06/27/25
Eighteen-year-old Darrell DeGraffenreid already knows what he wants from life—and it’s thousands of feet in the air. The Memphis native and East High graduate found his calling in the cockpit through an aviation program in high school, and now, with the help of Southwest Tennessee Community College (SWTCC), he’s one step closer to making his…
06/27/25
Exciting changes are on the horizon for Southwest Tennessee Community College as the school sets plans in motion to renovate and revitalize its arts facilities at the Union Avenue Campus. The $4 million project, part of the college’s Southwest Entertainment Production Initiative (SEPI), marks a major investment in the future of Memphis’ creative talent pipeline.…
09/30/25
One hundred years ago, on September 24, 1925, a new chapter began for both a college and a city. That was the day Southwestern, The College of the Mississippi Valley, welcomed 406 students to its brand-new campus in Memphis. Today, we know it as Rhodes College, and we’re celebrating a century of shared history, growth,…
11/11/22
By John Klyce Reporter, Memphis Business Journal Nov 9, 2022 Updated Nov 10, 2022, 12:08pm CST After Vernell Bennett-Fairs, Ph.D., became president of LeMoyne-Owen College (LOC) in January 2021, she started to look for programs that made the school unique. What could she spotlight, she thought, that would attract students to the HBCU over other…
07/20/20
As the pandemic continues, and social distancing and even self-quarantine continue to be strongly suggested to finally flatten the curve, many have a little bit more time on their hands while staying at home. There is no better way to spend your time than to learn something new! Southwest Tennessee Community College is offering a…
09/24/19
Did you know Memphis is home to more than half a dozen higher learning institutions? That’s right, from University of Memphis to LeMoyne-Owen College, Christian Brothers University to Southwest Community College, the bluff city doesn’t bluff when it comes to boasting superb choices to chase your dream and earn that degree. Figuring out where you…
08/15/24
Innovators, groundbreakers, music-makers; and world-shakers come to Memphis to bring their ideas to life and make their mark. With a supportive and highly connected business network, a vibrant academic community and an affordable cost of living, Memphis has a can-do culture that embraces social, creative, philanthropic, and business entrepreneurs. Memphis is a city unlike any other.…
11/13/19
Memphis has consistently been named a top U.S. city to start a business in, thanks to the city’s affordable cost of living and low business startup costs. It has become a hub for technology and innovation, poising itself as a top destination for entrepreneurs.
11/11/19
Image: https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/internship-list-pros-written-note-internship-list-pros-written-notepad-122225688.jpg Securing a Memphis internship is a surefire way to jumpstart your career. Memphis is the perfect location to gain experience with numerous national corporations headquartered in the city. An easy way to find internships in Memphis is to reach out to major businesses across the area to see what opportunities are available. The following is how…
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