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James W. "Jim" Ayers
In Memoriam: James W. "Jim" Ayers
04/02/2025

We extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of James W. "Jim" Ayers, founder and chairman of The Ayers Foundation Trust.

An entrepreneur, philanthropist, and friend to many, Mr. Ayers dedicated his life to serving rural Tennessee's young people and communities. His steadfast commitment to removing financial barriers to education has ensured that thousands of students across the state have greater access to higher education -- at our community and technical colleges and universities -- paving the way for their success.

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TN Council for Career & Technical Education Spring Meeting is May 1, 2025
TN Council for Career & Technical Education Spring Meeting is May 1; agenda includes review and approval of the Council’s By-Laws
04/01/2025

The Tennessee Council for Career & Technical Education will hold its Spring Meeting May 1, 2025. The agenda includes review and approval of the Council’s By-Laws.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology students
It's Finish the FAFSA Week March 31 - April 4: Students encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
04/01/2025

 

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has designated March 31 - April 4, 2025, as "Finish the FAFSA Week." This initiative urges all high school seniors and their families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before April 15 to maintain eligibility for up to two years of tuition-free college through the Tennessee Promise program.

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Graduation Walker
Tennessee's Innovative Correctional Education Efforts Highlighted as National Model
03/31/2025

A new case study from The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) showcases Tennessee's pioneering work in expanding postsecondary education opportunities for incarcerated students, spotlighting the critical roles played by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT).

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Board of Regents approves tuition, presidential search criteria for Walters State Community College, new program at Roane State Community College
03/27/2025

In a special called meeting today, the Tennessee Board of Regents approved tuition and fees for Academic Year 2025-26, search criteria for the next president of Walters State Community College, and a new associate degree program at Roane State Community College.

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Tennessee Board of Regents to meet Oct. 31 to consider criteria for next president of TCAT Memphis
Board of Regents special called meeting March 27: Agenda includes tuition & fees for Academic Year 2025-26, search criteria for next president of Walters State Community College
03/20/2025

The Tennessee Board of Regents will hold a special called meeting Thursday, March 27, 2025, to consider tuition and fees for Academic Year 2025-26, search criteria for the next president of Walters State Community College, a new associate degree program at Roane State Community College, and the chancellor’s performance evaluation process.

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News Archive

News Title Post date
Search committee selects Laura Travis as finalist for President of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson. Public forum set for Nov. 3 10/30/2023
Governor's Rural Opportunity Summit underscores sustained investment in career and technical education, economic and workforce development 10/27/2023
Tennessee community and technical colleges leading the charge for seamless transfer in EV programs 10/24/2023
Board of Regents appoints Jimmy L. Wright President of TCAT Shelbyville, approves criteria for next Presidents of Volunteer State Community College & TCAT Harriman 10/20/2023
Cleveland State Community College Presidential Search Advisory Committee appointed, public forum set for Oct. 26 10/20/2023
TBR Partners with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce to Launch Be Pro Be Proud TN, Showcasing Skilled-Profession Careers 10/16/2023
Board of Regents to meet Oct. 20 to consider presidential appointment at TCAT Shelbyville, criteria for next presidents of Volunteer State Community College & TCAT Harriman 10/13/2023
Tennessee’s community colleges offer open enrollment, guaranteed admission, and opportunities for tuition-free college education to all Tennesseans 10/04/2023
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

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