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Spotlight on TCC: Career Pathways

Dr. Michelle Woodhouse, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Michael Summers, Special Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs discuss career pathways. TCC’s pathways are broad groupings of degrees and certificates that share similar courses and lead to occupations that call for common interests, strengths and competencies. Pathways are also organized around a […]

From TCC to working around the world

A day at the office is never the same for Austin Burrow. He travels around the world working for the State Department. The Navy veteran is an electrical project coordinator for State’s Bureau of Overseas Building Operations. He maintains the electrical systems in U.S. Embassies and keeps the staff and diplomats safe.  “This is really […]

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New leadership degree prepares students for careers in management

Tidewater Community College introduces a new associate degree in leadership this spring. The 61-credit Associate of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Leadership prepares students for organizational leadership and management positions. TCC’s leadership degree is designed to meet the needs of working adults, military-related students, as well as recent high school graduates. Courses include […]

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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 you pay for classes. Don’t miss out on free money to further your academic goals. Applications for Tidewater Community College’s 2021 fall scholarship cycle are being accepted now through May 1. Thanks […]

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TCC receives donation from UnitedHealthcare to support students in need

Tidewater Community College is the recipient of a $3,500 donation from UnitedHealthcare, which will help students facing food insecurity and other basic needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. UnitedHealthcare is one of the largest health care insurance providers in the United States. The donation will be used to provide food, toiletries, formula and diapers for […]

Jena Essary and Deven Singleton outdoors togehter.
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 finally celebrating their first Valentine’s Day together. The pair met in 2019 when they were STEM Promise scholars. Singleton was studying engineering and Essary computer science. To keep up […]

LaTosha Brown teaching in the classroom.
National speaker LaTosha Brown to speak virtually at TCC

Tidewater Community College celebrates Black History Month 2021 with a keynote address by LaTosha Brown, a national speaker, professional moderator and owner of TruthSpeaks Consulting, LLC. Brown has appeared on a variety of media outlets including MSNBC, ZoomwithOprah.com, CBS, HBO and CNN. Brown will share a message entitled “Can’t Stop: The Movement for Black Lives […]

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TCC invites the community to be part of unique music, visual arts, theatre and humanities programming

Arts, theatre and humanities faculty and staff at Tidewater Community College, along with local and regional artists and professionals, will connect students and Hampton Roads residents to diverse, eclectic and engaging programming that speaks to the times in which we live. “Giving students and the community a place to engage during these times is vital,” […]

Tomilade Aigbokhan at her home.
MLK scholar on the front lines of community service

Tomilade “Tomi” Aigbokhan was born and raised in Nigeria. She came to the United States in 2012 to join her husband, Vitalese, who is a logistics specialist in the U.S. Navy. Aigbokhan is the 2021 recipient of Tidewater Community College’s Martin Luther King Jr. student scholarship, which will be presented during a virtual ceremony on […]

Gabriela Toletti
“I can’t think of anything that means more to me” – Professor Gabriela Christie Toletti

Professor Gabriela Christie Toletti, Ph.D. was profoundly affected by the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a student of English and American culture in her native Uruguay. As a young adult she recalls memorizing King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and taking to heart his message of justice and equality for all people. […]