Category: Because of You

The Kingsport Academic Village - Workforce Solutions team won first place in fundraising with $23,221. From left (Connie Marshall, Jessica Farmer, Deborah DeBraal, Jennifer Kendrick, Christy Parks, Stephanie Barham, and Holly Free-Ollard.)

by northeastnation November 7, 2024

Because of You Foundation Student Success

Northeast State’s BOYC tops $120,000 raised for students

Northeast State’s annual Because of You Campaign (BOYC) enjoyed a tremendously successful year raising funds to support students during theContinue Reading

The Northeast State Golf Tournament on Oct. 9 at Cattails at Meadowview.

by northeastnation August 20, 2024

Because of You Foundation Student Success

Tee it up at the Northeast State Golf Tournament

Northeast State invites you to tee off at the First Annual Academic Village and Workforce Solutions Golf Tournament on Oct.Continue Reading

by northeastnation October 12, 2023

Because of You Foundation Student Success

Northeast State celebrates successful Because of You 2023

Thank you and well done to the phenomenal students, staff, and faculty of Northeast State who contributed to the 2023Continue Reading

by northeastnation October 20, 2021

Because of You Northeast News

Because of You Campaign records another successful year

Northeast State’s Because of You Campaign enjoyed another successful year raising funds to support students during the fifth annual fundraisingContinue Reading

60 Years, One Vision at Northeast State - The Sound Bearier

In this special episode of The Sound Bearier, co-hosts Thomas Wilson and Mackenzie Moore-Gent sit down with Northeast State President Dr. Jeff McCord to reflect on the College’s 60th anniversary. From its earliest days to the momentum building across campus today, Dr. McCord shares insight into how Northeast State has grown, adapted and stayed true to its mission of connecting people to prosperity. The conversation explores where the College is now—and where it’s headed next—as it continues serving students, strengthening partnerships and shaping the future of our region. Sixty years in, and we’re just getting started. Chapters (00:00:00) - 60 Years of Northeast State Community College(00:00:53) - Northeast State College's 60th Anniversary(00:07:32) - The role of apprenticeships in our region(00:11:46) - The whole of Northeast State(00:14:40) - A Moment of Community Engagement(00:19:05) - Donors Make an Impact(00:23:00) - Celebrating the College's 60th Anniversary(00:26:34) - We're Going to Break the Morphic Field(00:32:14) - Let's Break the Morphic Field(00:37:29) - Sen. McKenzie on student engagement(00:40:14) - What are some barriers that prevent people from coming to college?(00:46:01) - longest answer of any podcast interviewee(00:47:51) - Higher education: More than a credential(00:51:54) - Northeast State College's growth plan(00:57:16) - The Journey: Part 3(00:57:31) - Northeast State President Tom Day on Community College messaging(00:59:48) - The Alumni Banquet(01:01:09) - Look at Us, Look at Our Work(01:02:53) - Tell Our Story(01:06:19) - Dr. Tom McCord