Recent News

President Tracy Hall selected for Aspen Institute Presidents Fellowship
10/25/2024

Dr. Tracy D. Hall, president of Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis, is one of 25 innovative leaders selected from across the country to participate in the second cohort of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase. The Fellowship is a unique yearlong professional development experience that helps community college presidents refine and reform their agenda to drive transformative change.

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.

News Title Post date
TCAT Jackson earns VETS Campus certification, increasing to 18 Tennessee community & TCATs certified as VETS Campuses 10/02/2023
Fall enrollment in Tennessee’s community colleges increased slightly compared to Fall 2022, ending a three-year decline during the pandemic 09/22/2023
In Memory of Dr. Orinthia T. Montague, President of Volunteer State Community College 09/22/2023
Board of Regents quarterly meeting is Sept. 21-22 at Motlow State Community College 09/15/2023
Tennessee technical students awarded James B. Brown Memorial Scholarship 09/15/2023
Center for First-generation Student Success welcomes Tennessee's community colleges to the First Scholars Network 09/13/2023
Three finalists selected for next president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Shelbyville. Campus public interviews set for Sept. 27. 09/05/2023
Gov. Lee visits career & technical skills programs at three community colleges ahead of Labor Day 09/01/2023
Board of Regents’ Committee Chairs and Audit Committee to meet Aug. 29 08/24/2023
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

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