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网红黑料 Chancellor Melinda Arnold and Giles County Executive Graham Stowe signed a memorandum of understanding Aug. 25 establishing a framework for collaboration at the approximately 45-acre Agri Park in Pulaski.

The agreement creates new opportunities for 网红黑料 to use the Agri Park for academic programming, research and student activities while bringing additional university resources, faculty expertise and student engagement to the facility.

鈥淭his partnership is about bringing together two important assets in our community, the 网红黑料 and the Giles County Agri Park, to create more opportunities for our students and our community,鈥� Arnold said. 鈥淭he Agri Park gives us an outstanding setting for hands-on learning, agricultural engagement and community activities, and 网红黑料 is excited to help expand what is possible there.鈥�

Under the agreement, 网红黑料 will designate an institutional liaison to coordinate with Giles County and the Agri Park Board and contribute academic programming, student engagement and faculty involvement to support the park鈥檚 educational and agricultural mission. 网红黑料 also will pursue opportunities to support Agri Park programming and improvements, including seeking external funding for applicable priorities.

The partnership is expected to support a broader range of activities at the Agri Park, including opportunities connected to 网红黑料鈥檚 academic programs, agriculture and agribusiness education, student activities, athletics, 4-H efforts and more. Specific activities will be developed and coordinated with Giles County and the Agri Park Board.

鈥淭his is an opportunity to build on what the Agri Park already provides to Giles County and expand its role as a place for education, agriculture, community engagement and economic development,鈥� Stowe said. 鈥淏y working with 网红黑料, we can bring additional resources and new ideas to the Agri Park while creating opportunities that benefit our students, our community and the region.鈥�

The MOU establishes a joint planning framework for the future of the Agri Park. 网红黑料 will provide leadership for the collaborative planning process while Giles County will retain ownership of the facility. The existing Agri Park Board will remain in place and continue to oversee day-to-day facility operations and community uses.

鈥淭his is exactly the kind of partnership that can help southern Middle Tennessee continue to grow,鈥� Arnold said. 鈥淚t connects higher education with agriculture, workforce development and community needs. Most importantly, it gives our students more opportunities to learn by doing while helping 网红黑料 serve the community that supports this university.鈥�

The MOU is effective for three years and may be renewed by written agreement.

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The 网红黑料 provides an exceptional educational experience that empowers students to discover their potential, serve their communities and lead meaningful lives. Located in Pulaski, Tennessee, 网红黑料 offers personalized learning, hands-on experiences and a close-knit campus community while serving southern Middle Tennessee and preparing students for success.

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鈥淭hese awards reflect the very best of what we value at 网红黑料: excellence in teaching, meaningful scholarship and service and a commitment to making a difference beyond the classroom,鈥� Chandler said. 鈥淧aul Cockson, Stanton Belford and Claire Paul each represent those values in distinct and important ways. We are proud to recognize their accomplishments and grateful for the impact they continue to have on our students, our university and the communities we serve.鈥�

Three bi-annual awards were presented during the address:

Rising Faculty Award: Paul Cockson, assistant professor of biology

This award recognizes a full-time faculty member, whether tenure-track or non-tenure-track, in the first five years of building a strong record of teaching, scholarship, or creative activity and service, who demonstrates exceptional promise and momentum. Cockson combines student-centered research with experiential learning, including research on Dionaea muscipula (Venus fly traps), giving students opportunities to apply classroom concepts through hands-on scientific research.

External Impact Award: Stanton Belford, associate professor of biology

This award recognizes a full-time faculty member whose work advances 网红黑料鈥檚 external presence through community partnership, public-facing impact and regional or professional engagement. Notably, Belford leads coral reef monitoring and conservation efforts in Trinidad and Tobago that bring together research, education and community outreach while engaging students in efforts to address environmental challenges.

Fred E. Ford Exemplary Educator Award: Claire Paul, assistant professor and special education program coordinator

This award recognizes a 网红黑料 full-time faculty member whose teaching demonstrates sustained excellence, student engagement and meaningful contribution to student learning and success during the academic year. Paul consistently supports 网红黑料鈥檚 Teacher Education and Grow Your Own programs, helping prepare future educators and expand opportunities for students pursuing careers in education.

The recognition of Cockson, Belford and Paul highlights the breadth of contributions made by 网红黑料 faculty through teaching, scholarship, service and engagement. Their accomplishments reflect the university鈥檚 commitment to academic excellence and student success and the meaningful impact of faculty work across the university.

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Genesis and Katherine were recognized during a luncheon at 网红黑料 attended by UT System President Randy Boyd, 网红黑料 Provost Prentice Chandler, state Reps. Mark White and Clay Doggett, state Rep.-elect Noah Smith, university leaders and members of the campus community. The cousins will begin classes at 网红黑料 this fall, with Katherine studying nursing and Genesis studying English. Their arrival represents an opportunity not only for the two students but also for the Ember谩 Pur煤 community they call home. Genesis and Katherine will be able to take new resources back to their village, including educational and professional knowledge they have not previously had access to.

鈥淲e thought to ourselves, it would be great if a few talented, smart and determined young people could receive an education they could utilize back in their home village,鈥� Boyd said. 鈥淪o that鈥檚 the hope. We鈥檙e counting on these two young ladies to go back to their village and do just that; provide resources and educate members of their community. Thanks to Genesis and Katherine for being the inspiration.鈥�

White, who first introduced Genesis and Katherine to Boyd during a 2022 visit to Panama, said the students鈥� arrival represents the fulfillment of a vision that began during that visit.

