NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- 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

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * A college-readiness program offers promising results for Nashville students, Peabody research finds * Access to college begins long before students fill out an application. The support they receive in high school can open doors that may have previously felt unavailable. New research from NashvillePeer affirms that a key college-readiness initiative at Metro Nashville Public Schools is helping learners along that path. High school students who pa more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Peabody College issued the following news: * * * A college-readiness program offers promising results for Nashville students, Peabody research finds Oct 27, 2026 By Jennifer Kiilerich Access to college begins long before students fill out an application. The support they receive in high school can open doors that may have previously felt unavailable. New research from NashvillePeer affirms that a key college-readiness initiative at Metro Nashville Public Schools is helping l more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Alabama joins FTC in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products Suit alleges Dollar General has generated millions of dollars by regularly and repeatedly charging more at the register than advertised October 27, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 states in filing a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation f more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 28 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Statement on Abandonment of PlayPower-Burke Merger Following Antitrust Lawsuit October 27, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that Platinum Equity and its portfolio company PlayPower have abandoned their proposed acquisition of BCI Burke, one week after Arizona, 11 other states, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit to block the deal. "Within a week of our filing, PlayPowe more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Dollar General for Illegally Overcharging Customers * Dollar General is often using higher prices at the register than listed on the shelf FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Download Attorney General Jackson's video here. RALEIGH - North Carolina has the second-highest number of Dollar General stores in the country - over 1,000 stores, at least one in nearly every town. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, FTC ANNOUNCE PLAYPOWER TERMINATES PROPOSED MERGER OF COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 12 attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced that Playpower has abandoned its proposed acquisition of BCI Burke (Burke) just a week after Raoul and the coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the transaction. Playpower  more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay GeoClub makes history with back-to-back Geoconclave championships * Austin Peay State University's GeoClub poses with their trophies after winning both the Overall Championship and Rock Bowl titles at the 2026 Tennessee Geoconclave, held at Big Ridge State Park. This marks the second consecutive year APSU has swept both titles. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- For the first time in the four-decade history of the Tennessee Geoconclave, Austin P more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus posted the following news: * * * Behind the research at UTC: Dr. Ethan Mills * Horror and science fiction literature, television shows and movies may offer an escape from everyday life into another world or galaxy, but they also raise important questions about reality. Questions such as: How do people know things? What is real? What is the right thing to do? University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Professor of Philosophy Ethan Mills seeks to provide context f more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Calvin University welcomes new trustees for 2026-2027 * The Calvin University Board of Trustees is welcoming five new members for its October 2026 meetings and honoring four for completing their service to the university. Jori Brink (Chicago, Illinois), Rev. James Lee (East Islip, New York), Pam Marmon (Franklin, Tennessee), Carolyn Wilson (Muskegon, Michigan) and Kyle Yonker (Homer Glen, Illinois) are joining the board in 2026. While Rev. Edward (Wayne)  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Carter County Lawyer Censured * On Oct. 23, Carter County lawyer Caleb Caldwell McDaniel received a public censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility for violating Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, 1.4, 1.16, 3.2, 3.4 and 8.4(d). The board found that while representing a client convicted of criminal charges, McDaniel failed to adequately communicate with the client and timely file motions and briefs. T more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1; how to adjust to 'falling back' * The switch to standard time from daylight saving time will take place at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. That's right -- the day after Halloween. But the extra hour of sleep comes at the price of early evening darkness. A Vanderbilt University Medical Center sleep specialist confirms what a lot of us already know -- this change in clock time can cause an unsettled feel more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Designed for Impact * New College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building Will Change How Students Learn, Collaborate and Prepare to Serve Tennessee Before beginning the design, the project team imagined a student's day. Where would a medical student gather with classmates? Where would students from different health professions work together? Where could someone study quietly, practice a procedure or step outside for a break?  