Press Releases

Griffin and Hardaway Named Commencement Speakers

April 24, 2024 — Cleveland State Community College will conduct two commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 3, 2024. The 10 a.m. ceremony will honor graduates in the Business and Healthcare programs. The 2 p.m. ceremony will honor graduates in the Advanced Technologies, Arts and Humanities, Education, Social Sciences, STEM and Tennessee Valley Early College programs. Both ceremonies will be held in the L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium on the Cleveland State campus. Read more about Griffin and Hardaway Named Commencement Speakers

Jonathan Cantrell – Student Athlete to Trustee

April 23, 2024 — Born and raised in Bradley County, Jonathan Cantrell grew up riding earthmoving and paving equipment with his grandfather and going to Cleveland State Community College basketball games with his father. Now the President of Caldwell Paving, Cantrell has been a Cleveland State student athlete, alumnus, contributor, contractor and trustee. In July, he will become the Chairman of the Cleveland State Foundation Board of Trustees. Read more about Jonathan Cantrell – Student Athlete to Trustee

Dr. Andy White - Cleveland State's 8th President

April 17, 2024 — Cleveland State Community College welcomed Dr. Andy White as the eighth president of the college earlier this month. White served 20 years in the United States Air Force then worked for the University of Tennessee, Volunteer State Community College and Belmont University. These varied and unique experiences have given him a passion for public service and education. Read more about Dr. Andy White - Cleveland State's 8th President

Social Work Faculty Spotlight – Jana Pankey

April 10, 2024 — She grew up less than a mile from Cleveland State Community College, riding her bicycle on the tennis courts and going to basketball games with her father. Later, she became the first medical social worker and youngest department head at Cleveland Community Hospital. Now, Jana Pankey is an Associate Professor and the Social Work Program Coordinator at Cleveland State. Read more about Social Work Faculty Spotlight – Jana Pankey

First Generation Student – Freny Lopez

April 02, 2024 — At the age of 23, Freny Lopez became the first person in her family to graduate high school. A year later, she enrolled at Cleveland State Community College as a Tennessee Reconnect student. Now a nursing major, Lopez plans to graduate in May 2025 and become a pediatric nurse. Read more about First Generation Student – Freny Lopez