Link Routers * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced that Tennessee has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of settlements with three generic drug manufacturers -- Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma. The settlements resolve allegations that the companies participated in a wide more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Settlements with Generic Drug Manufacturers * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that Tennessee has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of settlements with three generic drug manufacturers--Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma. The settlements resolve allegations that the companies participated in a widespread conspiracy to art more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay's Dr. John W. Steinberg named visiting professor at West Point * Dr. John W. Steinberg's West Point headshot. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Dr. John W. Steinberg, a professor of history and philosophy at Austin Peay State University, is spending the year teaching cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point as the Charles Boal Ewing Chair in Military History. Steinberg, one of the world's leading authoriti more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 14 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Recognizes 2026 Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year October 12, 2026 Baker Donelson has announced its annual Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year Awards, recognizing 12 attorneys throughout the Firm for their pro bono work. Baker Donelson's Firmwide Pro Bono Award is presented annually to an attorney whose commitment to pro bono service has made a meaningful impact on individuals, organizations, and communities. This year, the Firm named more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by Communications Director Michael P. McDonald: * * * Meet the "Pastors" Running for Office Democrats know that when it comes to people of faith, the Republicans clean up. This explains why in this election cycle they are trying hard to appeal to religious folks: several "pastors" are running for office. The quo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Striving to Build Better Communities 630 Eye Street, N W, Washington, DC 2001 T: (202) 293-5820 W: www.coscda.org Rebecca Frawley Wachtel, Massachusetts, President Suzanne Barnard, Texas, Vice-President Kimberly Carter, Georgia, Treasurer Kent Archer, Tennessee, Secretary Tess Hembree, Executive Director October 13, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Regulations Di more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CSH is the national leader in supportive housing. For the past 30 years, we have championed affordable housing paired with essential services like substance use, mental health, and tenancy support, to help people with disabilities experiencing or at risk of homelessness get into and stay housed. Active in over 300 communities across 48 states, CSH has helped create more th more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * Oak Ridge Community Learns About Cleanup Progress, 2027 Priorities October 13, 2026 More than 60 people attended the open house at the Oak Ridge Conference Center. - OAK RIDGE, Tenn. -- The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) recently hosted a community open house to showcase cleanup progress and outline priorities for 2027. More than 60 people attended the event featuring poster stations staffed by  more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, Oct. 13 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Wisdom Martin Named Bowie State's 2026 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal * BOWIE, Md. -- Bowie State University is proud to announce that Emmy Award-winning television journalist and longtime Washington-area news anchor Wisdom Martin will serve as grand marshal of the university's 2026 Homecoming Parade, one of the signature events during the institution's annual Homecoming celebration, scheduled Oct. 18-25. "Wisdom Marti more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Department Backs Major Grid Expansion Across Eight States to Strengthen Reliability and Lower Electricity Costs October 13, 2026 WASHINGTON--The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced plans to lower electricity costs and strengthen grid reliability by supporting the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in funding 84 transmission and distribution projects across eight states. The projects are expected to add approximately 2.5 gigawatts ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 299 South Main Street, Suite 1700 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 (801) 649-2000 Fax: (801) 880-2879 www.energysolutions.com October 13, 2026 ES-RA-2026-059 Jody Martin Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Docket ID NRC-2025-1204 Subject: Energy Solutions, LLC Comments on the Pr more ST

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and the Big 12 announce men's basketball TV schedule for 2026-27 season, tipping off November 6 * No. 15 Louisville at No. 19 Kansas ESPNU Sun, Oct 25 1 p.m. Exhibition No. 2 Duke at No. 19 Kansas ESPN2 Fri, Nov 6 9 p.m. Middle Tennessee at No. 19 Kansas ESPNU Tue, Nov 10 9:30 p.m. Champions Classic (Chicago) No. 19 Kansas vs. No. 25 Kentucky ESPN Fri, Nov 13 9 p.m. No. 4 Arizona at Auburn ESPN2 Sun, Nov 1 more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: ISIS Celebrates U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq * (New York, N.Y.) -- The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: * ISIS Activity Roundup * ISIS Al-Naba Editorial Celebrates U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq, Proclaims New Era of Fighting * Pro-ISIS Channels on Element Share Poi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 2026 Office of Head Start Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, RIN 0970-AD30 To Whom It May Concern: Family Resource Agency, Inc. (FRA) respectfully submits these comments on the proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performan more ST

