Beware of GED scams

The American Council on Education’s (ACE) General Education Development Testing Service™ (GEDTS) is warning of various entities claiming to offer GED exams online or through the mail. The GED credential cannot be earned via the Internet or through correspondence programs. The GED Tests, developed by GEDTS, require extensive preparation and the demonstration of a high level of high school knowledge and academic skills.

Area grants for the arts

State Representative Joe Armstrong of Knoxville has released the list of the Tennessee Arts Commission’s grant award recipients in House District 15 for Fiscal year 2009 (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009). The grants, totaling $364,200, will benefit several Knoxville and surrounding area organizations.

Knoxville woman receives Presidential Award at South College

Walking across the stage to receive a college diploma is a major accomplishment for anyone. But for one Knoxville woman, simply walking across the stage is a big improvement from the way she spent much of her time in class in the last year.

Students honored for volunteer work

Students in the Physician Assistant program at South College are being recognized for their recent volunteer efforts with two nonprofits; Remote Area Medical and Mission of Hope.

Don’t get swamped by student loans

Are you or someone in your family facing heavy student loan debt? Recent graduates left college with an average of $19,646 in student loan obligations, according to a study by the Project on Student Debt.

New Dean for UT Extension

Well known in agricultural circles across the state, Dr. Tim Cross has been named as Dean of University of Tennessee Extension.