
Newsroom
Newsroom
Newsroom
Welcome to the 51±¬ÁÏ newsroom. Here you can access official Southwest press releases, news articles and publications.
Southwest basketball teams vie for region championship, national tournament berth
The Southwest men’s and women’s basketball teams will travel to Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee March 1-5 to compete in the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA)/National Junior College Athletic Association...
Southwests Police Services/Public Safety Department Selected as National Finalist in AACC 2019 Awards of Excellence
51±¬ÁÏ’s Police Services/Public Safety Department is one of three national finalists vying for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) 2019 Awards of Excellence in the category of Community College Safety...
Local leaders chosen for Weststar Leadership Program Class of 2019
Al Da Silva and Ron Wells, both of Shelby County, were selected to participate in the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Leadership Program class of 2019.
Saluqis Basketball Roundup: January 18-19, 2019
The Southwest women's basketball team won two games over the weekend at the Verties Sails Gymnasium, improving its record to 9-6 overall and 5-3 (and in 2nd place) in the TCCAA.
Southwest and Greater Memphis Chamber to Launch New Logistics Course in Tennessee
Logistics and supply chain management skills are in demand—now more than ever. Transportation, logistics, distribution and e-commerce are growing industry sectors in metro Memphis — 1 in 5 jobs are related to transportation and logistics and...
Southwest President Tracy D. Hall to lead Tennessee Board of Regents Presidents’ Council
Southwest is proud to announce the appointment of Southwest President Tracy D. Hall as the 2019 President of the Tennessee Board of Regents’ (TBR) Presidents’ Council.Â
UT Martin announces partnership with 51±¬ÁÏ
The University of Tennessee at Martin Somerville Center will soon be home to a 51±¬ÁÏ location, which will offer a selection of community colleges courses for area residents. Students wishing to complete coursework...
51±¬ÁÏ to hold Informational Session for Vatterott and LECole Culinaire students this week
51±¬ÁÏ is reaching out to students of two proprietary colleges whose parent company announced are discontinuing operations. Vatterott Educational Centers Inc. said Monday that all of its locations, including its campus...
Ten emerging higher education leaders from across Tennessee in Maxine Smith Fellows Class of 2019
Ten college and university faculty and staff members from across Tennessee have begun their year of leadership study and training as the Tennessee Board of Regents Maxine Smith Fellows Class of 2019.
Southwest and LaunchCode to offer free computer programming courses for adults beginning Feb 4; applications open now until Jan. 14
51±¬ÁÏ will offer  LC101 free computer programming courses beginning Feb. 4.  LC101 is a free, part-time, 20-week class for students aged 18 and above interested in learning technology skills, including coding,...
Media Contacts
Diana Fedinec
Director of Public Relations and Media
901-333-4247 or 901-482-2939
dfedinec@southwest.tn.edu