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Tennessee Reconnect Spring 2026 sessions

Adult learners who have yet to earn a college degree may be eligible to attend Southwest tuition free through the Tennessee Reconnect grant. For those returning to college or starting fresh, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.  Learn more at our information sessions. Sign up for a session at Tennessee Reconnect Registration

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Mental Health event spring 2026
Spring self-care sessions open to all

Southwest's mental health counselors are offering self-care sessions through the months of Feb. and March. The sessions are open to both students and employees.  For more informaton and to contact a counselor, please visit the Counseling Resouce webpage

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Southwest Celebrates First Cohort of MLGW CEES Academy Graduates

 A new chatper opened for ten young Memphians as they walked across the stage at Memphis Light, Gas & Water (MLGW) to celebrate their completion of the Customer Experience and Energy Services (CEES) Academy—a workforce pathway built through a partnership with Southwest. Ready more about it at Southwest Celebrates MLGW Academy Students.

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2026 Open House
Fourth Annual Open House set for April 8

Southwest's highly anticipated annual event of the year - the Open House and Community Career Fair - will take place at the Union Avenue Campus on April 8, from 10 am - 2 pm. This year's theme is healtcare and includes a panel with community leaders, sponsor luncheon, campus tours, community career fair and mobile unit demonstrations. Save the date! More details to come. 

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