Student Profiles Archives

Paige Russell in the interior design sample room.

Program Highlights Student Profiles | 02/15/2023

“I’m very grateful to be earning my degree debt free.” – Paige Russell

Paige Russell discovered her passion for interior design while a student at Tidewater Community College.
“TCC gave me the chance to explore...

Program Highlights Student Profiles | 01/25/2023

TCC biz whiz captures second place in global competition

Tidewater Community College Funeral Services student Jaden Fowlkes took second place in an entrepreneur competition held at the Virginia Beach Campus...

Student Profiles | 08/11/2022

TCC helps student build a new life

Brian Marshall lost his business and his home. He came to TCC to build a new life. He is now earning a degree and has a new apartment. He is excited...

Student Profiles | 04/20/2022

“I like everything at TCC and tell everyone I know to start here.” – David Hopkins, TCC STEM Promise Scholar

Meet David Hopkins, a Tidewater Community College STEM Promise Scholar. David is following in his dad’s footsteps and preparing for a career in cyber...

Rachel Dunn outside on the Portsmouth Campus.

Student Profiles | 03/22/2022

“Now that I’ve been at TCC for two semesters, I can say it was the best decision ever.” — Rachel Dunn, TCC student

Rachel Dunn is proud to be a Tidewater Community College Student Ambassador and Outstanding High School Graduate Scholar. “I never really considered...

TCC student Angi Wood at the Regional Health Professions Center.

Student Profiles | 03/17/2022

“It’s easy to think it’s too late and you’ve missed your opportunity. But it’s never too late.” – Angi Wood, TCC student

Angela “Angi” Wood says the most important thing she’s learned at TCC is how to be a compassionate nurse. She credits her nursing skills instructor,...

Student Profiles | 03/09/2022

“TCC was a good fit for my mom and it’s been great for me, too.” — Danielle Paitsel

Danielle Paitsel is following in her mother’s footsteps and starting her higher education at Tidewater Community College. For Danielle, watching her...

Student Profiles | 03/08/2022

STEM Promise Scholar sets her sights on NASA career

Mya Day loves science and has always wanted to work at NASA. As a Tidewater Community College STEM Promise Scholar, she is on her way to making this...