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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
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Dinner of Firsts 2024 Breaks Records, Changes Lives

December 12, 2024 | Tammy Sawyers | College Advancement

The sun has set on Dinner of Firsts 2024, but its impact will continue to shine for first-generation college students, their families, and our local... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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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
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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
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Support Fuels Success for Adult Learners at Chattanooga State

November 14, 2024 | Payton Potter | Alumni Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- College can be challenging at any stage of life, but for adult learners balancing families, jobs, and studies, it can feel like an... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Helping Students Further Their Education Through tnAchieves

November 7, 2024 | WDEF TV 12 | In the News

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga State Community College and tnAchieves got together in the ChattState Health Science Center to celebrate the over 10,000... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Where Hard Work Pays Off: ChattState Honors Athletic Achievements in Hall of Fame Induction

November 7, 2024 | Payton Potter | Event

A number of Chattanooga State Community College alumni and former coaches on Monday, October 29, were inducted into the Chattanooga State Athletic Hall of... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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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
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Chattanooga State Announces First-Ever Outstanding Alumni Awards

October 29, 2024 | Payton Potter | Event

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever Outstanding Alumni Awards, an initiative... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Student Named Finalist in National College Match

October 24, 2024 | Chattanoogan | In the News

Nalani Sims, a senior at Chattanooga State Community College's Collegiate High, has been named a finalist in the highly competitive 2024 QuestBridge... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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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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Chattanooga State Fosters Student Creativity and Growth with Debut of Denise Heinly Art Center

October 22, 2024 | Payton Potter | Campus Updates

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College students, alumni, and faculty now have the opportunity to show off their hard work in an on-campus... 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
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Donate Today: ChattState Accepting Bottled Water for Hurricane Helene Relief

September 30, 2024 | Payton Potter | Campus Updates

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College is accepting donations of bottled water to aid victims of Hurricane Helene in northeast Tennessee... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Graduate Makes Impact as Spanish-Speaking Dental Assistant

September 24, 2024 | Payton Potter | Alumni Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- What would you do if you saw an unmet need in your community? For Monserat “Monse” Rincon, taking action was the only option.   Rincon... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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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
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at ChattState's 9th Annual Latin Festival & Open House

September 10, 2024 | Payton Potter | Event

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Don't miss Chattanooga State's 9th Annual Latin Festival & Open House on Saturday, Oct. 5. It's a celebration of Hispanic culture... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Chattanooga State Incident Response Update

August 29, 2024 | Payton Potter | Campus Updates

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Just before 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, Chattanooga State Community College was made aware of a threat to campus safety. Out of an... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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From Passion to Profession: How a ChattState Student’s Project Helped Her Find a Job

August 28, 2024 | Payton Potter | Alumni Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- One Chattanooga State Community College graduate is among the newest employees at a Chattanooga brewery thanks, in part, to a project... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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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 Breaks Ground on Newest TCAT Building

August 26, 2024 | Payton Potter | Campus Updates

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College students, alumni, faculty, and staff gathered Wednesday alongside local and statewide dignitaries... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Building a Strong Workforce: TBR and ChattState Honor Philanthropic Leaders

August 23, 2024 | Payton Potter | College Advancement

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- It takes a village to build a strong workforce. That’s why Chattanooga State Community College gathered with leaders from the Tennessee... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Announces Fall 2024 Fine Arts Events Lineup

August 21, 2024 | Other | Event

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College on Tuesday announced an exciting lineup of fine arts events that will take place during the Fall... 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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Tennessee Community Colleges Partner With Google To Offer In-Demand Online Training For Students

August 12, 2024 | Other | Campus Updates

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Stacey was balancing multiple jobs and looking for a career shift better suited for her life when she was inspired to delve back into... 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
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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
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Chattanooga State To Honor Jim Coleman at Dinner of Firsts

July 25, 2024 | Tammy Sawyers | Event

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State’s Dinner of Firsts is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at The Chattanoogan Hotel. A reception will begin at 6 p... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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From Collegiate High to Graduate School: How ChattState Empowered Madison Cothern's Educational Journey

July 25, 2024 | Payton Potter | Alumni Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Meet Madison Cothern, whose journey from Collegiate High student to accomplished graduate is a testament to personal determination and... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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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

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