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

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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May 10 Pellissippi State graduates began college as high-schoolers

As graduates cross the stage May 10 at Pellissippi State Community College’s Commencement ceremony, some of them will have begun classes at the college while they were still high school students. Jonathan Caylor began taking college classes through Pellissippi State’s … Continue reading

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Two Pellissippi State cohort students to study in Scotland this summer

Enrolling in a cohort at Pellissippi State Community College means that students enter college together and finish together as one dynamic group. For two students enrolled in the new Communication Studies cohort, it also means studying abroad together this summer … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State hosts two summer New Student Orientation sessions

Summer semester begins at Pellissippi State Community College the end of this month, and those who plan to attend should reserve a spot in New Student Orientation. Only two sessions are offered, so accepted students are urged to save their … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State exhibit features art of graphic design students

Andy Warhol is arguably the most famous commercial illustrator-turned-artist. His iconic early images of Campbell’s soup cans and Coca-Cola bottles went on to become some of the most expensive art ever sold. An upcoming student exhibit at Pellissippi State Community … Continue reading

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May 2013 graduates invited to celebration breakfast

All Pellissippi State students who are set to graduate next month are invited to celebrate their accomplishments by attending a Graduates’ Breakfast With the President. Join other graduates and Pellissippi State President L. Anthony Wise Jr. for breakfast refreshments. All … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State to confer record number of degrees at May 10 Commencement

Pellissippi State Community College will once again confer a record number of associate’s degrees when this year’s Commencement program takes place May 10 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. The two-year institution will confer 1,393 associate’s degrees during the ceremony. Approximately … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State celebrates Earth Day with recycled-art exhibit, festivities

In celebration of April 22’s Earth Day 2013, Pellissippi State Community College is hosting a unique art exhibit that is available both in an online gallery and in Pellissippi State’s Bagwell Center for Media and Art. All artwork to be … Continue reading

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Community invited to Pellissippi State’s April 25 Student Design Showcase

It’s not often that graphic designers get to display their work and potentially receive multiple job offers during one four-hour event at one location. That’s the scenario at the annual Communication Graphics Technology Student Design Showcase scheduled for April 25 … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State offers new classes focusing on the recording arts

No longer will students interested in the recording arts industry have to enroll in classes in Nashville or Florida, both of which are known nationwide as “go-to” markets for study of the industry. Thanks to new class offerings by Pellissippi … Continue reading

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