Recent News

President Carol Rothstein & Maj. Gen. Warner A. Ross II celebrate JSCC's new Veterans Center
11/11/2025

Tennessee’s community and technical colleges honored veterans in their campus communities – including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and others – during Veterans Day activities across the state.

As part of the ceremonies recognizing and honoring all veterans, one at each college was also awarded the Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans, a special recognition launched in 2020 by Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor Flora W. Tydings.

TBR Committee Chairs, Personnel & Compensation Committee, Audit Committee to meet Nov. 12, 2025
11/07/2025

The Tennessee Board of Regents committee chairs will meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, to receive informational updates in advance of the full board’s next quarterly meeting in December. The board’s Personnel and Compensation Committee and Audit Committee will hold business meetings immediately after the committee chairs meeting.

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.

News Title Post date
Tennessee Board of Regents partners with Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to launch new Employment Data Dashboard 03/29/2024
Sixth Annual SOAR Awards honor outstanding students, faculty, staff & supporters of Tennessee’s community & technical colleges. Northeast State Community College & TCAT Northwest honored as Colleges of the Year 03/28/2024
Board of Regents approves new career programs, name change for TCAT Crossville, fee revisions 03/27/2024
Chattanooga State Holds Grand Opening of New Advanced Manufacturing Center 03/21/2024
Board of Regents quarterly meeting is March 27. Agenda includes non-mandatory fee proposals, launch of data dashboard with employment and earnings outcomes, proposed name change for TCAT Crossville. 03/21/2024
Columbia State Community College opens new Arts and Technology Building on its Williamson Campus 03/01/2024
Board of Regents appoints next presidents of Cleveland State Community College and Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Harriman and Henry/Carroll 02/28/2024
Board of Regents Committee Chairs and Audit Committee to meet March 5 02/28/2024
Board of Regents meeting Feb. 28 to consider presidential appointments at Cleveland State Community College, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Harriman and Henry/Carroll 02/21/2024
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security contributes $2.2 million in new communications equipment to TBR colleges’ campus police 02/16/2024
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jacksboro earns VETS Campus certification for its services to help veterans succeed 02/09/2024
Three finalists selected for next president of Cleveland State Community College. Public forums set for Feb. 13-15. 02/01/2024
Three finalists selected for next president of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Harriman. Campus public interviews set for Jan. 31 01/24/2024
Volunteer State Community College Presidential Search Advisory Committee appointed. Public forum set for Jan. 26. 01/19/2024
FAFSA Now Available for Tennessee Students, Tennessee Promise FAFSA Deadline Moved to May 15 01/08/2024
Tennessee's community and technical colleges collected 128,039 food items and cash in their 25th Annual Food Drive Challenge 12/21/2023
Three finalists selected for next president of TCAT Henry/Carroll. Campus public interviews set for Jan. 9 12/20/2023
Construction is underway on TCAT Shelbyville’s $45.4 million Bedford County Higher Education Center 12/18/2023
Grants covering tuition, expenses available for careers as direct support professionals, caregivers & supervisors 12/15/2023
Board of Regents approved new policies, received several informational reports during its quarterly meeting Tuesday 12/12/2023

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