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Most Barbaric Illegal Aliens Deported to Third Countries Because Their Home Countries Wouldn't Take Them Back * The worst criminals have been removed to third countries, including murderers, pedophiles, rapists, and drug traffickers WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting examples of the worst illegal aliens who have been deported from the United S more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU professor named Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy * Dr. Rick Hess, professor of Pharmacy Practice at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, achieved a major career milestone after being named a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (FCCP), a distinction recognizing excellence in clinical pharmacy practice and research. The FCCP designation recognizes individuals who have made su more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Featured Alumni: A Day in the Life of an Engineering Manager * What does it really take to become an engineering manager? It's not just about solving technical problems; it's about leading teams, adapting to new challenges, and learning along the way. Kamran Khan Kirmani is an alumnus of the online master's in engineering management at Vanderbilt School of Engineering. Now a process engineer at Hormann North America, he shares his p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the First Quarter of Calendar Year 2026 Section 106 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 requires HUD to publish quarterly Federal Register notices of all regulatory waivers that HUD has approved. Each notice covers the quarterly period since the previous Federal Register notice. The purpose of this notice is to comply w more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * FEMA Releases 2 More Rounds for Funding for State * The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced two additional rounds of funding for the state this fall: $14 million for 20 projects announced on Sept. 29 and $15 million for 27 projects announced on Oct. 22. The projects are designed to accelerate disaster recovery and build resilience in communities, according to press releases from the agency. Re more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Former Maryland Department of the Environment Chief of Staff Scott F. Goldman Joins Baker Donelson in Baltimore October 27, 2026 Scott F. Goldman, former chief of staff of Maryland's Department of the Environment and a veteran attorney with more than 16 years of experience in environmental regulation, government, public policy, and national security law, has joined Baker Donelson in the Firm's Government Solutions and Public Funding Group. " more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From seizures to brain networks: Anas Reda's award-winning epilepsy research * During some seizures, a person remains aware; during others, consciousness disappears. Why? What changes in the brain, and could researchers intervene before consciousness is lost? Vanderbilt graduate student Anas Reda is using a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Doctoral Research Award to address those questions. The award supports his resea more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Helix Electric to Build $45.3 Million Facility in Jackson County, Create 160 Jobs * Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced electrical contractor Helix Electric broke ground on a $45.3 million facility in Jackson County that will create 160 jobs. "Helix Electric's major investment in Jackson County is exciting news for Alabama and a strong vote of confidence in our state's workforce, infrastructure and business climate, more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Helix Electric to build $45.3 million facility in Jackson County, create 160 jobs Montgomery, Alabama - Electrical contractor Helix Electric broke ground Tuesday on a $45.3 million facility in Jackson County that will create 160 jobs. "Helix Electric's major investment in Jackson County is exciting news for Alabama and a strong vote of confidence in our state's workforce, infrastructure and business climate," Governor Kay Ivey said. "This pro more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * IDEAL program celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month * Nearly $400,000 Tennessee Believes grant expands IDEAL career preparation, employment opportunities and independent living experiences. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Lipscomb's IDEAL program has a lot to celebrate. Nine students in the Advanced Certificate portion of IDEAL, which prepares students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Images of State Supreme Court Renovations Released * The Tennessean has published images of renovations planned for the Tennessee Supreme Court building and the old State Library and Archives. A $147 million plan to upgrade the buildings was approved by the State Building Commission last week and work is scheduled to begin in early 2027. The project includes the addition of a multi-story "architecturally compatibl more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Lipscomb Theatre brings beloved 'Shrek the Musical' to life Nov. 6-15 * Big laughs, iconic characters and a heartfelt story about friendship and finding where you belong. When Lawson Karber and Sh'Ahr Blackburn take the stage as Shrek and Donkey this November, they won't have to look far for inspiration for their characters' unlikely friendship. Close friends since freshman year, Karber and Blackburn say their offstage dynamic reflects that of their icon more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Lipscomb University names veteran fundraising leader David Rosselli senior vice president of advancement * Rosselli brings more than 30 years of experience, including leading Baylor University's successful $1.1 billion fundraising campaign David Rosselli, a veteran higher education advancement executive with more than 30 years of experience, has been appointed senior vice president of advancement at Lipscomb University. Rosselli brings an impressive recor more PR

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College Board signs President Coker to 6-year extension * Maryville College Board of Directors announces 6-year contract extension for President Bryan Coker Oct. 27, 2026 Key Takeaways * Maryville College President Coker receives a 6-year contract extension through 2032, demonstrating the Board's confidence in his leadership. * The extension follows a comprehensive evaluation that highlighted Coker's successes in fundraising and institutional a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Memphis Council Asks ICE, Guard to Leave; U.S. Officials Praise Task Force * After a delay in considering a non-binding resolution calling for removal of federal immigration agents and the Tennessee National Guard from the Memphis Safe Task Force, the Memphis City Council adopted the measure last week. The Daily Memphian reports it was approved 8-0 with one member abstaining, one absent and three not voting. The r more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Nashville