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
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
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Paris is now Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll 05/03/2023
Statewide agreement provides easy pathway between technical and community colleges to help meet the need for more skilled workers in Tennessee 05/03/2023
Board of Regents appoints Dr. Gwendolyn Sutton president of TCAT Memphis, selects Heath McMillian finalist for president of TCAT Jackson, approves criteria for next president of Jackson State Community College 04/27/2023
Board of Regents to meet April 27 to consider appointment of president of TCAT Memphis, criteria for next president of Jackson State Community College, presidential selection policy revision, process for selecting next president of TCAT Jackson 04/21/2023
TCATs Crossville & McMinnville earn VETS Campus certification, increasing to 17 Tennessee community & technical colleges certified as VETS Campuses 04/03/2023
Dual enrollment of high school students in Tennessee’s community & technical colleges increased 68 percent since 2015 03/30/2023
Fifth Annual SOAR Awards to outstanding students, faculty, staff & supporters. Walters State Community College & TCAT Morristown earn College of the Year honors 03/30/2023
Two finalists selected for next president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Memphis. Campus public interviews set for April 4. 03/29/2023
Board of Regents next quarterly meeting is March 30. Agenda includes proposed policy revisions, building namings, new technical college programs, updates on major initiatives and more. 03/24/2023
Chancellor Flora W. Tydings named as USA Today’s Women of the Year Honoree for Tennessee 03/19/2023
Board of Regents Committee Chairs and Audit Committee to meet March 7 02/28/2023
Governor’s budget proposals represent a generational investment in career & technical education 02/21/2023

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