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As part of its Annual Literary Festival, TCC partnered with The Muse Writers Center to host an unforgettable evening of poetry and music on Wednesday April 2, at TCC’s Visual Arts and Design Center. The event, which celebrated both National Poetry Month and National Literature Month, featured a unique collaboration between former Virginia Poet Laureate […] The post TCC Hosts 2025 Literary Festival with Special Guests Tim Seibles and Chris Brydge appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College’s Virginia Beach campus has a hidden gem: a state-of-the-art Digistar 5 laser projector planetarium with 4k resolution.  In 2008, the planetarium opened in the Science building, featuring 88 seats and an all-sky image. TCC collaborates with the company Evans and Sutherland, which makes shows for the planetarium, usually one new show a year […] The post Exploring the Universe: TCC’s Virginia Beach Campus Planetarium Entertains and Educates appeared first on TCC.edu.

Family, friends, students, faculty, and members of the TCC community came together at Chartway Arena on Tuesday, April 1, for the Workforce Solutions 2025 Spring Graduation to celebrate the graduating class, honor their hard work, and recognize their distinguished achievements.   TCC’s Center for Workforce Solutions is the region’s most comprehensive resource for businesses and individuals […] The post TCC Celebrates Workforce Solutions 2025 Spring Graduates appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College (TCC) Theater is only one week away from debuting the powerful and emotionally charged drama Cry of the Peacock on April 10-12, at the TCC Black Box Theater on the Chesapeake Campus. Written by Billy W. Boone II, the play shines a light on the sensitive and often overlooked issue of child abuse, just […] The post TCC Theater Prepares To Debut “Cry of the Peacock” appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College’s Associate Vice President for Student Success, Dr. Kia Hardy, inspired leaders on Tuesday afternoon, March 25, as the featured speaker at the college’s Women’s History Month event, “Preparing to Fill the Leadership Gap: The Challenges Facing Mid-Level Women Leaders in Urban Community Colleges.”  Speaking at the Virginia Beach Campus Student Center, Dr. Hardy provided an inspiring address […] The post TCC’s AVP for Student Success, Dr. Kia Hardy, Inspires Leaders for Women’s History Month appeared first on TCC.edu.

If you’re passionate about public policy and interested in being a voice for your community, Tidewater Community College’s Student Advisory Committees are a great avenue for getting involved on campus. Committee member Ethan Crutchfield is one of the TCC representatives on the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) this year. An ambitious nursing […] The post TCC Students Advocate for Community College Resources at State Level appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College’s Student Life Committee hosted the EmpowerHER: Advancing Together to Inspire Generations symposium on Wednesday, March 19, at the Chesapeake Student Center. This empowering event brought together women of all ages and diverse professional backgrounds to celebrate Women’s History Month, engage in insightful discussions, and reflect on the strides made by women in […] The post EmpowerHER Symposium at TCC Inspires and Unites Women Across Generations appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College has provided individuals in the Hampton Roads area with education and skills-based training for decades. TCC not only offers a wide range of areas of study and trade skills but has resources that help students overcome challenges that may hinder them from learning in the classroom and earning a degree and/or certification.  Around […] The post TCC Emergency Funds Helping Students Stay on Track for Success appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College’s Academy for Nonprofit Excellence hosted the 2025 Nonprofit Summit: The Power to Thrive on Tuesday, March 11, in the Virginia Beach Campus Student Center. The Summit included two speeches by keynote speaker Floyd Jones and multiple workshop discussions to help local changemakers expand their nonprofit organization impact and help repower them to […] The post Keynote Speaker Floyd Jones Inspires at TCC’s Nonprofit Summit appeared first on TCC.edu.

The Academy for Nonprofit Excellence (ANE), a program of Tidewater Community College and the Hampton Roads Community Foundation is excited to announce that the 2025 Nonprofit Summit: The Power to Thrive, has sold out. The event will be held Tuesday, March 11 at the TCC Virginia Beach Deborah DiCroce Student Center. The summit will welcome […] The post Tidewater Community College’s Nonprofit Summit – SOLD OUT! appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College (TCC) recently had the honor of being a finalist in the prestigious Bellwether Award Competition, held in San Antonio, Texas. This recognition highlights TCC’s commitment to excellence in workforce development and its impactful initiatives that benefit both the community and local industries. The Bellwether Award is a highly competitive and respected accolade […] The post TCC Shines as a Finalist in the Bellwether Award Competition appeared first on TCC.edu.

Tidewater Community College’s Student Life Committee closed Black History Month 2025 on Wednesday afternoon, February 26 at the Portsmouth Campus Student Center. The Virginia Speaker of the House, Don Scott, served as the keynote speaker to discuss workforce development and shared his story of his rise to earning a spot in the Virginia House of […] The post Virginia’s House Speaker Don Scott Honors Black History Month with Inspiring Address appeared first on TCC.edu.

On Wednesday, February 12, Tidewater Community College introduced Rebecca Kershaw as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team and welcomed her to the TCC community during an athletics press conference at the Portsmouth Campus Student Center. Rebecca Kershaw attended Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, VA where she excelled as a student athlete participating […] The post Introducing TCC Women’s Basketball Head Coach Rebecca Kershaw  appeared first on TCC.edu.

TCC Student Life and the TCC Business, Computer Science and IT Pathway partnered with Black BRAND to host an educational panel and networking event at the Norfolk Student Center Wednesday afternoon, February 12, in celebration of Black History Month. The panel featured a dynamic group of visionaries and thought-leaders who led a meaningful conversation about […] The post Black History Month Fireside Chat Features Hampton Roads Power Panel appeared first on TCC.edu.