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Unlock Tuition-Free College at Chattanooga State: Submit Your FAFSA Today!

March 17, 2025 | Payton Potter | Financial Literacy

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- An average of 350,000 Tennesseans complete a student aid application before the FAFSA deadline each year. Make sure you are one of them... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Students Team Up with Hamilton County to Cut Emergency Vehicle Repair Costs

March 13, 2025 | WTVC News Channel9 | In the News

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- (Jakai Spikes, WTVC) Hamilton County's Office of Emergency Management recently partnered with Automotive Technology students at... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Clomeisha Tumlin, Dr. Beth Norton, Dr. Martina Harris, Dr. Caroline Rogers, Donna Shipley, Dr. Rebecca Ashford, and Dr. Wendolyn Davis stand side by side while Dr. Rogers holds her SOAR award.

A SOARing Success: ChattState Faculty Member Recognized for Teaching Excellence

March 12, 2025 | Payton Potter | Faculty Spotlight

Education changes lives. That’s Dr. Caroline Rogers’ mantra, and it’s the mindset that led to her being named SOAR Faculty Member of the Year for 2025.... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Students look on as an instructor attaches an LED light to a potato and lemon to demonstrate nuclear power.

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
Heather Montgomery, Dr. Amanda Bennett, Dr. Martina Harris, Dr. Rebecca Ashford, and the Ben G. Tiger mascot cut a ribbon with large scissors in front of the Student Health Clinic at ChattState.

Chattanooga State Launches First Student Health Clinic at a Tennessee Community College

March 7, 2025 | WRCB TV 3 | In the News

Chattanooga State Community College announced the opening of its new on-campus student health clinic, making it the first community college in Tennessee... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Chattanooga State’s Dr. Wendolyn Davis Honored with Prestigious Thomas A. Bilger Award

March 3, 2025 | Payton Potter | Staff Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State’s Executive Director of Pathway Alignment, Dr. Wendolyn Davis, was honored last week with the Thomas A. Bilger Award... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Seven ADDY Award winners in formal attire stand side-by-side holding their awards. Left to right: Sam Hammond, Tess Little, Kaitlyn Whalen, Jaden Bane, Christopher Phillips, Allison Ferguson, and Freddy Pantaleon

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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Chattanooga State Earns Top Honor for Dedication to Student Success

February 20, 2025 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College on Tuesday received the Leah Meyer Austin Award from Achieving the Dream for its dedication to... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
David Wade, center, stands with Bo Drake, left, and Dr. Rebecca Ashford, right.

A CEO’s Journey: David Wade Reflects on His Path from ChattState to EPB Leadership

February 20, 2025 | Payton Potter | Alumni Spotlight

What does it take to become a CEO? For David Wade, it was a journey of hard work that began at Chattanooga State and remains a testament to the power of... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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A Lasting Legacy: Trailblazing Iris Sesko Given Outstanding Alumni Award

February 20, 2025 | Payton Potter | Alumni Spotlight

Breaking barriers and changing lives—that’s the inspirational legacy left behind by Iris Sesko, the first woman to graduate from Chattanooga State’s Civil... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Spring 2025 Fine Arts Calendar

Spring 2025 Fine Arts Calendar Includes 'Anastasia' Musical, Exhibitions, Recitals, and More

January 22, 2025 | Payton Potter | Event

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College this week announced an exciting lineup of fine arts events for the Spring 2025 semester. The lineup... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Register Today for Robotics and Self-Defense Summer Camps At ChattState

January 17, 2025 | Payton Potter | Event

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College’s summer camps are returning in Summer 2025 with offerings for youth ranging from 8 to 12 and 15 to... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Fall 2024 Dean's List Includes Almost 1,000 ChattState Students

December 17, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College this week announced nearly 1,000 students were named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. A student’s... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Dinner of Firsts 2024 Breaks Records, Changes Lives

December 12, 2024 | Tammy Sawyers | College Advancement

The sun has set on Dinner of Firsts 2024, but its impact will continue to shine for first-generation college students, their families, and our local... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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No Cost Health Clinic Reaffirms Student Support at ChattState

December 10, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Last week, Chattanooga State Community College became the first community college in Tennessee to provide an on-campus Student Health... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
A young woman and an instructor look on at a welding machine.