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 14 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 FFRF and SSA announce recipients of secular student activism awards The Freedom From Religion Foundation and its donor members have collaborated with the Secular Student Alliance (SSA) to select, fund and distribute major secular student activism awards for 2026. FFRF is pleased to announce three winners of a $1,000 student activist award endowed by FFRF member Al Luneman. Additionally, two students have been select more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Hamilton County Lawyer Permanently Disbarred * The Tennessee Supreme Court on Oct. 13 permanently disbarred Hamilton County lawyer David James Fulton from the practice of law and ordered him to pay all costs of the disciplinary proceeding. The court found that Fulton: (1) failed to provide professional services for which he had been retained and abandoned representation of his client, (2) failed to reasonably com more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Seven Key Moments: West Tennessee Field Hearing on How Pro-Growth Tax Relief Helps Small Businesses & Manufacturers Invest, Grow, Hire, & Compete October 13, 2026 COLLIERVILLE, TENNESSEE - Permanent, pro-growth tax relief in the Working Families Tax Cuts is helping Main Street businesses and American manufacturers expand, hire, compete, and support the working families in their communities, according  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Howard University and Tennessee State University selected to play in NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T as part of NBA All-Star 2027 October 13, 2026 NEW YORK - The NBA today announced that the 2027 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T will feature the Howard University and Tennessee State University men's basketball teams on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Hardwood Central within Jam Session (Phoenix Convention Center), as part of NBA All-Star 2027 in Pho more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-54) entitled "Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought". * * * REPLACEMENT PERIOD UNDER Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B) Notice 2006-82, 2006-2 C.B. 529, provides for extensions of the replacement period under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B). If a sale or exchange of livestock is treated as an involuntary conversion on account of drought and the taxpayer's replacement period is determined under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(A), the replacement period will be ext more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 27, 2026 Mr. Stephen Astle Director, Defense Industrial Base Division Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce Re: Docket No. 260803-0182; Comments of Wipro Hydraulics USA on Proposed Implementation Duties: BIS-2026-0331 JARP Industries, Inc. ("JARP"), Columbus Hydraulics Company,  more ST

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 13 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center posted the following news: * * * LSU AgCenter agents earn national honors for improving health in La. communities * (10/13/26) BATON ROUGE, La. -- LSU AgCenter nutrition and community health agents were recently recognized for distinguished service and outstanding programs at the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Session in Knoxville, Tennessee. Brittney Newsome, nutrition and community health agent in Richland and West Carroll p more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture posted the following news release: * * * Mark Windham Receives Gold Honor Medal from the American Rose Society * KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- A retired plant pathologist at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) recently received a top career award. Mark Windham, professor emeritus in the UT Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, was awarded the Gold Honor Medal by the American Rose Society (ARS), the highest honor the society can bestow more PR

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College Small Ensembles choral concert set for tonight * Every voice counts: Maryville College Small Ensembles choral concert set for tonight, Oct. 13 Key Takeaways * Maryville College small ensembles, including the Lads, Lassies, and Off Kilter, will perform at the Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall tonight. * Director Stacey Wilner emphasizes individual accountability in small ensembles compared to larger choirs, where singers rely on peers  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Memphis Council Advances Data Center Rules, Tables Removal of ICE from Task Force * The Memphis City Council has taken its first step toward regulating data centers, passing tentative Unified Development Code amendments on first reading Oct. 8, with two further readings required and additional amendments expected, according to the Daily Memphian. The action followed a contentious Oct. 6 session, where a 7-5 vote  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Men's Basketball to Play in NBA HBCU Classic at 2027 All-Star Weekend * NEW YORK (TSU News Service) - The NBA today announced that the 2027 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T will feature the Howard University and Tennessee State University men's basketball teams on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Hardwood Central within Jam Session (Phoenix Convention Center), as part of NBA All-Star 2027 in Phoenix. TSU will make their first appearance participating in the more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Michael McCann named Brock Family Center's 2026 Innovator of the Year * Michael McCann, MD, MBA, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health, is Vanderbilt Health's Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation's 2026 Innovator of the Year. He marked the honor with an Oct. 6 talk in Light Hall about how a hospital care model became a new company, Juliana. McCann is Medical D more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU Engage connects, reflects, engages campus with full slate of October events * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee State University's Tom Jackson Building was recently lively with the sounds and smells of Kurdish music and food, as a cultural gala hosted by student members of the Southwest Asian and North African organization, better known as SWANA, had one goal in mind: to foster community. Tara Taha, the founder and president of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is the voice of fair housing. NFHA works to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people through leadership, education, outreach, membership services, public policy initiatives, community development, advocacy, and enforcement. 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20004 more ST

