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Rachel Dunn outside on the Portsmouth Campus.
“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 community college until my godmother encouraged me to apply,” Rachel said. “Now that I’ve been at TCC for two semesters, I can say it was the best decision ever.” As an Outstanding High […]

TCC student Angi Wood at the Regional Health Professions Center.
“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, Catina Davis, with inspiring her to be an excellent nurse, while also teaching her the nursing process and critical thinking on the job. Angi is an adult learner who returned […]

Danielle Paitsel at her home.
“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 mom, Angelica, flourish as a radiographer, compelled her to find her own path into the health professions. “TCC was a good fit for my mom and it’s been great for me, too,” Danielle said. […]

Mya Day on the Virginia Beach Campus.
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 dream come true. “I feel so fortunate to be part of STEM Promise. It’s pretty great having tuition covered, but it doesn’t end there,” Mya said. “The […]

Jiahuan Lin at the Virginia Beach Campus.
MLK scholar plans a lifetime of community service

Community service has become a way of life for Jiahuan Lin. She began volunteering in high school and has no intention of slowing down. “Community service benefits not just the one who receives the service, but also the one who does it,” she said. “It is also a way to connect with others and gain […]

American flags waving in the wind
Meet two military students who are part of the TCC family

This Veterans Day and every day, we honor our military service men and women and their families who have stepped forward to serve, no matter the circumstances. Their dedicated service is invaluable, and their sacrifices will never be forgotten. Thank you, vets! Mohammed Aljuboor and Obmarie Rodriguez are among the thousands of active-duty military members […]

TCC veteran student Logan Campbell in the Joint-Use Library
TCC honors military veterans on Veterans Day

Logan Campbell is one of the thousands of students who came to Tidewater Community College to train for a new career after serving in the United States Armed Forces. Campbell, 32, spent a decade in the U.S. Army as a veterinarian technician caring for military working dogs, horses and other animals. He is pursuing a […]

Three TCC students who received support to stay in school.
Students receive support to stay on track at TCC

Tidewater Community College’s recent advertising campaign features the tagline, “We’re Here to Help.” And it’s true! TCC has helped thousands of students with internet access, free laptops, tuition assistance and emergency financial help. By the numbers Help came in many forms including: A total of 1,029 students received internet access support. More than 1,400 first-time […]

TCC recognizes inaugural Academic Excellence and Service Award winners

Tidewater Community College launched the Academic Excellence and Service Awards to recognize exemplary students. A total of 18 students were honored during a virtual ceremony held on May 2, 2021. Michelle Woodhouse, vice president for Academic Affairs and chief academic officer, led the event and added her congratulations to the honorees. “Each of these students […]

Jane Gray at work as a assistant vet technician in Chesapeake
“I love working with all of the clients and animals. It really is the best job”

Jane Gray has had plenty of jobs from managing a Wendy’s to working as a dog groomer. Today, thanks to Tidewater Community College’s Veterinary Technology program, she has a career she enjoys. “This is where I belong,” said Gray. “I tried a distance learning vet tech program, and it didn’t work for me, but I […]