Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West congratulates the inaugural graduating class of its General Surgery Residency Program, which launched in 2016 in partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The alumni of the UTHSC-Nashville General Surgery Residency Program have matched for competitive fellowship opportunities and are each continuing to work selflessly throughout the pandemic….
Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at more than 100 events and activities across the state during the 4th annual Tennessee STEAM Festival, taking place Oct. 9-18, 2020. The Festival was founded by the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring and incorporates outdoor and virtual events hosted by a wide range…
MTSU police officers recently received advanced medical training on campus as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to be better prepared for emergency response. Administered by the training company Defend Systems and offered through the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, the course was broken down into two separate two-day classes to allow for adherence to COVID-19…
After his unfortunate and unexpected passing, Liberty University awarded Rutherford County Commissioner Steve Ervin his Doctorate of Education. Ervin began pursuing his doctorate shortly after beginning his career with Rutherford County and was on track to graduate in December 2020. Ervin passed away in April 2020 after suffering a massive heart attack. His wife, Debbie,…
Rutherford County Government recently awarded three employees with a $500 scholarship to continue their education. “Rutherford County wants its employees to be engaged and prepared with the tools essential to completing jobs effectively, efficiently, and professionally,” said Sonya Stephenson, HR Director. “We continue to look for ways to enhance employees’ abilities and skills and provide…
On Friday, July 24 the State Board of Education (SBOE) unanimously voted to revise the policies for elementary physical education to provide all children: at least two days per week of instructional physical education, not less than 60 minutes of physical education per week, and physical education taught by a licensed physical education professional. These…
Huntington Learning Center has opened a brand new center in Murfreesboro on July 27. The Murfreesboro center is located at 2812 Old Fort Parkway, Suite K, Murfreesboro, TN 37128. Huntington Learning Center of Murfreesboro will offer personalized instruction to students from kindergarten through 12th grade to help them improve their grades, test scores, and confidence…
The Rutherford County Board of Education has unanimously adopted a plan to reopen schools in August. At its July 9 regular meeting, the School Board adopted a plan to open schools traditionally but also will allow parents the option to choose a distance-learning option. Parents would need to commit to a semester of the option…
Several Rutherford County students have recently worked to earn essential skills during a month-long Certified Nursing Assistant class. Coming from Central Magnet, LaVergne, Siegel, and Stewarts Creek high schools, these students took the opportunity to begin their experiential learning before they begin college or their careers. Consisting of recent graduates or rising seniors, this program…
Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it has awarded approximately $60,000 in scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year to 24 Tennessee students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500…