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THEC approves new academic programs, two campus master plans and revised FY25‑26 operating budget

Tennessee Higher Education Commission · February 21, 2026
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Summary

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission approved a slate of new academic programs, adopted campus master plans for Pellissippi and Columbia State, and adopted a revised FY25‑26 operating budget after committee recommendations and roll‑call votes.

At its public meeting, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission voted to approve multiple academic and planning items after committee review.

The commission approved four new academic programs presented as a slate: Middle Tennessee State University's Master of Fine Arts (film and television); Southwest Tennessee Community College's Associate of Applied Science in Artificial Intelligence Technology;…

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