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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.

Campus police emphasize that vigilance is the key to ensuring a safe working and learning environment. Noting everyone has a stake in maintaining safety and security, they advise, "If you see something, say something."  Report suspicious activity to the Virginia Peninsula Community College Police department. For emergency assistance, dial 9-1-1 from any campus phone. From cell phones while on campus, call 757-825-3511 for direct link to the College's police department.  Police indicate some examples of suspicious activity include:

Campus police worked with the Hampton police department and the Hampton fire department to make sure everyone was safe following a bomb threat July 12.    Virginia Peninsula Community College was one of multiple institutions in the Commonwealth subject to a bomb threat July 12. Threats also were received at Tidewater Community College (Chesapeake campus), Norfolk State University, and Regent University.

Virginia Peninsula Community College’s new name became official July 1, but the school publicly celebrated the change July 12 at its Hampton campus. A ceremony, which lasted about 30 minutes, took place at the Hampton campus near the tower beside Interstate 64. More than 100 students, faculty, staff, board members, community and local industry leaders were on hand to hear from College President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon, Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck, and others. They had a common theme: While the name has changed, the College’s commitment to its students has not.

Priya Patel closed out her final year of community college on a high note. The 2022 graduate, who earned an associate degree in science, was a semifinalist for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship (JKC).

With hurricane season lasting through Nov. 30, emergency officials remind everyone that readiness is vital. Taking precautions and adhering to safety advisories can increase survival chances, save lives and hasten recovery efforts. While personal and family safety are paramount, workspace preservation will also be necessary. A few steps can be taken year-round to reduce impact from severe weather including:

The College’s 2022-2023 parking permits will be availablE starting July 11. Visit the Photo IDs and Parking Permits webpage in the faculty/staff section to download and print an application. You will receive your permit on the same day upon bringing your completed application to the Photo ID Office (Hampton campus -Diggs Hall, room 155 ) or (Historic Triangle campus, room 116).

Danny Bridges is in his third year on the Educational Foundation board. When Danny Bridges, an executive with the engineering firm of McGill Associates, relocated to Hampton Roads in 2018, he looked for ways to form relationships with community partners. “I participated heavily in the chamber of commerce, attended a lot of their events and meetings and tried to meet people,” he said.

Michael Adams shows off his award for being named the College's athlete of the year. When Michael Adams was considering Virginia Peninsula Community College, formerly Thomas Nelson, he wasn’t aware it had a baseball team. He was interested in becoming a firefighter and knew the College could put him on that path. A year later, after a successful baseball season for the Gators, he was named the College’s athlete of the year and was honored June 27 at the Peninsula Sports Club Headliner’s Night. “It was pretty cool,” he said of the honor.

Something new is hatching at Virginia Peninsula Community College – home of the Gators. Formerly Thomas Nelson, the College officially takes its new name July 1 and will publicly usher it in at noon on July 12 with a grand rebranding event. Open to the public, the historic two-hour event will take place on the Hampton campus at its tower near Interstate 64.

Here’s your chance to acknowledge the contributions of your colleagues. Nominations for the Outstanding Employee Award in the P-14 category only are open.This special recognition is among a series of awards presented as part of the Annual Employee Awards.

Campuses in Hampton and Williamsburg along with satellite locations will be closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Many services, including registration, are available online at tncc.edu. New and returning students may register now for fall 2022 classes. The College offers various sessions within each semester including 16-week, 12-week and 8-week. To check out details CLICK HERE.

Life began turning around for Mmoleca Ehungwe in 2019. Drastic change is not new to him, though.   Ehungwe fled the war-torn Democratic of the Congo with his parents and two siblings at age four. From there, all his major life events would occur over 27 years in a place he never imagined ending up.    “I grew up in a refugee camp in Tanzania.

Life began turning around for Mmoleca Ehungwe in 2019. Drastic change is not new to him, though.   Ehungwe fled the war-torn Democratic of the Congo with his parents and two siblings at age four. From there, all his major life events would occur over 27 years in a place he never imagined ending up.    “I grew up in a refugee camp in Tanzania.