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TCC Horticulture Students Get Their Hands Dirty in Real-World Conservation Planting Project with Lynnhaven River NOW

Students in Tidewater Community College’s Introduction to Horticulture class recently got the unique opportunity to bring their learning to life outside the classroom by participating in a local planting project, thanks to a partnership with Lynnhaven River NOW.  Students rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty conducting a native planting conservation project that […]

TCC’s Regional Automotive Center Hosts Spring Open House, Showcasing Industry Partnerships and Career Pathways

Tidewater Community College’s (TCC) Regional Automotive Center (RAC) hosted its Spring Open House on Thursday, April 10, welcoming prospective students, families, and local industry leaders to explore its cutting-edge automotive training programs and facilities, and to learn more about the innovative programs that they offer.  The event offered prospective students a hands-on look at what […]

TCC Chorus Uses Music to Take a Stand: Spring Concert to Feature Powerful, Contemporary Works

The Tidewater Community College (TCC) Chorus is presenting its spring concert, “Taking a Stand: Powerful Music of Our Time,” on Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m., at First Lutheran Church, 1301 Colley Avenue in Norfolk. The event is free and open to the public and will feature a special guest performance by the Deep Creek […]

State Board for Community Colleges to consider 2025-26 Tuition and Fees at meeting on May 22, 2025

In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that at its regular business meeting on May 22, 2025, it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall semester 2025.  The May 22 meeting will occur at 9 a.m. at the […]

TCC Pep Rally Sparks School Spirit and Anticipation for Return of Sports

Tidewater Community College energized its campus community with a spirited pep rally on Thursday, April 10, in the Portsmouth Campus Student Center.  Students, staff, faculty, administrators, and families came together to celebrate student involvement and build momentum for the return of TCC athletics. The event, part of the college’s ongoing efforts to boost school spirit. Featured […]

TCC Horticulture Department Hosts Annual Spring Plant Sale to Support Student Learning and Community Gardening

The Tidewater Community College (TCC) Horticulture Department is gearing up for its much-anticipated Annual Spring Plant Sale, a beloved tradition for the local community and a crucial fundraiser for the department’s program. This year’s sale will take place Wednesday and Thursday, April 23–24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chesapeake Campus Greenhouses, […]

Dr. Andrea Palmisano honored with VCCS Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence

Dr. Andrea Palmisano of Tidewater Community College was recently honored with the 2025 Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence by the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). The award was presented on Wednesday, April 2, at the New Horizons Conference held at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Palmisano received praise for her dedication to student-centered learning, academic […]

TCC’s Coding Competition: Teams Showcase Skill and Collaboration

Tidewater Community College held a Coding Competition on Saturday, March 29, in the Virginia Beach Campus’s Advanced Technology Center. TCC’s Business, Computer Science & IT Pathway sponsored the competition which brought together 18 students from a pool of 28 registrants. With six teams of three students each, the competition tested their skills in solving complex […]

TCC Hosts 2025 Literary Festival with Special Guests Tim Seibles and Chris Brydge

As part of its Annual Literary Festival, TCC partnered with The Muse Writers Center to host an unforgettable evening of poetry and music on Wednesday April 2, at TCC’s Visual Arts and Design Center. The event, which celebrated both National Poetry Month and National Literature Month, featured a unique collaboration between former Virginia Poet Laureate […]

Exploring the Universe: TCC’s Virginia Beach Campus Planetarium Entertains and Educates

Tidewater Community College’s Virginia Beach campus has a hidden gem: a state-of-the-art Digistar 5 laser projector planetarium with 4k resolution.  In 2008, the planetarium opened in the Science building, featuring 88 seats and an all-sky image. TCC collaborates with the company Evans and Sutherland, which makes shows for the planetarium, usually one new show a year […]