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Students look on as an instructor attaches an LED light to a potato and lemon to demonstrate nuclear power.

Engineering a Bright Future: Chattanooga State’s STEM Day Introduces Youth to Career Pathways

March 10, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success, Event

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- For Chattanooga-area students, it’s never too early to explore the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Seven ADDY Award winners in formal attire stand side-by-side holding their awards. Left to right: Sam Hammond, Tess Little, Kaitlyn Whalen, Jaden Bane, Christopher Phillips, Allison Ferguson, and Freddy Pantaleon

Chattanooga State Students Sweep Competition at Advertising Awards

February 27, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- A Chattanooga State education offers more than job skills. The College also gives students opportunities to apply what they learn in... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Chattanooga State Earns Top Honor for Dedication to Student Success

February 20, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College on Tuesday received the Leah Meyer Austin Award from Achieving the Dream for its dedication to... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
A woman wears a graduation mortarboard that reads "Women in Stem."

Fall 2024 Dean's List Includes Almost 1,000 ChattState Students

December 17, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College this week announced nearly 1,000 students were named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. A student’s... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Entrance to ChattState's student health clinic.

No Cost Health Clinic Reaffirms Student Support at ChattState

December 10, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Last week, Chattanooga State Community College became the first community college in Tennessee to provide an on-campus Student Health... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
A young woman and an instructor look on at a welding machine.

Short-Term Career Programs Offer Win for Students and Employers

December 10, 2024 | Times Free Press | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- For nearly 30 years—since she was in high school—Georgia Ghearing had worked as a chef for various catering companies in Chattanooga.... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
A group of students and ChattState's tiger mascot hold a sign that reads "Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools. Choose to include."

Unified Champion School Recognition Highlights Inclusive Spirit at Chattanooga State

October 30, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- College should be a place where all students feel like they belong. That’s why Chattanooga State Community College is committed to... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Photo grid showing ChattState's 20 Student Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 school year.

ChattState Welcomes 20 Student Ambassadors for 2024-2025 School Year

October 23, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Twenty Chattanooga State Community College students recently stepped up to represent their peers as Student Ambassadors.  Student... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Stay Safe Online: Chattanooga State Promotes Cybersecurity and Data Safety During Awareness Month

October 1, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- In an age of ever-increasing digital connection, online data security is more important than ever. October is Cybersecurity Awareness... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Students in welding helmets stand before a sign that reads "graduation."

Chattanooga 2.0, ChattState Partner to Launch Innovative Welding Training Program for Recent High School Graduates

September 19, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College joined forces with Chattanooga 2.0 and partners from across Hamilton County this summer to offer a... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Two students look at their computers in ChattState's library.

Award-Winning Statistics Course Redesign Increases Success Rates, Saves Students Money

August 27, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College mathematics professors in May were recognized with a D2L Excellence Award for redesigning... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Chattanooga State Names 80 Students to Summer 2024 Dean's List

August 14, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College this week announced its Dean’s List for the Summer 2024 semester. The list comprises 80 students... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Join Lamiah Walker in Early College Success: Register for Dual Enrollment Today

August 7, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN — Getting a head start in college is easy with Dual Enrollment at Chattanooga State Community College—just ask Lamiah Walker.  Walker... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Kam Johnson, Tia Bowers, D'Andre Johnson at the national SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta.

Chattanooga State Students Win Medals at National SkillsUSA Competition

July 25, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- A collection of 11 talented technical skills competitors from Chattanooga State Community College this month participated in the 2024... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Amanda Sovago-Royal holds her SOAR Award.

ChattState's Amanda Sovago-Royal Wins Prestigious Statewide Award

July 24, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Meet Amanda Sovago-Royal, a graduate of Chattanooga State Community College, who has been recognized as the 2024 Technical College... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
A SkillsUSA competitor from ChattState runs through a banner before boarding a bus to SkillsUSA nationals in Atlanta.

