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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.

TCC’s AVP for Student Success, Dr. Kia Hardy, Inspires Leaders for Women’s History Month

TCC
Apr 1, 2025
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.

TCC Students Advocate for Community College Resources at State Level

TCC
Mar 26, 2025
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.

Virginia Community College System Adopts Resolution Affirming Commitment and Compliance with Recent Guidance on Discrimination and Merit-Based Opportunity

VCCS
Mar 21, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Pollard Assistant Vice Chancellor Strategic Communications spollard@vccs.edu   Richmond, VA – On Thursday, March 20, at its bi-monthly meeting which this month, was held on the campus […] The post Virginia Community College System Adopts Resolution Affirming Commitment and Compliance with Recent Guidance on Discrimination and Merit-Based Opportunity appeared first on VCCS.

Finalists Certified for Virginia Western Community College Presidency

VCCS
Mar 20, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Pollard Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications spollard@vccs.edu RICHMOND  (March 20, 2025)– The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president […] The post Finalists Certified for Virginia Western Community College Presidency appeared first on VCCS.

EmpowerHER Symposium at TCC Inspires and Unites Women Across Generations

TCC
Mar 20, 2025
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.

Finalists Certified for Eastern Shore Community College Presidency

VCCS
Mar 20, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Pollard Asst. Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications spollard@vccs.edu   RICHMOND – The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at […] The post Finalists Certified for Eastern Shore Community College Presidency appeared first on VCCS.

TCC Emergency Funds Helping Students Stay on Track for Success

TCC
Mar 17, 2025
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.

Keynote Speaker Floyd Jones Inspires at TCC’s Nonprofit Summit

TCC
Mar 13, 2025
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.

Tidewater Community College’s Nonprofit Summit – SOLD OUT!

TCC
Mar 10, 2025
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.

TCC Shines as a Finalist in the Bellwether Award Competition

TCC
Mar 6, 2025
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.

Virginia’s House Speaker Don Scott Honors Black History Month with Inspiring Address

TCC
Mar 3, 2025
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.

Introducing TCC Women’s Basketball Head Coach Rebecca Kershaw 

TCC
Feb 26, 2025
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.

Sports Update for Feb. 24: Basketball Season Not Over Despite Loss

TNCC / VPCC
Feb 24, 2025
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker to Sandhills Community College in the Region 10 tournament final Feb. 23. Despite the 87-85 overtime loss, the Gators (14-9) advanced to next weekend’s Mid-Atlantic District tournament at Sandhills. The winner of that four-team event advances to the NJCAA national tournament in Herkimer, N.Y., on March 12-15. Sunday’s game at Patrick & Henry Community College in Martinsville...

Black History Month Fireside Chat Features Hampton Roads Power Panel

TCC
Feb 20, 2025
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.

Sincere Moore making name for himself on court

TNCC / VPCC
Feb 19, 2025
Sincere Moore is the leading scorer (18.1 points per game) and rebounder (8.4) for the Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team. He shoots almost 50% from the field and almost 40% on 3-pointers. His coach, Chris Moore, said, “He finds ways to put the ball in the basket.” Yet Sincere Moore, who isn’t related to his coach, said defense is the strongest part of his game. “I really love playing defense,” he said....

VPCC Participated in Hampton Comicon

TNCC / VPCC
Feb 18, 2025
Virginia Peninsula Community College participated in the Hampton Comicon last weekend, handing out an event-specific comic book. The Feb. 22 event ran 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Hampton Convention Center. The comic book, “Gillie the Gator – Journey into the Future,” was written and drawn by Marketing Director Eric Pesola. The book reveals the origins of the College’s mascot and his adventures along the way. It was the first time VPCC has been a...

TCC Introduces Men’s Basketball Head Coach Clint Wright Sr. 

TCC
Feb 17, 2025
Tidewater Community College introduced the college’s new men’s basketball Head Coach, Clint Wright Sr. to the TCC community and families at an athletics news conference at the Portsmouth Campus Student Center on Wednesday, February 12. Wright is a Suffolk native and has over a decade of experience coaching at the high school level. He previously […] The post TCC Introduces Men’s Basketball Head Coach Clint Wright Sr.  appeared first on TCC.edu.

Sports Update for Feb. 17: New Athletics Logo Unveiled

TNCC / VPCC
Feb 17, 2025
Virginia Peninsula Community College unveiled a new athletics logo at Saturday's men's basketball game, continuing the rebranding efforts at the College. The Gator remains the mascot, but the artwork was updated with a more refined and distinct look, while putting the College’s name front and center. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and the rest of the VPCC Gator Family participated in a logo survey last year. Comments from the survey factored into the final logo design. The new...

Tutoring Center Moves into Larger Space

TNCC / VPCC
Feb 14, 2025
Liz Rizzatto joined Virginia Peninsula Community College in 2016 as a math instructor assistant in the tutoring department, being assigned a temporary space from the start. That all changed at the beginning of the semester when the College’s tutoring center moved into Room 228B in Kecoughtan Hall, across from  the Military & Veterans Services Center. “Now, we have our own space,” said Rizzatto, who now is VPCC’s tutoring coordinator. The...