Official Newsletter
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November 2025 Edition

Southwest Celebrates 25 Years of Saluqi Pride at Homecoming 2025
Southwest marked its 25th anniversary with a spirited Homecoming 2025 celebration Oct. 27–Nov. 1, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, staff and community partners for a week of service, tradition and Saluqi pride.

MTSU Awards $5,000 in Transfer Scholarships to Support Students
Southwest Tennessee Community College is proud to announce that Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has awarded our students a $5,000 transfer scholarship for the Fall 2026 semester.

Coach Verties Sails Jr. Honored with Plaque Dedication
Longtime basketball coach Verties Sails Jr. was honored during Homecoming 2025 with a plaque dedication ceremony recognizing his decades of leadership, mentorship and impact on student-athletes and the Memphis community.

Virtual Data Summit Highlights Innovation and Impact
The Virtual Data Summit: From Insight to Action highlighted data-driven innovation and student success, recognizing practitioners and award winners who transformed metrics into actionable strategies for institutional and community impact. The two-day...

Southwest Honors Hall of Fame Inductees at 2025 Accolades Brunch
Southwest celebrated 10 distinguished alumni during its 2025 Hall of Fame Accolades Brunch on Oct. 31, 2025 as part of Homecoming Week, honoring former student-athletes whose achievements on and off the field have left a lasting legacy. Each inductee’s...
