News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
2027-28 FAFSA Facts: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents & Students
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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2027-28 FAFSA Facts: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents & Students
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2027-28 FAFSA(r) Form
How to prepare for 2027-28 FAFSA form filing process.
We understand that navigating the financial aid process can be a bit overwhelming. We're here to help. If you need help, reach out to our Financial Aid Office at finaid@belmont.edu.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an essential part of the co
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47th Annual Medical Student Research Fellowship Presentations Mark a Record Year
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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47th Annual Medical Student Research Fellowship Presentations Mark a Record Year
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For 47 years, the Medical Student Research Fellowship (MSRF) program has provided competitively selected UT Health Sciences medical students the opportunity to conduct individualized research under the mentorship of College of Medicine faculty in both basic science and clinical science departments o
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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr
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America First Policy Institute: The Veterans First Agenda: Expanding Access and Improving Care for America's Heroes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following brief on July 3, 2026, by Charlie Katebi entitled "The Veterans First Agenda: Expanding Access and Improving Care for America's Heroes":
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Introduction
The America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) Veterans First Agenda is foundational to the America First Warfighters' work to keep America's promise to the brave men and women who have worn the uniform, completed their service, and ret
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APSU's free commencement photography expected to reach $425K in student savings
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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APSU's free commencement photography expected to reach $425K in student savings
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Junior business administration major Jocelyn Ortega prepares to receive her associate degree from APSU on May 8 at the Dunn Center. | Photo by Sean McCully
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Jocelyn Ortega thought she had missed her best chance at commencement photos after graduating high school during COVID-19, but Austin Peay St
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products.
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Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
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Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to ad
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Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of
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Bass Berry Adds Director of AI & Knowledge Management
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Bass Berry Adds Director of AI & Knowledge Management
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Bass, Berry & Sims has added Rachel Shields Williams to serve in the newly created role of director of AI & knowledge management. In this role, Williams leads the firm's efforts to enhance client service and operational performance through innovation and strategic use of technology.
Working across practice gro
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Blackburn & Blumenthal Celebrate Commerce Committee Passage of Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn & Blumenthal Celebrate Commerce Committee Passage of Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation's passage of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) by voice vote:
"For years, heartbroken pare
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Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts Announce New Podcast Series, "Our Town"
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news:
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Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts Announce New Podcast Series, "Our Town"
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New York, NY - August 5, 2026 - Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts today announced the launch of "Our Town," a new investigative podcast series about a small Tennessee town at the center of a fight over American identity. Hosted by award-winning journalist Meribah Knight and Bloomberg Senior Investigative Reporter Susan Berfield, the serie
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Civil Rights Enforcement Draws Scrutiny Ahead of Review Hearing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Civil Rights Enforcement Draws Scrutiny Ahead of Review Hearing
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A year after Tennessee lawmakers dissolved the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) and transferred its civil rights enforcement functions to Attorney General (AG) Jonathan Skrmetti's office, data reviewed by the Nashville Banner shows the new division has closed a fraction of the caseload THRC hi
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Congressman Cohen Announces $100,000 Grant to the Soulsville Foundation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces $100,000 Grant to the Soulsville Foundation
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Soulsville Foundation will receive a grant of $100,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to implement a curator-in-residence program.
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music program, according to IMLS, will be designed to strengthen the museum's int
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Dawn O'Connell appointed as Board of Trust secretary
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Dawn O'Connell appointed as Board of Trust secretary
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Dawn O'Connell, BA'94, a senior executive and strategic adviser with extraordinary experience at the highest levels of government and public health leadership, has been selected as secretary to the Vanderbilt Board of Trust.
O'Connell served as a principal at Health Security Strategies, advising governments, private equity firms and nonprofit
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Dr. Patti Minter appointed to Kentucky Board of Education
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 5 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Dr. Patti Minter appointed to Kentucky Board of Education
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Dr. Patti Minter, former Kentucky State Representative and current Professor of History at WKU, has been appointed to the Kentucky Board of Education by Governor Andy Beshear.
Dr. Minter was officially sworn in on Wednesday, August 5. She will serve as an At-Large Member for a term expiring on April 14, 2030.
"I am very honored
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ETSU appoints Rebecca C. Tolene as University Counsel
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU appoints Rebecca C. Tolene as University Counsel
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Following a national search, East Tennessee State University has named Rebecca C. Tolene as University Counsel, effective Oct. 1. In this role, Tolene will serve as the university's chief legal officer, advising the Office of the President, Board of Trustees and senior leadership on the full range of legal and governance matters.
