Category Archives: Pellissippi State Foundation

Pellissippi State marks ‘All Steinway’ achievement with celebration concert

Posted on September 1, 2011 by elsimpson

Pellissippi State Community College will be immersed in “all things Steinway” on Sept. 13, as it shares with the community the achievement of becoming an All Steinway School. The special Steinway Celebration concert, a free event to which the public … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State students benefit from Tools for Tomorrow scholarships

Posted on August 11, 2011 by elsimpson

Two Pellissippi State Community College students have been awarded the Grainger Tools for Tomorrow® scholarship, the first recipients ever for the institution. Garrett Curl, a recent graduate with an associate’s degree in Computer Science and Information Technology, earned a $2,000 … Continue reading →

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First Tennessee donates $5,000 in TSBDC support to Pellissippi State Foundation

Posted on July 30, 2011 by elsimpson

Pam Fansler with First Tennessee Bank presents a check for $5,000 to the Pellissippi State Foundation for the support of Knoxville’s TSBDC. TSBDC and Pellissippi State Community College staff were on hand to receive the donation. (L-R) Mercedes Campbell, TSBDC … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State Foundation: Blount County Campus home to extensive artwork thanks to local collector

Posted on July 29, 2011 by elsimpson

Step into the two-story lobby of the new Pellissippi State Community College Blount County Campus facility and one of the first things you will notice is an oversize scenic painting by local artist Ron Williams. Stroll throughout the rest of … Continue reading →

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First Pellissippi State student benefits from ‘Swing Big’ scholarship

Posted on April 26, 2011 by elsimpson

For someone who doesn’t play golf, Kaylee Costner certainly is interested in the sport. That’s because the Pellissippi State Community College student is the inaugural recipient of the Swing Big for Students Scholarship, awarded to Pellissippi State students in Exercise … Continue reading →

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Fourth annual film festival and competition at Pellissippi State

Posted on April 6, 2011 by elsimpson

Spend an evening watching documentaries and feature films created by some of the region’s most talented young filmmakers, and, even better, do it for free. Film fans can enjoy a variety of selections during the Foothills Film Festival, which takes … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State Faculty Senate Book Sale raises more than $5,000

Posted on April 4, 2011 by elsimpson

Thanks to thousands of books and their new owners, more students at Pellissippi State Community College may stand to benefit from future scholarships. The annual Faculty Senate Book Sale recently held at all four Pellissippi State campuses raised $5,557, the … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State Foundation: Steinway tour reinforces board chair’s commitment to All Steinway campaign

Posted on April 1, 2011 by elsimpson

Becky Paylor has experienced a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the most famous manufacturing facilities in the world: the Steinway piano factory in New York City. And that experience is being put to good use for the All Steinway School … Continue reading →

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Jazz and bluegrass featured at free Pellissippi State concert

Posted on March 18, 2011 by elsimpson

The Jazz Band and Bluegrass Concert at Pellissippi State Community College is just one installment in the Pellissippi State Music Concert Series. It also happens to be one of the most popular of the nine-concert series’ performances. In other words, … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State students and others benefit from First Horizon support

Posted on March 10, 2011 by elsimpson

Working Mother magazine recently lauded First Horizon National Corporation for providing “college scholarships of up to $20,000 … when it’s time for employees’ children to leave the nest.” The publication was describing “what we love” about the financial services business. … Continue reading →

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