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Welcome to the Southwest Tennessee Community College newsroom. Here you can access official Southwest press releases, news articles and publications.
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy. D. Hall releases statement on the death of Tyre Nichols
Yesterday, January 26, 2023, the five former Memphis Police Department officers involved in the incident that resulted in the death of Tyre Nichols were charged with several crimes, including second-degree murder. Later today, video footage of the...
Southwest Tennessee Community College selected for national Cyber Skills for All Initiative
Southwest Tennessee Community College was recently selected as one of 14 community colleges across the nation to participate in the Cyber Skills for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way Initiative, made possible by the American Association of Community...
Southwest Tennessee Community College Named Among Best Community Colleges in Tennessee by Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included Southwest Tennessee Community College on its list of the Best Community Colleges in Tennessee in 2023. Southwest received the Best for Career Seekers...
Southwest Tennessee Community College to host Tennessee Reconnect session on tuition-free college for adult learners Dec. 10, 2022
Wished you had finished your college degree? Maybe you are looking to gain new skills to advance in the workplace but worried about the cost of college. Southwest Tennessee Community College can help you fulfill your lifelong dream of a college...
Southwest Tennessee Community College Awards Velvet McCallum Tennessee Board of Regents’ Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans
Southwest Tennessee Community College has awarded the Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans to Velvet McCallum, a former Army Reservist who currently serves as Southwest’s Library Services Security Coordinator...
Flu season is here; time to take precaution
Shorter days and cooler temperatures mark the beginning of fall. It also signifies the official start of the Flu Season. The flu is a contagious virus infecting the nose, throat and lungs.
Southwest Tennessee Community College to host Job Fair Nov. 9 at Union Avenue Campus
Southwest Tennessee Community College will hold a Job Fair Nov. 9, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Union Avenue Campus Parish Building at 737 Union Avenue in Memphis.
Southwest Tennessee Community College names Jacqueline Taylor as first chief strategy officer and chief of staff
Southwest Tennessee Community College has named Dr. Jacqueline Taylor as the college’s first chief strategy officer and chief of staff effective Sept. 19, 2022. Taylor served as Associate Vice President for Retention and Student Success at Southwest...
Southwest Tennessee Community College shifts to virtual learning and services on Fridays August 19, 2022 through August 11, 2023
Southwest Tennessee Community College officials announced earlier today the college will continue its “Virtual Fridays” operations that feature virtual learning and services on Fridays only beginning August 19, 2022 through August 11, 2023. Southwest...
U.S. Department of Education awards Southwest Tennessee Community College $2.6M in Coronavirus emergency relief funds
The United States Department of Education has awarded Southwest Tennessee Community College $2,673,526 in emergency relief. The grant is part of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan...
Media Contacts
Diana Fedinec
Director of Public Relations and Media
901-333-4247 or 901-482-2939
dfedinec@southwest.tn.edu
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