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Spotlighted below is the latest from CCWC.

 

Also check out the following latest news from CCWC's three partner colleges of Paul D. Camp Community College, Thomas Nelson Community College (becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College), and Tidewater Community College, as well as the Virginia Community College System.

Wyatt Scholarship Offers Help To Non-Traditional Student

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Dec 7, 2023
John Wyatt described his son as tall, good-looking and a hard worker. “He liked people. He had a good personality,” John said of Mark, who died in an auto accident in 1997 at the age of 28. “He just sometimes didn’t use all his assets to his full advantage.” To help others not fall into the same traps, John and his late wife, Alma, established the Mark Daniel Wyatt Memorial Scholarship. The $1,500 annual scholarship first was awarded in 2014....

VPCC on Military Times 2023 Best for Vets List

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Dec 6, 2023
Virginia Peninsula Community College was named to the 2023 Best for Vets list by Military Times.          The Times combines public data from the Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs with a survey that each institution receives. The comprehensive survey explores the graduation rate of veterans, how many veterans each college serves, how many are active duty, tuition rates, facilities, and other services or opportunities other...

Sports Update for Dec. 4: Basketball Games Called Off

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Dec 4, 2023
Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s home basketball game scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 3, against Washington Adventist University was postponed. “Our team has come down with a ‘sick bug’ that has taken down the majority,” Gators coach Chris Moore wrote in an email. “Thankfully, only one of them has contacted COVID and he is remaining in quarantine until he is fully cleared.” A makeup date has not been announced, but...

Veteran Virginia educator to lead Brightpoint Community College

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Dec 4, 2023
MEDIA CONTACT: Jim Babb Office of Strategic Communications, Virginia Community College System (804) 819-1662 jbabb@vccs.edu RICHMOND, VA – Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), announced today […] The post Veteran Virginia educator to lead Brightpoint Community College appeared first on VCCS.

Military & Veterans Services Celebrates Successful 2023 Veterans Week

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Dec 1, 2023
Virginia Peninsula Community College marked a successful 2023 Veterans Week themed “Honoring Those who Paved the Path.” The Military and Veterans Services team presented a slate of activities last month in recognition of Veterans Day. The Nov. 6-9 activities allowed all who are veterans and military-affiliated throughout the College to engage with the campus community. Activities included volunteering at the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula, an art show, a banquet, and...

White Wants To Bridge Gap Between VPCC, Manufacturers

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Dec 1, 2023
A’Keen White has a sharp vision of his purpose on the Virginia Peninsula Community College Educational Foundation board. “I see my role as bridging the gap or assisting with bridging the gap between the manufacturing world from an employer standpoint and bridging the gap to the College with their, I’ll say curriculum and or people,” he said. As the general manager of Greystone, a manufacturing giant in Toano, he’s able to help that come into...

Holmes Enjoying Impactful Career After VPCC Beginnings

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Dec 1, 2023
Community college education provides a solid foundation for success. Anyone who knows Rebecca Holmes will confirm she is living proof. Today, she enjoys an impactful career with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment focused on ensuring equitable access to clean drinking water.  Holmes, who lives in Denver, relishes her job as a drinking water projects and outreach strategist, and it all started at Virginia Peninsula Community College. She runs a grant...

VCCS Convenes Industry and Statewide Partners to Combat Critical Healthcare Workforce Shortage

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Nov 29, 2023
MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Pollard Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications (804) 819-4949 spollard@vccs.edu Virginia’s Community Colleges Propel 6,400 into Healthcare Careers, thousands more needed. RICHMOND, Va. (November 29, 2023) – […] The post VCCS Convenes Industry and Statewide Partners to Combat Critical Healthcare Workforce Shortage appeared first on VCCS.

Van Pelt Goes from Photography to NASA

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Nov 27, 2023
Tony Van Pelt has gone from an associate degree in photography to the skies, thanks to the Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS, or drones) program at Virginia Peninsula Community College and a unique internship opportunity at the NASA Langley Research Center.   His story began in California, where he grew up, and extends to Wills Point, Texas, where he finished at Wills Point High School. Van Pelt joined the U.S. Navy in 1995, ultimately came to  Hampton...

Sports Update: Men’s Basketball Falls To Apprentice

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Nov 22, 2023
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team fell into a big hole at halftime Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Apprentice School and eventually lost 84-51. Chris Hayes (14 points) and D’Cameron Haynes (10) were the only players for the Gators (4-2) in double figures. The Gators, who had been on a two-game winning streak, trailed 44-21 after the first 20 minutes. The Gators shot just 34.4 percent from the field (21 of 61), making just one of nine 3-point attempts....

