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Graduates at the college's 67th Commencement.
Chesapeake Public Schools superintendent talks about purpose and passion at TCC’s 67th commencement

The newest Tidewater Community College graduates received warm congratulations and prudent advice from one of their own at the college’s 67th Commencement Exercises on Monday evening at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. Keynote speaker Jared Cotton, who became superintendent of Chesapeake Public Schools over the summer, graduated from TCC in 1990 before going on to […]

Anastasiia Melnikova
From around the world, across the states to TCC graduate

Veteran Paul Cage traveled the world during his 22-year Navy career and then transitioned to driving a tractor-trailer across all 50 states. Weary of the travel, he longed for a future where he would be at home more, and he found it by completing his associate degree at Tidewater Community College. Now he plans to […]

Kayla Robinson
Scholarship recipient set to launch a future that includes tuition at NSU, a stipend and a job waiting

Kayla Dio Robinson’s future is taking off, thanks to earning a scholarship opportunity that pays for her bachelor’s degree, provides a healthy stipend, and guarantees her a job afterward. Robinson will receive her Associate of Science in Science with a Specialization in Computer Science at Tidewater Community College’s 67th Fall Commencement Exercises on Dec. 17 […]

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Graduate has “High Hopes” for communication career

Ron Imel is one of the first Tidewater Community College graduates to earn an Associate of Science in General Studies with a Specialization in Professional Communication. Imel’s program included a semester-long internship with the Norfolk Campus Student Center. TCC’s 67th Commencement Exercises are Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. “At […]

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Help available over the holidays if you want to enroll for spring classes at TCC

Tidewater Community College is open for the holidays to help students enroll in spring classes, explore career options and learn about financial aid and student support services. TCC’s New Student Support Team will be available to assist new and prospective students from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 20, 21, 27 and 28 by […]

Jeanine Anderson
She didn’t have a bed, enough food or even a car. At TCC she found a home and a future

Jeanine Anderson isn’t going to walk at Tidewater Community College’s graduation. “I’m going to dance,” she says jubilantly. On Dec. 17, she will accept her Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. She’s tacking on an additional semester of classes to complete her Associate of Science in Science, which […]

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Sen. Kaine, Rep. Scott join President DeCinque to dedicate TCC’s Skilled Trades Academy

Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Bobby Scott used reciprocating saws to slice the ceremonial ribbon of Tidewater Community College’s Skilled Trades Academy at a Monday morning dedication event, presided over by President Gregory DeCinque in Portsmouth. The new 20,000-square-foot academy at 3303 Airline Blvd., is one of the largest run by a community college on […]

Belinda Drew
Norfolk student remembered as “ray of sunshine” to receive posthumous degree at TCC graduation

Belinda Drew immersed herself in life at Tidewater Community College, where she was two classes shy of earning an associate degree. Drew, 53, died unexpectedly on July 23. The college will award the Norfolk resident a posthumous Associate of Science in Social Sciences at its 67th Commencement Exercises on Dec. 17 at the Ted Constant […]

TCC graduates at 2017 commencement.
TCC celebrating fall commencement on Dec. 17

Tidewater Community College alumnus Jared Cotton, superintendent of Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS), will be the keynote speaker for the college’s 67th Commencement Exercises on Dec. 17 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. Commencement, which begins at 6 p.m., will be streamed live at tcc.edu/commencement. Nearly 2,000 will graduate, earning degrees or certificates. Gregory DeCinque, who […]

Gabrielle Lozano
Find a TCC-inspired unique gift at NEON Holiday Market on Dec. 8

Tidewater Community College will bring its homemade gingerbread houses and student-created artwork to the NEON Holiday Market, a holiday shopping event sponsored by the Downtown Norfolk Council. Come to the newly named TCC Pat & Douglas Perry Glass Wheel Studio, 128 W. Olney Road in Norfolk, between noon and 5 p.m. on Dec. 8 to […]