Chef Heather Tripple at work in Virginia Beach.

TCC alum lands top chef spot at local eatery

Heather Tripple is a proud Tidewater Community College alumna. She got her start in the TCC kitchens under the tutelage of Chef Deanna “Dee” Freridge....

Hannah and children.

From TCC to the mission field in Romania

Hannah Căldăraru found her “anywhere” at Tidewater Community College. She got her start on TCC’s Chesapeake Campus in 2014 and earned a social...

Kyle Epperly at TCC's Norfolk Campus.

TCC alum lands dream job at NASA

Kyle came to TCC once again looking for a new career that was less physically demanding, more challenging and on the cutting-edge of technology. He...

TCC alumnus Tony Lankford at Tony's Unisex Salon.

TCC alums pay it forward

Tony credits TCC with playing a large part in his success by introducing him to like-minded and hardworking people. He employs two barbers who are also...

Delaney Theilman and Nina Vahadi on TCC's Norfolk Campus.

TCC grads make strides in careers

Meet Nina Vahadi and Delaney Theilman. They are both Tidewater Community College graduates who earned Engineering degrees in May.
During summers...

Jacob Ramirez at TCC's Norfolk Campus.

“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...

Katerina Diatlova on TCC's Norfolk Campus.

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...

Rachel Kay Fitzgerald on Virginia Beach Campus.

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...

Phillip Le at the Advanced Technology Center on the Virginia Beach Campus.

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...

Rachel Roszko on TCC's Norfolk Campus.

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...