Meet David Hopkins, a Tidewater Community College STEM Promise Scholar. David is following in his dad’s footsteps and preparing for a career in cyber security. A Suffolk resident, David has adjusted well to college life after years of homeschooling. “My favorite thing about TCC is the opportunities,” David said. “I especially like working with classmates […]
Rachel Dunn is proud to be a Tidewater Community College Student Ambassador and Outstanding High School Graduate Scholar. “I never really considered community college until my godmother encouraged me to apply,” Rachel said. “Now that I’ve been at TCC for two semesters, I can say it was the best decision ever.” As an Outstanding High […]
Angela “Angi” Wood says the most important thing she’s learned at TCC is how to be a compassionate nurse. She credits her nursing skills instructor, Catina Davis, with inspiring her to be an excellent nurse, while also teaching her the nursing process and critical thinking on the job. Angi is an adult learner who returned […]
Danielle Paitsel is following in her mother’s footsteps and starting her higher education at Tidewater Community College. For Danielle, watching her mom, Angelica, flourish as a radiographer, compelled her to find her own path into the health professions. “TCC was a good fit for my mom and it’s been great for me, too,” Danielle said. […]
Mya Day loves science and has always wanted to work at NASA. As a Tidewater Community College STEM Promise Scholar, she is on her way to making this dream come true. “I feel so fortunate to be part of STEM Promise. It’s pretty great having tuition covered, but it doesn’t end there,” Mya said. “The […]
Community service has become a way of life for Jiahuan Lin. She began volunteering in high school and has no intention of slowing down. “Community service benefits not just the one who receives the service, but also the one who does it,” she said. “It is also a way to connect with others and gain […]
This Veterans Day and every day, we honor our military service men and women and their families who have stepped forward to serve, no matter the circumstances. Their dedicated service is invaluable, and their sacrifices will never be forgotten. Thank you, vets! Mohammed Aljuboor and Obmarie Rodriguez are among the thousands of active-duty military members […]
Logan Campbell is one of the thousands of students who came to Tidewater Community College to train for a new career after serving in the United States Armed Forces. Campbell, 32, spent a decade in the U.S. Army as a veterinarian technician caring for military working dogs, horses and other animals. He is pursuing a […]
Tidewater Community College’s recent advertising campaign features the tagline, “We’re Here to Help.” And it’s true! TCC has helped thousands of students with internet access, free laptops, tuition assistance and emergency financial help. By the numbers Help came in many forms including: A total of 1,029 students received internet access support. More than 1,400 first-time […]
Tidewater Community College launched the Academic Excellence and Service Awards to recognize exemplary students. A total of 18 students were honored during a virtual ceremony held on May 2, 2021. Michelle Woodhouse, vice president for Academic Affairs and chief academic officer, led the event and added her congratulations to the honorees. “Each of these students […]