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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.

Women in Literature: Lisa Ray

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Feb 24, 2022
Lisa Ray is spending her retirement hiking and writing. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Ray) Former Thomas Nelson English professor Lisa Ray has one word of advice for aspiring authors: write. “People treat it like you have to wait for some inspirational moment,” she said. “That’s not actually true. What you have to do is just write, and write like it’s a job.”

Graduation Ceremony Held for ChefsGo Students

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Feb 24, 2022
Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon  is pictured  (l-r) with ChefsGo graduates Gregory Whitfield, Rizza Laurel and Mesha Harrison. Growing up, Thomas Nelson President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon worked at her mother’s bakery. Lessons learned from that experience have helped her throughout her life and career, and continue to do so today. At the Feb. 22 graduation ceremony for ChefsGo, she said that is why it was easy to explain how the College’s Workforce Development culinary program carries on the College's mission to change lives and transform communities.

There’s still time to apply for fall scholarships at TCC

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Feb 23, 2022
Whether you’re studying nursing, culinary arts or automotive technology, TCC has scholarships designed just for you. In fact, TCC has scholarships for dozens of program areas and a special scholarship for women in STEM fields. Don’t miss out on free money to further your academic goals. Applications for Tidewater Community College’s 2022 fall scholarships are […] The post There’s still time to apply for fall scholarships at TCC appeared first on TCC Today.

Military student profile: Meet Air Force Staff Sgt. Renaya Salmon

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Feb 23, 2022
Renaya Salmon is an Air Force staff sergeant serving in Hampton at Joint Base Langley-Eustis with seven years in to date.  Thomas Nelson is affording Salmon the foundation necessary to ultimately become a registered nurse. Here, the Jamaica West Indies native sheds some light on the student experience.

Communications & Marketing Rolls out New Request Form

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Feb 18, 2022
The Communications and Marketing team is making it easier for you to submit requests. They have created a new short form on tncc.com that will address any request you may have for any project.   If you need a news story, graphic, web page update, or a post on social media, you can simply submit your information and someone from the team will assist you. You will also get updates on the status of your request as the team works on it.

Top Peninsula Executives, Government Officials Attend PELF

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Feb 18, 2022
Pictured are J.D. Myers II, senior vice president & regional manager of Cox Communication; Congressman Bobby Scott;  Franz Albertini, the College's interim dean for Workforce Development; and Bob McKenna, president & CEO Virginia Peninsula Chamber. The Peninsula's top corporate executives and up-and-coming managers gathered Tuesday, Feb. 15 for the Peninsula Executive Leadership Forum (PELF) Winter program co-sponsored by Thomas Nelson and the Chamber at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Commerce's office.

Military Student Spotlight: Meet Army Corporal Timothy Smith

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Feb 18, 2022
Timothy Smith, an Army corporal serving at Fort Eustis, has his sights on a career in computer science. Smith has four years of active duty service and views Thomas Nelson now becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College as an ideal means to help him successfully achieve his goals.   Here, Smith gives insight about his student experience while also sharing a few details about himself.

Paid Summer Research Opportunity at VCU Open to Thomas Nelson Students

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Feb 17, 2022
Motivated community college students interested in exploring research careers in the biomedical and behavioral sciences can take advantage of the Dream-to-Goal (DTG) Summer Research Program. The program will provide hands-on laboratory skills, provide research experience, and prepare students for success when they transfer to a four-year school. Participants will live on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus for eight weeks and then return for another eight-week session the following summer.

Traveling No Worry for Basketball Player

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Feb 17, 2022
A long commute hasn't deterred Hezekiah Brown from playing basketball at Thomas Nelson. Hezekiah Brown, a first-year player on Thomas Nelson’s basketball team, said one of the biggest differences between the college and high school game is the dedication required at the former. “You have to stay dedicated,” he said, and he wasn’t just talking about basketball. “Keeping up the grades is a little harder because it's more on your own, whereas in high school, you got a lot more help for classes. That's probably the hardest part.”

