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A Major Graduation Milestone: ChattState Celebrates 60,000 Credentials Since College Founding

May 28, 2026 | Payton Potter | Student Success, Event

This May, Chattanooga State Community College celebrated a noteworthy achievement in its 60-year history.  The Spring 2026 graduating class was made up... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Celebrates 10 Years of Impact at the Michael P. Hennen Hospitality & Culinary Center

May 13, 2026 | Payton Potter | Student Success, Event

This April, Chattanooga State Community College celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Michael P. Hennen Hospitality & Culinary Center—a milestone... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Celebrates Induction of 24 Adult Learners into Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

May 6, 2026 | Other | Student Success

This April, Chattanooga State Community College hosted the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Induction Ceremony, honoring 24 outstanding adult students for... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Student Talent Takes Center Stage at SkillsUSA Statewide Competition

April 20, 2026 | Payton Potter | Student Success

Chattanooga State Community College students once again showcased their technical excellence on the statewide stage at this spring’s SkillsUSA Conference... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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TVA, Westinghouse Investments Empower ChattState Nuclear Students to Present Research on National Stage

March 31, 2026 | Payton Potter | Student Success

Chattanooga State Community College students are stepping into the future of energy—and thanks to the continued support of industry leaders, they’re doing... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Graphic Design Students Earn 16 ADDY Awards, Showcasing Creative Excellence

March 24, 2026 | Payton Potter | Student Success, Event

Hands-on learning turns creative talent into industry-recognized achievement at Chattanooga State Community College.  On Feb. 26, 2026, 10 graphic design... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Eight people in formal wear stand in spotlights on a stage during Dinner of Firsts 2026.

Record-Breaking Dinner of Firsts Expands Opportunity for Chattanooga State’s First-Generation Students

January 30, 2026 | Payton Potter | Student Success, Event, Financial Literacy

Breaking records takes a community, especially when the focus is on supporting first-generation college students.  In November, Chattanooga State... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Mission Meets Opportunity: ChattState Celebrates 550 Fall 2025 Graduates

December 18, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

This December, Chattanooga State Community College celebrated the accomplishments of 550 graduates across academic and technical programs who pursued a... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Names More Than 1,100 Students to Fall 2025 Dean's List

December 16, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

Chattanooga State Community College this week announced over 1,100 students were named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. A student’s place on the Dean’s List... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Lighting the Way: ChattState Honors First-Generation Scholars at Tri-Alpha Induction

December 9, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

Few stories are more powerful than those of people who change the direction of their lives, and Chattanooga State Community College is no stranger to... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Persuasion and Performance: Talking Tigers Highlights Student Speaking Excellence

December 3, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

On Friday, Nov. 7, Chattanooga State Community College students once again took to the stage to compete for trophies and cash prizes in the College’s... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Forging Futures: How ChattState and Komatsu are Building Tennessee’s Next Generation of Skilled Workers

November 24, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

When Austin Angland clocked in at Komatsu’s Chattanooga facility each day during his registered apprenticeship, he took another step closer to his future... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Honoring a Legacy: Ernestine Carter Memorial Scholarship Empowers Future Nurses

November 21, 2025 | Payton Potter | College Advancement, Student Success

Ernestine Carter spent her life caring for others. Now, the community and family she shaped have ensured her legacy of compassion will support the... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Tennessee College System Honors ChattState Military Veterans with Chancellor's Commendation

November 18, 2025 | Other | Student Success

Tennessee’s community and technical colleges honored veterans in their campus communities—including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and others—during... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Hands-on Healing: Students Rally to Protect Noggin’s Noggin

November 10, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

Noggin isn’t a superhero—she just looks like one. Walking through McKamey, one is overwhelmed by the barks and meows of animals awaiting adoption. But in... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
ChattState students and instructors stand before a jet engine while visiting the Rolls-Royce facility in England.

Engines of Opportunity: Rolls-Royce Showcases High-Demand NDT and Engineering Careers at ChattState

October 23, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success, Event

Opportunity abounds at Chattanooga State Community College, which partners with industry leaders to ensure students have access to quality education,... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Honors 40 Years of Student Excellence with Beacon Commons Dedication

October 22, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

At Chattanooga State Community College, honors students don’t just study. They lead, collaborate, and shape the future. Now, those students have a new... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Student Success Powers ChattState Respiratory Care Recognition

September 30, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

Healthcare needs skilled respiratory therapists, and students want a clear path to a rewarding career. Chattanooga State’s nationally recognized... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Names Technology Wing for Alumnus Who Funded Record Engineering Scholarship

September 10, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success, Alumni Spotlight, Event

Nearly 60 years have passed since Lew Myers crossed the graduation stage at Chattanooga State Community College in 1969, but he never lost sight of his... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Announces Tiffanie Robinson as Honoree for 2025 Dinner of Firsts

August 27, 2025 | Tammy Sawyers | College Advancement, Student Success, Press Release

Celebrating “firsts” is always fun, especially during Chattanooga State Community College’s 60th anniversary year! The College invites the community to... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Chosen for Network Advancing High-Value Credentials that Lead to Good Jobs and Bachelor’s Degrees

August 20, 2025 | Other | Student Success, Press Release

Chattanooga State Community College continues to affirm its ongoing commitment to its students. On Tuesday, the College announced it was chosen among 54... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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National Merit Scholarship Awarded to Collegiate High at ChattState Student

July 22, 2025 | Chattanoogan | Student Success

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in July announced nearly 800 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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SkillsUSA Success Confirms Career Readiness for ChattState Students

July 17, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

Last month, Chattanooga State Community College students took to the national stage to show off career-ready excellence at the 2025 SkillsUSA... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Chattanooga State Celebrates Induction of 44 Adult Learners into Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

June 18, 2025 | Other | Student Success

 Saturday, May 10, Chattanooga State Community College hosted the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Induction Ceremony, honoring 44 outstanding adult... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Spring 2025 Graduation: Stories of Family, Perseverance, and Purpose Inspire at ChattState

May 27, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

On May 9, Chattanooga State Community College conferred degrees and technical diplomas to more than 900 students spanning 45 years in age and originating... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Spring 2025 Dean's List Features More Than 900 Students

May 14, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College this week announced over 900 students were named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. A student’s place... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Talking Tigers: Student Voices Inspire Support for Nonprofits

May 8, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

Six Chattanooga State Community College students took to the stage to advocate for nonprofit organizations during the third annual Talking Tigers Speech... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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How Give Day 2025 is Breaking Down Barriers to Student Success at Chattanooga State

April 22, 2025 | Payton Potter | College Advancement, Student Success

Every college journey looks different, but all students need support to succeed. At Chattanooga State Community College, Give Day 2025 proved just how... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Engineering a Bright Future: Chattanooga State’s STEM Day Introduces Youth to Career Pathways

March 10, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success, Event

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- For Chattanooga-area students, it’s never too early to explore the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Chattanooga State Students Sweep Competition at Advertising Awards

February 27, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- A Chattanooga State education offers more than job skills. The College also gives students opportunities to apply what they learn in... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study

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