Category: Student Success

Northeast State celebrated 52 students representing high schools and academies across the region signing a career and technical education letter of intent at National Signing Day held on April 16.

by northeastnation April 17, 2026

Northeast State celebrates NC3 Signing Day with students

Northeast State celebrated the signing of career and technical education letters of intent by more than 50 high school studentsContinue Reading

Northeast State invites all our alumni, students and faculty to join the 60th anniversary homecoming celebration beginning on Monday, April 13 visit the 60th anniversary webpage https://www.northeaststate.edu/60/

by northeastnation April 6, 2026

Northeast State celebrates 60 years with Homecoming Week April 13-17

Northeast State invites all our alumni, students and faculty to join the 60th anniversary homecoming celebration beginning on Monday, AprilContinue Reading

In the new Digital Art category, Hannah Pierce claimed first place with Marigold, a digital painting.

by northeastnation March 26, 2026

Student Life Student Success

Echoes and Images contest winners announced

Congratulations to the writers and artists recognized for their work in the 36th edition of Echoes & Images. Students submittedContinue Reading

Northeast State Community College students posted impressive performances while earning eight state championships and 13 total medals during the SkillsUSA Tennessee State Leadership and Skills Conference (SLSC).

by northeastnation March 24, 2026

Northeast News Student Success

Northeast State students claim 13 medals at SkillsUSA conference

Northeast State students posted impressive performances while earning eight state championships and 13 total medals during the SkillsUSA Tennessee StateContinue Reading

by northeastnation March 16, 2026

Admissions Enrollment Student Life Student Success

March Advising Madness begins today!

March Advising Madness begins today! Our friends from Advising, Counseling Services, and Student Life joined forces to deliver resources forContinue Reading

Northeast State at the Gray campus experienced a strong uptick in student enrollment for the fall and spring semesters. The 2025 fall semester welcomed more than 260 students to the Gray campus, representing an approximately 8.5 percent increase over the previous fall term.

by northeastnation March 3, 2026

Enrollment Northeast News Student Success

Northeast State at Gray sees spring enrollment jump

Northeast State at the Gray campus experienced a strong uptick in student enrollment for the fall and spring semesters. TheContinue Reading

Northeast State is proud to recognize the students named to the President’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2025 semester. Students named to the President’s List must complete a semester with a minimum 12 hours of college-level credit and post a grade point average of 4.00.

by northeastnation February 11, 2026

Student Life Student Success

Northeast State President’s List for Fall 2025

Northeast State is proud to recognize the students named to the President’s List for academic excellence for the 2025 fallContinue Reading

Northeast State is proud to announce the students named to the Vice President’s List for academic excellence for the Fall 2025 semester. Students named to the Vice President’s List must complete a semester with a minimum 12 hours of college-level credit and post a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99.

by northeastnation February 11, 2026

Student Life Student Success

Northeast State Vice President’s List for Fall 2025

Northeast State is proud to announce the students named to the Vice President’s List for academic excellence for the 2025Continue 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