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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.
Special Events
Calling all runners and walkers! The Science Club invites you to observe Earth Week on April 17 by participating in the Eighth Annual Earth Day Dash 5K Run and Walk at the Macon Cove Campus starting at 8:15 a.m. The annual event promotes environmental awareness and this year’s focus is Memphis’ clean water and aquifers. The event includes an expo with local environmental organizations. For more information, visit Learn More at Earth Day Dash.
Southwest nursing students Christian “Cricket” Bautista and Kristan “Nikki” Pittman joined Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s first RN apprenticeship, a paid, mentor‑guided model where they can gain real‑world clinical experience while continuing their studies. Read more at Methodist Nursing Apprenticeship program.
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 healthcare and includes a panel with community leaders, sponsor luncheon, campus tours, community career fair and mobile unit demonstrations. Join us with your RSVP. For more details go to Open House Information.
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