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


Different Paths, One Goal: 51±¬ÁÏ Graduates Change Course and Find New Purpose

51±¬ÁÏ’s 2025 Commencement will celebrate graduates whose paths often reflect reinvention and reimagining what is possible. Kennedy Pettet began a career in biotechnology before graduating and LeGerald Collier returned...

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51±¬ÁÏ Graduate Defies the Odds to Reach Special Day

As 51±¬ÁÏ prepares to celebrate its 2025 commencement, one standout graduate—Mary Ann Fleij — is proving that there’s no single path to success, and that perseverance and passion can redefine what’s possible...

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51±¬ÁÏ to Celebrate Historic 2025 Commencement May 15

A remarkable group of high school seniors from Medical District High School (MDHS) will be the first in their class to graduate as college sophomores during 51±¬ÁÏ’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony, to be held at 7 p.m....

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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.

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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....

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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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