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Pellissippi State hosts April 20 Dough Dash 5K Run/Fun Walk for Scholarships

Whether you’re interested in running against the clock or simply enjoying a spring morning walk, by participating in the April 20 Dough Dash 5K Run/Fun Walk for Scholarships at Pellissippi State Community College, you’ll also be raising money to support … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State hosts Feb. 6 ‘Healthy Pelli’ Workshops

A host of free health-check workshops are available to the community Wednesday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pellissippi State Community College’s Magnolia Avenue Campus. The “Healthy Pelli” workshops are 30 minutes each and cover dental health, breast health, drug … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State hosts competition for young inventors

Attention, science teachers: Tell your students that Saturday, Feb. 23, is the big day. Pellissippi State Community College is hosting the second annual Inventors’ Fair for middle, high school and, for the first time ever, college students. The event is … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State hosts visiting Russian professionals

A delegation of 13 visitors from Russia joined Toni McDaniel’s history class last month at Pellissippi State Community College. The group was in Knoxville courtesy of two organizations, the U.S. Congress’ Open World Program and Friendship Force International’s Knoxville chapter. … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State hosts art exhibit featuring Jason Stout

Pellissippi State Community College is currently hosting “Quiet Histories and Futures From the Republic,” a 15-day exhibit by artist Jason Stout, at the Hardin Valley Campus. The event runs through Feb. 6. Stout’s vivid and political work deals primarily with … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State’s Veterans Support Committee hosts Wounded Warrior staff

Many East Tennesseans know Pellissippi State Community College’s reputation for supporting and enrolling one of the largest student-veteran populations in the state. It’s a reputation that, in fact, has made its way to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. They … Continue reading

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Donate blood at Pellissippi State and get a chance to win Graceland trip

Medic Regional Blood Center is celebrating Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, by giving away a Graceland prize package to one lucky person who donates blood during January. Donors taking part in the Jan. 23 blood drive hosted … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State’s knoxAchieves students meet scholarship requirements by volunteering with Mobile Meals

Getting fruit into the hands of some of the people who need it most—shut-ins served by Mobile Meals—made the holidays more meaningful for some Pellissippi State Community College students. The first-ever “Fruitful Endeavor” took place at Thanksgiving at Pellissippi State’s … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State presented $10,000 BP Fueling Communities donation by KenJo Markets for students with disabilities

Pellissippi State Community College has received a $10,000 BP Fueling Communities grant from KenJo Markets in support of the college’s students with disabilities. KenJo Markets President Charles W. “Wes” Carruthers Jr. nominated the college for the grant, and he presented … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State and The WordPlayers present family-friendly Christmas show

Pellissippi State Community College and The WordPlayers get in the holiday spirit by presenting “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the school’s Clayton Performing Arts Center on Dec. 14-15. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, and … Continue reading

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