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * New dean's advisory board unites alumni leaders * Meet the alumni leaders guiding the future of CMU's College of Health Professions The Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions is proud to announce the recently launched inaugural Dean's Alumni Advisory Board, bringing together alumni leaders and advocates to help shape the college's future. The board held its first meeting on October 2, gathering ahead of Central Michigan Unive more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Niswonger Foundation and ETSU Research Corporation form alliance to grow companies and jobs in the Appalachian Highlands * The Niswonger Foundation and the East Tennessee State University Research Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a long-term strategic alliance to start and grow companies, bring university research to market and create the jobs that keep the region's graduates at home. Under the agreemen more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, posted the following news release: * * * Nuclear Fuel Market to reach US$72.24bn * The Global Nuclear Fuel Market is projected to grow from US$36.08bn in 2027 to US$72.24bn by 2037, at a CAGR of 7.2%, according to the latest analysis from Visiongain. Enrichm more PR

LONDON, England, Oct. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, posted the following news release: * * * Nuclear Microreactors Market to reach US$1.53bn * The global microreactor market is projected to grow from US$482.8 million in 2027 to US$1,531.8 million (US$1.53 billion) by 2037, at a CAGR of 12.2%, according to the  more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 13 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss Program Gets Lifesaving Opioid Training to North Mississippi * School of Pharmacy connects communities with naloxone, education and skills to respond to overdoses OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy concluded its SafeGuard Mississippi program providing education, access and training about opioid overdoses in communities throughout north Mississippi after reaching more than 18,100 individuals. Community pharm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U more ST

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 14 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * How local governments force short-term rental platforms to turn over user data State lawmakers should act to make clear that online platforms are not supplements to aid in the administration of overly burdensome local requirements. Nicole Shekhovtsova Technology Policy Analyst Caden Rosenbaum Managing Director of Technology Policy October 12, 2026 Across the country, local governments have set up a complex web of burdensome restrictions on short more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 14 -- Rhodes College issued the following news: * * * Rhodes College Partners with Quillen College of Medicine on Guaranteed Interview Agreement October 13, 2026 Qualified Rhodes College students now have a guaranteed interview slot with the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), thanks to the institutions' new medical partnership and Guaranteed Interview Agreement (GIA). To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements: * Have a minimum 3.5 Cumulative GPA and 3.5 Sci more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * RNs in Tennessee, Arizona, Illinois, and California file petitions for union elections * Registered nurses across the country continue to build their union movement, asserting their collective power against a profit-driven health care system and a corporate-aligned federal government. California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC) announced today that nurses at four hospitals - which in total e more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1500 Shoals Way Portland TN. 37148 +1 615.451.1400 sales@shoals.com www.shoals.com October 9, 2026 U.S. Department of Energy Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585 Re: Securing the United States Bulk-Power System - Request for Information Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123 | RIN 1901-AB79 Shoals Tec more ST

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Raises Security Alarms Over TP-Link Routers * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 20 other state attorneys general, urged the Federal Communications Commission to carefully scrutinize TP-Link's request for approval to sell new router models in the United States. The coalition cited concerns about the company's ongoing ties to China and the potential security risks posed by its network more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 7, 2026 Ms. Stacey Jensen Oceans, Wetlands, and Communities Division Office of Water (4504T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 - Mr. Milton Boyd Office of the Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works Department of the Army 108 Army Pentagon Washington, DC 20310-0104 Re: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-03 more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. DOE Bulk Power System RFI TVA Response - DOE "Securing the United States Bulk-Power System" RFI Submitted by: Tennessee Valley Authority Address: 400 W. Summit Hill Dr., Knoxville, TN 37902 Point of Contact: R. Howell Conway, TVA Supply Chain Email: rhconway@tva.gov Primary expertise: Vertically integrated public power utility-generation, transmission, power supply pl more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Tennessee, Mississippi credit unions unveil AnchorPoint Credit Union Association * Tennessee and Mississippi credit unions Friday announced the new association's name: AnchorPoint Credit Union Association. AnchorPoint provides stability and direction to more than 175 credit unions and their 3.5-million-member consumers across both states. The Tennessee Credit Union League, founded in 1934, and the Mississippi Credit Union Associat more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Texas AG Opens Antitrust Probe into ABA Law School Accreditation * Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into "potential anticompetitive conduct" tied to the American Bar Association's (ABA) accreditation of law schools. Law.com reports that the inquiry will examine whether the ABA's accreditation requirements, including those affecting faculty compensation and law school operations more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 27, 2026 Mr. Stephen Astle Director, Defense Industrial Base Division Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce Re: Tractor Supply Company's Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232 - Free-Standin more ST

