2021


Southwest, Shelby County Health Department, City of Memphis and State of Tennessee teamed up to administer 150 COVID-19 vaccinations, 138 of which were booster or third shots, during the Whitehaven Center Vaccination Site reopening Oct. 2, 2021.

Southwest Reopens Whitehaven Vaccination Site

Southwest, Shelby County Health Department, City of Memphis and State of Tennessee teamed up to administer 150 COVID-19 vaccinations, 138 of which were booster or third shots, during the Whitehaven Center Vaccination Site reopening Oct. 2, 2021.

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Policy Matters November 2021

POLICY MATTERS: Contracts and agreements approval process update

Southwest is a major economic engine in Memphis and Shelby County. As such, we have partnerships and conduct business with dozens of companies. This requires entering into various contracts and agreements.

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AT&T Foundation donates $10,000 for student scholarships

AT&T Foundation donates $10,000 for student scholarships

Southwest is blessed to have the ongoing support of the AT&T Foundation. As part of its continuing commitment to provide a quality education for higher education students across Tennessee, the Foundation has donated a total of $130,000 to the Tennessee...

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CCAMPIS child care program wins $900K federal grant

CCAMPIS child care program wins $900K federal grant

Congratulations to Child Care Centers Director Dr. Mary Palmer and her staff on receiving a $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education (USDOL) for campus-based child care services for low-income parents in post-secondary education. The...

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IT Department releases cyber security guide

IT Department releases cyber security guide

In honor of Cyber Security Month this past October, Southwest’s department of Information Technology created a PowerPoint presentation for students and employees that provides a comprehensive guide on cyber security and cybercrimes.

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Southwest launches new distance Digital Twin learning platform

Southwest launches new distance Digital Twin learning platform

In Spring of 2021, the IT Department piloted a new distance learning technology platform called Digital Twin to provide students with an innovative and customized alternative to learning. The new platform offers students the convenience of choosing...

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