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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.

Sports Update: Men’s Basketball Falls To Apprentice

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Nov 22, 2023
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team fell into a big hole at halftime Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Apprentice School and eventually lost 84-51. Chris Hayes (14 points) and D’Cameron Haynes (10) were the only players for the Gators (4-2) in double figures. The Gators, who had been on a two-game winning streak, trailed 44-21 after the first 20 minutes. The Gators shot just 34.4 percent from the field (21 of 61), making just one of nine 3-point attempts....

Holiday Road Trip Safety Tips, Good Advice

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Nov 22, 2023
As the holiday season has arrived, College safety officials remind everyone that roadways will likely become increasingly busy. They offer tips that can make holiday road trips safer. Drivers can protect themselves and their passengers by taking a few simple precautions. *Make sure your vehicle is tuned up and in good condition for travel before your trip.*Use seat belts and child safety seats properly. The rear seat is the safest place for children.*Be flexible in setting your travel plans....

Ambition Fueling Joyner’s Higher Ed Journey

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Nov 21, 2023
When Narealis Joyner stepped onto Virginia Peninsula Community College’s campus in 2021, she had a solid plan to weave her passion for business, law, and international studies into a rewarding career. Here, the Hampton High School graduate, who was in the International Baccalaureate program, shares details about herself and gives insight about her experience at the College. When did you enroll at Virginia Peninsula? I enrolled at Virginia Peninsula Community College in the summer of...

Sports Update for Nov. 20: Men's, Women's Basketball Teams Each Victorious

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Nov 20, 2023
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team opened conference play with an 87-65 victory over Emory Oxford on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Warwick High School. The win was sparked by an improved second half of defense for the Gators (4-1, 1-0 New South Athletic Conference). Coach Chris Moore’s halftime talk might have played a role. The Gators were up 43-32 after the first 20 minutes, but Moore said the defense needed to get better the next 20 minutes....

VPCC Well-Represented At STEM Community Event

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Nov 20, 2023
Biology Professor Adrianna Hardage, Physics Professor Elena Kuchina, and STEM lab manager Jenna Ellis represented Virginia Peninsula Community College at a STEM Connect Saturday Community Engagement. Themed Artemis 1, the Nov. 11 event took place at the Virginia Air and Space Science Center in Hampton, was Artemis I. The hands-on exhibits were related to that space mission, and targeted to fourth- through sixth-graders. Hardage demonstrated how to use bacteria and other microbes, like fungi,...

College Closes at Noon Nov. 22 for Thanksgiving Break

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Nov 20, 2023
In observance of Thanksgiving, Virginia Peninsula Community College will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Campuses in Hampton and Williamsburg as well as satellite locations will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27. During the closure, new and returning students may get information about spring semester classes, tuition, financial aid, and more at www.vpcc.edu. College officials extend best wishes for a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Sports Update: Men’s Team Goes 1-1; Women’s Team Earns First Victory

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Nov 17, 2023
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team split a pair of weekend home games. On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Gators fell to the College of Southern Maryland 95-87, but bounced back with a 103-87 victory over Mid-Atlantic Christian University’s junior varsity team the next day. Coach Chris Moore wasn’t pleased. “We’re 3-1 and I’m not feeling good because I haven’t seen us play a complete game yet,”...

VPCC Educational Foundation Holds Appreciation Reception

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Nov 15, 2023
Nearly 100 people, including scholarship donors and recipients, attended the Virginia Peninsula Community College Educational Foundation’s annual appreciation reception on Nov. 14 at the Holiday Inn Newport News. For the 2023-24 academic year, more than $110,000 was awarded to 95 students, said Tracy Ashley, the director of development at the College. For more on VPCC and its Educational Foundation, visit www.vpcc.edu.

Veterans Focus of Latest ‘Tea with Dr. B’

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Nov 13, 2023
John H. Davis is an Army veteran with multiple tours in Afghanistan, a former paratrooper and infantry squad leader. However, he describes his time in the service as straightforward. “Being in the military is super simple. You just do what they tell you to do,” he told an audience of about 30 gathered at Virginia Peninsula Community College on Nov. 8 to discuss veterans transitioning out of the military. “In civilian life, I have to figure out what I’m...

Spencer Embodies Community Leadership

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Nov 9, 2023
Since the first moment students walked through the doors of Virginia Peninsula Community College, Dr. Turner Spencer was there. From its start in 1968, and while the College was known as Thomas Nelson, Spencer made educating students his mission. In the ensuing 55 years, Spencer served as a biology professor, department head, professor emeritus, a hiring committee member, and, most recently, as a member of the Educational Foundation at the College, which disperses more than $100,000 in...

