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News 2016
Southwest Partners With Artesian Schools to Increase Career Readiness and College Completion Rates
The Shelby County Board of Education approved a new early college high school on August 23 that is a partnership between Artesian Schools, Inc. and Southwest Tennessee Community College. The school is part of both organizations' strategies to increase...
Love Shouldnt Hurt
Did you know that one in three women will experience intimate partner violence during their lifetime? Either you or someone you know and love may have experienced domestic violence.
New Leadership Emerges for Workforce, Economic Development and Continuing Education at Southwest
Southwest Tennessee Community College has announced the appointment of Lisa Bly to serve as the Associate Vice President of Workforce, Economic Development and Continuing Education in Memphis.
Southwest Tennessee Community College to Offer AT&T Aspire Grant to Adult Students
Southwest Tennessee Community College is partnering with AT&T to offer five $1,000 scholarships to non-traditional adult students in technology fields through the AT&T Aspire Grant.
Jam-packed Week of Welcome Activities Soon Get Underway at Southwest
The theme for Welcome Week at Southwest Tennessee Community College is "My Future's So Bright."
Southwests Physical Therapist Assistant Graduates Notch a Perfect Pass Rate on the National License Exam
Seventeen out of 17 current graduates at Southwest Tennessee Community College recently passed the national licensure exam for Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) the first time. A 100 percent pass rate had not happened in well over 15 years.
Defensive Driving Courses Move to Southwest Tennessee Community College from UofM
Authorized by the National Safety Council (NSC), the Defensive Driving Courses (DDC), formerly offered by the University of Memphis, will now be offered by Southwest Tennessee Community College starting in September. is a not-for-profit institution...
A Technology Open House Soon Gets Underway at Southwest Tennessee Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College is preparing to hold an open house for those who are interested in pursuing a technology career path opportunity.
Southwest Tennessee Community College Joins Achieving the Dream to Improve Student Success
Southwest Tennessee Community College today announced it has joined Achieving the Dream’s growing network of colleges dedicated to improving student success. Achieving the Dream (ATD), located in Silver Spring, MD, acts as a catalyst to help...
Five Southwest Softball Players Named NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes
Five members of the Southwest softball team have been honored by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) as All-America Scholar Athletes. To qualify for the award, a student-athlete had to achieve a 3.50 grade point average for the 2015-16...