The NISWONGER FOUNDATION, founded by Greeneville, Tennessee businessman and philanthropist Scott M. Niswonger, has selected five high school seniors to join the Niswonger Scholars program. Currently, there are 18 Niswonger Scholars, with the newly s...
The Niswonger Foundation conducted its annual Winter Leadership Training for their Niswonger Scholars on December 21-22, 2012. The theme for this year’s training was “What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There.” The first session was held on Friday the 2...
The Niswonger Foundation is proud to be a charter member of the Expect More/Achieve More coalition. This group, the Expect More/Achieve More coalition, seeks to build statewide and local awareness of Tennessee’s ongoing effort to raise expectat...
The Niswonger Foundation is leading the transition to Internet-based learning. The Niswonger Foundation has partnered with 29 area high schools to offer more educational opportunities through online and distance learning education. This summer about...
On Wednesday, May 30, 2012, Arun Gandhi was the featured speaker for the Niswonger Foundation’s summer training program for their Niswonger Scholars. Mr. Gandhi is the grandson of India’s legendary leader, Mahatma Gandhi. He spoke on the topic “Lesso...
Highlights from Our Northeast Tennessee College and Career Ready Consortium (NETCO) NETCO Facts: Serves 85,700 Students ~ 3,491 square miles ~ Second largest Educational Service Area in Tennessee ~ Made possible through a $21 million grant through th...
The Niswonger Foundation was established in 2001 to make a positive and sustainable difference in education in Northeast Tennessee. This dream was envisioned by Scott M. Niswonger, who founded Landair Transport, Inc. and Forward Air Corporation. These companies were the first two Greeneville-based companies to be taken public in the history of Greene County, Tennessee. Jointly, the companies have combined annual revenue of over one-billion-dollars and employ more than 5000 people.
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