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Four people stand posing for a photo in front of a backdrop printed with multiple Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare logos. Two of the individuals are wearing teal medical scrubs, and the other two are dressed in business or casual attire. A large balloon display stands behind them on both sides. A screen to the left shows part of an event welcome slide, and a sign to the right reads “Improving Every Life We Touch.”

Southwest Nursing Students Join First RN Apprentice Cohort in West Tennessee

Two Southwest Tennessee Community College nursing students, Christian “Cricket” Bautista and Kristan “Nikki” Pittman, signed apprenticeship certificates as part of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s inaugural Registered Nurse (RN) Apprentice...

Dr. Tracy D. Hall Highlights the Power of Partnerships and Exposure in Building Memphis’ Workforce

At the New Memphis forum on Feb. 25, 2026, held at the National Civil Rights Museum, presidents from three of Memphis’ higher education institutions—Dr. Tracy D. Hall from Southwest Tennessee Community College, Jennifer Collins, Esq. from Rhodes...

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Southwest Tennessee Community College Earns National Distinction for Advancing Memphis’ Talent and Economic Growth

Southwest Tennessee Community College has earned the 2026 Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction designation, placing the institution among the nation’s highest performing community colleges in student success and continuous improvement....

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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...