News From Southwest


Southwest President Tracy D. Hall named a Memphis Business Journal Power 100 Leader

Congratulations to Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall who was named a Memphis Business Journal’s (MBJ) Power 100 Leader for the third consecutive time. Dr. Hall received her award during the Power 100 award ceremony...

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Southwest to host Horns & Voices concert celebrating Memphis’ musical heritage March 8

Celebrating the rich tradition and heritage of Memphis music, Southwest Tennessee Community College will host Horns & Voices at 6:00 p.m. March 8, 2023 at Southwest’s Macon Cove Campus Farris Auditorium, 5983 Macon Cove Campus in Memphis, Tenn.

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Southwest Tennessee Community College shifts to virtual classes due to ice storm (Jan. 31 – Feb. 4, 2023)

Due to the treacherous ice storm impacting Memphis and the Mid-South and resulting hazardous conditions, Southwest Tennessee Community College classes and operations will remain 100 percent virtual on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.

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Southwest Tennessee Community College hires Chuck Thomas III and John Churchill to top leadership roles

Southwest Tennessee Community College recently announced two new leaders to its senior leadership team. Chuck Thomas III has been named the College’s chief government and external relations officer and John Churchill, community liaison for Southwest...

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Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy. D. Hall releases statement on the death of Tyre Nichols

Yesterday, January 26, 2023, the five former Memphis Police Department officers involved in the incident that resulted in the death of Tyre Nichols were charged with several crimes, including second-degree murder. Later today, video footage of the...

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Southwest Tennessee Community College selected for national Cyber Skills for All Initiative

Southwest Tennessee Community College was recently selected as one of 14 community colleges across the nation to participate in the Cyber Skills for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way Initiative, made possible by the American Association of Community...

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Southwest Tennessee Community College Named Among Best Community Colleges in Tennessee by Intelligent.com

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included Southwest Tennessee Community College on its list of the Best Community Colleges in Tennessee in 2023. Southwest received the Best for Career Seekers...

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Southwest Tennessee Community College to host Tennessee Reconnect session on tuition-free college for adult learners Dec. 10, 2022

Wished you had finished your college degree? Maybe you are looking to gain new skills to advance in the workplace but worried about the cost of college. Southwest Tennessee Community College can help you fulfill your lifelong dream of a college...

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Southwest Tennessee Community College Awards Velvet McCallum Tennessee Board of Regents’ Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans

Southwest Tennessee Community College has awarded the Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans to Velvet McCallum, a former Army Reservist who currently serves as Southwest’s Library Services Security Coordinator...

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Flu season is here; time to take precaution

Shorter days and cooler temperatures mark the beginning of fall. It also signifies the official start of the Flu Season. The flu is a contagious virus infecting the nose, throat and lungs.

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