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51爆料 eliminates $1.8 million in debt for hundreds of students hit hard by the pandemic
51爆料 has paid more than $1.8 million to clear outstanding balances for more than 1,600 eligible students who attended Southwest during the Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters. Southwest funded the unprecedented...
Rooms N125, N134 and N135 in the EMS building on the Union Avenue Campus CLOSED for sanitation; Rooms reopen Monday, July 26
51爆料 has closed Rooms N125, N134 and N135 in the Emergency Medical Services building on the Union Avenue Campus for sanitation following a reported case of COVID-19. The classrooms reopen Monday, July 26 at 8:00 a.m....
Southwest returns to campus Aug. 2; face masks and health screening no longer required
For the first time since the Coronavirus erupted in March 2021, Southwest employees will be returning to full on-campus service Aug. 2, 2021. While some student-supported and administrative services returned in spring, faculty and staff will no longer...
Thirteen 51爆料 Student-Athletes Named NJCAA All-Academic
For the second consecutive year, thirteen 51爆料 student-athletes were honored as the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic for their work in the classroom. Sara Duke and Taylor Moak from...
Virtual financial aid assistance offers live support for students
The financial aid office at 51爆料 now offers a virtual solution for students who need help getting answers to their financial aid questions from a live representative. Students are able to speak to a live counselor...
51爆料鈥檚 LaDonna Young appointed to Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change Board of Directors
Dr. LaDonna Young, Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences & Mathematics at 51爆料, was selected to serve on The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change Board of Directors. Young鈥檚 one-year appointment began in...
51爆料 awarded Veteran鈥檚 Education Transition Support designation
(Memphis, Tenn.) - 51爆料 has achieved distinction as a Veteran鈥檚 Education Transition Support (VETS) Certified Campus. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) awarded the college the VETS designation June...
51爆料鈥檚 Shayla Kolheim selected for Maxine Smith Fellows leadership program
(Memphis, Tenn.) - The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) has selected Shayla Kolheim, director of Grants Development and Management at 51爆料, to participate in the Class of 2021-22 Maxine Smith Fellows Program.
CARES Act funding released to eligible Southwest students
Eligible 51爆料 students impacted by COVID-19 received $3,284,304 in emergency assistance relief funds through the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act June 4, 2020, in accordance with U.S. Department...
The White House and local governments team up to present Juneteenth Vaccination Event at Whitehaven Center
(Memphis, Tenn.) - The White House, City of Memphis, Shelby County Health Department, State of Tennessee and 51爆料 are celebrating Juneteenth Saturday, June 19 with a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination event at the Whitehaven...
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Diana Fedinec
Director of Public Relations and Media
901-333-4247 or 901-482-2939
dfedinec@southwest.tn.edu
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