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Dr. Jeff Sisk & Chancellor Flora W. Tydings of TBR, and Vice President Teresa Duncan & President Chr
10/30/2025

TBR - The College System of Tennessee hosted a Nuclear Workforce Summit on Oct. 28, 2025, on the Oak Ridge Campus of Roane State Community College. This event provided an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the ongoing nuclear renaissance in Tennessee and how our community and technical colleges are helping prepare Tennesseans for a broad range of rewarding careers in this growing industry.

Dr. Jothany Reed receives the 2026 American Association of Colleges and Universities Terrel L. Rhodes Game Changer Award
10/30/2025

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) congratulates Dr. Jothany Reed, vice chancellor of academic affairs, on receiving national recognition and statewide appointments that highlight her leadership in higher education and workforce development.

On Oct. 6, Dr. Reed received the National Postsecondary Leadership Award from the Association for Career and Technical Education. The award honors her outstanding work in strengthening postsecondary education and workforce pathways across Tennessee and beyond.

Nuclear technology class at Roane State Community College
10/16/2025

TBR - The College System of Tennessee has announced a Nuclear Workforce Summit will be held on Oct. 28, 2025, on the Oak Ridge Campus of Roane State Community College. This event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the ongoing nuclear renaissance in Tennessee.

Jimmy Ramirez, NC3 Student
10/02/2025

As the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) rapidly approaches one million certifications across its national network in 17 years of existence, TBR – The College System of Tennessee proudly recognizes the thousands of certifications earned by students at community and technical colleges across the state. All 23 Tennessee colleges of applied technology (TCATs) and three of the system’s community colleges provided NC3 training, leading to 60,262 certifications.

Knox Regional Health Science Education Center ribbon cutting
09/19/2025

Student enrollment is up 4 percent over fall 2024 at Tennessee’s community colleges and 6 percent at the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs), based on preliminary fall 2025 enrollment numbers presented to the Tennessee Board of Regents during its quarterly meeting Thursday and Friday.

Tennessee Board of Regents to meet Oct. 31 to consider criteria for next president of TCAT Memphis
09/12/2025

 

The Tennessee Board of Regents will hold its next regular quarterly meeting Sept. 18-19, 2025, at the new Knox Regional Health Science Education Center in Knoxville. Agenda highlights include consideration of a new systemwide strategic plan for 2025-35, proposed policy revisions, legislative and budget requests, and a report on student access, enrollment and success trends.

The board governs the College System of Tennessee – the state’s public community colleges and colleges of applied technology.

News Title Post date
Phi Theta Kappa honors three Tennessee college presidents, two senior college administrators with its top awards 04/07/2025
TBR staffers honored by Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education 04/03/2025
In Memoriam: James W. "Jim" Ayers 04/02/2025
TN Council for Career & Technical Education Spring Meeting is May 1; agenda includes review and approval of the Council’s By-Laws 04/01/2025
It's Finish the FAFSA Week March 31 - April 4: Students encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid 04/01/2025
Tennessee's Innovative Correctional Education Efforts Highlighted as National Model 03/31/2025
Board of Regents approves tuition, presidential search criteria for Walters State Community College, new program at Roane State Community College 03/27/2025
Board of Regents special called meeting March 27: Agenda includes tuition & fees for Academic Year 2025-26, search criteria for next president of Walters State Community College 03/20/2025
Phi Theta Kappa & National Technical Honor Society students recognized during Student Honors Luncheon 03/12/2025
Nine TBR colleges & system office awarded grants to increase healthcare career training 03/10/2025
Seventh Annual SOAR Awards honor our outstanding students, faculty, staff & supporters. Dyersburg State Community College & TCAT Nashville are Colleges of the Year 02/28/2025
Board of Regents hears reports on college programs, policies during quarterly meeting 02/26/2025
TCAT Memphis President Sutton assumes Council on Occupational Education chairmanship. TCAT Dickson President Travis elected to COE board. 02/21/2025
Board of Regents quarterly meeting is Feb. 26. Agenda includes staff recommendations for tuition & fees. 02/19/2025
Board of Regents Audit Committee to meet Feb. 18 02/11/2025
Board of Regents launches comprehensive review of its Strategic Plan for potential revision 02/05/2025
Tennessee’s community and technical colleges delivered more than 1.4 million hours of direct workforce training in Academic Year 2023-24 01/31/2025
Tennessee Community College Industry Partnerships Drive Workforce Development Across State 01/29/2025
Twenty-five college faculty members selected as 2025 Ambassadors for high impact teaching and learning practices for student success 01/17/2025
TBR Announces Partnership with THEC and Ithaka S+R to Support Adult Learners and Boost Degree Completion 01/13/2025

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