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Adult Learners in Lab
01/13/2025

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) along with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced today a new partnership with Ithaka S+R to expand educational opportunities for adult learners across the state.

The research project will bring together leaders from Tennessee's community colleges to develop innovative strategies supporting degree completion for Tennesseans who have previously earned college credits but did not finish and cannot return due to account holds.

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.

News Title Post date
Dr. Carol A. Rothstein appointed President of Jackson State Community College 08/15/2023
Board of Regents to meet Aug. 15 to consider presidential appointment at JSCC & criteria for next president of TCAT Dickson 08/10/2023
TBR launches Trucking Tennessee, a statewide initiative to educate and prepare Tennesseans for in-demand careers in the trucking industry 08/08/2023
Three finalists selected for next President of Jackson State Community College. Campus forums July 27, 28, 31. 07/25/2023
Board of Regents approves criteria for next president of Cleveland State Community College 07/13/2023
Tennessee Board of Regents awarded 2023 Top Workplaces honor by Tennessean 07/10/2023
Board of Regents to meet July 13 to consider criteria for next president of Cleveland State Community College 07/07/2023
Audi & Volkswagen donate vehicles to Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology collision repair programs 07/07/2023
Tennessee’s Colleges of Applied Technology & students featured in Bloomberg article on the future of career education & workforce 07/07/2023
SkillsUSA names Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Harriman & Pulaski as National Models of Excellence 07/05/2023
Tennessee postsecondary students win 68 medals at 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference 06/28/2023
Board of Regents appoints Heath McMillian president of TCAT Jackson, approves tuition and budgets for 2023-24 06/16/2023
College System of Tennessee awarded $1.4M Ascendium grant to improve student supports and outcomes at community colleges 06/12/2023
Board of Regents quarterly meeting is June 15-16 at Chattanooga State Community College 06/09/2023
Tennessee’s community colleges first statewide system admitted to First Scholars Network, for commitment to advancing outcomes for first-generation college students 06/05/2023
Committee Chairs, Personnel & Compensation Committee, Audit Committee to meet May 31 05/24/2023
Jackson State Community College Presidential Search Advisory Committee appointed, Public forum set for May 16 05/12/2023
TBR Part of Statewide Coalition to Strengthen Tennessee’s Automotive Innovation Industry 05/11/2023
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology highlighted in NBC Nightly News report on economy 05/08/2023
Public forum & interview for finalist for next president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jackson set for May 22 05/05/2023

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