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TowneBank receives 2023 VCCS Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy

TowneBank in Hampton Roads received the annual Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. In its 17th year, the award recognizes individuals and organizations dedicated to the mission of Virginia’s Community Colleges. TowneBank was nominated by Tidewater Community College President Marcia Conston for its continuing support of the college. Tidewater Community […]

Phillip Le at the Advanced Technology Center on the Virginia Beach Campus.
TCC grad finds meaningful work in area shipyard

Tidewater Community College alum Phillip Le’s morning commute to Newport News Shipbuilding includes stunning sunrises over the HRBT. “Seeing the sun come up over the water never fails to make me shed a tear of happiness,” he said. “I wake up every day knowing I worked hard to be doing something greater than I ever […]

Three young summer campers at TCC
TCC’s Summer Camps are back on all campuses

Are you looking for summer fun with a purpose for your kids? Check out Tidewater Community College’s in-person summer camps with offerings for budding artists, chefs, entrepreneurs, musicians, jewelry-makers, computer wizards, outdoor enthusiasts and more. TCC has more than 90 camps, offered over 8 weeks, geared for youth ages 8-18. New Black Rocket Computer camps […]

TCC's Norfolk Campus in full spring bloom.
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 sciences, maritime technologies and the many other potential career paths and transfer opportunities the college offers. Take the next step by visiting one of TCC’s open houses on April 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and […]

Plants in TCC's greenhouses on the Chesapeake Campus.
It’s time for the Horticulture Program spring Plant Sale

TCC’s Horticulture Program spring Plant Sale, a community gem, will be held for three days only, April 25-27, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., on the Chesapeake Campus, 1428 Cedar Road. TCC’s greenhouses, located behind the Whitehurst building, are chock full of beautiful blooms, fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs and colorful hanging baskets. And best of […]

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State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2023-24 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting

In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2023, at 9 a.m. on May 18, 2023, at the Virginia Community College System, System Office, 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236. The […]

TCC President Conston with Truist Foundation executives during check presentation.
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 workshops on career readiness for low- to moderate-income individuals so they can build the skills necessary to obtain positions to support their families with full-time, quality work.  TCC’s Center for Workforce Solutions will provide […]

Damien Algernon is a top scholar for Virginia.
TCC student awarded top state scholarship

Damien Algernon, a Tidewater Community College student, is this year’s New Century Transfer Pathways Scholarship awardee for the state of Virginia. Selected out of two hundred applicants, Algernon will receive a $2,250 scholarship. Algernon was recognized on April 3 at the American Association of Community Colleges conference, held in Denver, Colo., during the President’s Breakfast […]

Actors from "Steel Magnolias."
Small town charm on tap for TCC’s spring production of “Steel Magnolias”

Tidewater Community College Theatre will present “Steel Magnolias” for three weekends in April. Opening night is on April 13 with shows running through April 29. All performances will be held in the Black Box Theater in the Academic Building on TCC’s Chesapeake Campus, 1428 Cedar Road. “Steel Magnolias” is a stage play by American writer […]

TCC and Banister Automotive reps at Bannister Nissan.
TCC receives $250,000 donation from Banister Automotive for scholarships and more 

Tidewater Community College is the recipient of a $250,000 sponsorship and scholarship donation from Banister Automotive.   “We are thrilled to partner with Banister Automotive to provide scholarship opportunities for our students,” said TCC President Marcia Conston. “We are grateful for this contribution and look forward to a continuing partnership with Banister Automotive to support our […]