ChattState Celebrates SkillsUSA Statewide Winners Ahead of National Competition

June 27, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Students, faculty, and community leaders gathered on Chattanooga State Community College’s campus on Monday to celebrate the success of... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Two students practice extracting DNA in a lab at ChattState.

Biology Research Class Gives ChattState Students Hands-On DNA Research, Gene Editing Experience

June 3, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN – One biology course is giving some Chattanooga State Community College students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience studying... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
A student attending graduation wears a mortarboard that reads "We Are the Dreamers of Dreams."

Chattanooga State Celebrates More Than 1,000 Graduates

May 29, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- In a series of ceremonies in April and May, Chattanooga State Community College honored the achievements of over 1,000 students who... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Anatomy of Success: How One Professor's Method Skyrockets Student Success Rates

May 29, 2024 | Payton Potter | Faculty Spotlight, Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- When it comes to inspiring student success, one Chattanooga State Community College professor is rethinking classroom management, class... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Students sign letters of intent during TCAT National Signing Day.

TCAT Signing Day: ChattState Celebrates Commitment to Technical Education

May 22, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- On Thursday, May 9, incoming Tennessee College of Applied Technology students at Chattanooga State Community College gathered on campus... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Apprenticeships Empower Students, Strengthen Workforce

May 14, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Panelists and employers gathered Tuesday morning on Chattanooga State Community College’s campus to discuss the success of student... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
A SkillsUSA participant from ChattState cuts a mannequin's hair at the statewide SkillsUSA competition at the Chattanooga Convention Center in April 2024.

ChattState Named SkillsUSA National Models of Excellence College

May 10, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College’s TCAT was recognized for its dedication to technical excellence in April when it was named a... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Kisha Thomas, Director of Recruiting & Orientation, speaks during the Harambee ceremony.

Week of Celebration Recognizes Student, Staff, and Faculty Excellence at ChattState

May 9, 2024 | Payton Potter | Faculty Spotlight, Faculty Fellow, Staff Spotlight, Student Success, Event

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College gathered last week to celebrate student, staff, and faculty excellence with many events including... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
ChattState SkillsUSA students compete at the statewide contest in Chattanooga.

ChattState SkillsUSA Students Bring Home Medals in Statewide Competition

May 7, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- In April, more than 70 Chattanooga State Community College students met up with competitors from across Tennessee at the Chattanooga... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
ChattState Honors Program students Benjamen L. and Elijah W. standing by a poster board for their presentation titled “Hydrology: Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future Amidst Climate Challenges.”

Excellence in Action: ChattState Honors Students Present at Regional Conference

April 30, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Earlier this month, a group of Chattanooga State Community College Honors Program students traveled to Jacksonville, Florida, to present... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Empowering Homeschoolers: How ChattState Can Help Navigate College Pathways for Success

April 23, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College invites homeschool students and their parents to step into a world of opportunity during upcoming... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Tashona M., Carolina S., and Niel H. stand outside the OMNI building holding trophies.

Talking Tigers: ChattState Students Champion Nonprofits, Win Cash Prizes in Speech Contest

April 18, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Chattanooga State Community College students gathered on campus on Friday, April 12, to show off their persuasive public speaking skills... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Chattanooga State Champions Non-Traditional Student Success, Inducts 26 Into Spire Honor Society

April 15, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN – On Thursday, April 11, Chattanooga State Community College inducted 26 students into the National Spire Honor Society, a national... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Register Now for Fall 2024 at ChattState: Your Path to Success Begins Here

April 9, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN — Chattanooga State Community College’s Fall 2024 registration is now open. Whether you're a returning student or new to ChattState, now's... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
TVA leaders present ChattState President Dr. Rebecca Ashford with a $10,000 donation while flanked by nuclear science and radiation protection students.

Chattanooga State Students’ Trip to Nuclear Conference Supported by TVA Donation

March 21, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- A group of Chattanooga State Community College students next month will travel to Pennsylvania State University to hear from experts... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study

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