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
Board of Regents quarterly meeting is March 29; agenda includes criteria for next president of Northeast State Community College, student incidental fee changes 03/23/2018
Carrington Fox named College System of Tennessee’s Outstanding Technical Student of the Year 03/21/2018
College System of Tennessee's 2nd Advising Academy focuses on adult learners 03/19/2018
Board of Regents appoints next presidents of Motlow State and Nashville State community colleges 03/13/2018
Board of Regents to meet March 13 to consider recommendations for new presidents of Motlow State, Nashville State community colleges 03/06/2018
Two Tennessee community colleges are finalists for prestigious national excellence awards 02/28/2018
TBR Finance & Business Operations Committee to meet Feb. 20 02/14/2018
2018 All-Tennessee Academic Team honored at 22nd annual celebration 02/14/2018
Students, presidents participate in College System's Day on the Hill 02/14/2018
Search committee selects 4 finalists for presidency at Nashville State Community College 01/31/2018
Finalists selected for presidency of Motlow State Community College 01/31/2018
Educators, economic development professionals convene first TNTrained class 01/31/2018
TBR Finance & Business Operations Committee to meet Feb. 6 01/31/2018
Educators examine High Impact Practices for student success 01/30/2018
College system selected to work on two high-level national student success initiatives 12/20/2017
Board approves warranty for new technical program graduates, with tuition-free retraining 12/15/2017
TN Reconnect Regional Strategic Roundtables offer insights into assisting adult learners achieve their dreams 12/08/2017
Board of Regents to meet Dec. 14 at Volunteer State Community College; agenda includes warranty for technical program graduates 12/07/2017
Tennessee Board of Regents committees to meet Nov. 21 11/14/2017
Laura Monks appointed president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Shelbyville 10/23/2017

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