Celebrating Vol State

Celebrating Vol State highlights the achievements of our students, alumni, and campus community. Browse alumni spotlights featuring graduates working in their fields, campus news and announcements, and recognition of student academic honors — updated regularly as new stories are published.

Grace Tomkins participated in the virtual Complete the Dream Vol State event at her home in Gallatin.
Vol State Foundation Raises $39,000 with Virtual Event

The Volunteer State College Foundation raised more than $39,000 with a…

Vol State Fall 2020 graduation ceremony.
Vol State Celebrates Fall 2020 Graduation Virtually

Volunteer State…

Presenting the proclamation (left to right): County Executive Anthony Holt; Jerry Faulkner, Vol State President; and Scott Langford, Chairman of Sumner County Commission.
County Leaders Issue Vol State 50 Year Anniversary Proclamations

Volunteer State Community College is celebrating 50 years of service to…

Vol State student in the Gallatin nursing lab.
Nursing Grads Have 100 Percent RN Licensure Pass Rate

The first group of graduates in the Volunteer State Community College Nursing program,…

Vol State student Katie Burke in the WVCP-FM studios on the campus in Gallatin.
Vol State Offers New Digital Radio Concentration

Radio and podcasting are big parts of how people communicate these days. Aside from…

LaDarius Cortez Roberts of Waverly received the inaugural Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor's Commendation for Military Veterans. It was awarded on Veteran’s Day by Vol State president, Jerry Faulkner.
Vol State Student Receives Veterans Commendation

Volunteer State Community College student LaDarius Cortez Roberts of Waverly received the…