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 Tennessee Board of Regents, December 9, unanimously approved a groundbreaking program at Southwest Tennessee Community College that aims to help area students take flight in the aviation industry, making it the first-ever two-year program of its kind in the state of Tennessee. The aviation program lifts off in January of 2022 with spring semester courses that will lead to an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Operations Technology, a credential that will serve as a taxiway for students who may have never dreamed of careers in aviation. “Aviation is a critical industry to the Mid-South economy and this program is ... Read more

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced a $10 million commitment to Yale University’s Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) to research technological advancements and find new solutions to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions. The pledge will also support research and educational efforts at the Yale School of the Environment to explore the current state of sustainability, strategy, policy, and economics, emphasizing trends related to the aviation industry and focusing on finding new ways to reduce atmospheric carbon. “This innovative partnership gives Southwest® the opportunity to support the development of crucial science to combat climate change, including ... Read more

 Southwest Tennessee Community College kicked off Veterans Week honoring employee Mike Stephens with the 2021 Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans at the College’s Veterans Appreciation Dinner Nov. 10, 2021. Southwest President Tracy D. Hall bestowed the honor which includes Chancellor’s Flora W. Tydings’ specially designed Challenge Coin. Challenge coins are a tradition in all branches of the military, signifying special achievement, excellence, hard work, unit pride, respect and esprit de corps. “I am elated to present this award to Mike,” said Dr. Hall. “Mike is a staunch supporter and advocate of the College. His passion ... Read more

Tsing Yi Southwest Swimming Pool temporarily closed *************************************************** Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:      Here is an item of interest to swimmers.      The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 3) that Tsing Yi Southwest Pool in Kwai Tsing District has been temporarily closed for cleaning and superchlorination following the discovery of a small amount of faeces in the pool.      It will be reopened at 6.30am tomorrow.      The department appeals to swimmers to be considerate and to keep the swimming pools clean. They are advised not to swim after a ... Read more

 The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program is pleased to announce that it has granted the award of initial accreditation to the Southwest Tennessee Community College Police Department. TLEA announced this first accreditation award for the department during the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP) meeting in Franklin, TN, Sept. 29, 2021. TLEA accreditation is awarded to agencies that voluntarily submit to a four-year process of enhancing the agency’s professionalism and effectiveness according to 164 law enforcement standards and participate in a thorough on-site assessment. Agency polices are assessed according to the standards that address a variety of areas, ... Read more