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![Dan Zink, First Tennessee Chair of Excellence; Bobby Lusk, senior vice president, First Tennessee; and Dr. Rebecca Ashford, president, Chattanooga State Community College.](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2017-10-19-at-1.58.58-PM.png?itok=WdtXpzbU)
Zink Named 2017-18 First Tennessee Chair Of Excellence At Chattanooga State
Chattanooga State Community College Business faculty member Dan Zink was named the 2017-2018 First Tennessee Chair of Excellence. Zink is currently the... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ChattState Seal](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/cs-seal_1.jpg?itok=rMH6LLgD)
Double your gift on #GivingTuesday
You’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but have you heard about Giving Tuesday? As part of #GivingTuesday, we invite you to kick off the year-end... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2017-10-12-at-2.06.46-PM-1024x550.png?itok=JFNjqjLE)
Barnett, McCarthy Named 2017-18 Erlanger Nursing Chairs Of Excellence at ChattState
Chattanooga State Community College Nursing Faculty members Karrie Barnett and Michele McCarthy were recently named 2017-2018 Erlanger Chairs of... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Alum Morgan Smith photo](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Morgan-Smith.png?itok=Hjt7ZfXo)
A network of people who cared about my success: Morgan Smith
by Morgan Smith, Class of 2011 There comes a time in every person’s life when he or she experiences that notorious sinking feeling. It starts with your... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![CSTI downtown campus 1965](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2015-07-07-at-11.15.54-AM.png?itok=4os6wxxF)
ChattState’s First 50th Year Reunion: Gary Ainscough
by Gary Ainscough, Class President of first graduating class, 1967 Oh my, where has the time gone? Why has the time moved by so quickly? Either way, it... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2017-09-06-at-4.16.54-PM.png?itok=yWvvaFZs)
Back to School with Alumni Roadshow Dates
by Julie Cook Davis, President, Chattanooga State Alumni Association It’s back to school time! I love this time of year. It’s a time of new notebooks,... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Chattanooga State Half Century Alumni Club Class of 1967](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2017-09-01-at-1.32.33-PM.png?itok=yH4zQui-)
Class of 1967 50th Reunion Oct. 6 & 7
We invite members of the Class of 1967 and their faculty and staff, to please join us for the inaugural Half Century Alumni Club Reunion. Join us on the... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Photo reads: All campus locations will be closed at 12 Noon on Monday, August 21.](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/tiger_totality-1024x410.jpg?itok=VvTCWPzy)
Tiger Totality Solar Eclipse Viewing Party in Dayton
On Monday, August 21, Chattanooga State Community College will celebrate the Total Eclipse of the Sun by having a Tiger Totality Solar Eclipse Viewing... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Actors in the short film Cha Cha Land featuring faculty member Dr. Jennifer Arbogast](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2017-04-07-at-5.07.44-PM-1024x391.png?itok=GFFTNCi5)
Cha Cha Land featuring our own Dr. Jennifer Arbogast
Last year, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce blew our minds with the creative and super-memorable Mr. Perfect video promotions. According to the... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ALUMNI featured in photo including photo of Tabatha Armour and 3 member from Class of 1967](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/14212021_879723825494565_1078618606190574348_n.jpg?itok=Zczjtqe9)
A Message from Your Alumni Association President
In this day and age of social media and online meetings, staying in touch with others has become increasingly easier. However, in my opinion there is no... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/HennenScholars.jpeg?itok=kAtDu8cu)
First recipients of the Michael P. Hennen Scholarship honored
/hospitality-culinary-centerThe first recipients of the Chattanooga State Foundation’s Michael P. Hennen Scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year were... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ChattState alum Austin McEwen competes at MCAA challenge](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/austin-mcewen-at-MCAA-challenge-1024x671.jpg?itok=Dy3F3yx6)
ChattState Alum Places Second at National MCAA Competition
During the National Masonry Skills Challenge at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Chattanooga State alum Austin McEwen placed second... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Photo showing two ChattState alumni from the 1990s](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/b5150e44-f491-40ba-9c67-b4bd1d679063.jpg?itok=LdqP0RPx)
Alumni Throwback Thursday Reception March 16 on campus
The Chattanooga State Alumni Association invites you to join us at the ChattState Alumni Throwback Thursday Reception on Thursday, March 16 from 5:30 – 7... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![PTA program director Caroline Rogers (right) presents the PTA Alumni of the Year award to 2006 graduate and inventor of CPR Life Wrap to Felicia Jackson (left).](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2017-02-13-at-9.36.32-AM.png?itok=rpNG_glQ)
ChattState PTA Alumni of the Year
Chattanooga State Community College co-hosted the 7th annual joint UTC/ ChattState Physical Therapy Forum at UTC on Thursday, Jan. 26. During the event... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Head shot of alum Jeannie Gritton](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/jennie-gritton.jpg?itok=4uBMaSGC)
ChattState Grad Fosters Excitement for Gamers
