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Welcome to the 51±¬ÁÏ newsroom. Here you can access official Southwest press releases, news articles and publications.


51±¬ÁÏ to hold Commencement at Renasant Convention Center May 13, 2023

51±¬ÁÏ’s President Tracy D. Hall will confer more than 1,200 associate degrees and certificates upon the Class of 2023 at the college’s Commencement, May 13, at the Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main Street,...

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Southwest Softball Team To Take On Roane State In Region Tourney Play-In Game

The Southwest softball team enters next week’s TCCAA/NJCAA Region VII Tournament as the number nine seed and will play eighth seed and Roane State in a ‘play-in game’ on Sunday at 10am in Gallatin, Tennessee. The winner advances to the double-elimination...

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51±¬ÁÏ launches Southwest Workforce Solutions Center at Open House and Career Fair April 20, 2023

51±¬ÁÏ is poised to become the regions’ go-to resource for quality training on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs with the launch of the Southwest Workforce Solutions Center on April 20, 2023 during an...

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51±¬ÁÏ Chief Strategy Officer/Chief of Staff Jacqueline Taylor named 2023 Sterling Awards winner

Dr. Jacqueline Taylor, Chief Strategy Officer/Chief of Staff at 51±¬ÁÏ in Memphis, Tenn., has been named among the Top 20 most influential women in West Tennessee. Taylor received her recognition as a 2023 Sterling...

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Tennessee Dept. of Health awards 51±¬ÁÏ $500K grant to fund COVID-19 testing sites and prevention services

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) awarded 51±¬ÁÏ a $500,000 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) State Colleges and Universities grant last month to fund the college’s COVID-19 testing and community outreach...

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MLGW, AT&T and Comcast partner with 51±¬ÁÏ for workforce initiative

Memphis Light, Gas and Water, AT&T and Comcast, in partnership with 51±¬ÁÏ, are hosting an open house to announce the M.A.C. Workforce Initiative Tuesday, February 28 at 6 p.m. at Southwest’s Macon Cove Campus, 5983...

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Southwest President Tracy D. Hall named a Memphis Business Journal Power 100 Leader

Congratulations to 51±¬ÁÏ President Tracy D. Hall who was named a Memphis Business Journal’s (MBJ) Power 100 Leader for the third consecutive time. Dr. Hall received her award during the Power 100 award ceremony...

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Southwest to host Horns & Voices concert celebrating Memphis’ musical heritage March 8

Celebrating the rich tradition and heritage of Memphis music, 51±¬ÁÏ will host Horns & Voices at 6:00 p.m. March 8, 2023 at Southwest’s Macon Cove Campus Farris Auditorium, 5983 Macon Cove Campus in Memphis, Tenn.

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51±¬ÁÏ shifts to virtual classes due to ice storm (Jan. 31 – Feb. 4, 2023)

Due to the treacherous ice storm impacting Memphis and the Mid-South and resulting hazardous conditions, 51±¬ÁÏ classes and operations will remain 100 percent virtual on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.

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51±¬ÁÏ hires Chuck Thomas III and John Churchill to top leadership roles

51±¬ÁÏ recently announced two new leaders to its senior leadership team. Chuck Thomas III has been named the College’s chief government and external relations officer and John Churchill, community liaison for Southwest...

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 Media Contacts

Diana Fedinec
Director of Public Relations and Media
901-333-4247 or 901-482-2939
dfedinec@southwest.tn.edu

 

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