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Tidewater Community College honored the newest class of veterinary technicians during its Annual Graduate Pinning Ceremony for the Veterinary Technology Program on Friday, August 15, at the Virginia Beach campus.  The ceremony recognized 18 graduates who earned their pins after completing more than 900 hours of lectures, laboratories, fieldwork, hospital rotations, and hands-on training with […] The post TCC Honors 2025 Veterinary Technology Graduates  appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College proudly honors six outstanding faculty and staff members through the 2025 Annual Faculty and Staff Awards Each year, these awards honor individuals who exemplify excellence in teaching, service, and leadership across all areas of the TCC Community. Please join us in congratulating this year’s honorees.  TCC Professor of the Year Dr. Maureen […] The post TCC CELEBRATES 2025 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS appeared first on TCC.edu.

Nigel Tierney sits on bench with hands in lap. (Courtesy Nigel Tierney on Instagram @nigel) The post Nigel Tierney—From Classroom to Career appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College welcomed high school students from across the region to its second annual Summer STEM Discovery Camp, held June 30 to July 3 at the Virginia Beach Campus. The camp gave students a hands-on opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields—and find out whether these careers might be the right […] The post High School Students Explore STEM Fields at TCC’s Summer Camp appeared first on TCC.edu.

After tragically being rained out in 2018, Othello is finally returning to the stage at Tidewater Community College’s Chesapeake Campus for the 28th Annual Shakespeare in the Grove, running June 25–29 at 8 p.m. nightly. This free, family-friendly production presented in partnership with the Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission continues a decades-long tradition that has become […] The post Othello Returns to the Grove: A Beloved Chesapeake Tradition Shines Again June 25–29 appeared first on TCC.edu.

Cameron Clark, a studio arts student at Tidewater Community College, was among 15 artists selected from nearly 100 applicants to participate in the 2nd Annual Virginia Beach Street Art Festival. Over Memorial Day weekend, Cameron brought his first official public mural to life in the heart of the ViBe Creative District, an achievement that marks […] The post TCC Talent on Display: Mural by Studio Arts Student Featured in ViBe District appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College will send a team of first and second-year students to the 2025 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from June 22 to June 25. TCC has been a proud participant in the ASEE Annual Conference since 1999 and has earned second-place honors six times in past […] The post TCC Students Prepare for 2025 Engineering Robotics Competition in Canada appeared first on TCC.edu.

A team of ambitious Tidewater Community College (TCC) students is reaching for the stars—literally. Next month, they will send a student-designed experiment into space through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) prestigious RockSAT-C program, a hands-on workshop that empowers college students to develop and launch payloads aboard a rocket. The project is a collaborative […] The post TCC Students Set to Launch Payload into Space in June with NASA’s RockSAT-C Program appeared first on TCC.edu.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, TCC is encouraging students to take advantage of TimelyCare, a free virtual mental health service designed specifically for college and university students. TCC has partnered with TimelyCare since 2022. Currently trusted by more than 400 colleges and universities nationwide, TimelyCare combines clinical care with advanced technology and […] The post TCC Promotes Mental Health Awareness Month with Free Telehealth Services via TimelyCare appeared first on TCC.edu.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2025 Media Contact Bailey Deaver Campus Communicator, Public Relations & Marketing bdeaver@tcc.edu Office: 757-822-1602 Tidewater Community College and VBACAC Formalize Longstanding Partnership Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center Becomes Official Off-Site Classroom for TCC Vet Tech Program Virginia Beach, VA. (May 21, 2025) — Tidewater Community College (TCC) and the Virginia […] The post TCC and VBACAC Formalize Longstanding Partnership appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College’s Beazley School of Nursing celebrated its 59th Spring Pinning Ceremony on May 9, recognizing the Class of 2025 for their hard work and commitment to the nursing profession. Held at the Portsmouth Student Center, the event honored 23 nursing students who are nearing completion of their Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (ASN) […] The post TCC’s 59th Nursing Pinning Celebrates Future Healthcare Leaders appeared first on TCC.edu.

When Chase Cornatzer graduated from Deep Creek High School in 2023, he wasn’t sure what his next step would be. Like many recent grads, he felt the pressure to have it all figured out, but admits that he wasn’t entirely sure what came next. Just two years later, Chase is graduating from Tidewater Community College […] The post From Uncertainty to Leadership: How TCC Helped Chase To Grow With Confidence  appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College (TCC) proudly welcomed 58 new members into the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society during an induction ceremony held on Wednesday, April 30, at the Virginia Beach Campus Student Center. This event marked an important milestone for students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential. Phi Theta Kappa is an […] The post TCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Ceremony Celebrates New Inductees appeared first on TCC.edu.

Nolyn Smith made the most of his college journey at Tidewater Community College (TCC), where he is set to graduate with an Associate of Science degree in Psychology on Monday. With plans to transfer to a four-year institution, Nolyn is focused, determined, and passionate about understanding people and helping others. A 2024 graduate of Manor […] The post A Driven Student Pursuing a Future in Psychiatry: Nolyn Smith appeared first on TCC.edu.