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Second Chances
Community colleges are well known as institutions of higher learning where students can start their career or start over in a new career. Working in music... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Jeffrey Zellner](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/jeffrey-zellner.jpg?itok=iTQOjvuC)
Jeffrey Zellner moves up the Engineering Technology ladder
Jeffrey Zellner knows how to build almost anything. His knowledge wasn’t learned overnight, but his aptitude provided him with the skills needed to land a... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Ellen Money](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ellen-money.jpg?itok=ZkKqJlEG)
Ellen Money - Student Success
Marriage, a child and a dead-end job plus a lifelong interest in bridges propelled Ellen Money to enter the 2+2 Program through Chattanooga State’s... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Amanda Flynn Dental Assistant](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/amanda-flynn.jpg?itok=ep1X6WpG)
Amanda Flynn - Student Success
Amanda Flynn, a 2014 graduate of the Chattanooga State Dental Assisting program, recently was presented with the prestigious Hu-Friedy Award. She will... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Brandon Havis](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/Brandon-Havis-FI.jpg?itok=7dQhRL9-)
Brandon Havis
“Chattanooga State teachers helped me reach my goal by pushing me and helping me learn everything they had to offer,” states Brandon Havis, but even the... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![John Morris](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/john-morris-wp.png?itok=1-9ywGo0)
John Morris
After earning his associate degree in electrical engineering from Chattanooga State and a bachelor’s in information systems, John Morris spent years in... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Robert Duff](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/duff-wp.png?itok=eyFRVPaq)
Robert "Bobby" Duff, Jr.
At age 22 I didn’t think I would be able to go to college and complete my education; but Chattanooga State gave me an opportunity to get started on my... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/reagan-pr.jpg?itok=iX3aYDJT)
Brad Reagan - Former Visual Art Student
“The quality of art faculty at Chattanooga State was tremendous and diverse. Beyond solid foundation classes, the faculty provided me with the opportunity... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Wendy and Brandon Buckner](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wendy-and-brandon-pr.jpg?itok=Yp3ZS4bD)
Former Art Students Create Artisan Chocolates
Wendy and Brandon Buckner started The Hot Chocolatier in 2008. As a locally-owned Chattanooga, TN-based company, the couple wanted to bring their... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Malachi Nimmons](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/fi-nimmons.jpg?itok=jl8g2Z-Z)
Malachi Nimmons, Class of 2008
I graduated from the Professional Actor Training Program and began working as a professional entertainer initially part time and now full time. The... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Paige Salter](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/fi-paige.jpg?itok=N-Xw8er8)
Paige Salter, Class of 2014
Last year, I had the life changing experience of completing my first year of the Professional Actor Training Program at Chattanooga State. Previously, I... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/fs-fazzini.jpg?itok=I_4SxY_o)
Gioia Fazzini, Class of 2009
Upon entering the Professional Actor Training Program, I already held a bachelor's degree in music, had had many college theatre roles, had taken acting... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Kayla Coyle](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/kayla-coyle-ss.jpg?itok=p3E5kjJU)
Kayla Coyle - Entrepreneurship
"Ed Southeard and all of the professors of the Entrepreneurship Management program provided me with the knowledge base and experience to better myself as... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Kimberly Munsey Carlton](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/kimberly-munsey-carlton.jpg?itok=JCMAt6aJ)
Kimberly Munsey-Carlton - Paralegal Studies
Kimberly Munsey-Carlton has nothing but high praise for her Chattanooga State instructors. She says, “Paul Ray ‘is’ the paralegal program. His passion for... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/christy-hixon-frederick.jpg?itok=fQFmeStJ)
Student Success: Christy Hixon Frederick - Presidential Excellence Award
Christy Hixson Frederick is an active member and current president of the Chattanooga State chapter of the Student Tennessee Education Association (STEA... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tabby-phillips1.jpg?itok=m207E5kJ)
Tabby Phillips - Nursing
Tabby Phillips owned a gymnastics and cheerleading facility before returning to Chattanooga State to become a nurse. Through lots of prayer and research,... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tamya-favors.jpg?itok=5scie9du)
Tamya Favors - Chemical Engineering Technology
Tamya Favors says, “Taking the freshman course RI-100 helped me decide on a degree in chemical engineering technology.” RI-100 helps new students adjust... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Daniel-uniform.jpg?itok=y3_cpi8B)
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Daniel Dawson - Not A Typical High School Student
Chattanooga, TN --- Daniel Dawson of Dunlap is not your typical high school student. He’s a sophomore taking college level courses at Middle College High... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/muhammad-ali.jpg?itok=K4QO1fz2)
Muhammad Ammar Ali - AA General Transfer TTP
Despite working in the physics department on campus, and in his uncle’s shop on weekends, Muhammad Ammar Ali has wasted no time in pursing his dream of... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/coraleigh-oneal.jpg?itok=ntj6h0Kq)
Student Success: Coraleigh O'Neal - AS General Transfer MCHS
Cora Leigh O’Neal loves school and wants to be successful. Through part-time jobs at Wetseal and Genuine Purl, she decided she wanted to own her own... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/james-smith.jpg?itok=KpClT1FC)
Student Success: James Smith - Double Concentration NDT & QA/AC
James Owen Smith’s factory job in Rhea County went away. He was a displaced worker who found a new career at Chattanooga State thanks to Engineering... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/miranda-lynn-snyder.jpg?itok=kuzjTE44)
Student Success: Miranda Lynn Snyder - AA Foreign Language
Miranda Lynn Snyder spent a few years at Kennesaw State where she was working toward a degree in nursing. She transferred to Chattanooga State because of... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jordan-north.jpg?itok=QEhZmWCW)
Student Success: Jordan North - Early Childhood Education
Jordan North decided to become a teacher because of her passion for children. A 2006 graduate of David Brainerd Christian School, she will graduate with a... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mark-harris.jpg?itok=YmK-5odP)
Student Success: Mark Harris - Exercise Science
Mark Harris didn’t plan to stay at Chattanooga State for three years. However, all three of those years were very successful. He maintained a 3.0 GPA and... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jermichael-campbell.jpg?itok=k0nPMTYV)
Jermichael Campbell - Applied Technology Management
It’s been a long journey for Jermichael Campbell. He’s worked full-time at McKee Foods taking a couple of classes here and there since he graduated from... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/austin-norton-fi.jpg?itok=Nl96OU7f)
Student Success: Austin Norton - AA Humanities & Fine Arts
Austin Norton graduated from Middle College High School at Chattanooga State, and with an associate degree in applied arts. “It’s been a long few years,... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tim-gray.jpg?itok=8MsZBrsp)
Tim Gray to receive Hats Off to Excellence Award
Tim Gray is a student at Chattanooga State set to graduate this May. He will receive his Associate Degree in Digital Media Design and Production with a 3.... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/john-nelson-kozel.jpg?itok=MuyUX_qK)