News

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.

“College was hard sometimes, but I was fully supported as a student. What could be better?” — Katherine Guevara, TCC graduate

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May 2, 2022
Katherine Louise Guevara has lived in the United States for just three years. In that time, she has adjusted to a new culture and earned a college degree. “My goal is always to set a good example for my sisters and to take every opportunity and run with it,” she said. Katherine is one of […] The post “College was hard sometimes, but I was fully supported as a student. What could be better?” — Katherine Guevara, TCC graduate appeared first on TCC Today.

TCC celebrates the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day

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Apr 28, 2022
Tidewater Community College students celebrated Arbor Day with a tree planting and gardening event at the Chesapeake Campus. Campus Dean Emily Hartman kicked off the celebration held behind the student center by saying, “Tomorrow marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day. Our students, faculty and staff are excited to be part of this historic moment. […] The post TCC celebrates the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day appeared first on TCC Today.

Nursing Students Ready to Celebrate Long Journey

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Apr 28, 2022
Grace Howard said the most rewarding part of being a nurse is watching patients progress. For the 52 Thomas Nelson students participating in this year’s nurse pinning ceremony May 7, the journey began in August 2020. It has been unlike that of any other class.

Student Affairs Offices Closed May 16

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Apr 28, 2022
Student Affairs will be closed Monday, May 16 allowing staff to prepare for the College’s 5 p.m. commencement ceremony. This includes Admissions & Enrollment Services, Academic Advising, TRiO, Disability Services, Great Expectations, Single Stop, Student Life & Activities, Testing Services, and Dual Enrollment. The offices will reopen Tuesday, May 17 with personnel reporting at 7:30 a.m. and services beginning at 8 a.m. During the closure, some services such as registration will be available online.

Student Success Story: Sarah Ritchey

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Apr 27, 2022
Sarah Ritchey is a lifelong Peninsula resident who graduated from York High School in 2007. She applied to colleges back then, but wasn’t sure what she wanted to do. Money was an issue, also, so she entered the work force instead. “I meant to only take a year or two and go back to school, but again, life happens,” she said. “I got married and started a family, continued working, got divorced and suddenly realized that a decade had gone by and aside from my family, I had very little to show for it.”

Camp will hold in-person commencement ceremony May 13

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Apr 26, 2022
Students will receive their diplomas and certificates from Paul D. Camp Community College live and in-person for the first time in two years. The college will hold its 51st Annual Commencement Ceremony at 7 p.m. on May 13 at Camp’s Regional Workforce Development Center in Franklin. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the college held its commencement ceremonies via internet video in 2020 and 2021. Camp will also livestream its commencement ceremony via its YouTube channel.

Let's Talk Success, Share Your News

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Apr 25, 2022
Thanks from the Communications and Marketing team for reading the Weekly Navigator. Hitting your inbox each Monday, it's the news and information source for our internal community. We are always looking for stories about our amazing students and you – our dedicated faculty and staff, whether you’re full-time or part-time.

College Celebrates Sports Teams, Will Add More

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Apr 23, 2022
Basketball coach Chris Moore and his team were among those honored at the annual awards gathering. Thomas Nelson’s annual sports awards held April 22 honored the past and present while also looking to the future. The basketball team, led by coach Chris Moore, celebrated a 16-1 season that was capped by a title in the New South Athletic Conference championship game. It was the Gators’ first conference title since 2015.

Online Survey on Rebranding Now Open

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Apr 22, 2022
​As Thomas Nelson Community College becomes Virginia Peninsula Community College, your ideas on how best to rebrand the College are vital. We welcome your input. Please take an online survey which will help inform processes in our rebranding efforts. The survey, closing at 5 p.m. on May 9, is accessible by CLICKING HERE.

Survey on Rebranding Open to Students

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Apr 22, 2022
The College has created a survey to receive feedback on our brand as we become Virginia Peninsula Community College in the coming months. Our students' voices are very important, and we need your input. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas about the College’s future and what you believe that looks like to our community.  Please CLICK HERE and take a short online survey which closes at 5 p.m. on May 9.

Ballroom Dance Team in Great Form

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Apr 21, 2022
Thomas Nelson’s ballroom dance team, which last competed in December 2020, didn’t miss a beat in its return to competition. Six newcomers, who have been dancing since just February, joined four veterans on the team. The team captured 22 awards in a competition at the University of Maryland on April 16. Those included six first-place awards and two overall wins in their division. “I was so proud of the entire team, especially the rookies,” said Pam Roberts, one of the team’s advisers and coaches.

“I like everything at TCC and tell everyone I know to start here.” – David Hopkins, TCC STEM Promise Scholar

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Apr 20, 2022
Meet David Hopkins, a Tidewater Community College STEM Promise Scholar. David is following in his dad’s footsteps and preparing for a career in cyber security. A Suffolk resident, David has adjusted well to college life after years of homeschooling. “My favorite thing about TCC is the opportunities,” David said. “I especially like working with classmates […] The post “I like everything at TCC and tell everyone I know to start here.” – David Hopkins, TCC STEM Promise Scholar appeared first on TCC Today.

TCC to hold its spring graduation exercises in person at Chartway Arena

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Apr 19, 2022
For the second time since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Tidewater Community College will hold its commencement exercises in person. This year’s ceremony will be held on May 9 at 6 p.m. at Chartway Arena on the campus of Old Dominion University. There is still time for current graduates to apply for graduation by […] The post TCC to hold its spring graduation exercises in person at Chartway Arena appeared first on TCC Today.

State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2022-23 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting

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Apr 18, 2022
In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2022, at 9 a.m. on May 19, 2022, at the Virginia Community College System, System Office, 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA […] The post State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2022-23 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting appeared first on TCC Today.

Escobar Finally Getting Shot at College Baseball

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Apr 15, 2022
As a baseball player at Hampton High School, Dave Escobar drew interest from all levels of college coaches: Division I, Division II, Division III and junior college. He also was a good student, and wanted to attend a big school for that college experience. “So I didn’t take any of the baseball offers seriously,” he said. That was in 2008. Fast forward to summer 2021. He was surfing in Puerto Rico, admitting his life was pretty good.

MTCA Remembered As Special Place

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Apr 14, 2022
The College's former Theater Manager Torrie Sanders and Michael Sundblad, former head of Performing Arts, 2013 in the Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium   When Michael Sundblad interviewed for a position at Thomas Nelson more than 15 years ago, the Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium (MTCA) caught his eye. He ended up spending countless hours, days, nights and weekends in the quaint space that became his second home during his time with the College.

College Board Meets April 20

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Apr 14, 2022
The Local Board of Thomas Nelson (becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College) will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center at 600 Butler Farm Rd. on the Hampton campus. Convening in rooms 1301-1303, the Board will discuss college regular business.  The general Board meeting is open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.    Learn more about the Local College Board at tncc.edu/board.