Recent News

Water Being Loaded into Truck
10/09/2024

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Tennessee's community colleges and TCATs have united in a statewide effort to provide essential aid to Northeast Tennessee residents affected by the storm's devastating aftermath. Through a coordinated initiative led by the TBR – The College System of Tennessee, over 14,000 cases of bottled water have been collected and distributed to assist those in need in Northeast Tennessee.

Hollins and Adams
10/07/2024

TBR – The College System of Tennessee is proud to announce that Dr. Tachaka Hollins, assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Zachary Adams, assistant vice chancellors for academic affairs and workforce alignment, have been appointed to significant roles within two esteemed educational boards. Their selections highlight the system’s commitment to advancing educational excellence and workforce alignment across the region.

Gov. Winfield Dunn
09/30/2024

The Tennessee Board of Regents mourns the passing of Governor Winfield Dunn, Governor of Tennessee from 1971 to 1975, who recommended the creation of the Tennessee Board of Regents and the TBR System in 1972. 

TCAT Jackson Logo with headshot photo of Dr. JacQuene Rainey
09/23/2024

During its quarterly meeting Friday, the Tennessee Board of Regents appointed Dr. JacQuene Rainey as the next president of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson, effective Oct.1.

Tennessee Board of Regents to meet Oct. 31 to consider criteria for next president of TCAT Memphis
09/12/2024

The Tennessee Board of Regents will hold its next regular quarterly meeting at Dyersburg State Community College, with committee meetings on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, and the full board meeting on Friday, Sept. 20.

The board governs Tennessee's public community colleges and colleges of applied technology.

Governor's Investment in Vocational Education
08/28/2024

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission today announced that regional partnerships based at 20 community and technical colleges across the state are recipients of the third round of grants awarded through the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) program, which prioritizes learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide.

News Title Post date
Committee appointed to lead search for next president of Volunteer State Community College 03/31/2021
Board of Regents appoints Willie Huffman president of TN Colleges of Applied Technology Paris and McKenzie, approves criteria for next presidents of Volunteer State Community College and TCAT McMinnville 03/25/2021
College System of Tennessee honors its Outstanding Students, Faculty, Staff, Colleges and more in third annual SOAR Awards 03/25/2021
SOAR Awards Ceremony Live-Streamed Thursday at 8:25 a.m. CT 03/24/2021
Board of Regents to meet March 25. Agenda includes consideration of president of TCATs Paris & McKenzie, criteria for next presidents of Volunteer State and TCAT McMinnville 03/18/2021
ACTE Announces Dr. Tachaka Hollins as a 2021 Postsecondary Leadership Success Program Fellow 03/17/2021
New Health & Science Center opens at Cleveland State Community College 03/09/2021
Two finalists selected for presidency of Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology at Paris and McKenzie 03/04/2021
Tennessee Board of Regents Committee Chairs & Audit Committee to meet March 9 03/02/2021
Tennessee colleges & universities celebrating Open Education Week 03/02/2021
Dr. Allana Hamilton Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the late college professor, president and vice chancellor and her devotion to students 03/02/2021
The University of Tennessee announces a new collaborative partnership with the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville & Knoxville College 02/26/2021
Board of Regents to hold second Strategic Plan Workshop Feb. 12 02/05/2021
Deadlines extended for TN Reconnect (adults without degrees) & Dual Enrollment Grants (high school students) 02/04/2021
Southwest Tennessee Community College wins national Bellwether Award recognizing achievements in redesigning the student experience 01/28/2021
Presidents of TN Colleges of Applied Technology Jackson and Murfreesboro re-elected to Council on Occupational Education governing board 01/25/2021
Board of Regents to hold Strategic Plan Workshop Jan. 22, for update on 2015-25 Strategic Plan mid-cycle review 01/15/2021
FAFSA deadline for TN Promise & TN Student Assistance Award extended to March 1, 2021 01/11/2021
Tennessee’s community and technical colleges collect nearly 76,000 food items in 22nd Annual Food Drive Challenge 12/17/2020
Board of Regents approves criteria for next president of TCATs McKenzie & Paris; hears several informational reports during December meeting 12/10/2020

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