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
Mark Lenz Memorial Scholarship established to honor the late president of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville 09/09/2021
Board of Regents Committee Chairs & Audit Committee to meet Aug. 31 08/25/2021
AT&T Foundation Announces $130,000 Donation to The College System of Tennessee 08/11/2021
Board of Regents appoints new presidents of Volunteer State Community College & Tennessee College of Applied Technology McMinnville 07/27/2021
Committee appointed to leading search for next president of Dyersburg State Community College 07/16/2021
Board of Regents to meet July 27 to consider appointments of next presidents of Volunteer State Community College & TCAT McMinnville 07/09/2021
Four finalists selected for next president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology at McMinnville. Campus forums set for July 15 07/09/2021
Nashville State & Southwest Tennessee community colleges earn VETS Campus certification. Eleven Tennessee community colleges now VETS certified 07/02/2021
Tennessee students excel at SkillsUSA National Conference and its competitions 07/02/2021
Board of Regents approves tuition and fees for 2021-22, updates to strategic plan, new training programs 06/18/2021
Three finalists selected for Volunteer State Community College's next president. Campus visits, public forums set for June 22-24 06/18/2021
TN Board of Regents to meet June 17-18. Agenda includes proposed tuition, fees for 2021-22 academic year 06/11/2021
STRONG Act expansion gives TN National Guard personnel more educational opportunities 06/11/2021
Board of Regents Finance & Business Operations Committee to meet June 11 to consider tuition, fee recommendations for 2021-22 06/04/2021
Members of Maxine Smith Fellows leadership program Class of 2021-22 announced 06/04/2021
Board of Regents Committee Chairs, Audit Committee, and Personnel and Compensation Committee to meet June 1 05/25/2021
Jackson State Community College & TCAT Jackson create student pathway to Engineering Systems Technology program 05/18/2021
Grants awarded to college & university teams to create Open Educational Resources for students 05/03/2021
Search committee for next president of Volunteer State Community College to hold first meeting & public forum April 28 04/21/2021
College System of Tennessee, Columbia State Community College & other institutions celebrate Southern Tennessee Higher Education Center opening 04/16/2021

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