The $6 million planned gift comes from local philanthropist Larry Lee.
The gift comes from the family of Dr. Nadine Coudret, who was the first dean of the University of Southern Indiana Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions.
The Tennessee General Assembly approved $311 million in funding for the new building, which is estimated to cost $350 million.
Two Honors students, Alexis Katz and Donye Asberry, were selected for paid MSTP summer research programs, which help students who are pursuing combined M.D./Ph.D. degrees gain experience.
A number of regional workforce and industry partners descended on the campus of Pierpont Community and Technical College to inform students of career opportunities after graduation.
The scholarship will support students within the university’s College of Business. Additionally, the Lynn family has established the Tommy Lynn Professional Readiness and Leadership Room within the College’s Professional Readiness and Leadership (PRL) suite.
The Austin Peay State University Retirees Association (APSURA) established the APSURA Scholarship Endowment in 2020, and thanks to increased member donations, the scholarship can be awarded to two students per year instead of one.
The co-admission and transfer agreements will create a pathway for students from the community college to earn a bachelor degree from the university.
The partnership will create an apprenticeship that will train early childhood educators on the job, provide mentorship, and help retain current Greater Kingsport Family YMCA employees.
The partnership establishes a pathway for Nashville State Community College health sciences students to earn a degree in nursing.