As concerns regarding COVID-19 continue to unfold and activities in our community are changing, I want to inform you of TCC’s current status regarding class cancellations. Governor Ralph Northam on Thursday declared a state of emergency in Virginia and today announced the closure of K-12 schools for two weeks. Because the situation is so fluid, decisions […]
Tidewater Community College students are being instructed not to return to campus after Spring Break, which concludes Saturday, March 14, in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. TCC has cancelled all classes on March 16 and 17. “Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been consistent in recommending social distancing as […]
On Thursday, Gov. Ralph Northam observed Tidewater Community College respiratory therapy student Taylor Moneypenny inflate a pig lung, which has an anatomical structure similar to that of a human. In an ambulance bay, Northam listened to a bleeding man writhing in pain while emergency medical service students tended to his injuries. He watched diagnostic medical […]
Tidewater Community College celebrates Women’s History Month and the strength and perseverance of women alongside students and community members like you! Spanning the entirety of March, TCC is hosting a month-long celebration for Women’s History Month. These events include panels, speeches, and interactive learning events designed to educate and inform those who wish to learn […]
Tidewater Community College will launch a new cybersecurity certificate beginning with its summer session 2020. The Career Studies Certificate in Cyber Security and Networking Foundations will introduce students to information technology concepts and skills so they will be able to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems. Students will learn about operating […]
Tidewater Community College’s associate degree in criminal justice with a specialization in forensic science has been recognized as a Best Value by an independent online publishing group. CrimeSceneInvestigatorEDU.org is a one-stop resource for information on education and certification options, specialized job functions, employment opportunities, earning potential and more. Its rankings, according to the group, are […]
TCC Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning play “Doubt: A Parable” for seven shows in late February and early March. All performances will be held in the Black Box Theater in the Academic Building on TCC’s Chesapeake Campus, 1428 Cedar Road. “Doubt,” a 2004 play by American playwright John Patrick Shanley, is set in a fictional […]
Tidewater Community College will start a teacher preparation specialization beginning with its summer session 2020. The Associate of Science in General Studies with Specialization in Teacher Preparation (PreK-8) will prepare students to transfer to many four-year teacher licensure PreK-8 programs. The program is a response to Gov. Ralph Northam tasking Virginia’s educational systems to create […]
Ateba Gaines didn’t think she was very smart, but Tidewater Community College’s Dr. Samuel Lamb told her she would one day have the title “Dr.” preceding her name. At the time he was provost of the Portsmouth Campus, and she was a work-study student in his office. Back then, she wondered, “What is this man […]
Tidewater Community College has earned a 2020-21 Military Friendly® Schools designation. In rankings released Tuesday, compiled by Military Friendly, TCC earned a bronze designation. Military-related students make up about one-third of TCC’s enrollment. The designation recognizes colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses […]