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South College Opens School of Pharmacy

Monday, January 30th, 2012 by Stephen A. South
Kelly Goza, experiential education office coordinator, and Jacob Dunbar, associate professor and chair for pharmaceutical sciences, test the equipment in the new labs at the South College School of Pharmacy on Parkside Drive. South College has received approval from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to launch its Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program, allowing the school to proceed with its plans to begin its inaugural class.

Kelly Goza, experiential education office coordinator, and Jacob Dunbar, associate professor and chair for pharmaceutical sciences, test the equipment in the new labs at the South College School of Pharmacy on Parkside Drive. South College has received approval from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to launch its Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program, allowing the school to proceed with its plans to begin its inaugural class.

We are thrilled to welcome students to our new South College School of Pharmacy. In January of 2010, we submitted an application for pre-candidate status to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). This past Monday, we received notice that we have been granted approval to launch our doctor of pharmacy degree program.

This is great news, not only for South College but also for the community. This new program offers a unique educational opportunity in this area and will bring faculty and students from all over the country to Knoxville. (more…)

You are the Key to Success

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 by Stephen A. South

Each month in Southern Digest, our campus newsletter, we give students and faculty an opportunity to offer public thanks to someone who has been a key to their success.

Usually, the person praised is surprised at the mention. (more…)

There are angels among us

Monday, November 21st, 2011 by Stephen A. South

South College has a heart for community service. It is something we encourage, but our students really take up the cause and run with it.

One of the ways we help during the holidays is through our Angel Tree project. The Student Advisory Committee, a group of students that work closely with our faculty in helping guide the direction of our school, heads up this effort each year. (more…)

National Roll Call Inspires Remembrance on Veteran’s Day

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 by Stephen A. South

This is a very special Veteran’s Day – 11.11.11.

Veteran’s Day is celebrated annually on November 11 to honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. A national ceremony is held at Arlington National Cemetery commencing with a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

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Healing opens doors around the world

Thursday, October 27th, 2011 by Stephen A. South

South College has a great service record — military service that is.

Within our Physician Assistant program alone, five faculty members are veterans of Vietnam, Korea and Afghanistan. Many of our graduate physician assistants are veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and we have a host of students who have served or are current reservists. (more…)

Higher education more important than ever

Thursday, August 18th, 2011 by Stephen A. South

Funding a college education can be a daunting task, considering rising tuition and expenses.

The long-term value of that education, however, is what makes the cost worthwhile. (more…)

Erin Donovan dares to be a guest lecturer

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 by Stephen A. South

Norman Hammitt (left) welcomes Erin Donovan (right) as guest lecturer in his public relations class.

Guest lecturers are a great learning tool. The first-hand experiences they bring to the classroom give students another perspective on the value of what they are learning.

Local television personality Erin Donovan treated Norman Hammitt’s public relations class to a discussion about the important relationship between those in the public relations field and members of the media. (more…)

Criminal Justice Program builds great foundation

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 by Stephen A. South

One of the many fascinating fields of study we have here at South College is our criminal justice program.

In June 2011, Rebecca Doell graduated from South College with her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She was our bachelor’s program honor graduate.

Upon graduation, Rebecca was hired by the Knoxville Police Department as an evidence technician and was soon accepted to the National Forensic Academy. This is a training program at the University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center in Oak Ridge. Law enforcement professionals from all over the country attend this program for the latest in cybercrime, homeland security and forensic training. (more…)

New West Campus gets two thumbs up!

Friday, May 6th, 2011 by Stephen A. South

As we near the end of our first semester at the new state-of-the-art West Campus facility, we are hearing rave reviews from faculty and students alike.

It was a remarkable transformation converting the entire west wing of the former Goody’s corporate office building, 85,000 square feet, into classrooms and functional learning environments. But the effort has paid off. (more…)

Grand Celebration Rings in the New Campus

Thursday, April 21st, 2011 by Stephen A. South

Recently, school bells rang in the opening of our new West Campus, the Parkside Learning Center. I was proud to welcome nearly 200 friends, including elected officials, community leaders and staff members to our new state-of-the-art facility on Parkside Drive. (more…)