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“Mask Up Memphis” seeks to slow COVID-19 among African Americans; offers free masks
The City of Memphis and Shelby County have launched a “Mask Up Memphis” campaign to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 among African Americans who have been disproportionally impacted by the virus. Close to 60% of COVID-19 fatalities and cases...
Southwest adopts infectious disease policy
In response to the pandemic’s escalation and Southwest Tennessee Community College’s return to on-campus operations, the College has adopted an infectious disease policy, effectively immediately. The policy aligns with local, state and national...
Free dairy box distribution July 11
Prairie Farms and Martin Memorial Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church are teaming together to give away dairy boxes to those in need on Saturday, July 11, at 9:00 a.m. The boxes will include: two gallon cartons of milk (2%, chocolate or strawberry),...
Macon Cove & Union Avenue campuses reopen; student support services remain online
Nearly 700 students returned to Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, to attend summer classes in person. It was the first time students were allowed back to the campuses since the College temporarily...
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...