Alumni
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Molly Grazier finally adjusted to college life thanks to VPCC's Paralegal Studies program.
Paralegal Student Finds Right Fit
As a part-time deputy clerk at Williamsburg/James City County Courthouse, Molly Grazier works typical hours (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. four days a week) and has a typical desk available for use.…
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Shelby Dixon said her time at VPCC was instrumental in setting her up for a successful career in the healthcare industry.
Alumna Recruiting VPCC Students for Healthcare Careers
Shelby Dixon has had a successful career in the healthcare industry, working for a local organization for almost 20 years. Her experiences at Virginia Peninsula Community College, then Thomas Nelson…
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Alex Edwards is enjoying her time as owner of Smithfield Ice Cream Parlor.
Alumna Feeding Her Passion for Business
Alex Edwards always thought she would be a business owner, just not this particular one. “When I was younger, I wanted to own a bar because, you know, that’s the…
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Openness to Change Led to Promising Career for Alice Chen
Alice Chen is a lifelong learner who doesn’t back down from new experiences. Her fearlessness unexpectedly led her to engineering and today, she’s a land use engineer with the Virginia…
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VPCC Graduate Kolby Hoge
Grad Kolby Hoge Earns TV Internship
The stars aligned perfectly for Kolby Hoge just after college graduation. He received a degree in Graphic and Media Design from Virginia Peninsula Community College in May then started a…
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Gianella Loten
Meet Presidential Ambassador Gianella Loten
Gianella Loten began her higher education journey at Virginia Peninsula Community College in the fall of 2022. She is among four students serving as Presidential Ambassadors for the 2023-2024 academic year.…
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Domonique Mabry isn’t intimidated by her big move halfway across the country.
Alumna Lands Dream Job at Tesla
When Domonique Mabry moved halfway across the country, from Kansas to Virginia, she had no job lined up, but she had a dream: to be an engineer. She’s making another…
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Dave Escobar Finally Getting Shot at College Baseball
Dave Escobar Finally Getting Shot at College Baseball
As a baseball player at Hampton High School, Dave Escobar drew interest from all levels of college coaches: Division I, Division II, Division III and junior college. He also was…
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Myo Kyaw and his family
FastForward Student Profile: Myo Kyaw
FastForward is a grant-funded training program aimed at high-demand fields. It is available at the 23 institutions in the Virginia Community Colleges System. The programs usually last from 6-12 weeks, and…