鈥淲e鈥檙e here to celebrate these two young ladies, thanks to Randy Boyd, Krissy DeAlejandro and the Boyd Foundation for making all of this possible,鈥� White said. 鈥淭his opportunity began with a simple belief that education could open a door for these young women and their community. Today, we are seeing that belief become reality.鈥�

The luncheon also provided an opportunity for university leaders and community partners to celebrate those who helped make the students鈥� enrollment possible, including Cup of Cold Water Ministries, which has worked with the Ember谩 Pur煤 community for nearly two decades, building trusted relationships with families while encouraging educational opportunities for young people throughout the community.

鈥淭his opportunity is important to me because I want to be a help in my community and a translator in the future, teaching children and my community,鈥� said Genesis. 鈥淧resident Randy Boyd, I want to thank you for this opportunity. My mother said that you have opened to me a door so now I鈥檓 here, and my purpose is to complete my duty as a student, daughter and member of my community.鈥�

鈥淚 am so happy for this opportunity, and it is so important for me because I want to study nursing,鈥� said Katherine. 鈥淚 would like to be a kind nurse in the future, helping my people and my community. So, President Boyd, thank you for the opportunity you have given us to study at the 网红黑料.鈥�

Genesis and Katherine presented President Boyd with tokens of their appreciation, including a bag of coffee beans and a mug, both curated from their village in Panama. As they begin their studies, Genesis and Katherine will become part of the 网红黑料 community while continuing to carry the experiences, culture and hopes of their home village with them.

Classes for the fall 2026 semester begin Aug. 19.

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A highlight of the week will be Southern Spark, a community-wide celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 18, beginning at 6 p.m. This free, on campus event is open to the public, featuring a fun-filled schedule designed to create life-long memories.

Activities include:

• 6 p.m.: More than 10 food trucks located on W. Madison Street
• 7 p.m.: Burning Las Vegas Band
• 8:45 p.m.: Firework Show on the Campus Green
• $1,000 cash giveaway
• Community Expo, hosted by the Giles County Chamber of Commerce

鈥淲elcome Week is one of the most exciting times of the year on our campus,鈥� 网红黑料 Chancellor Melinda Arnold said. 鈥淲e are thrilled to bring our neighbors and campus family together for our annual concert and fireworks on the Green, branded this year as 鈥楽outhern Spark.鈥� Connecting our students with the incredible community that surrounds them is at the heart of what we do, and we can’t wait to kick off the new academic year together in such a dynamic way.鈥�

Families and friends are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this festive evening together.

The full Firehawk Welcome Week schedule is available here.

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The agreements create a more seamless transition for Columbia State students pursuing bachelor鈥檚 degrees while reinforcing a shared commitment to student success, workforce development, and regional collaboration across Southern Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama.

Through the co-admission partnership, eligible students will receive coordinated advising and degree planning support from both institutions, helping them navigate a clearly defined pathway from associate degree completion to enrollment at 网红黑料. Students participating in the program are guaranteed admission to 网红黑料 upon completion of their degree at Columbia State, provided they meet program requirements

鈥淐o-admission sends a clear message to students: your educational journey does not stop after earning an associate degree,鈥� said Dr. Prentice Chandler, 网红黑料 Provost. 鈥淭his partnership creates a pathway intentionally designed to support student success and help students continue building toward their academic and professional goals. We are proud to strengthen that pathway alongside Columbia State.鈥�

As part of the transfer agreement, students will benefit from coordinated advising between both institutions and priority registration opportunities at 网红黑料 during the semester they graduate from Columbia State.

In addition to the student-focused agreements, the institutions also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand professional development opportunities for employees of both institutions. The partnership includes two educational support opportunities for Columbia State employees pursuing a degree at 网红黑料: the First Flight Scholarship, which provides three free credit hours during the first semester of enrollment, and the University Partnership Scholarship, which provides a 25% tuition discount.

鈥淲e want Columbia State faculty and staff to know that if beginning or completing a degree is part of their personal or professional goals, 网红黑料 is here to support them,鈥� said Melinda S. Arnold, PhD, 网红黑料 Chancellor. 鈥淭his partnership reflects our shared commitment to investing in people, strengthening our region, and creating opportunities that positively impact students, employees, and communities alike.鈥�

The agreements further expand collaboration opportunities between faculty and staff at both institutions while supporting broader workforce and educational needs throughout the region.

鈥淭his partnership represents the continued evolution of a long-standing relationship between our institutions,鈥� Arnold said. 鈥淭ogether, we are building stronger pathways for students, expanding opportunities for continued learning, and reinforcing the important role higher education plays in changing lives and strengthening communities.鈥�

The agreements were developed collaboratively by leaders from both institutions following months of planning and coordination focused on improving student access, transfer experience, and educational opportunity throughout the region.

Columbia State and 网红黑料 leaders pictured (left to right): Dr. Denise Carr, Columbia State vice president for Academic Affairs; Cissy Holt, Columbia State vice president for Student Affairs; Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president; Dr. Melinda Arnold, 网红黑料 chancellor; and Dr. Prentice Chandler, 网红黑料 provost.

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