Category Archives: Awards

Pellissippi State Engineering Tech student benefits from prestigious Grainger scholarship

Posted on May 23, 2013 by elsimpson

When Ted Maitlen thought about his future, he did not picture himself on a college campus. “I never thought school was for me,” he said. “I didn’t do well in high school. I never really saw college as an option.” … Continue reading →

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College names spring dean’s list honorees

Posted on May 21, 2013 by elsimpson

Pellissippi State Community College has named 986 top students to the spring semester 2013 dean’s list. Students are eligible for the honor upon completion of 12 college-level hours per semester of coursework with a 3.5-4.0 GPA. Pellissippi State honorees include … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State honors employees and retirees

Posted on May 20, 2013 by elsimpson

Pellissippi State Community College recently hosted its annual recognition of employees for outstanding service, longevity and retirement. At this year’s ceremony, the Excellence in Teaching Award went to Denise Reed, an associate professor in Business and Computer Technology. The award … Continue reading →

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DENSO gift boosts Pellissippi State Engineering Technology program

Posted on May 10, 2013 by elsimpson

The DENSO North America Foundation has presented the Pellissippi State Foundation with a $50,000 donation for new equipment and technology that enhances Pellissippi State Community College’s Engineering Technology degree program. Providing students with the equipment and technology that they will … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State to honor Distinguished Alumni at May 10 Commencement

Posted on May 7, 2013 by elsimpson

At its May 10 Commencement ceremony, Pellissippi State Community College will recognize more than a thousand new graduates—and one 1995 graduate. Tracie Livesay, who completed an associate’s degree 18 years ago, will be honored with the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award. … Continue reading →

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International exhibit features Pellissippi State Photography instructor’s work

Posted on April 24, 2013 by elsimpson

John Edwin May’s photographs capture a microcosm familiar to some but seldom chronicled by professional photographers: small-town wrestling. May, who teaches photography at Pellissippi State Community College, has a regional following that recently expanded to an international audience. May’s work … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 10, 2013 by elsimpson

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 Art instructor named University of Wyoming Visiting Artist

Posted on April 4, 2013 by elsimpson

His recent and upcoming travel itinerary includes art installations in Florida, Georgia, New Mexico and Texas. Add a jaunt to Wyoming in April to serve as a Visiting Artist in Foundations for one week at the University of Wyoming in … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State instructor’s work selected in international photo competition

Posted on April 2, 2013 by elsimpson

John Edwin May, who teaches photography at Pellissippi State Community College, is a first-round winner in ONWARD Compé, an international photography competition for emerging photographers. Juried each year by a leading figure in contemporary photography, ONWARD Compé spotlights new work … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State: Randy Boyd honored with statewide philanthropy award

Posted on March 31, 2013 by elsimpson

Randy Boyd, president and CEO of PetSafe, has been honored by Pellissippi State Community College as a recipient of the 2013 Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy. The award, bestowed annually by the Tennessee Board of Regents, recognizes individuals who … Continue reading →

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