The articulation agreement is for a 2+2 program pathway for students pursuing project management concentration.

The grant-funded Access by Design initiative seeks to help instructors improve their course accessibility to become fully compliant with updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act by 2026.

The new sites are at the Dickson campus at the Dickson County Center for Higher Education and the Clarksville campus. These two new sites join the White Bridge campus, which currently offers the program, to expand access to nursing education in the region.

The Unlocking Opportunity network is part of The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. As part of the program, Chattanooga State Community College has committed to making positive changes that will result in student success.

The hybrid program is designed for individuals working as Family Nurse Practitioners who are interested in expanding their skills to be able to work in emergency nursing.

The new program, which is designed for individuals who already have a graduate nursing degree, will be available in January 2026.

The partnership will offer tuition discounts, guaranteed admission, and priority preference for scholarship awards. Eligible programs include education, healthcare, and cybersecurity.

The new support from the The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation will join the two Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarships the university awards annually. The newest grant-funded scholarship will provide financial support to STEM students in need.

The new program is part of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and will be available in both online and in-person formats.

The partnership, which officially started on July 1, 2025, will help expand the region’s access to healthcare education, with enhanced programming, employment pipelines, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.