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Pellissippi State will celebrate its 50th anniversary throughout the 2024-25 academic year.

Pellissippi State launches 50th anniversary celebration

As Pellissippi State Community College prepares for the fall 2024 semester, plans are also underway for a year-long milestone celebration marking the college’s 50 years of contributions to the community. In fall 1974, Pellissippi State opened as State Technical Institute with 45 students in downtown Knoxville, a handful of faculty… Read More »Pellissippi State launches 50th anniversary celebration

Student Gabe Dunn was awarded with a gold medal at the SkillsUSA competition.

Pellissippi students earn top honors at national skills competition

Five Pellissippi State students have earned national acclaim for their performances at the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Gabe Dunn earned a gold medal for the Internet of Things: Smart Home; Jadon Devito and Alanna Murphy earned a silver medal for 3D Visualization and Animation; and Hamilton Baker… Read More »Pellissippi students earn top honors at national skills competition

Student leaders visit with Secretary of State Tre Hargett

Three Pellissippi State student government leaders spent July 2 with Secretary of State Tre Hargett at the annual College Civic Engagement Luncheon in Nashville. Student Government Association President Morgan Johnson, Vice President Joseph Collette and Secretary Victoria Crooks traveled to the annual meeting to discuss with Hargett the importance of… Read More »Student leaders visit with Secretary of State Tre Hargett

JaQuandrea Dudley to lead women’s basketball

A coach who has been instrumental in shaping men’s and women’s basketball at Columbia State Community College has joined Pellissippi State to serve as its first head women’s basketball coach. JaQuandrea “Quan” Dudley, who begins his position with the college effective May 16, has played an integral role at Columbia… Read More »JaQuandrea Dudley to lead women’s basketball

Graduates encouraged to ‘go all in’ at 2024 commencement

Pellissippi State Community College honored the 2024 graduating class of nearly 700 students Friday and Saturday during ceremonies at Faith Promise Church near the Hardin Valley Campus.  Approximately 2,000 guests attended the events during the two days to honor the 693 students who received diplomas from Pellissippi State.  View our… Read More »Graduates encouraged to ‘go all in’ at 2024 commencement

PSCC Student Athletic Banquet 2024

Panther Awards athletics banquet highlights excellence in first year of PSCC program

Student athletes were recognized recently at the year-end Pellissippi State Athletics Panther Awards banquet. The Pellissippi State Women’s Soccer team won the Academic Apex Award, given to the team achieving the highest overall GPA during the academic year. Women’s Soccer player Sade Lee earned the Standout Performance Award for excellence… Read More »Panther Awards athletics banquet highlights excellence in first year of PSCC program

Criminal Justice Professor Joe Schmitz introduces students to fingerprinting during a 2023 summer camp at Pellissippi State.

Pickleball, watercolor painting and more coming to Pellissippi State this summer

Pellissippi State is offering a variety of summer camps for students to learn and build connections and skills while having fun all summer long.  The camps include a variety of activities and opportunities that can introduce middle and high school students to careers and other engaging activities offered at the… Read More »Pickleball, watercolor painting and more coming to Pellissippi State this summer

Student participants of the SkillsUSA regional competition in Chattanooga gather on the steps for a photo.

Audio, graphic, video, web, welding students excel in state competition  

Ten Pellissippi State students will advance to national competition with SkillsUSA after achieving the highest level of accomplishment at the state-level competition earlier this month.   A group of 21 Pellissippi State students competed in Chattanooga on April 14-17 at the SkillsUSA Tennessee State Leadership and Skills Conference, a showcase of… Read More »Audio, graphic, video, web, welding students excel in state competition  

Paul Fisher, middle, shows off the four awards he received April 16 at Pellissippi State's Student Awards Ceremony.

Pellissippi State gears up for graduation, honors students for excellence

Pellissippi State Community College honored 65 students for their achievements this week and and will celebrate its almost 700 spring graduates in commencement ceremonies next month. The college will bestow 686 associate degrees and 151 certificates during ceremonies Friday, May 3, at 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, at 10… Read More »Pellissippi State gears up for graduation, honors students for excellence

Students walk on the Hardin Valley Campus during a spring semester.

Learn more about Pellissippi State at open house April 20

Prospective college students of all ages are invited to the Pellissippi Preview on Saturday, April 20 at Pellissippi State Community College’s Hardin Valley Campus.  The free event, which runs 9 – 11:30 a.m., includes opportunities for prospective students to learn about academic programs, financial aid and scholarships,  support services and… Read More »Learn more about Pellissippi State at open house April 20