TCC alum lands dream job at NASA
Kyle came to TCC once again looking for a new career that was less physically demanding, more challenging and on the cutting-edge of technology. He
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Internship leads to full-time work for TCC student
Ben White began losing his sight when he was 27. He is now totally blind and pursuing an associate degree in Human Services at Tidewater Community College.
TCC selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice Program
Tidewater Community College has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access
Skilled Trades Academy expanding to offer more training options for students
A celebratory event marked the start of the expansion of Tidewater Community College’s Skilled Trades Academy (STA) in Portsmouth. The expansion will
New Child Development Centers opening at TCC Campuses
Child Development Centers will be opening on the Portsmouth and Norfolk Campuses starting Fall Semester 2023. These centers will provide quality care
Learn about everything TCC offers at Open House on June 3
Find your future at Tidewater Community College. Learn about TCC’s programs, including information technology, engineering, culinary arts, health
New TCC-ODU Monarch Ready program creates pathway to success
A new agreement between Tidewater Community College (TCC) and Old Dominion University (ODU) provides students with a new path to higher education. The
TCC celebrates more than 1,800 grads during May Commencement
There was a celebratory feel during Tidewater Community College’s 76th Commencement exercises as keynote speaker Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears led
Summer programs help high school grads prepare for next steps
Tidewater Community College has been awarded a Title III grant to provide summer programs for recent high school graduates of Norfolk and Portsmouth
“I definitely got my money’s worth at TCC.” – Student Speaker Jacob Ramirez
Jacob Ramirez found his career path in computer engineering at Tidewater Community College. A 2021 graduate of Salem High School, Jacob wanted to stay
From Russia to a good life in America
Katerina Diatlova came to the United States from Russia with a passport, suitcase and $80 in her pocket.
She was part of the International Exchange
TCC grad earns degree one year after diploma
Rachael Kay Fitzgerald will earn an Associate of Science in Social Science in June 2023, just one year after earning a high school diploma.
“I’ve
Learn about everything TCC offers at two open houses, April 27 and June 3
Find your future at Tidewater Community College. Learn about TCC’s programs, including information technology, engineering, culinary arts, health
TCC receives a $50,000 grant from Truist Foundation for workforce career planning
Tidewater Community College received a $50,000 grant from Truist Foundation for workforce career planning.
The grant will be used to provide
TCC students take first place in cyber competition
Tidewater Community College cyber security students took first place in the 2023 Cyber Fusion competition in the Community College Division.
From TCC to the State Capitol
By now, most people know that Winsome Earle-Sears is the first woman, and the first woman of color, to serve as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor. But
A lifetime of service to students and leaders
When Karen Campbell, Ph.D., was working on her bachelor’s at the University of Richmond, a mentor there suggested she look at higher education as
“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
TCC staffer shines at national conference
Tidewater Community College Coordinator Khadijah Peak-Brown is part of the Emerging Leaders for NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising.
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
From TCC to Regent Law School
Tanya Mills remembers how her mom struggled when she emigrated to the United States from Cuba. Mills was 10 years old then. Now at 44, she is a Tidewater
TCC annual award winners shine inside the classroom and out
Tidewater Community College recognizes five faculty and staff members from across the college with annual special awards on Aug. 18. Selected by their
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
Computers for Student Success – a win-win for students
Tidewater Community College student Daniele Sparks is ready for classes to start next month. This week, she visited Computers for Student Success and
“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
Ten reasons to consider attending community college
Tidewater Community College has been providing quality education in Hampton Roads for over 50 years. Today, TCC is the largest provider of higher education
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
TCC alumna baking up sweet dreams in Virginia Beach
Walk into 17 Hands Coffee and you will be delighted by the smells and sights around you, from the glass cases filled with delicious baked goods, to
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
His “somewhere” was TCC. Now this first-generation grad can go anywhere
Lack of finances cost South Norfolk’s Taariq Brown his first shot at a college degree and left him depressed. Today, he’s a first-generation college