Thirteen months after the groundbreaking event, Motlow State recently celebrated the official opening of the new wing for the Automation and Robotics Training Center (ARTC) in McMinnville. This new addition means both the expansion of Motlow State's Mechatronics Program as well as the beginning of the Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology (EVET) Program. Both programs promise high-wage, successful opportunities for students and a workforce ready to drive innovation for surrounding industries.
To fuel the next generation of learners in the state of Tennessee, Motlow State's Automation and Robotics Training Center (ARTC) in McMinnville is expanding its facilities. This new wing will house an expanded Mechatronics program and the upcoming Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology (EVET) program. Community leaders and the staff of Motlow State will assemble on November 12 to cut the ribbon and celebrate the College's work to be part of building a sustainable future.
At the beginning of the fall 2024 semester, Motlow State recognized the Faculty Excellence Award nominees and announced the winners. Jenna Caviezel, Associate Professor of English at Smyrna and the Director of the Tutoring Center and Honors Program, received the Faculty Excellence Award for full-time faculty. Lisa Maurer, Music adjunct at the Moore County campus, received the Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award.
The regular season for the Motlow State women's soccer team has come to a close, and the team is starting their series of post-season games for a chance to play in the district championship. The first post-season game is October 22 on the Moore County campus at 3:00.
Come to Motlow State's Moore County campus this November to see the story of Sleeping Beauty like never before. The Spell of Sleeping Beauty is the Humanities Department's selection for the Fall 2024 Semester production and is perfect for all ages.
Motlow State's Smyrna Campus will offer several events this semester to help foster engagement and build community among adult students. They will have the opportunity to learn more about how they can advance their education while also maintaining their responsibilities and connecting with potential employers.
Motlow State Community College recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Tennessee in Knoxville (UTK) that paves the way for Social Work majors to achieve their bachelor's degree.
Motlow State is pleased to announce that former Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Jade Patrick has stepped into the lead role as Interim Head Coach for the 2024-2025 season. He is excited to connect with Motlow's surrounding communities and local talent as the program grows.
Newly-hired Assistant Director of Student Success Kareem Kenney will double as the Interim Head Coach for the women's basketball team at Motlow State for the 2024-2025 season. Kenney comes to Motlow with approximately 17 years of coaching experience and is excited to be a part of the program's growth.
September is Suicide Prevention Month and serves as a time for counseling and medical professionals to promote resources for those in need. In observance of this, Motlow State hosted events to inform students about how they can help those who are struggling and the free assistance available to them on all Motlow campuses.
