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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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ChattState Names Andy Burns Director of CARE Center, Fostering Faculty and Student Success

July 3, 2024 | Payton Potter | Faculty Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College has announced the appointment of Leanders “Andy” Burns as the new director of the CARE Center.... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Dr. Charmayne Mulligan Named New Dean of Humanities & Fine Arts at Chattanooga State Community College

July 2, 2024 | Payton Potter | Faculty Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College recently welcomed Dr. Charmayne Mulligan as the new Dean of Humanities & Fine Arts. Dr.... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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How Mollee Shannon Aims to Enhance Student Experience as Director of ChattState's Academic Success Center

July 1, 2024 | Payton Potter | Faculty Spotlight, Staff Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College’s reimagined Academic Success Center (ASC) will open its doors in January 2025 under the leadership... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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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
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Empowered by ChattState, Excelling in Cybersecurity: Nick Jung Gives Back

June 10, 2024 | Payton Potter | Alumni Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- When it comes to making a difference, what goes around comes around. Few know that better than Chattanooga State Community College... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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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
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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
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ChattState Professor Selected to National STEM Leadership Program

May 28, 2024 | Payton Potter | Faculty Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- A Chattanooga State Community College professor’s impact will soon extend across the nation as she serves as one of only four Advanced... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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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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See How a ChattState Education Took Marc Underwood from the Scenic City to Silicon Valley

May 16, 2024 | Payton Potter | Alumni Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- From Chattanooga to California, one alumnus credits his success in the robotics field to an affordable education from Chattanooga State... 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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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