April 2026


HIP Ambassadors for 2026 will help share information about High Impact Practices for student success

State Educators Selected as 2026 HIP Ambassadors

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)–The College System of Tennessee has selected 38 educators statewide to serve as 2026 High Impact Practices (HIP) Ambassadors, including three from Southwest Tennessee Community College.

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Fourth Annual Open House Showcases Southwest's Role in Preparing the Region's Healthcare Workforce

Southwest welcomed prospective students, families, and community partners to its Fourth Annual Open House & Career Fair, transforming the Union Avenue Campus into a hub of exploration, networking, and hands-on learning centered on healthcare careers.

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Career Services Helps Students Turn Internships into Careers

Southwest’s Career Services office is delivering on its mission to connect students with meaningful, paid work experiences that lead to long-term careers, including opportunities within the federal court system.

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Senior Leaders Advance Pathways to Prosperity: Reform 3.0 at Strategic Planning Retreat

Senior leaders at Southwest gathered April 6 at the Urban Child Institute for a strategic planning retreat focused on implementing the college’s next strategic plan, Pathways to Prosperity: Reform 3.0.

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Faculty, Staff Honored at 2025-26 Year-End Awards Ceremony

Faculty and staff members were celebrated for their dedication, collaboration, and impact during the Southwest 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards on April 21 at the Macon Cove Campus.

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Southwest names Parisa Naghshpour director of institutional effectiveness

Southwest Tennessee Community College has announced the appointment of Parisa Naghshpour as director of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Naghshpour brings more than a decade of experience in institutional research, effectiveness, planning...

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