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
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TCC grad overcomes great obstacles to earn degree
Sylvester Wilkins says his son Zione provided the inspiration for his return to school. “He told me to just do it,” Sylvester said. “It was the
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
TCC has resources that actually help students thrive
Fall Semester is almost here, with classes starting on August 22. Now is the time to get ready for your next steps in school. The college offers free
“I was a student in the worst of circumstances. But I had people who believed in me.” — Jamie Farris, TCC alum
TCC is proud of all of its alumni. But for Norfolk Campus staff alum Jamie Farris holds a special place in their hearts. Jamie had a challenging
TCC student named to the All-USA Academic Team and is a New Century Pathway Scholar
Scholarship winner Olivia Brichter has a message for Professor Manisha Trivedi. “I’m sending you a big fat thank you for taking the time, for believing
TCC celebrates first-generation college students & graduates
First-generation college students often have no one in their household to help them overcome the educational challenges they face. “I almost quit,”
From here, student speaker planning to aim high for next stop, Virginia Wesleyan
Charleston Yancey fell in love with Virginia Wesleyan University the first time he toured the campus. After graduating from Tidewater Community College
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