Education
ETSU named a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
East Tennessee State University has been designated as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency.
Carson Newman announces Dean’s and President’s lists
JEFFERSON CITY --- The following Carson-Newman University students from the Lakeway Area made Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 Semester.

Walters State student receives Hites Scholarship, Plans career in art
In a world that encourages science and engineering, Walters State graduate Mia Kelly is proud to be an art major.
Tennessee Tech sails through 10-year reaccreditation
COOKEVILLE --- Tennessee Technological University has successfully completed its decennial reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earning the distinction of its second consecutive reaccreditation with full compliance and zero recommendations.

TCAT Morristown Students Earn National Recognition at 2026 SkillsUSA Championships
Students from Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Morristown demonstrated exceptional skill, professionalism, and technical expertise at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), held June 1–5 in Atlanta, Georgia. Competing against the nation’s best career and technical education students, TCAT Morristown representatives earned two national gold medals and three silver medals.

Walters State student receives Hites Scholarship, Plans career in art
In a world that encourages science and engineering, Walters State graduate Mia Kelly is proud to be an art major.And it’s paying off. Kelly is… Login to continue reading Login…

The private school choice boom leaves behind many kids in public school
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Catholic school tour ended, and Maria Contreras felt an overwhelming desire to enroll her 7-year-old. But first, a difficult question for the principal.

McClellan, McMahan graduate from WSCC Law Enforcement Academy
Two Hamblen County deputies, Deputy Luke McClellan and Deputy Matthew McMahan recently graduated from the Walters State Community College Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Class #140.

HCRS Tech Katie Collins Graduates from WSCC Law Enforcement Academy
Hawkins County Rescue Squad Rescue Technician Katie Collins recently graduated from Walters State Community College’s Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy.
Walters State Community College
Walters State Spring President’s List