Tolene
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Gov. Lee: No Plans to Delay Hines' Execution
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Gov. Lee: No Plans to Delay Hines' Execution
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In response to a request from Darrell Hines' attorneys and nine Republican state senators, Gov. Bill Lee said he has no plans to delay Hines' execution, scheduled for Aug. 13. Hines' attorneys requested a reprieve, pardon or commutation of Hines' sentence after the failed execution of Tony Carruthers in May, calling med
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Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce the Blocking Large-Scale Adversarial Distillation Efforts (BLADE) Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce the Blocking Large-Scale Adversarial Distillation Efforts (BLADE) Act
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#The unauthorized use of American AI models by foreign adversaries is a threat to both economic and national security
WASHINGTON-Today, Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), along with Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC), Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Natio
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HSU Brings National Voice in Dyslexia Research to West Texas
ABILENE, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Hardin-Simmons University issued the following news:
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HSU Brings National Voice in Dyslexia Research to West Texas
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Hardin-Simmons University recently welcomed educators, administrators, specialists, and parents from across the region for the Literacy and Learning Dyslexia Institute, a professional development conference focused on the latest research and best practices in dyslexia identification and intervention.
The featured speaker was Dr. Tim Odegard, pro
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Kennesaw State expands on-campus residential housing with the opening of The Summit II
KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State expands on-campus residential housing with the opening of The Summit II
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 4, 2026
Kennesaw State University has officially opened The Summit II, a residence hall designed to foster connection, belonging, and student success while adding a new on-campus housing option for first-year students.
The ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 4 marked the completion of the 462
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repea
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N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or
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Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni
MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni
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Northwood University's 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni includes alumni who have significantly impacted their professions and communities while demonstrating their commitment to their alma mater and The Northwood Idea.
"Each year, it's an honor to celebrate alumni who carry our institutional philosophy, The Northwood Idea, into their careers an
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NRC Health: HUB26 Signature Event - Your Backstage Pass to Nashville
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 6 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news:
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HUB26 Signature Event: Your Backstage Pass to Nashville
A healthcare leader can leave a keynote with a fresh idea. They can leave a conversation with a new perspective, a trusted connection, or a partner who helps bring that idea to life.
That's the idea behind the Human Understanding Beyond | HUB26 Signature Event: an exclusive, backstage-inspired evening at Nashvill
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r
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Q&A with Belmont Law's New Dean: Deborah Farringer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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Q&A with Belmont Law's New Dean: Deborah Farringer
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Farringer shares vision for leadership, growth and the future of Belmont Law
This year, the College of Law is entering a new chapter with Deborah R. Farringer serving as the newest dean of Belmont Law, becoming the first female dean to serve the College.
Farringer joined Belmont as law faculty in 2013 and served as associate dean of academic affairs and p
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Restoring the silenced Friedreich's ataxia gene through unconventional means
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release:
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Restoring the silenced Friedreich's ataxia gene through unconventional means
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Cells can switch off genes by tightly packaging DNA around proteins called histones. However, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital discovered that under certain conditions, this packaging acts more like molasses than a solid, allowing a specially designed chemical adap
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp.
In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Co
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Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Drop Plans to Roll Back Commonsense ATF Rule Regulating Device Used in Major Mass Shootings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Drop Plans to Roll Back Commonsense ATF Rule Regulating Device Used in Major Mass Shootings
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The ATF's proposed rule would remove guardrails against the use of the stabilizing brace, which has been utilized by mass shooters to kill dozens in recent years.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is leading an effort urging the Bure
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Senate Judiciary Advances Blanche AG Nomination
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Senate Judiciary Advances Blanche AG Nomination
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The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general.
Reuters reports that Blanche agreed to rescind the controversial $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to which Republican senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolin
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Senators Coons, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Invest in Startups and Entrepreneurs Across the Country
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Senators Coons, Young introduce bipartisan legislation to invest in startups and entrepreneurs across the country
U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026, which would reauthorize the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Build to Scale program through fiscal year 2030.
"Delaware is a state built o
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Southern Studies Alumna Combines Research and Storytelling at ESPN
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 5 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Southern Studies Alumna Combines Research and Storytelling at ESPN
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OXFORD, Miss. - The foundation for Liza-Handly Hughes' storytelling ability was cemented at the University of Mississippi's Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Now, the recent alumna puts those skills to use as a sports content researcher for ESPN.
Hughes graduated in 2025 with a bachelor's degree in Southern studies and a m
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Team's AI agent to speed Alzheimer's treatment
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Team's AI agent to speed Alzheimer's treatment
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Vanderbilt Health researchers have received a grant from Eli Lilly and Company, a multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, to build an artificial intelligence (AI) tool within the electronic health record system (EHR) to get patients with Alzheimer's disease to treatment faster. The computer project is design
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Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales Announces Weekly Formula Rate
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026:
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COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE AUGUST 4, 2026
Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum.