TCC Automotive Program Receives $50,000 Scholarship Donation From The Hall Charitable Foundation

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Nov 6, 2023
Students, faculty, and instructors at Tidewater Community College’s Regional Automotive Center (RAC) gathered with members of the Kenneth A. & Patricia A. Hall Charitable Foundation to celebrate a life-changing new partnership. The Hall Foundation established a scholarship for the advancement of students looking to improve skills through continuing education and hands-on training in automotive maintenance […] The post TCC Automotive Program Receives $50,000 Scholarship Donation From The Hall Charitable Foundation appeared first on TCC.edu.

TCC Automotive Program Receives $50,000 Scholarship Donation From The Hall Charitable Foundation

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Nov 6, 2023
Students, faculty, and instructors at Tidewater Community College’s Regional Automotive Center (RAC) gathered with members of the Kenneth A. & Patricia A. Hall Charitable Foundation to celebrate a life-changing new partnership. The Hall Foundation established a scholarship for the advancement of students looking to improve skills through continuing education and hands-on training in automotive maintenance […] The post TCC Automotive Program Receives $50,000 Scholarship Donation From The Hall Charitable Foundation appeared first on TCC Today.

Volleyball Places Third In Conference Invitational

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Nov 6, 2023
The Virginia Peninsula Community College women’s volleyball team capped off its second season of intercollegiate competition Saturday with a third-place finish in the New South Athletic Conference Invitational. The Gators, who finished the season 3-4, opened the tournament, which was held at Heritage High School in Newport News, with a 12-25, 14-25, 22-25 loss to Appalachian Bible College. They bounced back with a 25-9, 25-13, 26-24 victory over Mid-Atlantic Christian in the...

Sports Update For Nov. 6: Basketball Teams Open Season

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Nov 6, 2023
The Virginia Peninsula Community College basketball seasons got underway last week with the women’s team falling to Berkeley College and the men’s team defeating two post-graduate programs. On Saturday, Nov. 4, the women got off to a good start against the visitors from New York City, leading by two after the first quarter and four at the half. However, foul trouble and a short bench caught up to the Gators in the second half, and Berkeley won 72-57. “We wanted...

VPCC Men Ready For Basketball Opener

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Nov 2, 2023
Chris Moore is beginning his sixth season as the men’s basketball coach at Virginia Peninsula Community College. He thinks this year’s team is sizing up to be one of his best, if not the best, has had with the Gators. He means that in the literal sense, also. “This is the first time that we have real size. We have at least four guys over 6-foot-7. We have real size at every position,” he said. Two seasons ago (2021-22), the Gators went 16-1 and won...

Watson Looks To Finish VPCC Volleyball Career On Winning Note

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Oct 30, 2023
Virginia Peninsula Community College volleyball coach Tommy Thomas is direct when talking about Carlee Watson’s value to this year’s team. “I wish we had her for another year,” he said. Watson, however, has other plans, despite enjoying her past two years on the Gators volleyball team. She will transfer to Old Dominion University in the spring to pursue an engineering degree. She does have at least three matches left. The Gators take on Cheney...

Chopra Continues Legacy of Learning at VPCC

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Oct 27, 2023
The story of personal success and higher education is about family for Samar Chopra. A Virginia Peninsula Community College alumnus, he embraced the opportunities community college afford at the urging of his late father.  His father, Dr. Sanjeev Chopra, was a VPCC faculty member for 20 years beginning in 1992. A devoted advocate for  community college education, he passed away in 2021 “He took pride in teaching courses on computer technology and was well-liked by...

2024 Holiday Schedule Announced

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Oct 27, 2023
The Human Resources team is pleased to announce the approved 2024 holiday schedule. Unless otherwise announced, the College will be closed or observing revised hours on the following 2024 dates: Jan. 1 - New Year's Day Jan. 15 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day May 27 - Memorial Day June 19 - Juneteenth July 4 - Independence Day Sept. 2 - Labor Day Nov. 5 - Election Day - NO CLASSES; OFFICES OPEN Nov. 27 -  CLOSE AT NOON Nov. 28-29 - Thanksgiving (observed) Dec. 24 – CLOSED...

Angela Jackson Recognized For 44 Years Of Service

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Oct 26, 2023
Angela Jackson has been involved with Virginia Peninsula Community College for 44 years, beginning in 1979. She started out as a student, then became a fulltime employee, but made her mark in athletics. She played one season on the men’s basketball team before a women’s team was formed, coached the men’s and women’s teams (coaching both for several years), and has been an adviser, the coordinator of athletics, and a member of athletics operations. She...