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TCAT Henry/Carroll students collected food for Paris Special School District Backpack program
12/19/2024

Students, faculty and staff at Tennessee’s community and technical colleges donated or collected the equivalent of 110,851 food items during the College System of Tennessee’s 26th Annual Food Drive Challenge. The food and cash donations go to campus food pantries for students in need and to local food programs serving their communities.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology students
12/10/2024

Total enrollment in the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs) increased to 44,723 during academic year 2023-24 – a 19 percent increase over the previous year – according to a new report presented to the Tennessee Board of Regents during its quarterly meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Tennessee Board of Regents to meet Oct. 31 to consider criteria for next president of TCAT Memphis
12/04/2024

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), which governs the state’s public community colleges and colleges of applied technology, will hold its next regular quarterly meeting Dec. 10, 2024, at the TBR system office in Nashville.

12/03/2024

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all Tennessee students. The U.S. Department of Education has officially released the new form, marking a significant milestone in the financial aid process for prospective college students.

President Andy White presents Veterans Awards
11/11/2024

Tennessee’s community and technical colleges honored veterans – including students, faculty, staff and alumni – in Veterans Day activities on campuses statewide on Veterans Day.

As part of those ceremonies, a veteran at each college was also awarded the Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans, a special recognition launched in 2020 by Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor Flora W. Tydings.

Tennessee Board of Regents to meet Oct. 31 to consider criteria for next president of TCAT Memphis
11/07/2024

The Tennessee Board of Regents will hold a special called meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12, to consider institutional compensation proposals for 10 colleges and faculty emeritus designations for five retired faculty members. The board’s committee chairs and Audit Committee will meet after the full board's session.

The Board of Regents governs Tennessee's Community Colleges and Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs).

News Title Post date
TBR Colleges Honor Veterans in Our Campus Communities 11/11/2024
Board of Regents to hold special called meeting Nov. 12. Committee Chairs & Audit Committee will also meet. 11/07/2024
Tennessee’s Community Colleges and TCATs launch 26th annual Food Drive Challenge 11/05/2024
Board of Regents Vice Chair Emily J. Reynolds recognized in YWCA Academy for Women of Achievement 11/05/2024
Eleven TN Community Colleges and TCATs awarded federal Perkins grants for career & technical education programs 11/05/2024
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy Hall selected for prestigious Aspen Institute's Presidents Fellowship 10/25/2024
Tennessee’s community colleges and TCATs mobilize statewide support for Hurricane Helene victims in Northeast Tennessee 10/09/2024
Hollins and Adams selected to serve among esteemed group of professionals and industry experts 10/07/2024
Honoring a Legacy: TBR Pays Tribute to Former Governor Winfield Dunn 09/30/2024
Board of Regents appoints Dr. JacQuene Rainey president of TN College of Applied Technology Jackson during its fall quarterly meeting 09/23/2024
Board of Regents quarterly meeting is Sept. 19-20 at Dyersburg State Community College 09/12/2024
Gov. Lee & THEC announce $41 million in GIVE Grants for partnerships at 20 TBR colleges to enhance career & technical education 08/28/2024
Two finalists selected for president of TCAT Jackson. Public interviews set for Sept. 4. 08/26/2024
Board of Regents Committee Chairs and Audit Committee to meet Aug. 27 08/21/2024
Board of Regents and Google announce career training opportunities for thousands of students 08/07/2024
Nissan partners with TBR, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology, and local schools to launch innovative training program 08/01/2024
New Comptroller’s report on registered apprenticeship programs in Tennessee cites key roles community & technical colleges play 07/25/2024
Board of Regents announces colleges earning Postsecondary Aligned Advising Endorsements for 2024 07/19/2024
Six TBR-College System of Tennessee leaders selected to participate in Leadership Tennessee programs for 2024-25 07/19/2024
Tennessee postsecondary students win 57 medals at 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference 07/16/2024

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