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Speech and Debate Dominates at First Tournament of Season Oct. 13, 2026 The U of A's Speech and Debate Society, represented by members Dylan Hall, Emma Powell, Ella Grannon, Izzy Swafford, Percy Blaich, Will Crews, Hayden Mittlestat, Matthew Cook, Aubree Watkins, Josh Tompkins, Lydia Lim, Luke Paulus, Cooper Young, Jordan Ellis, Vivian Wang, Sal Abdelkader, Aiden Filyaw, Brady Super and Hayden Jescheling, traveled to the University of Central Mis more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 14 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 13, 2026 Husker broadcasters win nine awards in On-Location Creative Competition Students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications earned nine national audio awards in the 2026 Broadcast Education Association and College Broadcasters' On-Location Creative Competition. Winners were recognized Oct. 10 during the CBI National Student Electronic Media Convention and BEA On-Location Conference at Illi more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Committing to Oncology * Nursing Student's Career Pivot Part of Sweeping Effort to Bring Cancer Care to Every Corner of Tennessee Liane K. Williams had an interest in oncology when she decided to go to nursing school after 20 years of working as a paralegal. She chose the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Nursing because of its excellent reputation and was excited to learn the school was launching an oncology n more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 13 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USDA DepSec Vaden to Address Outlook Conference * NASHVILLE, TN - In just over two months, the 2026 USA Rice Outlook Conference will kick off here, and USA Rice is pleased to announce this year's keynote speaker is USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden. Vaden served as the agency's General Counsel in the first Trump Administration, where he helped implement the 2018 Farm Bill before being nominated in 2019 and confirmed in 2020 as a J more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Utah Woman Sues Nashville Over Alleged Abuse at Detention Center * Lisa Travis, a Salt Lake City school administrator, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and several correctional and law enforcement officers. She alleges that after a trespassing arrest on Oct. 7, 2025, which was later dismissed, she was pepper-sprayed, restrained, sedated, kicked in th more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC Master of Social Work program earns No. 3 ranking in Tennessee * The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Master of Social Work program has been ranked No. 3 in Tennessee by MastersinSocialWorkOnline.org, which cited the program's in-person instruction, evening schedule, hybrid learning opportunities and preparation of social work professionals for the region. The ranking organization identified UTC as a best-fit option  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt AI Law Lab Announces New AI Governance Certificate Program for Executives * The Vanderbilt AI Law Lab (VAILL) announced the launch of the AI Governance & Ethics Executive Certificate, a three-day intensive program for executives and legal professionals responsible for AI decisions at their organizations. The inaugural program will take place March 5-7, 2027, on the Vanderbilt Law School campus in Nashville. It is the first executive certificat more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt researchers achieve key step toward engineering resistance vessels * Different tissues need different amounts of blood depending on what they are doing. Meeting those changing demands requires the circulatory system to continually balance how much blood flows to different regions of the body. That balancing act takes place largely in resistance vessels, microscale arteries that can constrict or dilate to regulate local b more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 13, 2026 VCU's teacher residency program leads the way for teacher preparation in Richmond and across Virginia Created in 2011, the School of Education's RTR Teacher Residency has produced more than 450 graduates - with many more to come. By Sian Wilkerson From his third-floor classroom at Franklin Military Academy in Richmond's Church Hill neighborhood, longtime science teacher Matthew Wester has dedicated nearly two decades to teaching  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 12, 2026 Ms. Shiela Corley Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Administration United States Department of Agriculture Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Virginia Demonstration Project Dear Ms. Corley: On behalf of the Virginia Poverty Law Center, we respectfully submit the following comment on the United States Department of Agricul more ST

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Volkswagen of America Reports Q3 2026 Sales Oct 12, 2026 * Volkswagen Q3 2026 sales decreased 10.9% YoY compared to Q3 2025 * Tiguan sales grew 27.4% YoY in Q3 and Jetta sales grew 24.9% YoY Reston, VA -- Today, Volkswagen of America released sales figures for Q3 2026. * * * About Volkswagen of America Volkswagen of America, Inc. is an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, which is an indirect subsidiary of Volkswagen AG. Headqua more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, October 13 through Saturday, October 31. 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, October 13 8:30 a.m.: Exhibit: Student Juried Art Show. Gallery Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Through more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Williamson County Lawyer Censured * Williamson County lawyer Christina H. Zettersten on Oct. 9 was censured by the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court after the board found that she violated Rules of Professional Conduct 4.4(a)(1), 3.5(e) and 8.4(d). Zettersten represented custodial guardians of a child in a juvenile court matter in which motions were set for hearing. She was infor more PR