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Approximately 4,050 people attended the Knoxville’s Area Urban League’s 23rd annual Shoes for School, which provides new shoes and school supplies for children and connects families with community resources. A total of 1,200 pairs of shoes were distributed to students,

Popular cost-cutting advice to skip meal plans may not be feasible for most students. A recent study by student loan lender ELFI surveyed current meal plan pricing at 150 colleges and universities nationwide, concluding that 98% of surveyed institutions require

South College has earned state approval for its Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program from the Texas Board of Nursing (TXBON), and students can enroll now at the Dallas campus. The board approved the first cohort of students beginning

The Trust Company of Tennessee has been named a Top Workplace by the Knoxville News Sentinel for the ninth consecutive year. The firm first earned the distinction in 2017, the first year of the rankings. Founded in 1987 and with

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has been named a Top Workplace by the Knoxville News Sentinel based on feedback from KOC employees. This marks the third time in five years that the leading orthopaedic provider has earned the top honor, with

SEB Scholars program offers financial assistance for local college students In 2025, SouthEast Bank has donated $365,000 to 11 higher education institutions in Middle and East Tennessee, part of the bank’s $25 million overall investment in education at all levels.

Poised to bring innovation to multiple industries, privately held technology company TreisD Corporation has announced plans to open its manufacturing operations in Knox County, Tennessee. As a privately held 3D image capture, display and printing company, TreisD’s core technology creates

Graduates of South College Nashville’s Physician Assistant (PA) program earned a 100 percent pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE). Out of more than 13,000 exams administered nationally in 2024, the average pass rate for all participants

South College continues to expand its Competency-Based Education (CBE) programs and now offers a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program available through the CBE model. The program, structured with working professionals in mind, is designed for completion online and allows

Longtime Director of Impact Lori Haskell named incoming CEO of The Restoration House and board president of Olive Tree Early Learning Academy; Daniel Watson to step down as executive director this fall After nearly 20 years of visionary leadership, The