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Barnes and Noble at TCC
Barnes and Noble College to continue to operate TCC bookstores

Tidewater Community College is extending its contract with Barnes & Noble College, which has managed the TCC bookstores since 2006. As part of the new contract, the MacArthur Center location will close on December 21, 2022, and move to the Norfolk Campus Student Center. While the new Norfolk Campus store is under construction, the bookstore […]

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TCC named one of Newsweek’s “America’s Top Online Colleges”

Tidewater Community College was named one of “America’s Top Online Colleges” by Newsweek and Statista. This is the second year the college was recognized for its online degrees and certificates. TCC is the only community college in Virginia recognized and one of 200 colleges and universities named nationwide. With the increase in online learning due […]

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Collision Repair grant to help prepare industry-ready grads

Tidewater Community College’s Collision Repair program received a $5,000 grant from Caliber Collision through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). The grant was part of the Benchmark grant funding through CREF. TCC is one of three schools to receive grants from Caliber to help elevate the skills of graduates. The funds will be used to […]

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Honoring those who served

Tidewater Community College’s Center for Military and Veterans Education (CMVE) invites students and alumni from all branches of the military to Veterans Day commemorations to be held on each campus. Active duty, reserve, National Guard, veterans, spouses, family members and the community are welcome to attend a ceremony at the campus of their choosing to honor those who […]

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Free or low-cost child care available for students

Are you considering college, but concerned about the cost of child care while you attend classes and study? There’s good news – TCC is here to help. The college was recently awarded a $667,883 federal grant to provide quality child care for parents in need who are pursuing higher education at TCC. Thanks to a […]

Cast from "Leaving Iowa"
TCC Theatre presents “Leaving Iowa,” a story of going home and moving forward

Tidewater Community College Theatre will present “Leaving Iowa” for two weekends in November. Opening night is on Nov. 3 with shows running through Nov. 12. All performances will be held in the Black Box Theater in the Academic Building on TCC’s Chesapeake Campus, 1428 Cedar Road. “Leaving Iowa” revolves around Don Browning, a middle-aged writer, who […]

It’s time to add some fall beauties to your space

Welcome fall by displaying mums and pansies grown by TCC horticulture students. Consider adding colorful pots to your patio, porch or garden, or bring these fall-hued gems inside to add a splash of color to your place. The Horticulture Program fall plant sale will be held on Oct 19-20 at the Tidewater Community College Chesapeake […]

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An evening of dance highlights TCC Hispanic Heritage Month lineup

Tidewater Community College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month under the national theme, “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.” The college’s keynote event honors Hispanic culture through dance. Come and enjoy an evening of exceptional performances as we learn about “La History Humana” (The Human Story). The event will be held on Oct. 19, 2022, from 6 […]

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From service to semis: TCC receives grant that aims to train more vets as truckers

Tidewater Community College received an eighth federal grant to specifically help train military veterans and their spouses for careers in trucking. The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently awarded TCC a $102,769 grant, which will be administered by the college’s Center for Military and Veterans Education (CMVE). TCC is one […]

TCC 2022 annual award winners
TCC annual award winners shine inside the classroom and out

Tidewater Community College recognizes five faculty and staff members from across the college with annual special awards on Aug. 18. Selected by their peers, the honorees will receive their awards at TCC’s 2022 Fall Convocation to be held at the college’s Chesapeake Campus. Professor of the Year Thomas Geary, Ph.D., is the Professor of the […]