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Drake State President selected to join TVA Regional Energy Resource Council
August 24, 2023Dr. Patricia Sims, President of Drake State Community and Technical College, has been selected to join the 6th term of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) Regional Energy Resource Council (RERC). […] -
Drake State, TVA Partner to Support Electric Vehicle Chargers in North Alabama
August 24, 2023Drake State Community and Technical College is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) that marks a significant step toward a sustainable future. As part […] -
edX and Drake State Launch Free Training Program to Build Huntsville’s Tech Talent Pipeline
August 15, 2023edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), together with Drake State Technical and Community College, a historically black community college, and Jobs for the Future (JFF), today announced the […] -
White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Recognizes Two Drake State Students
July 24, 2023The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) recognized two Drake State Community and Technical College students today. Makahla […] -
Drake State breaks ground on advanced manufacturing facility
June 9, 2023Construction is underway on Drake State Community and Technical College’s advanced manufacturing center. Officials from Drake State, the Alabama Community College System, City of Huntsville, Madison County, as well as […] -
Alabama’s six Historically Black Community Colleges, including Drake State, accepted into Thurgood Marshall College Fund
June 7, 2023HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Residents who choose to attend any of Alabama’s six historically black community colleges (HBCCs), including Drake State Community & Technical College, will now have access to more […] -
Drake State and Miles College sign MOU to help students succeed
May 30, 2023FAIRFIELD, Ala. – Miles College and Drake State Community & Technical College have partnered to create scholarship opportunities and pathways to earning a bachelor’s degree. The institutions’ presidents signed an […] -
American Association of Community Colleges selected Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims to AACC Board
May 24, 2023HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) selected Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims to join its board. The AACC represents more than 1,000 2-year, associate degree-granting […] -
AAMU Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter Honoree – Beth Richardson
April 14, 2023AAMU Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter Honoree – Beth Richardson The AAMU Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter will honor Beth Richardson with the Corporate Award at its 19th Annual Leadership Awards Gala. […] -
College Closed
February 16, 2023Due to the threat of severe weather concerns, Drake State’s campus will be closed on Thursday, February 16, 2023. All students and employees are expected to work/attend class remotely. Students […]