Raising the Rate

Anthony Wise speaks at at Pellissippi State Community College.

Knox County wants 70 percent of 2024 high school graduates to enroll in college. What would it take?

Higher Ed Pipeline Slows

The proportion of Tennessee high school graduates going directly to college is dropping. Education leaders are looking to reverse the trend.

Planning Ballpark Benefits

Randy Boyd has teamed with community organizations on the proposed multi-use stadium project, but some want a more comprehensive agreement.

A Promising Start

Timari Ray and Sumner Deason

As the first cohort of Knox Promise students approach graduation this spring, the pilot program is seeing success. Could it spread statewide?

Six Digits Achieved

TnAchieves mentor with student

TnAchieves has helped 100,000 students across Tennessee enter postsecondary education. And it still operates from Knoxville, where it started 12 years ago.

Jobs with Jaws

Discovery and Pellissippi State enter into a job training and career building partnership.