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Welcome to the Southwest Tennessee Community College newsroom. Here you can access official Southwest press releases, news articles and publications.
Virtual Town Hall sessions prepare students and faculty for reopening of campuses
In preparation for the reopening of its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, Southwest Tennessee Community College held two virtual, back-to-back Town Hall forums for faculty and students July 7 via Microsoft Teams.
Southwest releases Back to Campus Plan - Phases I-IV
Southwest Tennessee Community College has released a snapshot of what employees and students can expect during all four phases of its Back to Campus Plan. The timeline and activities of Phases I –IV are contingent upon health and safety guidelines...
Southwest readies campus for Phase I reopen
Southwest Tennessee Community College is readying its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses for a much anticipated College reopening on July 8, 2020, under the Back to Campus Plan - Phase I. Staff have been prepping the grounds and buildings for the...
Message regarding Supreme Court ruling
Southwest Tennessee Community College is committed to the principle that a community cannot thrive without diversity, inclusion and equal access to a life-changing education. The landmark United States Supreme Court ruling that protects the LGBTQ...
Southwest Tennessee Community College announces reopening of two campuses July 8, revamped academic calendar and new laptop rental program
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s COVID-19 Task Force announced the College’s reopening and a shift to year-long learning during the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase I at an interactive Virtual Town Hall Meeting June 15.
Southwest Returns to Campus Operations at Macon Cove and Union Avenue Locations July 8; Hosts Back to Campus Plan Virtual Town Hall Meeting June 15
Southwest Tennessee Community College will reopen its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, under the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase I. Students and employees will return to campus for the first time since the College went...
Southwest launches Back to Campus Plan; Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses to reopen July 8
Southwest Tennessee Community College will reopen its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, under the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase I. Students and employees will finally set foot on the campuses since the closure of the...
COVID-19 Task Force to host Virtual Town Hall Meeting June 15
Southwest Tennessee Community College will soon reopen its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, under the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase I.
Southwest to launch new Faculty Industry Externship Program this summer
College students are the ones who usually venture out into the workforce before they graduate to get precious experience to prepare them for a great career. Southwest Tennessee Community College is turning this tradition on its end and sending faculty...
Southwest awards $3.2M in emergency relief grants to students through CARES Act
Southwest Tennessee Community College distributed $3,284,304 in federal emergency assistance grants to eligible students June 4, 2020. The payments are provided under the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Higher Education...
Media Contacts
Diana Fedinec
Director of Public Relations and Media
901-333-4247 or 901-482-2939
dfedinec@southwest.tn.edu