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Barbara Yarn, black female medical trailblazer, to speak at Pellissippi State

She was one of the first African-American female graduates of Nashville’s Meharry Medical College. She was also one of the first women to serve as chief of staff at an American hospital. Dr. Barbara Yarn, a native of Knoxville, comes … Continue reading

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April 20 Dough Dash 5K Run/Fun Walk still accepting participants

It’s not too late to sign up for the April 20 Dough Dash 5K Run/Fun Walk to take place at Pellissippi State Community College’s Blount County Campus. Those who register by April 6 pay $20 per participant, and those who … Continue reading

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March 28 Pellissippi State concert showcases jazz and bluegrass

Always one of the most popular events in the Music Concert Series presented by Pellissippi State Community College, the annual Jazz Band and Bluegrass Concert combines two very different genres for one evening of musical showmanship. Selections from the Thursday, … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State hosting Medic blood drive to help with urgent need

Pellissippi State Community College regularly hosts blood drives with Medic Regional Blood Center, but the event scheduled for March 27 is special in that there is currently an urgent need for O negative blood. Medic serves Knox County and 19 … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State: Tony Award-winning alumnus Levi Kreis stages one-night performance

Levi Kreis garnered a 2010 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, thanks to his electrifying performance as Jerry Lee Lewis in “Million Dollar Quartet” on Broadway. Now he has scheduled a one-night performance at Pellissippi State Community … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State presents ‘What Dance Moves?’ faculty lecture March 21

The Faculty Lecture Series at Pellissippi State Community College features a range of presentations, from history and hobbits to Shakespeare and economics. Finding uncharted territory in this eclectic group might not be easy, but Pellissippi State faculty member Maggie Jenkins … Continue reading

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Community invited to free Green Bag Lunch Series at Pellissippi State

Pellissippi State Community College is placing an environmental spin on the traditional brown bag lunch by offering a series of free lunchtime events featuring discussions led by Pellissippi State faculty members and guest presenters. The Green Bag Lunch Series kicks … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State invites parents, home-schoolers to open house

Area home-schoolers and theirs parents are invited to attend a special open house at Pellissippi State Community College that is designed specifically to address the questions of the home-schooling community. Attendees who are high school seniors have a chance to … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State hosts inaugural March 18-29 Student Photography Exhibit

Art exhibits featuring students, faculty and visiting artists are regular occurrences at Pellissippi State Community College. So, too, are photography-related events showcasing the works of guest photographers. New this year is an exhibit that focuses solely on the work of … Continue reading

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Pellissippi State Career Fair slated for March 20

Whether you’re graduating from Pellissippi State in May or continuing your studies beyond this spring, you may already be thinking about your future employment opportunities. At the Wednesday, March 20, Career Fair, all Pellissippi State students have the chance to … Continue reading

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