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On May 2, Motlow State named the original McMinnville building on Cadillac Lane the Jerry W. Cooper Center in a ceremony honoring his family and legacy. Cooper was a state senator whose advocacy and devout belief in the power of education aided the College in making substantial progress and improving student opportunities.
Motlow State is partnering with the Nearest Green Distillery and Jack Daniel's Distillery to bring students an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Distilled Spirits. This program will allow students to learn the art of distilling on the grounds of Nearest Green, in the heart of Tennessee Whiskey country. Participants will be immersed in Tennessee's long history of whiskey production and will learn the skills needed to carry on that tradition.
On April 16, the Motlow College Foundation hosted its annual Motlow Ladies Philanthropic Society (MLPS) "Chari-tea" at the Marcum Technology Center. The event raised $6,000 to support scholarships for students over the age of 25 who are pursuing higher education but often do not qualify for traditional financial aid.
Sergeant Walter Torres, an army veteran and student at Motlow State, is the 2025 recipient of the Zedlitz Award. This award was created in 2021 to recognize the service of Harold R. Hoeferkamp, Lt. Col. (ret) and Gerald O. Zedlitz (Capt. USAR) who served together as United States Army Infantry Officers attached to the 4th United States Army Missile Command (AT), Camp Page, Korea during the years 1962-1963.
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