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Performing arts students at Volunteer State Community College will share music and theatre in the Vol State Winter Showcase. The annual celebration includes performances by: Vol State Jazz, Commercial Vocal Ensemble, Bluegrass Ablaze, songwriting students, and selected scenes from Theatre students. It will be held on December 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Caudill Hall on the Gallatin campus at 1480 Nashville Pike. The Showcase is free, and everyone is invited. Masks and social distancing are recommended.

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Volunteer State Community College employee Tiffany Zwart received the 2021 Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor's Commendation for Military Veterans. It was awarded recently by Vol State president, Orinthia Montague, at the Gallatin campus. The commendation comes in the form of a special Challenge Coin presented on behalf of the chancellor, Flora Tydings.

It’s time to apply for Spring Classes at Vol State. We will have a full mix of in-person and online offerings on all four of our campuses: Gallatin, Springfield, Livingston, and Cookeville. New and readmit students (those who haven’t attended in a while) can get started by going to www.volstate.edu/apply

The North Central P-16 Council recently announced the 2021 BEST (Businesses Empowering Students and Teachers) Award winners. The BEST Award celebrates the accomplishments of community leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs. It recognizes those who share knowledge and expertise, advocate, and foster student success in pre-K through postsecondary education. The P-16 Council is made up of area secondary school educators, higher education leaders and businesspeople. It is led by Volunteer State Community College.

Hundreds of people turned out today for a lunch celebrating the 50th anniversary of Volunteer State Community College and to welcome the new president of the college, Orinthia Montague. Vol State student musicians performed and there was a special live edition of the radio talk show The Vol State Chat on WVCP-FM 88.5. Students, faculty, and staff from the first year of the college shared their experiences. Vol State began offering classes in October of 1971.

The new president of Volunteer State Community College, Orinthia Montague (top right), met with school officials and others during an open house on Thursday. It was also an opportunity to introduce the community to the new Vol State at Springfield site director, Destinee Duff (top left). They both began their positions this fall. They are shown here meeting with City of White House officials. Left to right: Derek Watson, Administrative Services Director; Amanda Brewton, HR Director; and Gerald Herman, City Administrator.

The Children’s Theatre class at Volunteer State Community College is presenting an audience immersive, one-act version of Alice in Wonderland for families. Alice makes the fateful trip down the rabbit hole into a land of wonder and amazement. In this version of the classic tale, the audience participates in the magic that is Wonderland. Families take part in the tea party and croquet game and interact with beloved characters from the story.

WVCP-FM 88.5 has launched a new radio channel- HD2 Fresh Country. The songs are chosen by students at Volunteer State Community College as part of their classes.