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Sisters Tajalla and Sabrina Moslih aspire to be physician assistants. While they would be fulfilling a dream their parents had that one of their five children practice medicine, the journey has taken the siblings by surprise. Tajalla is the middle child, and her two older sisters were together through high school, graduating at the same time in their home country of Afghanistan. If any of the siblings would be together in college, Tajalla thought it would be the two oldest. “I...

Virginia Peninsula Community College will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and remain closed Nov. 28-29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes and services will resume at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. Convenient class sessions are available each semester, including 16-week, 12-week, and 8-week. Click here for details. Learn more about VPCC's academic and workforce training offerings on line at  vpcc.edu.

The Virginia Peninsula Community College ballroom dance team earned six medals at the National DCDI Ballroom competition Nov. 2-3 at the University of Maryland. “I’m really proud of our team,” said Pam Roberts, the team’s coach and adviser. “This was such a huge competition, the first one of the season. Everyone had to move up to a new division this year.” With more than 500 participants representing more than 20 colleges and...

When Mike Davis walks into his new work facility or sees emails from his new co-workers, he’s often in disbelief. “It’s been a pretty rapid transition. It doesn’t even feel real to be honest,” he said. “I’m like, ‘Am I’m really going to be working in this office with these guys?’ It’s crazy.” “This office” is the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo,...

From the perspective of men’s basketball coach Chris Moore, Virginia Peninsula Community College’s season-opener against Chowan University’s junior varsity team couldn’t have gone any better. In addition to a resounding 96-57 victory, the Gators played in their new home gym at SafeHaven Empowerment Center in the Denbigh section of Newport News, drawing a crowd of close to 200. “I thought it was a great day,” Moore said. Creating a...

David Coffey, an assistant professor in Public Safety, Allied Health and Human Services at Virginia Peninsula Community College, encourages his students to travel. “And going to New York City doesn't really count. Or going to Disney World doesn't really count. Get out of the U.S.,” he said. “You don't have to go to a place that doesn't speak English. But try to get off the beaten trail, get out a little bit and see the world, because it just gives you more...

Virginia Peninsula Community College and its partners from the Hampton Roads region were honored at the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Hire Ed Conference 2024. The conference, which took place Oct. 23-24 in Roanoke, Va., is a platform for educators and business leaders to meet to align training programs with the evolving needs of Virginia's employers. The College was part of the team that received the Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement through Collaboration or...

If the three scrimmages the Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team played were official, the team would be 1-2. However, that wasn’t the case and that’s not the point of scrimmages, and coach Chris Moore came away with more than what the results showed. “Each of them gave us a different type of test,” he said, adding those competitions were wake-up calls to show the team areas they need to improve. Moore, who also is the...

Virginia Peninsula Community College's own Amy Anderson has been named an ambassador for Virginia by the Military Women’s Memorial.  Located in Arlington Va., adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, the Memorial is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to recognizing America’s service women, past and present.  As an ambassador, Anderson, VPCC’s Legal Studies Department head, will help the Military Women’s Memorial broaden public awareness...

With a strong finish to the season and almost every player returning, the Virginia Peninsula Community College volleyball team is in great position to continue the program’s growth. The Gators, in just the third year of existence, went 4-15 overall and 2-8 in Region 10, but three of those wins came in the final six matches. VPCC came in fifth in the six-team conference but couldn't participate in the postseason tournament because injuries left the Gators with just five players....

Taking the fast track fits Wyatt Tinsley on his educational journey as well as in his recreational pursuits.  He dreams of becoming a meteorologist. The quickest way to get there, he has decided, is to attend Virginia Peninsula Community College and then transfer to George Mason University. After graduating from Bethel High School in 2024, he enrolled at VPCC, planning to take as many required science classes as possible so he can jump right into his meteorology classes when he gets...

Staying close to home was important to Hampton resident Iyana Barber when it came time to choose a college. With Virginia Peninsula Community College just a short commute away, Barber found the right fit. She enrolled at the College in 2024 fresh out of Bethel High School, majoring in Engineering. Her choice for a major was inspired by her love for building things and solving complex problems. In addition to her studies, Barber is one of five students selected as a Presidential Ambassador for...

In terms of wins and losses, the men’s soccer season at Virginia Peninsula Community College didn’t go as well as coach Kevin Darcy would have liked. However, in other ways, he was pleased with what his team accomplished in just its second season. “The core players that attended training and attended the matches, the core players that were committed helped us in an effort move a young program forward,” he said. “I was happy with the commitment...

For Inessa Salas Virginia Peninsula Community College is the first step in her drive to become a lawyer. While on the way to that goal, she is taking advantage of all the College has to offer, including the chance for leadership development. A Newport News resident, Salas is working toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies and is one of five students serving as a Presidential Ambassador for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Presidential Ambassasor program allows...

Virginia Peninsula Community College student Jess Montgomery received an Impact Award for significant contributions to the 2024 Virginia Government Simulation. Organized by Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Democracy, Pluralism, & Community Empowerment (IDPCE), the Virginia Government Simulation took place Oct. 3-5 in Richmond, offering students hands-on experience role-playing as sitting state lawmakers. The Impact Award acknowledges the individual selected by...

When Brianna Ruff was the cheerleading coach at Hampton University, the team at Virginia Peninsula Community College often attended its events to learn what goes into making a successful program. Now, Ruff has the chance to have more of an impact on the VPCC team after being name the College’s new cheer coach. “She did a good job of coaching at Hampton University, and I’ve been impressed by the work that she’s done,” said Chris Moore,...

The Virginia Peninsula Community College volleyball team earned its third win of the season and second consecutive with a sweep of host Rockingham Community College on Saturday, Oct.12. The scores were 25-17, 25-19, 25-17. However, the Gators’ winning streak ended with a three-set loss later in the day to Caldwell Community College. The scores of that match, which also was held at Rockingham Community College, were 25-11, 25-12, 25-15. Soccer The Gators dropped two matches last...

With a bright future in sight, Brooke Diggs turned to Virginia Peninsula Community College as the springboard for reaching her college transfer goals. Enrolling in fall 2023, she discovered an enriching student experience that opened doors to valuable leadership opportunities.  The Poquoson High School graduate is one of five students serving as a Presidential Ambassador for the 2024-2025 academic year. The program not only lets her engage with the College community through...