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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“College was hard sometimes, but I was fully supported as a student. What could be better?” — Katherine Guevara, TCC graduate
Katherine Louise Guevara has lived in the United States for just three years. In that time, she has adjusted to a new culture and earned a college degree.
“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
The evolution of tolling with Elizabeth River Crossings
Drivers who take the Downtown or Midtown tunnels have benefited from the advanced technology of Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC), 100% build-for-cloud
“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
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
There’s still time to apply for fall scholarships at TCC
Whether you’re studying nursing, culinary arts or automotive technology, TCC has scholarships designed just for you. In fact, TCC has scholarships
TCC STEM Promise Program receives fifth annual gift from Elizabeth River Crossings
Elizabeth River Crossing continues to invest in STEM education by supporting Tidewater Community College’s STEM Promise Scholarship Program. The college
TCC alumna earns summer internship at the National Institutes of Health
Tidewater Community College alumna Shannon O’Hara Wiora is getting an insider’s look at working for the National Institutes of Health. As a summer
TCC STEM Promise scholar gets the surprise of a lifetime
It was just a month ago when Jaidan Williams welcomed President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden during their stop at Tidewater Community College’s Portsmouth
TCC alums become friends and valentines
It took more than two years for Cupid’s arrow to hit Deven Singleton and Jena Essary. But this year the two Tidewater Community College alums are
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)
TCC grad has a message for women in STEM
“You have what it takes. You can do it. Start now.” Gracey Motley offers those encouraging words for women considering STEM. A Women’s Center
Celebrating TCC’s own Jaedda Hall and her student-first approach
Tidewater Community College offers congratulations to Jaedda Hall, named a 2020 Millennial on the Move by The Business Magazine of Coastal Virginia,
TCC Women’s Center STEM Promise Scholarship Program receives another gift from Elizabeth River Crossings
The Tidewater Community College Women’s Center STEM Promise Scholarship Program continues to benefit from the generosity of Elizabeth River Crossings.
STEM scholar with autism found opportunity at TCC
Shannon O’Hara Wiora has Asperger syndrome, a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication.
Performing artist & STEM Promise Scholar bound for Virginia Tech engineering
Christian McClenney grew up belting out Aretha Franklin tunes and starring in Hurrah Players productions. With a sister who sings on cruise ships and
Interested in fall scholarships at TCC? It’s time to apply.
Whether you’re a woman studying STEM, a recent high school graduate or a military-related student returning to school, we have scholarships to help
From TCC to cyber crime fighter
At 10 years old, Jena Essary taught herself coding. No surprise then that at 19, she’s one of Tidewater Community College’s STEM Promise scholars.
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)
TCC introduces class of 20 for its third STEM Promise Program scholarship
Tidewater Community College’s third class of Women’s Center STEM Promise Program scholars aspire to be engineers, cyber security specialists,
STEM Scholar Program grads on their way to four-year schools with associate degrees in hand
Robert Sutton found friends and resources at Tidewater Community College, but perhaps the best part of all is the passport his associate degree provided.
TCC marks 68th Commencement Exercises with milestones, including huge numbers of dual enrollment grads
Tidewater Community College’s 68th Commencement Exercises celebrated several significant milestones on Monday evening at the Ted Constant Convocation
Foodbank CEO will be keynote for TCC’s 68th commencement on May 13
Ruth Jones Nichols, chief executive officer of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, will be the keynote speaker for Tidewater
TCC Women’s Center STEM Promise Program scholar snapshot
When Erin Fitzpatrick got accepted into Old Dominion University, she thought her college plan was set. Then she found out about Tidewater Community
Learn how to qualify for TCC’s full-ride STEM Promise Scholarship at Q&A Session
Join us on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. on the Tidewater Community College Facebook page for a Facebook Live to learn about TCC’s exciting full-ride
Counting down TCC’s 2018 milestones
What a year 2018 proved to be for Tidewater Community College, which marked its 50th anniversary with a number of milestones. A few highlights: The
Wells Fargo donates $10,000 to TCC for STEM scholarships
The Tidewater Community College Educational Foundation received a $10,000 donation from Wells Fargo in support of its scholarship program geared toward
She went to a Women’s Center STEM presentation and found her future
Alla Topp is a STEM Promise Program success story even though she opted not to complete her associate degree at Tidewater Community College. “I would
TCC announces class of 19 for its second STEM Promise Program scholarship
Sumner Darling mapped out the entire Earth in elementary school. Jena Essary taught herself coding shortly after her 10th birthday. Breiten Liebell