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Scoop January 2019 Edition

Saluqi Success Pathway (SSP) Hubs serve as lifelines for Southwest students

Going to college for the first time can be challenging and even scary. Whether you are a high school senior, a home-schooler, or an adult learner returning after years in the workforce, often there are more questions than answers – “What am I...

Southwest to host 26th national African American Read-In Feb. 25

Set your watches (or cell phones) for noon Feb. 25, the designated time Southwest will celebrate the 26th National African American Read-In. The Read-In will take place at the Union Ave. and Macon Cove campuses, and the Whitehaven, Gill and Maxine...

CMTS Empowering Education initiative seeks to encourage residents to pursue higher education

CMT, the leading country music and lifestyle channel, announced last month that it is joining forces with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) to launch Empowering Education, an initiative that includes a multi-city concert tour targeting rural areas...

Fuel for Finals nourishes students taking winter finals

"Fuel for Finals", is one of the myriad ways the SSP encourages and supports students. The 4-day event, Dec. 10-13, nourished students both physically and emotionally. Free snacks, breakfast and lunch were provided to students studying for winter...

The Diversity Club and Club of the Arts to honor Memphis State Eight pioneer Bertha Rogers Looney

Southwest’s Diversity Club and Club of the Arts will present civil rights student pioneer Bertha Rogers Looney with the Sharing the Love Award the Union Avenue Campus.

Project MOST (Men of Southwest Tennessee) to host Men in Black Awards Feb. 8

Project M.O.S.T. (Men of Southwest Tennessee) will host the 7th annual Men in Black Awards Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. in the Farris Auditorium on the Macon Cove Campus.