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Rico Parker passionate about helping others

This month’s student spotlight is Robrecus “Rico” Parker. Parker shares the reasoning behind his choice to major in nursing and what he enjoys most about Southwest. To hear his story, click on the image above or here. 

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Special Events

convocation 2024
Southwest honors outstanding students April 16
The Student Honors and Awards Convocation honors the outstanding achievements, leadership and service to the community of Southwest students. All students, faculty, staff, families and guests are welcome.

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Multilingual conference
Multicultural educators and learners invited to Southwest's multilingual conference April 13

Join us on April 13 at our Macon Cove Campus for our multilingual conference, a unique regional professional development opportunity focusing on building connections to serve second-language learning communities better. To learn more and register, visit Multilingual Conference. A free lunch is provided to all attendees who register by April 1. Submissions for presentation proposals and sign up for exhibit space are due March 15. For questions, contact Joshua Nave at jnave@southwest.tn.edu.

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Open House 2024 Invitation

Our Igniting the Workforce event is free and open to the public. For details and sponsorship opportunities, click here.  

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take classes day, night or weekends on campus or online
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More than 140 programs
to choose from, including degrees and certificates
Tuition-free
Tuition-free
for eligible high school graduates and adult learners
98.5% job placement rate
98.5% job placement rate
with 91% working in their field of study
19:1
19:1
student to faculty ratio
19:1
Half the cost
Southwest tuition is half the cost of most state colleges and universities

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