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Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon organizers have opened registration for 2027 races and challenges, including East Tennessee’s premier running event scheduled for race weekend April 10-11, 2027. Register before the end of July to secure the lowest entry prices for familiar

South College has selected Gina Peyton, Ed.D., to serve as dean of academic and student services for its Atlanta campus. Peyton brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education and a passion for servant leadership to the role.

This summer, visitors and locals can explore Downtown Knoxville to find Waldo, the master of hide-and-seek. The Where’s Waldo? scavenger hunt has returned, thanks to downtown merchants and the Downtown Knoxville Alliance, for the ninth annual event from July 1-31.

Young-Williams Animal Center currently is caring for more than 800 dogs and cats and asking the community to consider opening their hearts and homes to a new pet this week. In celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday this Independence

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