Alumni Profiles
Alumni Profiles | 05/08/2023
“I definitely got my money’s worth at TCC.” – Student Speaker Jacob Ramirez
Jacob Ramirez found his career path in computer engineering at Tidewater Community College. A 2021 graduate of Salem High School, Jacob wanted to stay...
Alumni Profiles | 05/05/2023
From Russia to a good life in America
Katerina Diatlova came to the United States from Russia with a passport, suitcase and $80 in her pocket.
She was part of the International Exchange...
Alumni Profiles | 05/04/2023
TCC grad earns degree one year after diploma
Rachael Kay Fitzgerald will earn an Associate of Science in Social Science in June 2023, just one year after earning a high school diploma.
“I’ve...
Alumni Profiles | 05/01/2023
TCC grad finds meaningful work in area shipyard
Tidewater Community College alum Phillip Le’s morning commute to Newport News Shipbuilding includes stunning sunrises over the HRBT. “Seeing the...
Alumni Profiles College News | 03/23/2023
STEM scholar overcomes many obstacles to earn degree
Rachel Roszko never thought she’d go to college. But when she took her son to tour Old Dominion University, she was inspired to pursue higher education...
Alumni Profiles College News | 03/15/2023
By now, most people know that Winsome Earle-Sears is the first woman, and the first woman of color, to serve as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor. But...
Alumni Profiles | 02/21/2023
TCC alum expands successful business
For the past four years, TCC alumna Robin Simmons has been warmly greeting customers and neighbors at her business, 17 Hands Coffee.
The coffee...
Alumni Profiles | 12/19/2022
Student Speaker has sights set on the U.S. Senate
Harvey Miller III found success at Tidewater Community College after failing at higher education the first time around. He calls himself the “Comeback...
Alumni Profiles | 12/15/2022
TCC grad cooks up a successful catering business
Monika moved to Virginia Beach in 2016 and worked in the hospitality industry but longed to get back to the kitchens. She finally decided to do what...
Alumni Profiles | 12/14/2022
Army veteran gets fresh start at TCC
Arlethia White-Farris does not like to talk about her military service. She will tell you that she’s a proud Army veteran who saw combat in Afghanistan...