
Newsroom
Newsroom
Newsroom
Welcome to the 51±¬ÁÏ newsroom. Here you can access official Southwest press releases, news articles and publications.
Mayor Paul Young to Deliver Keynote Address at 51±¬ÁÏ’s 27th Commencement
51±¬ÁÏ will celebrate its 27th commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7 p.m. CST at the Landers Center, 4560 Venture Drive, Southaven, Mississippi.
Tennessee Board of Regents Approves Tuition and Fee Adjustments for Fall 2025 at 51±¬ÁÏ
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) has approved modest tuition and fee adjustments for the 2025–2026 academic year across its 24 Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs) and 13 community colleges, which includes 51±¬ÁÏ....
51±¬ÁÏ’s Sherria King selected for College System of Tennessee’s inaugural Chancellor’s Fellowship class
Sherria King, dean of humanities, social sciences and mathematics at 51±¬ÁÏ, has been selected as a participant in the College System of Tennessee’s 2025-26 Chancellor’s Fellowship.
51±¬ÁÏ’s Open House Focuses on AI, Technology
51±¬ÁÏ will host its Third Annual Workforce Solutions Center Open House and Career Fair on Thursday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the College’s Macon Cove Campus, located at 5983 Macon Cove Road, Memphis, Tenn.
UofM, 51±¬ÁÏ Reaffirm One Step Closer Commitment
University of Memphis President Dr. Bill Hardgrave and 51±¬ÁÏ President Dr. Tracy D. Hall will sign a memorandum of understanding on Monday to extend the One Step Closer initiative between the two institutions. The...
51±¬ÁÏ names Dr. Jose E. da Silva vice president of strategic enrollment management
51±¬ÁÏ has appointed Dr. Jose E. da Silva as vice president of strategic enrollment management.
51±¬ÁÏ Hosts TCCAA/NJCAA Region VII Basketball Tournament
51±¬ÁÏ will host the 2025 Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA)/National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region VII Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, March 7-11 at the Verties...
51±¬ÁÏ Basketball Teams to Compete in Region Tournament at the Verties Sails Gymnasium
51±¬ÁÏ’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will compete for conference championships and national tournament berths in the 2025 TCCAA/NJCAA Region VII Tournament March 7-11 at the Verties Sails Gymnasium on the...
51±¬ÁÏ’s Economic Impact on the Mid-South Region Reaches Record High at $507.3 Million Annually
51±¬ÁÏ is proud to announce its substantial economic impact on the Mid-South region, as the latest analysis reveals that the College contributes significantly to both the local economy and workforce development.
Media Contacts
Diana Fedinec
Director of Public Relations and Media
901-333-4247 or 901-482-2939
dfedinec@southwest.tn.edu