Chattanooga State Community College announced the opening of its new on-campus student health clinic, making it the first community college in Tennessee to offer such a service. This important initiative is designed to support student well-being and enhance their academic success.

Chattanooga State’s President, Rebecca Ashford, shared that the clinic was created in response to feedback from students, who expressed difficulty accessing affordable healthcare. 

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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 abundance of caution, the College immediately issued a lockdown and began working with local authorities. Law enforcement determined the threat to be a hoax and declared the campus was safe. 

The safety of our college community is ChattState’s number one priority at all times, and Thursday’s incident confirmed that the College’s crisis procedures are effective in maintaining campus security. 

THE CHATTANOOGAN -- Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative, in partnership with EPB, on Friday announced the launch of a six-week exploration of quantum technology in observance of World Quantum Day which is Sunday. From April 14-May 31, learners of all ages and education levels are invited to explore quantum technology through a series of activities at www.GigCityGoesQuantum.com. The effort is a continuing community-wide collaboration to prepare Chattanooga for education, jobs, and business opportunities in the emerging quantum sector.

In addition to the CQC and EPB, contributors and partners in commemorating World Quantum Day include UTC, Oak Ridge National Lab, IonQ, Hamilton County Schools, Chattanooga State Community College, Qubitekk, the Public Education Foundation, the Chattanooga Public Library, Chattanooga Technology Council, the Company Lab, the Enterprise Center, Chattanooga 2.0, the city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County.

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Chattanooga State Community College names the Center for Engineering, Technology, Arts and Sciences (CETAS) in honor of Gerald McCormick, a former Tennessee House of Representatives member. McCormick served from 2004-2018 and was a longtime champion of higher education across the state. The building will now be called the Gerald McCormick Center for Engineering, Technology, Arts and Sciences. 

June 14, 2022 (Chattanooga, TN) --- The Economic and Workforce Development Division at Chattanooga State Community College announces a series of construction-related courses for individuals wanting to gain educational knowledge for this varied field.