Council to Name New Legal Advisor * Attorney, lobbyist and law professor Tom Lee has accepted the position of special counsel to the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County, the Nashville Banner reports. The full council must confirm the appointment, but the body's executive committee announced the selection at a recent meeting. The special counsel is tasked with advising the body on legal  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Sues Dollar General with FTC and Bipartisan State Coalition for Exacerbating the Affordability Crisis with Bait and Switch Pricing Practices Suit Alleges Dollar General Has Generated Millions of Dollars in Revenue by Repeatedly Overcharging Cash-Strapped Consumers in Stores Nationwide October 27, 2026 TRENTON - Advancing efforts to drive down costs for New Jersey families, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport to more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Energy researchers become IEEE senior members Oct 27, 2026 Abhilasha Saroj and Heber Henrique Selvo, researchers at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), were recently elevated to senior membership in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Both work in ORNL's Energy Science and Technology Directorate. Less than 10% of IEEE's more than 450,000 members receive s more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Simple squeeze changes magnetic behavior in emerging materials Oct 27, 2026 Researchers at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) used neutrons to reveal how a small mechanical squeeze can dramatically change the magnetic behavior of an emerging class of magnetic materials known as altermagnets. The findings, published in back to back papers in Physical Review X (https more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Yang elected to Electrochemical Society leadership role Yang's research spans next-generation batteries and energy conversion, advancing technologies for energy storage Oct 27, 2026 Guang Yang, a senior R&D staff member at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), has been elected a member-at-large of the Electrochemical Society's Battery Division. Yang will serve a two-year ter more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 28 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond sues Dollar General for charging consumers more than advertised OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 27, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond has sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in deceptive pricing practices that routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements. Drummond, the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of 19 other state attorneys g more PR

MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 -- Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement posted the following research: * * * One Week Away: Registrations Surge Among Newly Eligible Voters * With one week to go before the 2026 midterm elections, there are now 3% more youth (ages 18-29) registered to vote than there were at a similar time before the 2022 midterms. And among newly eligible voters ages 18-19, there is an even larger increase: +8%. These estimates of changes in youth voter registration are based more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Portrait Unveiling for Retired Judge Watkins * A portrait unveiling for retired 20th Judicial District Criminal Court Judge Monte Watkins will take place on Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. CST. The event, and reception to follow the ceremony, will be held in the Division V Courtroom of the Justice A.A. Birch Building, 408 2nd Ave. N., Nashville 37201. Watkins was appointed to the bench in 2003 by former Gov. Phil Bredesen. Prio more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Registry of Election Finance Sues Former Candidates * The Tennessee Registry of Election Finance is suing five former political candidates to collect $33,350 in unpaid fines, WKRN reports. The fines were assessed when the candidates did not timely file finance disclosure statements. Among the group is former Democratic state Sen. Katrina Robinson, who was expelled from office in 2022. In a lawsuit filed in Davidso more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Cohen, Kamlager-Dove and Scott Introduce the Death in Custody Reporting Reform Act * WASHINGTON - Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-9), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Bobby Scott (VA-3) have introduced the Death in Custody Reporting Reform Act (DCRRA) to correct deficient and incomplete reporting of deaths on law enforcement custody despite prior efforts to assure accurate reporting in the Death in Custody Reporting acts of 2000 an more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- Rhodes College issued the following news: * * * Rhodes College's Alumni Awards Honorees Named October 26, 2026 Rhodes College's annual alumni awards will be presented on Nov. 14 during Homecoming/Reunion Weekend. This year's honorees are: * Sally Jones Heinz, a member of the Class of 1981 Distinguished Alumni of the Year * Gunter Gaupp, a member of the Class of 2016 Young Alumni of the Year * Shayla Nicole Purifoy, a member of the Class of 2003 Black Student Association Distinguished Alumni of the Year  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Sara J. Finley to succeed Edie Carell Johnson as Chair of Vanderbilt Health Board of Directors * Vanderbilt Health's Board of Directors has elected a new chair. On Jan. 1, 2027, Sara J. Finley will succeed longtime Board Chair Edith (Edie) Carell Johnson. In recognition of her many years of distinguished service, Johnson will be designated as Immediate Past Chair and will continue to serve on the board until June 30, 2027, when he more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Save a life, donate blood at annual '100 Miles of Hope' drive Nov. 2-4 at MTSU * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- As the football rivalry between Middle Tennessee State University and Western Kentucky University heats up, the Blue Raider community will have a chance to score a victory -- long before the Nov. 7 kickoff between the two Conference USA rivals -- by donating at the annual "100 Miles of Hope" blood drive. Hosted in partnership with MTSU  more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ranked first on Forbes' list of America's Dream Employers * St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has been named the No. 1 employer in the nation on the Forbes America's Dream Employers 2027 list. The institution earned the top spot among organizations recognized for inspiring the next generation of talent while delivering exceptional workplace experiences for current emp more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * State Supreme Court to Hear November Arguments in Jackson * The Tennessee Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for its November docket in Jackson on Nov. 5. Proceedings will begin at 9 a.m. CST at the Supreme Court building and be livestreamed on the TNCourts YouTube page. The court will hear three cases: Saint Claude Renel et al. v. Drexel Chemical Company, which will test whether the Tennessee Products Liabili more PR

