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TCC Women’s Center celebrates 25 years with a “25 for 25” matching gift challenge

Tidewater Community College’s Women’s Center marked its 25th anniversary by sponsoring a matching gift challenge to support programs and students in need. MaryAnne Dukas, a Women’s Center advisory council member, challenged donors with a dollar-for-dollar matching gift up to $25,000 at the Women’s Leadership breakfast held at the Slover Library in downtown Norfolk on Wednesday […]

Meredith Pollard
There’s still time to apply to TCC Accelerated Degree Program

While most of us think of it taking at least two years to receive an associate degree, Tidewater Community College offers an accelerated option that allows you to complete all of your credits in just one year. TCC is accepting applications for students interested in earning an Associate of Science in General Studies or an Associate […]

Regional Automotive Center students in the Toyota T-TEN program.
One week until the greatest show on earth comes to Chesapeake

We’re one week away from opening night for Shakespeare in the Grove, featuring “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Called a community treasure, Shakespeare in the Grove presented by Tidewater Community College and the Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission is in its 23rd year. Join us for free, outdoor public performances from June 26-30, starting at 8 p.m., […]

Open House 6-22 from 9 a.m. to noon
Learn about everything TCC offers at open house on all campuses, June 22

Bet you didn’t know Tidewater Community College offers 150-plus programs ranging from engineering to the visual and culinary arts to cybersecurity to a plethora of options in computer science. Or maybe you’re looking to transfer to the four-year school of your dreams and want to get those general education requirements out of the way without […]

Robert Carron and Daughter
Becoming a parent motivated this dad to pursue his nursing degree

When Robert Carron needed motivation to complete Tidewater Community College’s nursing program, he found it in the blue eyes of his daughter, Ava Kathryn, now 2½. “Having her changed my mindset about a lot of things,” said Carron, who will celebrate his third Father’s Day as a parent on June 16. “Ava made me more […]

Towne Bank donating to the Educational Foundation
TCC receives grant from TowneBank that will benefit visual, culinary, hospitality and automotive program expansion

The Tidewater Community College Educational Foundation is a recipient of a $500,000 grant from TowneBank. The funds will support the development of the TCC Perry Center for Visual & Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management and the expansion of the Regional Automotive Center (RAC). The 47,000-square-foot TCC Perry Center will be located in the NEON District […]

President Gregory DeCinque (center) with Admiral Mark Buzby and Cory McCray and Jennifer Palestrant.
Conference works toward a sea of change in maritime education

“Everything around here, one way or another, runs on the water,” said Jennifer Palestrant of Tidewater Community College and the Southeast Maritime and Transportation (SMART) Center, as she opened a two-day conference in Norfolk focused on all things maritime. “All Hands on Deck,” the 2019 National Maritime Education Conference held June 10 and 11 at […]

Cast from "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Enjoy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” under the stars at TCC’s Shakespeare in the Grove

A big-top circus design is the backdrop for the classic tale “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on stage at Tidewater Community College’s 23nd Shakespeare in the Grove. Free, outdoor public performances will be held June 26-30, starting at 8 p.m., weather permitting. Get a sneak peek of the play with a one-act performance at the community […]

FORMS VAC exhibit
Visual Arts Center exhibit featuring Portsmouth artists opening this week

Tidewater Community College’s Visual Arts Center will host the exhibition “FORMS: Works by Cate Currier & Clay McGlamory” from June 11 through Aug. 8. The opening reception will be held on June 13 at 7 p.m. A gallery talk will precede the event at 6:30 p.m. Galleries are free and open to the public. The […]

Women's Leadership Breakfast features Corynne Arnett with Dominion Energy
Women’s Leadership Breakfast a celebration of 25 years for TCC’s Women’s Center

Tidewater Community College’s 17th annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast marks the 25th year of the college’s Women’s Center. The breakfast will be held on June 26 at 8 a.m., in the Slover Library, 235 East Plume St., in Norfolk. The event celebrates community leaders, mentors and TCC students dedicated to academic excellence and service. Corynne Arnett, […]