Category Archives: Students

Pellissippi State offers free workshop for applying for financial aid

The process of applying for financial aid can seem overwhelming for both students and parents. Take it off your to-do list by attending College Goal Sunday, a free workshop at Pellissippi State Community College. The event is at noon this … 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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Pellissippi State: first community college in state to launch AT&T mobile app

Pellissippi State Community College has become the first community college in Tennessee to offer accessibility to important and timely college information via a mobile app powered by AT&T. The application is available for free download on Android, Apple and Blackberry … Continue reading

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Students named to Pellissippi State chapter of international honor society

More than 175 students were inducted into Pellissippi State Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for fall semester. The new additions to Alpha Theta Xi bring the number of PTK members who attended Pellissippi State in … 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 students earn paralegal scholarships

Two Pellissippi State Community College students have been named winners of scholarships that attracted applicants from across the state. Daniel Ostrom, in his second year of Paralegal Studies, was awarded an $800 scholarship from the Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association. To … 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 awards three Gnosis student club scholarships

Three scholarships totaling $2,500 have been awarded on behalf of the student organization Gnosis by the Pellissippi State Foundation. The scholarships went to Pellissippi State Community College students Delonda Anderson in English, Lindsay Delay in Paralegal Studies and Scottie Wood … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State presents fall 2012 dean’s list

Pellissippi State Community College has named 914 top students to the fall 2012 semester dean’s list. Students are eligible for the dean’s list upon completion of 12 college-level hours per semester of coursework with a 3.5-4.00 GPA. Pellissippi State honorees … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State schedules spring-semester New Student Orientation sessions

Want to attend Pellissippi State Community College during the spring 2013 semester? Make plans now to attend a New Student Orientation session. The sessions are required of all first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Orientation is recommended for transfer students and those who … Continue reading

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