News From Southwest
Southwests Police Services/Public Safety Department Selected as National Finalist in AACC 2019 Awards of Excellence
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Police Services/Public Safety Department is one of three national finalists vying for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) 2019 Awards of Excellence in the category of Community College Safety...
Local leaders chosen for Weststar Leadership Program Class of 2019
Al Da Silva and Ron Wells, both of Shelby County, were selected to participate in the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program class of 2019.
Saluqis Basketball Roundup: January 18-19, 2019
The Southwest women's basketball team won two games over the weekend at the Verties Sails Gymnasium, improving its record to 9-6 overall and 5-3 (and in 2nd place) in the TCCAA.
Southwest and Greater Memphis Chamber to Launch New Logistics Course in Tennessee
Logistics and supply chain management skills are in demand—now more than ever. Transportation, logistics, distribution and e-commerce are growing industry sectors in metro Memphis — 1 in 5 jobs are related to transportation and logistics and...
Southwest President Tracy D. Hall to lead Tennessee Board of Regents Presidents’ Council
Southwest is proud to announce the appointment of Southwest President Tracy D. Hall as the 2019 President of the Tennessee Board of Regents’ (TBR) Presidents’ Council.
UT Martin announces partnership with Southwest Tennessee Community College
The University of Tennessee at Martin Somerville Center will soon be home to a Southwest Tennessee Community College location, which will offer a selection of community colleges courses for area residents. Students wishing to complete coursework...
Ten emerging higher education leaders from across Tennessee in Maxine Smith Fellows Class of 2019
Ten college and university faculty and staff members from across Tennessee have begun their year of leadership study and training as the Tennessee Board of Regents Maxine Smith Fellows Class of 2019.
Southwest Tennessee Community College to hold Informational Session for Vatterott and LECole Culinaire students this week
Southwest Tennessee Community College is reaching out to students of two proprietary colleges whose parent company announced are discontinuing operations. Vatterott Educational Centers Inc. said Monday that all of its locations, including its campus...
Southwest and LaunchCode to offer free computer programming courses for adults beginning Feb 4; applications open now until Jan. 14
Southwest Tennessee Community College will offer LC101 free computer programming courses beginning Feb. 4. LC101 is a free, part-time, 20-week class for students aged 18 and above interested in learning technology skills, including coding,...
Former Lady Saluqi Ashley Shields inducted into Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame
Shields played one season (2006-07) at Southwest, leading the Lady Saluqis to a 26-2 record and a ranking of number 13 in the final NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) poll. She was named first team All-American by both the NJCAA...