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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.

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TBR's Center for Workforce Development Champions Nashville Songwriters Association Program at Nashville State 01/07/2025
Tennessee's community and technical colleges collected nearly 111,000 food items and cash in 26th Annual Food Drive Challenge 12/19/2024
Enrollment in TN Colleges of Applied Technology increased 19 percent in academic year 2023-24 over previous year: Board of Regents report 12/10/2024
Board of Regents quarterly meeting is Dec. 10 at TBR system office in Nashville 12/04/2024
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens for Academic Year 2025-26 student aid 12/03/2024
TBR Colleges Honor Veterans in Our Campus Communities 11/11/2024
Board of Regents to hold special called meeting Nov. 12. Committee Chairs & Audit Committee will also meet. 11/07/2024
Tennessee’s Community Colleges and TCATs launch 26th annual Food Drive Challenge 11/05/2024
Board of Regents Vice Chair Emily J. Reynolds recognized in YWCA Academy for Women of Achievement 11/05/2024
Eleven TN Community Colleges and TCATs awarded federal Perkins grants for career & technical education programs 11/05/2024
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy Hall selected for prestigious Aspen Institute's Presidents Fellowship 10/25/2024
Tennessee’s community colleges and TCATs mobilize statewide support for Hurricane Helene victims in Northeast Tennessee 10/09/2024
Hollins and Adams selected to serve among esteemed group of professionals and industry experts 10/07/2024
Honoring a Legacy: TBR Pays Tribute to Former Governor Winfield Dunn 09/30/2024
Board of Regents appoints Dr. JacQuene Rainey president of TN College of Applied Technology Jackson during its fall quarterly meeting 09/23/2024
Board of Regents quarterly meeting is Sept. 19-20 at Dyersburg State Community College 09/12/2024
Gov. Lee & THEC announce $41 million in GIVE Grants for partnerships at 20 TBR colleges to enhance career & technical education 08/28/2024
Two finalists selected for president of TCAT Jackson. Public interviews set for Sept. 4. 08/26/2024
Board of Regents Committee Chairs and Audit Committee to meet Aug. 27 08/21/2024
Board of Regents and Google announce career training opportunities for thousands of students 08/07/2024

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