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2017 STEM Promise Scholars.
TCC STEM Promise Program receives fifth annual gift from Elizabeth River Crossings

Elizabeth River Crossings continues to invest in STEM education by supporting Tidewater Community College’s STEM Promise Scholarship Program. The college named its fifth class of STEM Promise scholars in June. These 19 students are awarded full tuition and fees for two years of study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related disciplines at TCC. Elizabeth River […]

Dr. Megan Taliaferro at TCC's Virginia Beach Campus.
Veterinary Technology program head receives Batten fellowship for technology and leadership

Tidewater Community College Professor Megan Taliaferro, DVM, is the recipient of the 2021-2023 Batten Fellowship for Technological Innovation and Leadership.  A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Taliaferro is program head for the Veterinary Technology and Veterinary Assistant Programs at the college.  The Batten Fellowship is funded by a 2005 gift to the TCC Educational Foundation from Frank Batten Sr. […]

Join TCC for Open House on all campuses and the RAC, Aug. 7

Recent high school grad? Transitioning military? Looking for a promotion? Discover all that community college offers. Tidewater Community College is opening its doors on all campuses for Open House on Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Prospective students and their families are invited to visit TCC’s campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach and the Regional Automotive […]

A veterans students and military dependent on TCC's Portsmouth Campus.
TCC is among the top ten schools in the nation that are Best for Vets

Tidewater Community College was named the top two-year school in the Commonwealth by Military Times in its Best for Vets: Colleges 2021 rankings. TCC is also among the top ten schools in the nation in the Best for Vets rankings. Best for Vets ranked TCC No. 1 in Virginia and ninth overall among two-year institutions […]

Mechatronics alumnus Cory Bloom.
Students looking to train for careers in advanced manufacturing have two new options

Are you looking to train for a mechatronics career in a hurry? Then consider Tidewater Community College’s new Career Studies Certificate in Mechatronics Trainee. This certificate can be completed in just two semesters and includes the technical and hands-on training necessary for work in advanced manufacturing facilities. The coursework focuses on safe work habits and […]

TCC Norfolk Campus
TCC is hiring adjunct faculty

This is an exciting time to be part of the higher education community in Hampton Roads. Tidewater Community College is currently hiring adjunct faculty to help prepare students for the future. TCC will host adjunct faculty job fairs as follows: July 13, 2021Joint-Use Library – Virginia Beach Campus4:30 – 7:30 p.m. July 14, 2021Portsmouth Campus […]

Students providing a free ultrasound to a mom to be.
Free 3-D ultrasounds offer rewarding experience to students, community

Tidewater Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program is once again offering ultrasounds to expectant mothers and their families. There is no charge for this service. The program began offering obstetrics scanning to the community almost two decades ago and is back after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is a wonderful opportunity […]

Mekhi Moore at rest on a bench on TCC's Norfolk Campus.
Accelerated Degree student now has open door to VCU

Mekhi Moore planned to attend Virginia Commonwealth University right after high school. When he didn’t get in, he had to come up with a new plan. Moore, 19, started searching options on Tidewater Community College’s website and found the Accelerated Degree Program (ADP). “Right away I saw this as a way to get to VCU […]

Respiratory Therapy students at work.
TCC’s Respiratory Therapy program earns national recognition

Tidewater Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program is a recipient of the 2021 Registered Respiratory Therapy Distinguished Credentialing Success Award. TCC’s program is one of eight in the nation to receive this distinction from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) for eight consecutive years. TCC offers one of eight respiratory therapy programs in the state. Five are […]

Funeral Services program student in training at TCC.
TCC to offer first funeral directing degree in Virginia

Tidewater Community College introduces a new funeral directing degree this fall. The 61-credit Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Directing prepares students to provide compassionate care for families and individuals after the loss of a loved one. The program also focuses on the business skills necessary to manage the daily operations of a funeral home. […]