Holiday Road Trip Safety Tips, Good Advice

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Nov 22, 2023
As the holiday season has arrived, College safety officials remind everyone that roadways will likely become increasingly busy. They offer tips that can make holiday road trips safer. Drivers can protect themselves and their passengers by taking a few simple precautions. *Make sure your vehicle is tuned up and in good condition for travel before your trip.*Use seat belts and child safety seats properly. The rear seat is the safest place for children.*Be flexible in setting your travel plans....

Ambition Fueling Joyner’s Higher Ed Journey

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Nov 21, 2023
When Narealis Joyner stepped onto Virginia Peninsula Community College’s campus in 2021, she had a solid plan to weave her passion for business, law, and international studies into a rewarding career. Here, the Hampton High School graduate, who was in the International Baccalaureate program, shares details about herself and gives insight about her experience at the College. When did you enroll at Virginia Peninsula? I enrolled at Virginia Peninsula Community College in the summer of...

Sports Update for Nov. 20: Men's, Women's Basketball Teams Each Victorious

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Nov 20, 2023
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team opened conference play with an 87-65 victory over Emory Oxford on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Warwick High School. The win was sparked by an improved second half of defense for the Gators (4-1, 1-0 New South Athletic Conference). Coach Chris Moore’s halftime talk might have played a role. The Gators were up 43-32 after the first 20 minutes, but Moore said the defense needed to get better the next 20 minutes....

VPCC Well-Represented At STEM Community Event

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Nov 20, 2023
Biology Professor Adrianna Hardage, Physics Professor Elena Kuchina, and STEM lab manager Jenna Ellis represented Virginia Peninsula Community College at a STEM Connect Saturday Community Engagement. Themed Artemis 1, the Nov. 11 event took place at the Virginia Air and Space Science Center in Hampton, was Artemis I. The hands-on exhibits were related to that space mission, and targeted to fourth- through sixth-graders. Hardage demonstrated how to use bacteria and other microbes, like fungi,...

College Closes at Noon Nov. 22 for Thanksgiving Break

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Nov 20, 2023
In observance of Thanksgiving, Virginia Peninsula Community College will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Campuses in Hampton and Williamsburg as well as satellite locations will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27. During the closure, new and returning students may get information about spring semester classes, tuition, financial aid, and more at www.vpcc.edu. College officials extend best wishes for a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Sports Update: Men’s Team Goes 1-1; Women’s Team Earns First Victory

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Nov 17, 2023
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team split a pair of weekend home games. On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Gators fell to the College of Southern Maryland 95-87, but bounced back with a 103-87 victory over Mid-Atlantic Christian University’s junior varsity team the next day. Coach Chris Moore wasn’t pleased. “We’re 3-1 and I’m not feeling good because I haven’t seen us play a complete game yet,”...

VPCC Educational Foundation Holds Appreciation Reception

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Nov 15, 2023
Nearly 100 people, including scholarship donors and recipients, attended the Virginia Peninsula Community College Educational Foundation’s annual appreciation reception on Nov. 14 at the Holiday Inn Newport News. For the 2023-24 academic year, more than $110,000 was awarded to 95 students, said Tracy Ashley, the director of development at the College. For more on VPCC and its Educational Foundation, visit www.vpcc.edu.

Veterans Focus of Latest ‘Tea with Dr. B’

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Nov 13, 2023
John H. Davis is an Army veteran with multiple tours in Afghanistan, a former paratrooper and infantry squad leader. However, he describes his time in the service as straightforward. “Being in the military is super simple. You just do what they tell you to do,” he told an audience of about 30 gathered at Virginia Peninsula Community College on Nov. 8 to discuss veterans transitioning out of the military. “In civilian life, I have to figure out what I’m...

Spencer Embodies Community Leadership

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Nov 9, 2023
Since the first moment students walked through the doors of Virginia Peninsula Community College, Dr. Turner Spencer was there. From its start in 1968, and while the College was known as Thomas Nelson, Spencer made educating students his mission. In the ensuing 55 years, Spencer served as a biology professor, department head, professor emeritus, a hiring committee member, and, most recently, as a member of the Educational Foundation at the College, which disperses more than $100,000 in...

TCC Automotive Program Receives $50,000 Scholarship Donation From The Hall Charitable Foundation

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Nov 6, 2023
Students, faculty, and instructors at Tidewater Community College’s Regional Automotive Center (RAC) gathered with members of the Kenneth A. & Patricia A. Hall Charitable Foundation to celebrate a life-changing new partnership. The Hall Foundation established a scholarship for the advancement of students looking to improve skills through continuing education and hands-on training in automotive maintenance […] The post TCC Automotive Program Receives $50,000 Scholarship Donation From The Hall Charitable Foundation appeared first on TCC.edu.