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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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Erlanger and First Horizon Recognize Chattanooga State Faculty Through Chairs of Excellence

May 26, 2026 | Nancy Patterson | Faculty Fellow

Chattanooga State Community College recently honored exceptional faculty members through its long‑standing Erlanger Nursing Chairs of Excellence and First... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Faculty, Staff Recognized with Statewide Leadership Appointments

May 19, 2026 | Payton Potter | Faculty Spotlight, Staff Spotlight, Press Release

Chattanooga State Community College faculty and staff are earning recognition across Tennessee’s higher education system, with new appointments to both... 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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ChattState Increases Access with ORAU University Consortium Membership

April 17, 2026 | Other | In the News

Last month, Chattanooga State Community College joined 171 other higher education institutions as an affiliate member of Oak Ridge Associated Universities... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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A Moonshot Moment: ChattState Give Day Breaks Giving Record for Student Success

April 16, 2026 | Nancy Patterson | College Advancement

When the countdown began for Chattanooga State’s annual Give Day, the community was ready for liftoff. What followed was a true moonshot, proving once... 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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Power C Transfer Tour Highlights Guaranteed Honors Pathway from ChattState to UTC

March 26, 2026 | Other | Event

Chattanooga State Community College and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga highlighted a renewed articulation agreement between their honors... 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
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ChattState’s Writers@Work Program Welcomes Award-Winning Poet Christian J. Collier

March 20, 2026 | Joshua Johnson | Event

The Chattanooga State Humanities Department’s Writers@Work program is pleased to welcome award-winning poet Christian J. Collier to Chattanooga for a... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Chattanooga State Celebrates 60 Years, Honors Alumni and Lady Tigers Legacy

March 6, 2026 | Payton Potter | Alumni Spotlight

The path to a successful career often starts with a single opportunity. For many graduates, that opportunity began at Chattanooga State Community College... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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New Rhea County Facility Expands Higher Education Access in Dayton

February 17, 2026 | Payton Potter | Campus Updates

Constructing the buildings of the future, programming robotics, and saving lives: These are just a few of the important skills students will learn in the ... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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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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ChattState Spring 2026 Fine Arts Lineup: Music, Dinner Theatre, Art, Horror, and More

January 14, 2026 | Other | Event

Chattanooga State Community College this week announced an exciting lineup of fine arts events for the Spring 2026 semester. The lineup includes art shows... 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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We Don’t Play Football. We Improve Lives.

December 15, 2025 | Dr. Rebecca Ashford | President Updates

After Oregon’s win over USC, Head Coach Dan Lanning said, “We didn’t play Chattanooga State today, like some other places.” Chattanooga State may not have... 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
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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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Curiosity to Career: A ChattState Alum’s Path to a Doctorate Degree

October 17, 2025 | Other | Alumni Spotlight

When Joshua Tyler first enrolled at Chattanooga State Community College, his interests were rooted in the arts. It didn’t take long, however, for him to... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState, UTC Partner With Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative on $1.33M NSF Grant to Protect Nation’s Power Grid + Build Quantum Workforce Pathways

October 6, 2025 | Jeff Lemon | Press Release

A recently awarded $1.33 million National Science Foundation Planning Grant is designed to strengthen the nation’s power grid and expand the workforce for... 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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