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Alexis Swann believes great leaders are focused, courageous, trustworthy, team-oriented, and flexible among other attributes. She also thinks good leaders firmly believe in their vision and can convince others to embrace it.  “All in all, leaders have common traits. They take risks. They’re not afraid to fail. I’ve failed many times, and then I tried new things. That takes some work,” said Swann, who is the president of TowneBank-Peninsula and Williamsburg and was the guest speaker at the Peninsula Executive Leadership Forum (PELF).

In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it may consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2022, at 9 a.m. on July 21, 2022, at the Virginia Community College System, System Office, 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236.

The students, faculty, and staff of Thomas Nelson (becoming Virginia Peninsula Community) are thrilled to congratulate President Towuanna Porter Brannon for being named to the 2022 Power List by Inside Business. Dr. Brannon, the College’s ninth president, is recognized among over 60 Hampton Roads influencers representing various sectors and backgrounds who have made positive contributions to the region in the past year.

Thomas Nelson’s Marion Clifton received the George B. Vaughan Leadership Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty at the 2022 Virginia's Community Colleges' (VCCS) New Horizons Conference. The April event featured presentations of various awards honoring community college educators from across the state for their exceptional skills and dedication to students.

At Thomas Nelson’s annual faculty reward and recognition ceremony, President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon acknowledged the awards offer just a small token of appreciation. “I don't know that they would ever compensate all you do,” she told the faculty and staff in a Zoom meeting.

Thomas Nelson’s 53rd commencement exercises truly were special. From the keynote speaker to the three years of graduates to the issuing of the last Thomas Nelson Community College diplomas, the May 16 event was unlike any other in the history of the College. “Graduates, you are an exceptional group,” President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon told those gathered at Liberty Live Church for the College’s first in-person graduation since 2019.

Thomas Nelson's campuses in Hampton and Williamsburg along with satellite locations will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Classes and services will resume Tuesday, May 31. Many services, including registration, are available online at tncc.edu. New and returning students may register now for fall classes.

Thomas Nelson Community College Workforce Development in partnership with the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will present the Peninsula Executive Leadership Forum (PELF) Tuesday, May 24 at the College’s Hampton campus. The gathering of business and industry leaders from across the region will take place in Wythe Hall featuring Alexis Swann, president of TowneBank-Peninsula and Williamsburg, as the keynote speaker.

Thomas Nelson Community College’s Local Board will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center at 600 Butler Farm Rd. on the Hampton campus.  Convening in rooms 1301-1303, the Board will discuss enrollment and curriculum. In addition, the College Board will enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters in accordance with Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia.  The general board meeting is open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

Dr. Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia's Community Colleges who retires this year, is among this year's honorees.   Three higher education icons and a former leader of one of the region’s top industries will be honored on May 16 when Thomas Nelson (becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College) presents its 2022 Medallion. The award acknowledges those who exemplify the College’s mission, vision and core values.

Kayla Wiggins and Laren Toney received the College's highest student honors this year. Among the highlights of Thomas Nelson’s graduation ceremonies, every year is the President’s and Vice President’s awards presentations. At this year’s event, set for 5 p.m. on May 16 at Liberty Live Church, a dual-enrolled student and a dental hygiene student will receive the College's highest awards for graduates.

Kayla Wiggins and Laren Toney received the College's highest student honors this year. Among the highlights of Thomas Nelson’s graduation ceremonies, every year is the President’s and Vice President’s awards presentations. At this year’s event, set for 5 p.m. on May 16 at Liberty Live Church, a dual-enrolled student and a dental hygiene student will receive the College's highest awards for graduates.

The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education has announced a new funding and leadership opportunity for second-year students for 2022-2023 called the Virginia Banking Fellows Program.