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Covenant Health has earned the No. 68 slot among 500 top companies nationwide on Forbes’ “America’s Best Employers for New Grads” list for 2026. The recognition highlights the not-for-profit health system’s standing among top employers and its commitment to developing

Elder Abuse Awareness Month occurs in June every year, and East Tennessee nonprofit Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS) has shared examples and warning signs, including physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse. The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging estimates

South College welcomed top high school and collegiate competitors from around the globe to its Indianapolis campus for skills competitions as part of the 2026 HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference that drew thousands to Indianapolis June 17-20. Student competitors

Covenant Health’s Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center honored longtime rehabilitation leader Al Kaye with a surprise retirement celebration on June 22. Team members, previous patients and community members recognized his extraordinary 45-year career and impact. As part of the event,

South College Pittsburgh held commencement ceremonies on June 19 to celebrate students graduating from its growing healthcare education programs. Approximately 153 students crossed the stage and celebrated the milestone with loved ones after successfully completing programs including Diagnostic Medical Sonography,

South College held a joint commencement ceremony in Atlanta June 19 to celebrate approximately 1,027 graduates from its Georgia campuses, including South College Marietta’s first graduating class. “The first commencement ceremony is always special for a new campus,” said Josh

South College Asheville held its commencement ceremony June 19 to celebrate nearly 200 graduates. The ceremony took place at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts and included remarks from Victoria Dunkle, a well-known former news anchor in Asheville who

Cherokee Distributing Company, a leading beer wholesaler in the state, has selected Chris Monroe as the new president of the organization. The leadership transition follows the retirement of Jeff Knight, who served in the top executive role for more than

South College celebrated the graduation of 675 students at a ceremony held at the Grand Ole Opry House on June 18. The graduates included Nashville-area married couple David and Theresia Swearingen, who earned bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and business

United Way of Greater Knoxville presented its annual report to stakeholders June 18 that outlined community-changing success in 2025, thanked the fundraising co-chairs for their significant contributions and announced the 2026 campaign. In 2025, United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK)