Category Archives: AHEAD

Pellissippi State graduates earn degree on accelerated path, as a group

Posted on May 17, 2013 by elsimpson

Pellissippi State Community College’s Accelerated Higher Education Associate’s Degree program gives working adults the chance to earn a two-year degree in 16 months—an option that has grown more popular, and in some cases essential, for students. At Pellissippi State’s 2013 … Continue reading →

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Registration under way for accelerated degree program at Pellissippi State

Posted on November 30, 2012 by elsimpson

The Accelerated Higher Education Degree (AHEAD) program at Pellissippi State Community College continues its growth with a new Computer Accounting concentration in spring semester. Classes start Jan. 17, and registration began Oct. 29. The college also starts new “cohorts” in … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State student credits AHEAD program with continued success

Posted on March 17, 2011 by elsimpson

One minute he was styling hair and the next thing he knew, he was in line with a cap and gown. It happened almost that fast, says Ethan Brewer, 40, owner of Hairpeace Salon in Knoxville. Brewer says he was … Continue reading →

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Full-time workers earn fast-track associate’s degree at Pellissippi State

Posted on July 1, 2010 by elsimpson

Sonia Vance and Wendy Hipps work full time. Both needed more education to achieve their life and career goals, and both used to think that earning a degree would take too many years to achieve. Then Vance and Hipps discovered … Continue reading →

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