Shernita Artis understands the importance of creating a safe space for people with real needs. After 15 years of working as a government contractor with little room to grow, Artis will graduate on May 13 from Tidewater Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Human Services. “I found my passion and finally got […]
Seven years after arriving in the United States with little formal education and no English skills, Amin SalehSafari will achieve what seemed unthinkable a decade ago. Amin, 20, will become the first in his family to graduate from college when he walks in Tidewater Community College’s 64th Commencement Exercises on May 13 at the Ted […]
The first time Likhy Flores pursued a college education, she thought about being a chemist. A failing grade in organic chemistry weeded her out. Then she went to work and had a baby girl. A college degree would have seemed like a pipe dream to many in her shoes. Thanks to Tidewater Community College, it’s […]
Two Tidewater Community College students are 2017 Coca-Cola Community College scholars. Chesapeake’s Griffin Leach was named a Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Suffolk’s Amy Nordmeyer was named a Silver Scholar and will receive $1,250. High-achieving students are nominated for Coca-Cola’s Academic Team by campus administrators. An independent panel of judges reviews academic […]
When Jennifer Gilbert was ready for her “What’s next?” after five years in the Navy, she applied to Oceaneering, Inc., an advanced applied technology company based in Chesapeake. While she didn’t have the background to earn a position outright, the former machinist’s mate was referred to the company’s apprenticeship program with Tidewater Community College. “Why […]
Pictured above: detail from Wanderlust by Erin Field Tidewater Community College’s Visual Arts Center will host the 46th Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition from March 25 through April 23. The event features more than 200 works, including studio arts, photography, graphic design, ceramics and glassblowing, created by students for art classes since last May. […]
Emeline Jones, 20, remembers being inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech and the sit-ins he inspired in North Carolina. “He envisioned a world where we can all live in a harmonious atmosphere,” she said. “That made an impression on me.” The Chesapeake resident is the recipient of the 2017 […]
Why not apply for scholarships? Tim Kauffman asked himself. “I thought, ‘You never know. I might get one.’” Instead Kauffman earned three, a trip to Las Vegas and new tools for himself and Tidewater Community College’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, cooling and refrigeration (HVAC/R) program. “I never expected any of this,” said Kauffman, working toward […]
Age doesn’t stop Morgan Wilson from doing anything, unless it’s driving. The Virginia Beach teenager doesn’t have that coveted license yet because she is only 15. But she does have a degree from Tidewater Community College. Wilson graduated from TCC on Dec. 19 with an Associate of Science in General Studies and a 4.0 GPA. […]
Graduating high school with a 1.7 GPA, Stephanie Lawrence didn’t consider college. Neither parent had gone; in fact, her mother didn’t finish high school. Instead, Lawrence enlisted in the Navy as a hospital corpsman, shelving the idea of further education for a military career and motherhood. Eight years and five children later, Lawrence found herself […]