MERCED, California, Oct. 27 -- The University of California Merced campus posted the following news: * * * Teams Challenged to Make Travel Easier for Wheelchair Users * An automatic vehicle delivered by tractor-trailer to UC Merced recently will be the focus of a two-year effort to improve travel options for people with disabilities. The wheelchair-accessible, all-electric General Motors Cruise Origin is the focus of the Civic Progress Challenge, a student design competition developed by the car maker and SAE International, a nonprofit org more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Top 6 Technical Engineering Skills to Enhance Your Employability * Engineering continues to stand at the center of innovation, shaping industries from technology and healthcare to energy and aerospace. With demand for skilled engineers projected to remain strong well into the future, professionals who commit to sharpening their technical expertise can position themselves for long-term career growth. Today's engineers are expected t more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * Trevecca Names Jon Burch Next Director of Athletics October 27, 2026 Trevecca Nazarene University has selected Jon Burch as the University's 14th director of athletics. Burch will assume the role July 1, 2027, following the 2026-27 academic year. "Jon has loved Trevecca Athletics from the time he was a student to where he is today, as the faculty athletics representative and a parent of one of our students," President Dr. Dan Boone said. "His sel more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Announces New Members and Reappoints Chair of the National Assessment Governing Board * Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced appointments to the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB). Secretary McMahon reappointed Tennessee Representative Mark White to serve as Chair of the Board. Secretary McMahon also appointed several new members, including Arkansas Secretary of Education Ja more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA awards record high $106.5M in cemetery grants in FY 26 * WASHINGTON -- The Department of Veterans Affairs in fiscal year 2026 awarded to 21 cemeteries in U.S. states, territories and tribal nations a record-high $106.5 million in grants - the most single-year funding since the Veterans Cemetery Grant Program started in 1980. Grants typically fund construction of new Veterans cemeteries and expansion of existing ones, improvements need more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Health appoints new leaders for Office of News & Communications * Vanderbilt Health has named Rebecca Warren as Chief Communications Officer and Craig Boerner as Director of Enterprise News & Communications, strengthening the leadership of the Office of News & Communications. Warren, who currently serves as Vice President of Crisis Communications, succeeds longtime communications leader John Howser, who recently announc more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management issued the following news: * * * A Peek Into the World of Investment Banking: The Deals, the Deadlines, and the MBA From mergers and acquisitions to leveraged finance, two Vanderbilt Business graduates share what life as an investment banking associate is really like. Jacob Chabowski Oct 26, 2026 Tyler Ingebrigtsen, MBA '26, was a college senior when he first learned about investment banking. Which meant he was already two years too late. Intrigued b more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A $1.15 million USDA-funded project could transform dairy nutrition through precision feeding technology Led by a multi-university team, the project will use real-time robotic milking data to create self-learning feeding systems tailored to individual cows, building on decades of research by Virginia Tech's Mark Hanigan. By Julie Shlisky 27 Oct 2026 A four-year, $1.15 million USDA-funded project brings artificial intelligence and precision agriculture togethe more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina * With the Big Bang, the universe burst into existence as a hot and dense soup of electrons and subatomic particles. This primordial ionized plasma, initially smaller than a single atom, rapidly expanded and cooled. In the process, particles in the soup slowed enough to bind with electrons, forming electrically neutral hydrogen. As this neutral hydrogen accumulated, the ef more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 28 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * October 27, 2026 WCU fraternities, sororities raise nearly $2 million in Greek Challenge Western Carolina University fraternities and sororities donated nearly $2 million to the Catamount Club during the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with winners of an annual competition to see which organizations generate the most support for WCU's athletics program announced during Homecoming activities Saturday, Oct. 24. Launched in 2014, the Greek Challenge has  more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Oct. 27 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, October 27 through Saturday, November 14. 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 27 Noon: Observe the Sun. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044. 3 p.m.: Tailgate & Celeb more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * YLD Concludes Fall Law School Visits at Vandy Law * Over the past two months, members of the TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) and YLD Fellows have visited law schools across the state. Anthony Adewumi, Lorne Hiller, Jennifer Safstrom and Darius Walker Jr. wrapped up the visits today with a final stop at Vanderbilt Law School. Students were encouraged to ask questions about law school and the panelists' entry into  more PR