TCC Horticulture students give back at “Come to the Bay”

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Feb 15, 2022
Cloudy skies and cold temperatures didn’t dampen the spirits of Horticulture students and faculty as they worked at “Come to the Bay.” The group volunteered at a planting event sponsored by the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Turfgrass Council Environmental Institute. Andrea Tomlin, Horticulture department chair, and instructor Taylor Treadway led a group […] The post TCC Horticulture students give back at “Come to the Bay” appeared first on TCC Today.

TCC announces 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards

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Feb 14, 2022
Tidewater Community College honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by presenting annual awards to those who embody his teachings and spirit. The 2022 recipients are: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Award: Annette Mewborn, English professor at the Virginia Beach Campus. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award: Jiahuan […] The post TCC announces 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards appeared first on TCC Today.

Gators Clinch Berth in Conference Title Game

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Feb 14, 2022
Thomas Nelson’s 93-80 victory over Carolina Christian on Feb. 5 did more than keep the Gators undefeated in the New South Athletic Conference. It clinched the top seed in the post-season tournament, giving the Gators (14-1 overall, 3-0 conference) a bye into the championship game, which is set for Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at Bethel High School.

Fall Scholarship application about to open

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Feb 11, 2022
Thinking ahead to the 2022 Fall Semester, the online scholarship application for Camp Community College will open February 14 with a deadline of April 20 for all fall scholarships. The application is at the Camp Community College website - https://www.pdc.edu/attend/paying-for-college/scholarships/. Current students, and those intending to enroll in the fall for the first time, can view the scholarships now to see what are the best options for them. For those thinking about applying for the fall semester, scholarships are a good way to reduce the cost of attending college.

Black History Month Speaker to Discuss Self-Love

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Feb 11, 2022
Mylira Green, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, will deliver a simple message in her Feb. 25 virtual presentation for Thomas Nelson as part of Black History Month. “In order for you to be successful in any environment, you must first love yourself,” she said. Her presentation, scheduled to start at 1 p.m., is titled “Self-love for Mental Health.” Her goal is for those participating to “walk away loving themselves. It literally starts with you.” She wants people to learn what self-love looks like and how they can achieve it.

MLK scholar plans a lifetime of community service

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Feb 10, 2022
Community service has become a way of life for Jiahuan Lin. She began volunteering in high school and has no intention of slowing down. “Community service benefits not just the one who receives the service, but also the one who does it,” she said. “It is also a way to connect with others and gain […] The post MLK scholar plans a lifetime of community service appeared first on TCC Today.

UVa Credential Makes Three Degrees for Mathey

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Feb 10, 2022
Geri Mathey had many aspirations early on but College was not on the radar. Born and raised in Japan, where her father worked as a civil servant at Army Camp Zama, she was doubtful about her aptitude in her teens.  “I remember when I was in high school, I had no desire to go to college. I didn’t think I was smart enough, wise enough or intelligent enough to go to college ... many years later I popped in a seat and listened to somebody give a lecture on American literature,” said Mathey, administrative assistant to Thomas Nelson’s vice president of Finance and Administration.

Rarig Chosen for PTK's Distinguished Administrator Award

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Feb 10, 2022
Dr. Kris Rarig has been selected for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s (PTK) Distinguished Administrator Award. Vice President of Student Affairs at Thomas Nelson now becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College, Rarig is among 28 college leaders from several states chosen for the prestigious honor. "It was a lovely and completely unexpected surprise! PTK is an outstanding organization and it’s been an honor and privilege to work with them," said Rarig. "To receive this as I am about to end my tenure at Thomas Nelson is particularly sweet."

College Board to Meet Feb. 16

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Feb 10, 2022
Thomas Nelson Community College’s Local Board will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center at 600 Butler Farm Rd. on the Hampton campus.  Convening in rooms 1301-1303, the Board will discuss regular business.    The Board will enter closed session to discuss honorary degrees or special awards in accordance with §2.2-3711(A)(11) of the Code of Virginia.  General Board meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

English professor awarded college’s MLK service award

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Feb 9, 2022
Annette Mewborn is passionate about bringing people together and serving the community. She is the recipient of TCC’s 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award, which will be presented during a virtual ceremony on Feb. 25. “I’m overwhelmed by this award and know that my service to the community stems from a passion […] The post English professor awarded college’s MLK service award appeared first on TCC Today.