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
More than 250 college, business, industry and state leaders gather for Tennessee Workforce Convening 04/30/2024
Three finalists selected for next president of Volunteer State Community College. Public forums April 24-26. 04/19/2024
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Harriman, Hartsville & Knoxville earn VETS Campus certification for their services to help veterans succeed 04/10/2024
Tennessee Board of Regents partners with Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to launch new Employment Data Dashboard 03/29/2024
Sixth Annual SOAR Awards honor outstanding students, faculty, staff & supporters of Tennessee’s community & technical colleges. Northeast State Community College & TCAT Northwest honored as Colleges of the Year 03/28/2024
Board of Regents approves new career programs, name change for TCAT Crossville, fee revisions 03/27/2024
Chattanooga State Holds Grand Opening of New Advanced Manufacturing Center 03/21/2024
Board of Regents quarterly meeting is March 27. Agenda includes non-mandatory fee proposals, launch of data dashboard with employment and earnings outcomes, proposed name change for TCAT Crossville. 03/21/2024
Columbia State Community College opens new Arts and Technology Building on its Williamson Campus 03/01/2024
Board of Regents appoints next presidents of Cleveland State Community College and Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Harriman and Henry/Carroll 02/28/2024
Board of Regents Committee Chairs and Audit Committee to meet March 5 02/28/2024
Board of Regents meeting Feb. 28 to consider presidential appointments at Cleveland State Community College, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Harriman and Henry/Carroll 02/21/2024
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security contributes $2.2 million in new communications equipment to TBR colleges’ campus police 02/16/2024
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jacksboro earns VETS Campus certification for its services to help veterans succeed 02/09/2024
Three finalists selected for next president of Cleveland State Community College. Public forums set for Feb. 13-15. 02/01/2024
Three finalists selected for next president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Harriman. Campus public interviews set for Jan. 31 01/24/2024
Volunteer State Community College Presidential Search Advisory Committee appointed. Public forum set for Jan. 26. 01/19/2024
FAFSA Now Available for Tennessee Students, Tennessee Promise FAFSA Deadline Moved to May 15 01/08/2024
Tennessee's community and technical colleges collected 128,039 food items and cash in their 25th Annual Food Drive Challenge 12/21/2023
Three finalists selected for next president of TCAT Henry/Carroll. Campus public interviews set for Jan. 9 12/20/2023

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