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Welcome to the 51±¬ÁÏ newsroom. Here you can access official Southwest press releases, news articles and publications.
Southwest to host Horns & Voices concert celebrating Memphis’ musical heritage March 8
Celebrating the rich tradition and heritage of Memphis music, 51±¬ÁÏ will host Horns & Voices at 6:00 p.m. March 8, 2023 at Southwest’s Macon Cove Campus Farris Auditorium, 5983 Macon Cove Campus in Memphis, Tenn.
51±¬ÁÏ shifts to virtual classes due to ice storm (Jan. 31 – Feb. 4, 2023)
Due to the treacherous ice storm impacting Memphis and the Mid-South and resulting hazardous conditions, 51±¬ÁÏ classes and operations will remain 100 percent virtual on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
51±¬ÁÏ hires Chuck Thomas III and John Churchill to top leadership roles
51±¬ÁÏ recently announced two new leaders to its senior leadership team. Chuck Thomas III has been named the College’s chief government and external relations officer and John Churchill, community liaison for Southwest...
51±¬ÁÏ President Tracy. D. Hall releases statement on the death of Tyre Nichols
Yesterday, January 26, 2023, the five former Memphis Police Department officers involved in the incident that resulted in the death of Tyre Nichols were charged with several crimes, including second-degree murder. Later today, video footage of the...
51±¬ÁÏ selected for national Cyber Skills for All Initiative
51±¬ÁÏ was recently selected as one of 14 community colleges across the nation to participate in the Cyber Skills for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way Initiative, made possible by the American Association of Community...
51±¬ÁÏ Named Among Best Community Colleges in Tennessee by Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included 51±¬ÁÏ on its list of the Best Community Colleges in Tennessee in 2023. Southwest received the Best for Career Seekers...
51±¬ÁÏ to host Tennessee Reconnect session on tuition-free college for adult learners Dec. 10, 2022
Wished you had finished your college degree? Maybe you are looking to gain new skills to advance in the workplace but worried about the cost of college. 51±¬ÁÏ can help you fulfill your lifelong dream of a college...
51±¬ÁÏ Awards Velvet McCallum Tennessee Board of Regents’ Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans
51±¬ÁÏ has awarded the Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans to Velvet McCallum, a former Army Reservist who currently serves as Southwest’s Library Services Security Coordinator...
Flu season is here; time to take precaution
Shorter days and cooler temperatures mark the beginning of fall. It also signifies the official start of the Flu Season. The flu is a contagious virus infecting the nose, throat and lungs.
51±¬ÁÏ to host Job Fair Nov. 9 at Union Avenue Campus
51±¬ÁÏ will hold a Job Fair Nov. 9, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Union Avenue Campus Parish Building at 737 Union Avenue in Memphis.
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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