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South College names Dr. Melissa McMahon president of Orlando campus

Feb. 05, 2026
South College has selected Melissa McMahon, Ed.D., to lead the higher education institution’s Orlando campus. McMahon brings wide-ranging finance and education expertise to the role and is driven by her dedication to students and love of learning. “My goal is
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South College selects Dr. Maha Abdalla as director of health affairs to lead national partnership with Remote Area Medical

Feb. 04, 2026
South College has selected Maha Abdalla, PharmD, PhD, RPh, as the director of health affairs to lead a national partnership with Remote Area Medical (RAM) to expand free clinical services and interprofessional healthcare training in underserved communities across the country.
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Covenant Health Kids Run kickoff returns to Zoo Knoxville

Jan. 30, 2026
1-mile fun run to be held Feb. 7 The Covenant Health Kids Run kickoff will return to Zoo Knoxville on Saturday, Feb. 7, to encourage positive fitness habits, goal setting and teamwork for youth participants. Parents can register their children
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South College Asheville demonstrates impact on North Carolina workforce

Jan. 22, 2026
Three South College Asheville healthcare programs earned a 100 percent pass rate, demonstrating the higher education institution’s impact developing skilled professionals for North Carolina employers. Site Selection magazine recently ranked the state first in workforce development for 2026, a distinction
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Covenant Health opens eighth urgent care clinic on Cumberland Avenue

Jan. 15, 2026
Covenant Health has opened an urgent care location on Cumberland Avenue, marking the nonprofit hospital system’s eighth new urgent care clinic to open in just two years. The new location at 1915 Cumberland Ave., in Knoxville opened to patients Jan.
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KCDC officially opens The Overlook at Beaumont residential community

Jan. 14, 2026
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders and residents, officially opened Jan. 14 the first new housing development of the Transforming Western initiative. The Overlook at Beaumont includes 76 rental units with one- to five-bedroom options,
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South College Atlanta Physical Therapist Assistant program earns full accreditation

Jan. 08, 2026
South College Atlanta has earned full accreditation status for its Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). “The full accreditation status demonstrates that South College is a great
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KCDC hires Daniel Watson as director of philanthropy

Jan. 08, 2026
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has hired Daniel Watson as director of philanthropy to lead the work of KCDC’s Family Investment Foundation and advance philanthropic strategies that expand opportunities and improve outcomes for residents across Knoxville. Watson brings nearly two
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South College Indianapolis adds Alisha Harter as Associate Dean of Nursing

Jan. 08, 2026
South College has selected Alisha Harter as Associate Dean of Nursing for its Indianapolis campus. Harter brings more than 25 years of experience in nursing and professional development and will focus on providing academic and administrative leadership for the campus
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YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley celebrates opening of newly renovated YWCA Nancy J. Land Center

Jan. 07, 2026
YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley officially celebrated the reopening of its historic downtown building, now renamed the YWCA Nancy J. Land Center, following a major renovation of the 100-year-old facility. The center will support and expand the Jenny Boyd
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