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Southwest Tennessee Community College

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Looney Reflects on Historic 1959 Integration During Southwest Lunch and Learn

Bertha Rogers Looney, the last surviving member of the Memphis State Eight, returned to familiar ground Monday as she shared her story of courage, uncertainty and quiet resolve with students, faculty and staff at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s...

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Southwest Tennessee Community College Celebrates First Cohort of MLGW CEES Academy Graduates

A powerful new chapter opened for ten young Memphians this January as they walked across the stage at Memphis Light, Gas & Water (MLGW) to celebrate their completion of the Customer Experience and Energy Services (CEES) Academy—a workforce pathway...

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Southwest Leadership Addresses Adjunct Faculty Concerns at Convocation

Southwest leadership underscored the vital role of adjunct faculty and pledged improvements in communication, support, and professional development during an open forum Jan. 13 at the Macon Cove Campus.

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Southwest Holds Winter Recharge 2026 with Focus on Accessibility and Innovation

Southwest started 2026 with its eighth annual Winter Recharge event, bringing faculty together for two days of professional development designed to energize teaching practices and advance student success.