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Erin Nobile was having a normal day in her role as Thomas Nelson's career coach at Heritage High School when there was a shooting at the school Sept. 20. Erin Nobile, a Student Affairs counselor for Thomas Nelson, has been the career coach at Heritage High School since 2013. Her regular schedule has her at the school, which is in Newport News and nearly seven miles from the College’s Hampton campus, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

As a reminder, the Re-Employing Virginia’s (REV) program will end in December, according to VCCS officials. The state initiative was launched in 2020 to help students cover tuition and fees for degree and certificate programs in several high-demand fields.   The program’s funding for degree and transfer students enrolled for fall 2021 must be awarded, disbursed and processed by Dec. 31.

In observance of Thanksgiving, Thomas Nelson (becoming Virginia Peninsula Community College) will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 24.  Campuses in Hampton and Williamsburg as well as satellite locations will reopen Monday, Nov. 29.  During the closure, new and returning students may get information about spring 2022 classes, tuition payment, financial aid and more at tncc.edu. College officials extend best wishes for a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Students in Diane Tulipani's oceanography class recently ventured out into the York River for their lab. On a weekday morning in mid-October, seven Thomas Nelson students and two professors boarded the College’s research vessel for a trip on the York River. It was the lab portion of one of professor Diane Tulipani’s oceanography classes.

Students in Diane Tulipani's oceanography class recently ventured out on the York River for their lab. On a weekday morning in mid-October, seven Thomas Nelson students and two professors boarded the College’s research vessel for a trip on the York River. It was the lab portion of one of professor Diane Tulipani’s oceanography classes.

Chris Moore cuts the ribbon for the court named after his father. Pictured are his sister, Candace (l), and his mother, Sharon, who is holding Moore's 1-year-old daughter, Mia. Countless hours playing basketball on the court at Warwick High School, many in the shadow of his father, couldn’t prepare Thomas Nelson men’s coach Chris Moore for this moment. Before a crowd of more than 200 people, including many of his father’s former players, assistant coaches and coaching rivals, the court was named in honor of the late Ben Moore on Nov. 13.

The holiday season is here and with it comes increasingly busy roadways. Thomas Nelson Police advise everyone to be mindful of actions that will make for safer road trips. Drivers can protect themselves and their passengers by taking a few simple precautions. Check out these tips: Make sure your vehicle is tuned up and in good condition for travel before heading out.  Use seat belts and child safety seats. The rear seat is the safest place for children to ride.

The world of online gaming has exploded in recent years, partly because of the pandemic. Tom Rockson and Jason Vance, co-advisers for the gaming club at Thomas Nelson Community College, are hoping to tap into that growth. “Gaming is such a universal interest for our students,” Rockson said. “All people seem to love games. Students, especially, are very into video games, very into online massive multi-player games, Dungeons & Dragons, card games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon cards.”

Pictured are (l-r) Business Professor Dr. Janelle Faison,  SimIS  Inc. CEO Dr. Johnny Garcia, Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager Doris Shadouh (program emcee), Recording Artist Jus John and Black BRAND President and Co-founder Blair Durham.    The Peninsula Workforce Development Center at Thomas Nelson’s Hampton campus on Nov. 11 was the site of a community reception to usher in Black Diamond Weekend, an annual three-day conference organized by Black BRAND, the Black Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce.

The Thomas Nelson Community College Board's Budget and Finance Committee will have a special-called meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18 in the Hampton III Building, room 717. The committee will discuss a new initiative to increase the College’s enrollment and retention. The meeting is open to the public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.  For more information, please contact Geraldine Mathey at (757) 825-2717 or matheyg@tncc.edu.