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Official Newsletter

Welcome to the official newsletter for students, employees and friends of Southwest Tennessee Community College.  Get the scoop on Southwest events, activities and accomplishments!

May 2026 Edition


Pharmacy Tech student Chelsea Smith receives an award from Merry Mattix, interim associate dean of Allied Health and Natural Sciences, during the 2026 Honors and Awards Convocation.

772 Students Recognized for Academic Excellence, Leadership at 2026 Honors and Awards Convocation

Applause filled the auditorium at the Macon Cove Campus on April 30 as Southwest celebrated student achievement during the 2026 Honors and Awards Convocation, recognizing 772 students for excellence in academics, leadership, and service.

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Single Stop Connects Southwest Students to Critical Support, Removing Barriers to Success

When classes, work, and family responsibilities collide, the stress of meeting basic needs can quietly derail even the most determined college student. At Southwest, a new resource is stepping in to remove those barriers, helping students stay focused...

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Douglass Named New Coordinator of Veterans Affairs

Southwest announces the appointment of Mark A. Douglass as the new coordinator of veterans affairs.

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From Campus to Career: Southwest Hosts M-Ploy Memphis Orientation

Southwest will host an M‑PLOY Memphis Program Orientation on Saturday, May 2, in the Farris Auditorium on the Macon Cove Campus. The orientation is part of the M‑PLOY Youth Summer Experience, a City of Memphis workforce development initiative...

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Pins, Purpose, and Persistence Highlight Inaugural Graduation Brunch

Southwest welcomed graduating students, families, and college leaders for the Inaugural Graduation Brunch and Reimagining the Community College Experience (RCCE) Achievement Pin recognition held May 1 on the Macon Cove Campus. The new event celebrated...

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