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TCC Joins MakerUSA Learning Network

October 25, 2022

Tallahassee Community College has been selected to join the inaugural cohort of the MakerUSA Learning Network. The MakerUSA Learning Network is a national community of practice designed to facilitate the exchange of resources and ideas, develop new regional collaborations, and strengthen social capital across institutions and organizations taking community-driven approaches to support maker education and pathways to “making” industries. The model highlights best practices for the wider fields of Read More

TCC Announces Experiential Learning to College Credit Partnership

October 24, 2022

Tallahassee Community College (TCC) has partnered with Domi Station to grant college-level course credit to students participating in the Domi Education Incubation Program, Gear Up, a six-month program that includes workshops, labs, and mentorship. Students who complete the Domi Education Incubation Program can earn a Business Basics micro-credential and 12 credit hours of college-level course credit Read More

TCC Earns $90,000 in NACCE’s Pitch for the Skilled Trades and Pitch for the Foundation Competitions

October 21, 2022

Teams from Tallahassee Community College participated in the Pitch for the Skilled Trades and the inaugural Pitch for the Foundation competitions at the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Annual Conference in Boston. Six teams, including TCC’s Division of Workforce Development, completed in the final round of Pitch for the Skilled Trades for a share of $150,000 in prizes. TCC earned $40,000 for their pitch entitled “Breaker-Breaker One-Nine.” This project will Read More

TCC and City of Tallahassee Host 11th Annual Tallahassee Science Festival

October 20, 2022

Tallahassee Community College and the City of Tallahassee will host the annual Tallahassee Science Festival (TSF) this Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Kleman Plaza in Downtown Tallahassee. The festival returns for its eleventh year showcasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with demonstrations, live presentations, and hands-on activities. Attendees will have the chance to explore rocks, minerals, and fossils, walk through the seasons of life as a bear, Read More

TCC Fine Art Gallery Presents Ten Artists, Ltd.

October 20, 2022

The Tallahassee Community College Fine Art Gallery presents the work of Ten Artists, Ltd. The exhibit will be open through December 8 and features the work of Sherry Allen, Wendy Devarieux, Rosemary Ferguson, Nina Freeman, Rene Lynch, Judy Nable, Pam Talley, and Sherry Whitney. The artists use a variety of materials, techniques, and styles. An opening reception is planned for Thursday evening, October 20 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Read More

Nominations Open for 23rd Cherry Hall Alexander African-American History Calendar

October 17, 2022

Tallahassee Community College has opened the nominations for the 23rd Cherry Hall Alexander African-American History Calendar. The nominations close on Friday, October 28. This year’s calendar theme, “Black Resistance: Freedom, Justice, Equality,” will feature exceptional community leaders who work to preserve and promote these tenets through community and civic engagement. The calendar will highlight an honoree for each month of the year, a President’s Award honoree, and a student highlight. Read More

Jason Reynolds, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Coming to TCC

October 7, 2022

Word of South will host acclaimed author Jason Reynolds at Tallahassee Community College’s Turner Auditorium on Monday, October 10, at 10:30 a.m. for a special appearance for middle school students from Leon County Schools. Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, a two-time National Book Award finalist, a Kirkus Award winner, a Carnegie Medal winner, a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winner, an NAACP Image Award winner, Read More

Dr. Jim Murdaugh Named Entrepreneurial President of the Year

October 4, 2022

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has named Dr. Jim Murdaugh NACCE’s 2022 “Entrepreneurial President of the Year.” Murdaugh has served as the sixth president of Tallahassee Community College since October 18, 2010. The award was announced at NACCE’s Annual Conference. Read More

Game On: Tallahassee Community College Kicks Off Esports Season

October 3, 2022

Competitive computer-based video gaming is the newest sport added to the athletics roster at Tallahassee Community College. The esports – short for electronic sports – team will compete against other National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) colleges with games like Call of Duty, Rocket League, Smash, Warzone, Vanguard, and Mario Kart. The season kicks off on Monday, October 3 at 6 p.m. Read More

Family Study Room Now Available in TCC Library

September 23, 2022

The Tallahassee Community College Library now features a Family Study Room. The study space was created for students who need to use the library while accompanied by their young children. The Family Study Room features two computers for student use and contains amenities and activities appropriate for younger children. Family kit backpacks which include a puzzle set, coloring book and crayons, non-toxic markers for the room’s whiteboards, and a tablet with educational apps for children, can be Read More