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College News | 05/28/2020

Portsmouth biology professors get creative with virtual labs

What can you do with two pieces of bubble gum, two pieces of wax, 1 meter of string and a ruler? Demonstrate the scientific method, of course! Tidewater...

Faculty & Staff Profiles | 05/27/2020

Criminal Justice professor encourages students to follow their dreams

Antonio “Tony” Passaro Jr. spent the first fifteen years of his career working as a state trooper. He was later assigned to high-tech computer crimes...

College News | 05/26/2020

Now you can earn your associate degree in computer science from TCC entirely online

Tidewater Community College’s associate degree in computer science is now offered 100% online. TCC designed its 61-credit Associate of Science...

College News | 05/22/2020

TCC to freeze tuition and fees for Fall Semester 2020

Tidewater Community College will freeze tuition and fees for the 2020 Fall Semester thanks to a unanimous decision announced Thursday by the State Board...

Alumni Profiles | 05/20/2020

Navy’s director of Tropical Medicine considers TCC her springboard

Standing by her bedroom window, Nehkonti Adams didn’t know why. Later, the 11-year-old realized it was to avoid getting shot due to the civil unrest...

College News | 05/19/2020

Explore TCC during the college’s first-ever virtual information sessions

Reach your academic and career goals during these uncertain times by participating in Tidewater Community College’s first-ever virtual information...

College News | 05/18/2020

TCC’s Corey McCray selected as Aspen Fellow

Tidewater Community College’s Corey McCray was selected by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program as one of 40 leaders who will participate...

College News | 05/15/2020

Back to school with College Anywhere VA

Don’t put your future on hold. Pursue a meaningful career or be transfer-ready for the four-year school of your choice. It’s now even easier...

Student Profiles | 05/14/2020

Student veteran honored by national magazine

Tidewater Community College student Katherine Martinez is one of 48 veterans nationwide selected to receive the inaugural 2020 Student Veteran...

College News | 05/12/2020

TCC marks 70th Commencement Exercises with first-ever virtual celebration

Tidewater Community College recognized its spring graduates with a first-ever virtual commencement on May 11. The 70th Commencement Exercises were streamed...

Alumni Profiles | 05/11/2020

TCC graduate hopes to pay it forward with a human services degree

Even before the COVID-19 crisis, William Toncray was spending a lot of time at the hospital. As a Child Life department volunteer, Toncray provides...

Alumni Profiles | 05/08/2020

Navy wife fulfills life goal with nursing degree

Fashion model in Milan? Stephanie Overfelt did that as a teen. Bachelor’s in Mandarin Chinese? Accomplished. Snowboard instructor on a mountain? “Park...

Alumni Profiles | 05/07/2020

Performing artist & STEM Promise Scholar bound for Virginia Tech engineering

Christian McClenney grew up belting out Aretha Franklin tunes and starring in Hurrah Players productions. With a sister who sings on cruise ships and...

Alumni Profiles | 05/06/2020

From the mission field in Lebanon to college grad

Chris Rugh spent his early 20s working with a Christian missionary group in Lebanon, helping Syrian refugees with their basic needs. “That was a very...

Alumni Profiles | 05/05/2020

Respiratory therapy grad ready to be on the frontlines of COVID-19

“Bring it on!” Taylor Moneypenny never imagined starting her career as a respiratory therapist during a pandemic caused by a virus that affects...

Program Spotlights |

Manufacturing and Transportation Pathway virtual open house set for May 23

Are you ready to launch your career into high gear? Then attend the Manufacturing and Transportation Pathway virtual open house on May 23. Each program...

College News | 05/04/2020

TCC’s Veterinary Technology program earns initial accreditation

Tidewater Community College’s Veterinary Technology program has earned initial accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association. This...

Alumni Profiles College News |

Governor’s Medallion recipient en route to ODU for mechanical engineering

When Lauryn Thompson was in middle school, her load included introductory classes in Algebra and Spanish. So it was only natural that at Churchland...

Program Spotlights | 04/28/2020

Horticulture students grow a greenhouse full of vegetables for families in need

There’s an old saying that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That applies to vegetables, too. With that concept in mind, and facing the COVID-19...