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New Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology AAS Degree Launches in the Fall
On July 11, 2023, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission approved Chattanooga State Community College’s request to launch a new Electric Vehicle... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Chattanooga State Foundation's Dinner of Firsts Chattanooga State's Foundation Dinner of Firsts Logo on a blue background](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/DOFArtboard%201.png?itok=-2YVbcsB)
Chattanooga State To Honor Diane Parks at Dinner of Firsts
Chattanooga State’s Dinner of Firsts celebration is scheduled for Thursday evening, November 9, 2023, at The Chattanoogan Hotel. Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![TCAT at ChattState Participants Gather at SkillsUSA in Atlanta](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/DSC02430.jpg?itok=C3uq-9Bk)
TCAT at ChattState Students Lead the State in Medals for National SkillsUSA Competition in Atlanta
Career and technical education students from Tennessee technical colleges won 68 medals at the 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Automotive Tech Lab at Chattanooga State's TCAT Division Event Speaker gathered at automotive tech lab at TCAT at ChattState](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/Photo%202-Event%20Speakers.jpeg?itok=hiiYQ8g-)
Chattanooga State, Volkswagen of America, Audi of America, and the Collision Repair Education Foundation Celebrate Donation of 12 Vehicles
CHATTANOOGA, TN–June 29, 2023 –In partnership with Volkswagen of America, Audi of America, and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF),... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ChattState ChattState Stacked Logo on White Background](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/csArtboard%201-100.jpg?itok=j47n2CiY)
Chattanooga State Notifies 1,244 Affected by Security Incident with Complimentary Credit Monitoring
Chattanooga State Community College was the target of a ransomware attack discovered on May 6. The College takes the privacy and security of its... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Donors and Leaders TCAT at Chattanooga State Toolkit Initiative Donors and Leaders TCAT at Chattanooga State Toolkit Initiative](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/Photo%202-Donors%20and%20Leaders%20TCAT%20at%20Chattanooga%20State%20Toolkit%20Initiative.png?itok=iRoM2zTa)
Automotive Toolkit Initiative partners, from left: Dan Baird, Sonic Automotive; Austin Watson, Mountain View Auto Group; Brent Morgan, Integrity Automotive Group; Dr. Jim Barrott, Chattanooga State; Brad Cobb, Bowers Automotive Group; Dr. Rebecca Ashford, Chattanooga State; Mayor Weston Wamp; Ken Nichols, Crown Automotive Group; Ed Emerson, Capital Toyota/Lexus of Chattanooga. Missing from the photo is Bill Stout, Acura of Chattanooga.
Award-Winning Automotive Toolkit Initiative Equips Students with Necessary Tools
An age-old expression says a worker is only as good as their tools, and there’s a good deal of truth in this. Although tools alone don’t make someone a... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ChattState ChattState Stacked Logo on White Background](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/csArtboard%201-100.jpg?itok=j47n2CiY)
Chattanooga State to Resume May 8th 13-Week Classes, Start May 30th Classes On time and Re-Open Advising & Registration
Chattanooga, Tennessee, May 19, 2023—Chattanooga State is preparing to resume currently delayed May 8th 13-week classes and to start the May 30th classes... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ChattState ChattState Stacked Logo on White Background](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/csArtboard%201-100.jpg?itok=j47n2CiY)
Chattanooga State's Cyber Incident Update: Investigation and Recovery Underway
Chattanooga State Community College is currently investigating a cyber incident that was discovered on Saturday, May 6th. The college is actively working... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case StudyA Prosperous Career in Tennessee
OPINION, Leslie Gower, Times Free Press—"The fanfare of high school graduation season is upon us with prom, graduation, and hefty decisions on what the... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Destini Givens Destini Givens Photo](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/Destini-Givens-23-03.jpg?itok=yw5eGIUV)
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For transfer student from Chatt State, coming to UTC “was magical for me”
Did you know for the academic school year 2021–2022, 33% of ChattState and the Tennessee College for Applied Technology (TCAT) graduates transferred to 4-... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Dr. Martina Suttle Harris Appointed Dean of N&AH at ChattState Dr. Martina Suttle Harris Headshot](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/harrisArtboard%201.png?itok=V8msDepV)
Advancing Healthcare Education: Chattanooga State Community College Names Dr. Martina Suttle Harris as Dean of Nursing and Allied Health
Chattanooga State Community College announces Dr. Martina Suttle Harris as the new Dean of Nursing and Allied Health, bringing her expertise to advance... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case StudyRobotics, cyber networks, smart machines are now essential tools of next generation of Chattanooga manufacturing
Chattanooga Times Free Press, Jennifer McNally—The city of Chattanooga comes together to train the next generation of the workforce in advanced... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Writers@Work A Sinking Ship Is Still a Ship Events April 4–6, 2023 Writers@Work A Sinking Ship is Still A Ship by Ariel Francisco Event Announcement April 4–6, 2023 on a blue background with the state of florida and beach icons](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/W%40W2Artboard%201_0.png?itok=YMLYEPB4)
Celebrating the Poetry of Ariel Francisco: Writers@Work at Chattanooga State
Get ready for an unforgettable literary experience at Chattanooga State! Our Writers@Work program, part of the Humanities Department at ChattState, is... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![TN Reconnect Logo with Andrew Patton quotation "None of this would have been possible if I hadn’t taken a risk, pushed my fears aside, and just went for it."](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/pattonArtboard%201%402x.png?itok=78OcOOa8)
Transform Your Life with TN Reconnect: Andrew Patton's Inspiring Adult Education Journey
Returning to school as an adult can be a daunting decision, but it can also be gratifying. For many adults, the idea of re-entering the classroom after... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Devin Johnson receives a UTC scholarship at ChattState UTC Connect Agreement signing](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/IMG_2042.jpg?itok=iuBHdho-)