The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75 percent as published
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate
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Thiel College professor featured in Youngstown Business Journal MBA profile
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College professor featured in Youngstown Business Journal MBA profile
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Professor of English and Department Chair Jared Johnson, Ph.D. MBA'27 is taking an unconventional path to broaden his leadership expertise by pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Thiel College, a journey recently highlighted by the Youngstown Business Journal.
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Johnson was f
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TSU's Legacy of Leadership Shines Throughout National Urban League Conference
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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TSU's Legacy of Leadership Shines Throughout National Urban League Conference
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - If you attended the 2026 National Urban League Conference in Nashville, chances are you crossed paths with a Tennessee State University graduate.
Whether welcoming students to campus, leading conversations, receiving national recognition, or building connections with future leaders, T
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U.S. Chamber Endorses Sen. Brent Taylor for Tennessee's Ninth District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber Endorses Sen. Brent Taylor for Tennessee's Ninth District
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Sen. Brent Taylor for Tennessee's 9th district. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses and wo
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University of Mary Washington Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI'
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news:
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UMW Conference Builds Ideas for 'Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI'
With artificial intelligence on the horizon in higher education, the liberal arts are situated to be long-term leaders in the conversation, as became evident at the University of Mary Washington during its first "Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI" conference in July.
That was the goal for organizers,
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USGS Report Estimates 83 Billion Metric Tons of Gulf Coast Coal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Regional Characterization of Coal Resources in the Gulf Coast Coal Region--In Support of Coal as a Potential Source for Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements', Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5045, by Peter D. Warwick, Robert C. Reedy, and Bridget R. Scanlon. Prepared with The University of Texas at Austin, Bureau of Economic Geology and published in Reston, Virginia, in 2026, the report says the Gulf Coast coal region
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UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff
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Emily Messer receives the E.J. Chapman Outstanding Service Award
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture celebrated the accomplishments of some of its top faculty, staff, researchers and Extension experts at UTIA's annual awards luncheon. The 2026 ceremony was held
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UTC honors 41 teachers at 2026 Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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UTC honors 41 teachers at 2026 Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet
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Clifton Hills Elementary teacher and UTC alum Meghan McDougall was recognized as a Model Mentor Teacher at the 2026 Mentor Teacher Awards Banquet. Photo courtesy of Chris Brown.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Education honored 41 pre-K-12 teachers during its third annual Mentor Teacher Awards Ba
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UTC LIVE! announces 2026-27 season, with most performances moving to Cadek Hall
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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UTC LIVE! announces 2026-27 season, with most performances moving to Cadek Hall
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Jazz pianist Benny Green opens the UTC LIVE! season in a benefit concert for WUTC-FM 88.1.
UTC LIVE! will move most of its 2026-27 performances to Cadek Hall, giving the series a smaller setting that better fits the artists and programs it presents.
Known for bringing noted artists to campus who a
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UTC, Tommie F. Brown Academy welcome students on first day of school
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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UTC, Tommie F. Brown Academy welcome students on first day of school
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Dr. Yvette Hairston, Dr. Delight Yokley and other UTC community members greet Brown Academy students as they arrive for the first day of school. Photo by Angela Foster.
Students arriving at Tommie F. Brown Academy on Wednesday, Aug. 5, for the first day of school received a blue-and-gold welcome from the Univ
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Vanderbilt researchers win Civic Tech Jam award to address traffic congestion in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Vanderbilt researchers win Civic Tech Jam award to address traffic congestion in Nashville
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The Nashville Innovation Alliance has awarded a Vanderbilt University research team a Civic Tech Jam grant. The recognition is part of the Nashville Tech Studio, an initiative that leverages the expertise of universities in Middle Tennessee to pilot and deploy technology-based solutions that a
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What is an instructional designer and what is their job?
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 4 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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What is an instructional designer and what is their job?
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Discover if a career in instructional design is right for you.
An instructional designer is someone who creates and designs instructional methods, tools and systems that educators use to teach in the classroom. Rather than deciding what is taught, an instructional designer's job is to decide how something is taught.
From fully online courses to hybr
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When the Study of Economics, Politics and Culture Meets the Call to Service : Meet Mark Demarest '16
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 4 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release:
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When the Study of Economics, Politics and Culture Meets the Call to Service : Meet Mark Demarest '16
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Every day Mark Demarest '16 is called upon to problem solve, to make compelling arguments and to build relationships. But Demarest's most critical responsibility is, as he puts it, "to make people's lives better." The Le Moyne graduate works as an assistant staff judge advocate in the United States Air F
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