The “Tennessee Procurement Protection Act” (TCA 4-56-204) is effective July 1, 2026. This act prohibits: (1) foreign adversary companies from bidding on or entering contracts with the state for information and communications technology; and (2) all companies from knowingly selling “final products or services” (i.e., “technology service or software that may contain information and communication… Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented new award terms and conditions that prohibit recipients from entering into contracts, subawards, purchase orders, or other procurement agreements with any individual or entity that is subject to foreign ownership, control, or influence by a Foreign Country of Concern (FCOC), as defined by the U.S. Department of… Read More
The Tennessee Prompt Pay Act generally requires state agencies, including the University of Tennessee, to pay undisputed invoices within 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice and acceptance of the goods or services, unless otherwise specified by contract or applicable University procedures. To support compliance: Procurement Services ensures appropriate procurement methods are followed, purchase… Read More
Quest Diagnostics will be at the Student Alumni Center Wednesday, August 26, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, to complete Biometric Screening for employees and spouses. Returning employees (who already have a username and password) can schedule a screening at my.questforhealth.com. New employees (who have never completed a screening) must first register with Sharecare at… Read More
Families often prepare for emergencies like fires, severe weather, or medical situations, but few have a plan for scams. Yet every day, criminals target people of all ages through phone calls, text messages, emails, social media, and even AI-generated voices. Take a few minutes to talk with your family about what to do if someone… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Pharmacy’s PGY-1 Community-Based Residency Program, in collaboration with Kroger Health, has developed a successful model for expanding access to A1C testing in community pharmacies. A pilot study conducted by the residency program and Kroger Health, completed in May 2026, found standardized A1C testing in community pharmacies improved… Read More
Nawajes Mandal, PhD, professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences, has been awarded a $466,103 grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, to investigate how chemical warfare agents, specifically blister agents like mustard gas, damage the eyes and cause long-term vision loss. Read more on… Read More
You are cordially invited to attend the Hamilton Eye Institute Summer Student Research Symposium 2026, where our trainees will present their research projects and share the discoveries and accomplishments they have made throughout the last year. Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 4:05 PM (Lunch will be provided at 12:00 PM)Location: Freeman Auditorium930… Read More
