Category: Student Success

The Northeast State Nursing program celebrated the fall class of graduates at the pinning ceremony held Dec. 12 at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education.

by northeastnation December 19, 2025

Northeast State Nursing pins fall graduates

The Northeast State Nursing program celebrated the fall class of graduates at the pinning ceremony held Dec. 12 at theContinue Reading

Congratulations to the graduates from our Division of Technologies! A big thank you to all our students, faculty, and staff for making this a fantastic day to celebrate!

by northeastnation December 16, 2025

Fall 2025 graduates – Division of Technologies

Northeast State congratulates our new graduates from the Division of Technologies. Division of Technologies Technical Certificate Stephanie Leigh Austin JadaContinue Reading

Congratulations to our graduates from the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences.

by northeastnation December 16, 2025

Graduation Student Success

Fall 2025 graduates – Division of Behavorial and Social Sciences

Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences Associate of Applied Science Kaylee Michelle Cox †** Mason Cross Haley McKinnah Glenn KatieContinue Reading

Congratulations to our new graduates from the divisions of Humanities and Science.

by northeastnation December 16, 2025

Graduation Humanities Student Success

Fall 2025 graduates – Divisions of Humanities and Science

Congratulations to our graduates from the divisions of Humanities and Science. Division of Humanities Academic Certificate Iendi Emani Symone LeeperContinue Reading

Congratulations to the graduates from the divisions of Health Professions and Mathematics.

by northeastnation December 16, 2025

Graduation Student Success

Fall 2025 graduates – Divisions of Health Professions and Mathematics

Northeast State congratulates our graduates from the divisions of Health Professions and Mathematics. Division of Health Professions Technical Certificate JacobContinue Reading

From left, Maggie Perry, Amber Turner, Westley Steele, Ava Burris, Aivree Byram, and Aurora Palmer. Nominees not pictured, Tuesday Ingram and Camryn Sims.

by northeastnation December 15, 2025

Student Life Student Success

Northeast State Theatre earns KCACTF award nominations

French revolutionaries and family fracases highlighted a spirited performance year for the Northeast State Department of Theater. The Northeast StateContinue Reading

by northeastnation December 9, 2025

Graduation Student Life Student Success

Northeast State holds fall graduation ceremonies Dec. 16

Northeast State celebrates a new class of graduates at the fall graduation ceremony scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the BalladContinue Reading

A new class of graduates from Northeast State’s Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program received their professional pins on Dec. 6. These students, along with those who are set to graduate this fall, were honored during a pinning ceremony held at the Ballad Health Center for Performing Arts Theatre on the Blountville campus.

by northeastnation December 6, 2025

Northeast News Student Success

Northeast State pins new class of lab technology students

A new class of graduates from Northeast State’s Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program received their professional pins on Dec. 6.Continue 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