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Webb-Curtis leads Pellissippi State’s Workforce Development team into the future

Susan Webb-Curtis, a longtime leader in higher education, has joined Pellissippi State Community College as executive director of Workforce and Community Development, previously known as Business and Community Services.  This nonacademic side of the college encompasses everything from workforce training and registered apprenticeships to lifelong learning courses and event services.… Read More »Webb-Curtis leads Pellissippi State’s Workforce Development team into the future

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Grohman leads Pellissippi State’s first men’s golf team

An LPGA teaching professional will lead Pellissippi State Community College’s first men’s golf team starting this fall.  Mackensie Grohman, originally from California, has been hired as head coach, tasked with building a men’s golf program from the ground up as the college embarks on its inaugural season of competitive athletics. … Read More »Grohman leads Pellissippi State’s first men’s golf team

Dr. Wise and Jeff Smith sign MOU between Pellissippi State and ORNL to offer a Chemical Radiation Technology pathway on May 31, 2023.

Partnership offers direct career path from Pellissippi State to ORNL

It’s official: A partnership between Pellissippi State Community College and Oak Ridge National Laboratory is set to bring new career options to students and a stronger workforce to the national lab. On May 31, representatives from the college and the U.S. Department of Energy’s ORNL signed a Memorandum of Understanding… Read More »Partnership offers direct career path from Pellissippi State to ORNL

Headshot of Pellissippi State cross country and half marathon coach Emily Roy

Roy ready to run Pellissippi State’s new cross country and half marathon teams

Sweetwater native Emily Roy has been running for 25 years.  This fall she gets to run Pellissippi State’s first cross country and half marathon teams, as the College embarks on its inaugural season of competitive athletics.  “I’ve been coaching high school cross country for 17 years, and I’ve always loved… Read More »Roy ready to run Pellissippi State’s new cross country and half marathon teams

Headshot of Pellissippi State Head Women's Soccer Coach Mariana Diaz Lopez

Pellissippi State hires first head women’s soccer coach

Knoxville has given Mariana Diaz Lopez a lot of opportunities.  Now the former NCAA Division II soccer player is in a position to “give back” to the community she says has always embraced her.  Diaz, who was a five-year women’s soccer captain at Lincoln Memorial University, has been hired as… Read More »Pellissippi State hires first head women’s soccer coach

Pellissippi State New Student Orientation leaders pose by the pond with Pellissippi Strong arms.

Learn more about Pellissippi State at open house this Saturday

Prospective college students of all ages are invited to the spring Pellissippi Preview this Saturday on Pellissippi State Community College’s Hardin Valley Campus.  The free event, which runs 9-11:30 a.m. April 1, includes opportunities to learn about not only the college’s academic programs, but also financial aid and scholarships, student… Read More »Learn more about Pellissippi State at open house this Saturday

Student dressed up in front of Mag Comic Expo display in 2022

Mag Comic Expo returns with additional day of pop culture awesomeness

Grab your masks and capes! Pellissippi State Community College’s celebration of comic books, cosplay and pop culture returns March 24-25 with more vendors, more events and more fun for the whole family.  The Mag Comic Expo will be held 2-7 p.m. Friday, March 24, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, March… Read More »Mag Comic Expo returns with additional day of pop culture awesomeness

Head shot of Tammie Bolling in 2023

Pellissippi State named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

Pellissippi State Community College was named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Scholars on Friday by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.   This recognition is given to the U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for the 2022-23 Fulbright… Read More »Pellissippi State named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

Milano-Benitez interns with quantum materials, plans career in energy

To celebrate our class of fall 2022, we will be releasing a series of graduate spotlights to share the accomplishments of our amazing students. The first in this series features Mariana Milano-Benitez, a Venezuelan-born student who moved to the United States five years ago with her family so they could… Read More »Milano-Benitez interns with quantum materials, plans career in energy

Students and faculty perform during the Holiday Spectacular in December 2019

Seating limited, arrive early for popular Holiday Spectacular

Arrive early for Pellissippi State Community College’s hugely popular Holiday Spectacular, as seating is limited and only one show will be performed this year.  The Holiday Spectacular highlights the talents of more than 150 Pellissippi State students and employees performing classic winter tunes and carols. “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing!”… Read More »Seating limited, arrive early for popular Holiday Spectacular