Meeting Jennie Gritton is enlightening. Within minutes of initial conversations about her career, one can be certain that she obviously knows... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Head shot of alum and new board chair for ChattState Foundation Dr. Maricela Rodriguez](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2017-01-17-at-10.30.06-AM.png?itok=iwY1K26q)
First Alum, First Woman Elected Chair of the Chattanooga State Foundation
The Chattanooga State Foundation announced that Dr. Maricela Rodriguez, a Chattanooga State alumna and local dentist, is the new Foundation Board... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Photo of employees Nancy Patterson, Tammy Sawyers Chef Stan as Santa, Suzanne Harris and Brenda Ingram for a holiday themed image](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2016-12-16-at-3.34.20-PM.png?itok=GtPh2ti1)
Happy Holidays from Chattanooga State
Warm wishes for a Holiday Season filled with Joy, Peace & Love! Please enjoy ChattState’s holiday Message here. Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Photo of a group of students holding poses for a Mannequin Challenge](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2016-12-08-at-9.57.12-AM.png?itok=ERj8m4-3)
ChattState Tigers Mannequin Challenge
Enjoy our recent Tiger Tailgate Mannequin Challenge: Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Image of two female basketball players shooting the ball and two male basketball players jostling over the ball](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/basketball-slide-1024x410.jpg?itok=vg2rhtLk)
Join the ChattState Tiger Tailgate Party
The Chattanooga State Alumni Association invites you to join us at the ChattState Tiger Tailgate Party! Friday, December 2nd 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.OMNI Parking... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ChattState Seal](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/images/news-center/cs-seal_1.jpg?itok=rMH6LLgD)
Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands?
In recognition of International Education Month, Chattanooga State presents: Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands? with author and speaker Terri Morrison on Thursday... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/bookbags-logos-new-path1-1024x288.jpg?itok=lXek7pWr)
Chattanooga State and UTC launch joint marketing campaign
Chattanooga residents have a new option to earn college degrees. Thanks to a new dual admission partnership, you can start by earning an associate’s... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![image of students reads: Apply for scholarships](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2015-01-03-at-1.04.43-PM-1024x476.png?itok=fG3Fu_82)
Chattanooga State Scholarship Applications Available Nov. 1
Scholarship applications for the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters will be available beginning November 1 for current and incoming students.... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2016-10-12-at-2.10.19-PM.png?itok=rR88CVNA)
Remembering Leonard Fant
We are saddened to share the passing of Leonard Fant, a longtime Chattanooga State Foundation Board member and the co-creator of our annual Dinner of... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ALUMNI featured in photo including photo of Tabatha Armour and 3 member from Class of 1967](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/14212021_879723825494565_1078618606190574348_n.jpg?itok=Zczjtqe9)
Join the Alumni Roadshow at Chattanooga State this Fall
On behalf of the newly formed Board of Directors for the Chattanooga State Alumni Association, we invite fellow alumni to please join us for our first-... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Coach Jay Price in the Captain Giver super hero costume](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2016-08-16-at-6.19.28-PM.png?itok=PLK2agZ4)
Be A Super Hero at Chattanooga State
It is easy to be a Super Hero at Chattanooga State by giving today at chattanoogastate.edu/give. Join Captain Giver and Chip-in, and you too can make a... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![new Chattanooga State Alumni Board members seated left to right at board room table: Dr. Jared Bigham, Morgan Smith, Sherri Shackleford, Dennis Tumlin, Dr. Flora Tydings, Jerry Wagner, Tabatha Armour and Gary Ainscough.](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/IMG_5579.jpg?itok=mCX8Ezwa)
New Alumni Board at Chattanooga State
Dr. Flora Tydings welcomed the new Alumni Board members to campus and stated how grateful she was for their service: “You are making our dream of an... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Photo of Robert Denn, Debbie Adams, Mosunmola George-Taylor, Sherry Marlow and Donna Seagle](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Screen-Shot-2016-07-20-at-1.55.05-PM-1024x465.png?itok=EdW9CJC0)
Chattanooga State Joins Achieving the Dream to Improve Student Success
Chattanooga State Community College has been selected to participate in Achieving the Dream (ATD), the nation’s most comprehensive, non-governmental... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Head shot of Alum Jerry Wagner](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Jerry-Wagner-768x1024.jpeg?itok=zqiBeMaf)
50 Faces of Gratitude: Jerry Wagner
By Jerry A. Wagner, charter class alum Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![ALUMNI featured including photo of alum Tabatha Armour and 3 members from Class of 1967, the first graduating class of ChattState](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Alumni-postcard-connect-cover-1024x669.jpg?itok=_ZBs13jF)
Reconnect through easy online Alumni Form
Have you filled out our new and simpler online Alumni Form to stay connected with our growing Chattanooga State alumni family? It takes just a minute,... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study![Dr. Floyd Eaves, retired founding faculty member](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_center_thumb/public/fblog/Floyd-Eaves.jpeg?itok=hWHtWC5E)