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


Macon Cove & Union Avenue campuses reopen; student support services remain online

Nearly 700 students returned to 51±¬ÁÏ’s Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, to attend summer classes in person. It was the first time students were allowed back to the campuses since the College temporarily...

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Virtual Town Hall sessions prepare students and faculty for reopening of campuses

In preparation for the reopening of its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, 51±¬ÁÏ held two virtual, back-to-back Town Hall forums for faculty and students July 7 via Microsoft Teams.

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Southwest releases Back to Campus Plan - Phases I-IV

51±¬ÁÏ has released a snapshot of what employees and students can expect during all four phases of its Back to Campus Plan. The timeline and activities of Phases I –IV are contingent upon health and safety guidelines...

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Southwest readies campus for Phase I reopen

51±¬ÁÏ is readying its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses for a much anticipated College reopening on July 8, 2020, under the Back to Campus Plan - Phase I. Staff have been prepping the grounds and buildings for the...

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Message regarding Supreme Court ruling

51±¬ÁÏ is committed to the principle that a community cannot thrive without diversity, inclusion and equal access to a life-changing education. The landmark United States Supreme Court ruling that protects the LGBTQ...

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51±¬ÁÏ announces reopening of two campuses July 8, revamped academic calendar and new laptop rental program

51±¬ÁÏ’s COVID-19 Task Force announced the College’s reopening and a shift to year-long learning during the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase I at an interactive Virtual Town Hall Meeting June 15.

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Southwest Returns to Campus Operations at Macon Cove and Union Avenue Locations July 8; Hosts Back to Campus Plan Virtual Town Hall Meeting June 15

51±¬ÁÏ will reopen its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, under the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase I. Students and employees will return to campus for the first time since the College went...

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Southwest launches Back to Campus Plan; Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses to reopen July 8

51±¬ÁÏ will reopen its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, under the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase I. Students and employees will finally set foot on the campuses since the closure of the...

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COVID-19 Task Force to host Virtual Town Hall Meeting June 15

51±¬ÁÏ will soon reopen its Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses July 8, 2020, under the College’s Back to Campus Plan – Phase I.

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Southwest to launch new Faculty Industry Externship Program this summer

College students are the ones who usually venture out into the workforce before they graduate to get precious experience to prepare them for a great career. 51±¬ÁÏ is turning this tradition on its end and sending faculty...

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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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