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
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MLK scholar plans a career in nursing
Hakeem Folahan Akinleye was inspired by the work of Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr. while growing up in Nigeria. He relocated to the United States with his
Nursing grads passionate about providing quality care
Jennifer Froscher and Tahani Amareen are soon to be proud Tidewater Community College Nursing graduates. They started in the program during the pandemic,
Grad finds path to new career in genetic counseling
Brook Ogden says the TCC tagline, ‘From here, go anywhere,’ rings true. “I was in a job I didn’t enjoy. Now I’m on a path for a career I’m
“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 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
Apply now for TCC’s STEM Promise Program
High school seniors, adult learners and military-related students who want to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
From a TCC commercial to Juris Doctor
Whatever happened to the girl in the Tidewater Community College commercial? Chances are you’ve seen the TV spot that first aired in 2016 featuring
From here, he designed a future, Muggle Dreams and all
When 22-year-old Marc Steinberg showed up in Norfolk with only a duffel bag underneath his arm, he wasn’t exactly college material. He
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
Student speaker was always ahead of the rest
If you’re Lauren Lewis, why wait? That’s her secret to graduating from Tidewater Community College at 18 years old. A month after walking in the
“TCC came through for me at the last minute.”
Growing up, Kendra Mack wasn’t pushed to go to college. After graduating from Ocean Lakes High School in 2004, she worked a trio of low-wage jobs.
When you’re a student at TCC, the fitness center is yours, too
Drop that pricey gym membership if you’re a student at Tidewater Community College. The activity fee that you’ve already paid for fall classes gives
Three TCC graduates and one former instructor among those who lost their lives in Virginia Beach shooting
Several who lost their lives in the shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on May 31 had ties to Tidewater Community College. Tara Welch Gallagher,
Norcom salutatorian, a TCC grad at just 17, bound for prestigious NSU program
Boudnoma Convolbo knows the road to be an orthopedist is a long journey. The West African native values expediency, the prime reason why earning an
Nine from TCC earn recognition from All-Virginia Academic Team
Nine Tidewater Community College students have been nominated to the Phi Theta Kappa 2019 All-Virginia Academic Team. They are Dakota Bernacki and Katelyn
She didn’t have a bed, enough food or even a car. At TCC she found a home and a future
Jeanine Anderson isn’t going to walk at Tidewater Community College’s graduation. “I’m going to dance,” she says jubilantly. On Dec. 17, she
Her first geology class was at TCC. Now licensed in the field, alumna a shareholder in her company
As a licensed geologist and shareholder for Kimley-Horn & Associates, Michelle Wharton enjoys helping people meet their goals. Tidewater Community
TCC awarded National Science Foundation grant for STEM
Tidewater Community College is part of a new coalition to diversify the nation’s workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
TCC annual award winners to be honored on Aug. 16
Tidewater Community College will recognize six faculty and staff members from across the college with annual special awards on Aug. 16. Selected by
Who said logistics can’t be fun?
Pictured, from left: Renee Felts, vice president for institutional advancement and workforce development at PDCCC; Scott Flanders, import redistribution
Trio of Portsmouth high-schoolers bound for college as juniors thanks to dual enrollment
Gabrielle Hutchings, Brandi Porter and Jaylyn Richard trade stories about night classes, chemistry homework and not enough hours in a day to complete