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Nurses in training
TCC named one of the best Nursing programs in Virginia

Tidewater Community College was recognized by Nursing School Almanac as a top nursing school in Virginia. TCC’s Nursing program is a “Best Associate Degree in Nursing” and ranked 11 out of 37 two-year degree programs in Virginia. The ranking was largely based on the first-time pass rate for students taking the state licensing exam, which […]

Winsome Sears, Virginia's Lt. Governor.
TCC alumna Winsome Sears elected as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor

Tidewater Community College alumna Winsome E. Sears is Virginia’s newly elected Lieutenant Governor. Sears is the first woman and first woman of color to serve the Commonwealth in this position. During her acceptance speech, she said, “What you’re looking at is the American dream.” She continued by saying, “What we are going to do now […]

America's Top Online Colleges
TCC named to Newsweek’s “America’s Top Online Colleges” listing

Tidewater Community College was named one of “America’s Top Online Colleges” by Newsweek and Statista. TCC is the only community college in Virginia recognized and one of 150 colleges and universities named nationwide. With the increase in online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this is the first time Newsweek and Statista have recognized colleges […]

Delegate Jay Jones in Norfolk.
TCC to hold December graduation exercise in person at Chartway Arena

For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Tidewater Community College will hold its commencement exercises in person.Current Fall Semester graduates and students who graduated in 2020 are invited to participate. Del. Jay Jones is the keynote speaker for TCC’s 73rd Commencement Exercises to be held on Monday, Dec. 20, at Chartway […]

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 […]

A Message to Our Veterans
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 […]

Paulette Chevalier in the Respiratory Therapy lab at the Virginia Beach Campus.
Respiratory therapy student lands full-time position with generous signing bonus

Paulette Chevalier spent two decades in the insurance business before pursuing a medical career as a respiratory therapist. “I wanted to get out of the cubicle and into patient care. I felt like this was my higher calling,” Chevalier said. Chevalier started with an anatomy and physiology class at Tidewater Community College and is now […]

Actor Logan Bennett as Macbeth.
TCC Theatre presents ShakesFeare in the Grave “The Tragedy of Macbeth”

Tidewater Community College Theatre department presents ShakesFeare in the Grave “The Tragedy of Macbeth” on Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Campus, 1428 Cedar Road. The play is a condensed, one-hour, production and will take place on the Black Box Theater patio, outside the Chesapeake Academic Building, weather […]