Ken Magee always planned on getting his degree, but life got in the way until now. The 53-year-old father of two is the first to earn TCC’s new technical studies degree. Designed specifically for skilled workers who need formal education to advance their careers, the program awards up to 23 hours of credit for prior […]
As much as Olivia Hudson enjoys drawing and painting, she rarely shares her work. “Everything I do is for me to put on a shelf and really never look at again,” says the Virginia Beach 20-year-old, who will graduate from Tidewater Community College in December with an Associate of Science in General Studies. Drive by […]
Logon to www.tcc.edu and you’ll find a whole new world. Tidewater Community College launched an updated website on Sept. 4. Among the highlights: A new home page that’s easier to navigate A comprehensive help center with answers to all of your questions A dynamic program search feature allowing you to explore the more than 150 […]
Tidewater Community College’s Visual Arts Center will host the invitational exhibition “The Secret Life of Birds” from Sept. 13 through Oct. 27. The opening reception is Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Galleries and events are free and open to the public. The nine artists who will participate in this group exhibition are: Mark Chatterley of […]
Tidewater Community College’s Educational Foundation is the recipient of a $75,000 grant from the SunTrust Foundation. The 2019 Lighting the Way Award recognizes select nonprofit organizations that work to build self-sufficient families and more financially confident communities through financial education, financial consulting, career readiness/workforce development and small business/entrepreneurship. “We are thrilled and honored to be […]
If you’re seeking a rewarding career in the courtroom, committing to law school isn’t your only option. Tidewater Community College’s inaugural Certified Courtroom Technologist program prepares students for a future in audio/visual technology in federal, state and local court systems. The five-session program is on Saturdays only beginning Oct. 5. Hours are from 9 a.m. […]
When Rickkita Taylor was at Tidewater Community College, she earned more than an associate degree. She learned how to support people in need through her work as a peer counselor with the college’s Women’s Center. That’s where she came up with an idea for what’s now her own nonprofit. Sisters Healing Sisters aspires to provide […]
Tidewater Community College will recognize five faculty and staff members from across the college with annual special awards on Aug. 23. Selected by their peers, the honorees will receive their awards at TCC’s 2019 Fall Convocation at the Chesapeake Campus Student Center. Professor of the Year Debra Duffy, who teaches geology and oceanography, is TCC’s Professor of […]
Yikes! Fall classes started at Tidewater Community College, and you forgot to register. No worries. There’s still time to enroll in 16-week classes that started on Aug. 19, but get moving! The deadline is Monday, Aug. 26. Here’s how to get started. Apply to TCC. There is no application fee; just make sure you have […]
If you think you don’t have time to come to campus for college, consider pursuing one of Tidewater Community College’s online degrees or certificates. Three are brand new this fall semester, which starts on Aug. 19. TCC offers 15 in-demand programs fully online. On the list: Business Administration, General Studies, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Accounting, […]