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.

two gray clay pots on display
Google Maps Inspired This Clay Artist

If you thought that nothing interesting happens at Vol State during the summer, you thought…

Vol State graduates Mike Massey, left, and Steven Gaebler, right, were recognized by college president, Dr. Orinthia Montague, center
Vol State Cyber Defense Program Earns NSA Designation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:  May 10, 2022…

Family celebrating after today's commencement at Vol State
Spring 2022 Commencement

Volunteer State Community College hosted commencement to award 372…

Vol State students, group photo, at the SkillsUSA State competition
Vol State Students Compete in SkillsUSA: Off to Nationals

Triple Crown, Hat-trick, Three-run homer… There needs to be a name for winning all three…

Chloe Espinosa, who is a Vol State student and President’s Ambassador
Vol State Student Receives Full-Ride to Lipscomb University

Chloe Espinosa is a Vol State student and President’s Ambassador who is graduating this semester…

Sonja Burton and her husband, Richard
It's Never Too Late to Get Your Degree!

Sonja Burton is an adult student who started school in the fall of 1981 and is finally…