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2021
![Virtual Honors Convocation](/stories/scoop/2021/06/images/awards.jpg)
Spring awards season salutes Southwest’s brightest stars
Southwest honored it brightest and most accomplished students and employees with several award ceremonies this past April and May. For those unable to attend the ceremonies or wish to view them again on-demand, please click on the event graphics...
![Death notification practice changes July 1](/stories/scoop/2021/06/images/candle.jpg)
Revision to the college death notification policy
News of the passing of a colleague, current student or retiree is never easy to receive. The Communications, Marketing and Communications department in the past has emailed announcements regarding the death of such individuals, along with courtesy...
![Southwest 5k Walk/Run](/stories/scoop/2021/06/images/earthday.jpg)
Earth Day Dash goes virtual
The Science Club hosted its first-ever virtual Earth Day Dash during Earth Week, April 18-23. Though the Coronavirus pandemic prevented participants from running and walking together in person, seventy-four registrants signed up to celebrate Mother...
![Jeanette Smith](/stories/scoop/2021/06/images/Jeanette-Smith.png)
Finance and Administrative Services Division “leaner, but stronger” July 1
Following the departure of the former vice president for Finance and Administrative Services, President Tracy D. Hall assessed the division’s leadership structure and has tapped two current Southwest leaders to head up the two major functions of...
![Cardi-O FiTness](/stories/scoop/2021/06/images/cardio.png)
Cardi-O Fitness is back!
Is improving your health and wellness a goal this summer? Southwest has you covered! Get fit with free virtual cardio and strength training sessions with fitness instructor Odie Tolbert of Cardi-O Fitness. Enjoy gentle, yet challenging exercise that...
![In The News](/stories/scoop/2021/06/images/in-the-news.jpg)
In the News
Links to Southwest news and other reports on community college trends, Tennessee Board of Regents and more.