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SSS alums... Help us win the UTC Homecoming office decorating contest (and check out our new space at the same time)! Find "UTC Homecoming" on Instagram and place your vote for SSS in their stories!

Today we join others across the nation to celebrate all of our first generation students who blaze trails and make change for their futures! We see you and we are so proud!

Check out this SSS spotlight from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga!

Student Support Services can help ease fear and stress - UTC News Releases Trinity Young stops by Frist Hall three or four times a week to use the printer. Or for guidance. Or just to talk. Frist Hall is where Student Support

UTC's SSS program had been refunded for the next 5 years! We're excited to continue the work of retaining and graduating underrepresented students for many years to come!

Congratulations to all the Tennessee Student Support Services grants funded for 2020-2025!

Austin Peay State University
Columbia State Community College
Dyersburg State Community College (2 programs)
East Tennessee State University
Fisk University
Lee University
Lincoln Memorial University
Maryville College
Middle Tennessee State University
Northeast State Community College
Pellissippi State Community College
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Tusculum University (2 programs)
University of Memphis (2 programs)
Volunteer State Community College

We can't wait to see all the great things your students accomplish because

We see you, Samaria Grandberry! Proud of all of our alums and the great work they do!

Local dietitian starts donation program to help feed those in need during pandemic MEMPHIS, Tenn. — From her white coat to black boots, Samaria Grandberry not only talks the talk, but walks the walk. Grandberry grew up on a farm and often helped w**d, feed and of course eat. It w…

It's not how we intended to finish the semester, but our graduates deserve to be celebrated so they got a Zoom send-off instead of our traditional Reading Day event! Congratulations to our graduating SSS family! It has been our honor to be a part of your journey!

SSS goes virtual! Check below (and check your email) to find details about how SSS will continue to support you - no matter where you are!

We see you!
These SSS students are working with the mayor's office to "help to create a plan that will elevate Chattanooga as city where diverse talent can create a prosperous future after college and thrive as a professional through opportunities for upward economic mobility. "
We're so proud!

Introducing Cohort II of the Styles L Hutchins Diverse Talent Retention Fellowship: Khadesha Gordon (Project Implementation Coach selected from the inaugural cohort), Tyrese Hobbs, Ervin Fisher IV, and Eric Barton. To learn more about the fellows visit https://cha.city/stylescohort2

Our first Lunch and Learn of the semester is this Friday and we're focusing on career/job questions!
SSS Alums... what are some things you wish you had known about finding a job/career?
(We may share your answer with students Friday)

Thanks to UTC for helping shine the spotlight on Mrs. G. We miss you!

https://blog.utc.edu/news/2020/01/after-26-years-as-utcs-director-of-student-support-services-shirl-gholson-retires/