Short-Term Career Programs Offer Win for Students and Employers

December 10, 2024 | Times Free Press | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- For nearly 30 years—since she was in high school—Georgia Ghearing had worked as a chef for various catering companies in Chattanooga.... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Gary Satin, Jamaal Lundy, Brooke Hale, and Carla Frizzel sit in front of microphones at a table with a ChattState table cloth.

Support Fuels Success for Adult Learners at Chattanooga State

November 14, 2024 | Payton Potter | Alumni Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- College can be challenging at any stage of life, but for adult learners balancing families, jobs, and studies, it can feel like an... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
A panel of speakers sits on a stage during the 10,000 Tennessee Promise students event at ChattState.

Helping Students Further Their Education Through tnAchieves

November 7, 2024 | WDEF TV 12 | In the News

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga State Community College and tnAchieves got together in the ChattState Health Science Center to celebrate the over 10,000... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Where Hard Work Pays Off: ChattState Honors Athletic Achievements in Hall of Fame Induction

November 7, 2024 | Payton Potter | Event

A number of Chattanooga State Community College alumni and former coaches on Monday, October 29, were inducted into the Chattanooga State Athletic Hall of... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
A group of students and ChattState's tiger mascot hold a sign that reads "Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools. Choose to include."

Unified Champion School Recognition Highlights Inclusive Spirit at Chattanooga State

October 30, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- College should be a place where all students feel like they belong. That’s why Chattanooga State Community College is committed to... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Chattanooga State Announces First-Ever Outstanding Alumni Awards

October 29, 2024 | Payton Potter | Event

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever Outstanding Alumni Awards, an initiative... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
A group of students in a classroom face a teacher and blackboard with electrical diagrams on it.

ChattState Student Named Finalist in National College Match

October 24, 2024 | Chattanoogan | In the News

Nalani Sims, a senior at Chattanooga State Community College's Collegiate High, has been named a finalist in the highly competitive 2024 QuestBridge... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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ChattState Welcomes 20 Student Ambassadors for 2024-2025 School Year

October 23, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Twenty Chattanooga State Community College students recently stepped up to represent their peers as Student Ambassadors.  Student... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
A student looks at a piece of art in the Denise Heinly art center on Chattanooga State's campus.

Chattanooga State Fosters Student Creativity and Growth with Debut of Denise Heinly Art Center

October 22, 2024 | Payton Potter | Campus Updates

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College students, alumni, and faculty now have the opportunity to show off their hard work in an on-campus... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Stay Safe Online: Chattanooga State Promotes Cybersecurity and Data Safety During Awareness Month

October 1, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- In an age of ever-increasing digital connection, online data security is more important than ever. October is Cybersecurity Awareness... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Donate Today: ChattState Accepting Bottled Water for Hurricane Helene Relief

September 30, 2024 | Payton Potter | Campus Updates

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College is accepting donations of bottled water to aid victims of Hurricane Helene in northeast Tennessee... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Monserat “Monse” Rincon in blue scrubs.

ChattState Graduate Makes Impact as Spanish-Speaking Dental Assistant

September 24, 2024 | Payton Potter | Alumni Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- What would you do if you saw an unmet need in your community? For Monserat “Monse” Rincon, taking action was the only option.   Rincon... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
Students in welding helmets stand before a sign that reads "graduation."

Chattanooga 2.0, ChattState Partner to Launch Innovative Welding Training Program for Recent High School Graduates

September 19, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College joined forces with Chattanooga 2.0 and partners from across Hamilton County this summer to offer a... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at ChattState's 9th Annual Latin Festival & Open House

September 10, 2024 | Payton Potter | Event

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Don't miss Chattanooga State's 9th Annual Latin Festival & Open House on Saturday, Oct. 5. It's a celebration of Hispanic culture... Read More about Globalization on Campus: A Chattanooga Case Study
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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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