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January 2025

Coffee Chats Kick Off to Support Multilingual Learners

Educators and representatives from community organizations gathered on Jan. 25 for the first-ever Coffee Chat hosted by the Multilingual Memphis Regional Network (MMRN). The inaugural meeting was held at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s...

Dr. Christopher B. Davis, president of LeMoyne-Owen College (l) and Southwest President Dr. Tracy D. Hall (r) confirm both colleges’ Memorandum of Understanding during the Jan. 23 ceremony at the Macon Cove campus.

Southwest Tennessee Community College and LeMoyne-Owen College Sign Memorandum of Understanding

A significant milestone has been reached in the commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for students. Southwest Tennessee Community College and LeMoyne-Owen College (LOC) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking...

Lexow Chosen as Dean of Academic Support and Operations

After a comprehensive and competitive search that included three rounds of interviews, a written task, and open forums, Matthew Lexow has been chosen as the permanent Dean of Academic Support and Operations at the college. This change went into effect...

Dr. Derrick Wheatley, Business and Legal Studies Department Head, prepares attendees for the new semester during his “Are You Ready: Preparing for Day One” presentation during the 2025 Winter Recharge.

Winter Recharge: Teaching Pathways for Student Success

Southwest faculty kicked off the 2025 Spring Semester during the sixth annual Winter Recharge, a two-day professional development session on Jan. 13 and 14 featuring three innovative pathways designed to help faculty align their professional learning...