UTC & Chattanooga State sign Dual Admission Agreement
UTC and Chattanooga State Community College have agreed on a new Dual Admission program that benefits transfer students: ChattState UTC Connect. Under the... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Gig City Goes Quantum at ChattState Gig City Goes Quantum Logo on White Background](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/GCGQArtboard%201%401.5x-100.jpg?itok=vqB-ObmT)
Chattanooga launches “Gig City Goes Quantum” to prepare for the Quantum Age—EPB
At the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) meeting, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly introduced "Gig City Goes Quantum," an initiative aimed at... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![student with hand on car hood](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/mechatronics-academy-vw-slide.jpg?itok=K1rcWlbr)
VW Chattanooga Electric Vehicle Assembly Sparks Workforce Training
Volkswagen Academy in Chattanooga recently showcased its Mechatronics Akademie and Robotronics Technology Apprenticeship Program to potential students and... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Students stand in front of Nokian Tire](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/62bdad45b0632.image_.jpg?itok=-KolVLVS)
Registration for BASF’s free educational summer program now open—Jordan Rudzinski
Jordan Rudzinski of Local 3 covers the upcoming BASF TECH academy, "Registration is open for BASF’s TECH Academy, a program that introduces rising juniors... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ChattState Bellwether Award Finalist ChattState Bellwether Award Finalist in white letters on a blue background](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/bellwetherArtboard%201%402x.png?itok=8YpPrJ6f)
Chattanooga State Finalist for Prestigious Bellwether Award
Chattanooga State competed for the 2023 Bellwether Award at the 29th Annual Community College Futures Assembly held in San Antonio, Texas, on February 26... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ChattState Designated a Leader College of Distinction ChattState Logo ATD Leader College of Distinction Badge](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/atdArtboard%201%403x-100.jpg?itok=BNRQnhfH)
Chattanooga State Recognized as One of Three Leader Colleges of Distinction in the Nation by Achieving the Dream
Chattanooga State announced that it has been designated as one of three Leader Colleges of Distinction in the nation by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Gerald McCormick Center for Engineering Technology Arts and Sciences Gerald McCormick Center for Engineering Technology Arts and Sciences Sign on Building](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/1-Gerald%20McCormick%20Center.jpg?itok=6KGCwtlV)
Chattanooga State Celebrates Gerald McCormick with Naming Ceremony
Chattanooga State Community College names the Center for Engineering, Technology, Arts and Sciences (CETAS) in honor of Gerald McCormick, a former... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ChattState Fine Arts Spring 2023 Calendar of Events Fine Arts Spring 2023 on colored squares background](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/NwsCtr_FineArtsSpring2023-2.png?itok=Y16wut96)
Fine Arts Spring 2023 Calendar of Events
Art / Music: The Art and Soul of Jazz FEBRUARY 20 AT 9:30 AM–8:30 PM (MONDAY) Location: Chattanooga State Campus We are thrilled to announce the... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Charles B. Ashford Helping Hands Endowment Established at ChattState Charles B Ashford Helping Hands Endowment in White Letters over two out-streched hands](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/cbaArtboard%201%401.5x.png?itok=C4u3oWKX)
Charles B. Ashford Helping Hands Endowment Established
By Suzanne Harris A fall 2021 survey of Chattanooga State students showed that over 60 percent of our students would have trouble getting $500 to meet an... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ChattState Celebrates Black History Month Black History Month on a red, yellow, green stripes with black background](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/bhmArtboard%201%401.5x_0.png?itok=hDkvYQla)
Chattanooga State Celebrates Black History Month
Chattanooga State is proud to celebrate Black History Month, a time to recognize and pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of African... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Chattanooga State Awards 22–23 Faculty Fellows ChattState 2022–2023 Faculty Fellows on a blue background](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/chattstateArtboard%201%403x.png?itok=YyWJdm-E)
Weiss, Guzman, Niemi, and Davidson Named Faculty Fellows at Chattanooga State
The Chattanooga State Faculty Fellows program recognizes and supports innovative faculty who develop and implement academic projects that support... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![logo on light blue with wording](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/29-days-of-thanks-%26-giving-slide.jpg?itok=3ZmKg-_8)
Chattanooga State Celebrates ‘29 Days of Thanks & Giving’ Success
December 15, 2022 (Chattanooga, TN) --- After pausing its usual Dinner of Firsts event in the fall of 2022, Chattanooga State Community College was... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![head shot of a man](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/rob-steinmetz-slide.jpg?itok=UISJJjE7)
From Chattanooga State Student to Community College Executive
December 14, 2022 (Chattanooga, TN) --- As a first-generation student from a working-class family, Rob Steinmetz had no clear plan for college when he... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![man presenting a certificate to woman](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/first-horizon-chair-of-excellence-slide.jpg?itok=m3vrx0yY)
Tumlin Twice Named First Horizon Business Chair of Excellence at Chattanooga State
December 12, 2022 (Chattanooga, TN) --- For the second year in a row, Chattanooga State Community College recently recognized Clomeisha Tumlin as the... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![3 women two are holding certificates](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/Erlanger-chairs-of-excellence-slide.jpg?itok=r3KISUSC)
Akers and O’Hagan Named Erlanger Nursing Chairs of Excellence at Chattanooga State
December 9, 2022 (Chattanooga, TN) --- Two Chattanooga State Community College nursing faculty members were recently recognized as Erlanger Nursing Chairs... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![group of men and women with awardee](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/alsept-award-group-slide.jpg?itok=uf7-6_QX)