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Jenaveve Meachum
Meet Presidential Ambassador Jenaveve Meachum
Jenaveve Meachum is working toward an Associate of Science degree in Social Science at Virginia Peninsula Community College. Although currently focused on sociology, she plans to continue her education studying…
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Kim Phillips said the apprenticeship program will have short-term and long-term benefits to the College and the business community.
VPCC Launches New Apprenticeship Initiative with Local Business in Mind
Kim Phillips, the Apprenticeship coordinator at Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC), knows the school is a valuable resource for businesses. Her job is to ensure the business community also knows.…
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Manny Miguel has an extensive background in playing and coaching volleyball.
New Volleyball Coach Draws on Experience from Across World
Virginia Peninsula Community College has selected Immanuel “Manny” Miguel, an Air Force veteran with an extensive background in the sport, as its new volleyball coach. Athletics Director Chris Moore said…
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The Riverside VCU Health LifeVac helicopter drew a lot of attention at a summer health science camp at the Historic Triangle Campus in Williamsburg.
Learning More Than Academics at Summer Camps
Summer normally is a time for educators to slow down, take a breath or relax. That’s not the case at Virginia Peninsula Community College, where faculty, staff and administrators have…
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Katrina Slater
Katrina Slater Aims to Inspire
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – When Katrina Slater walks into a classroom at Virginia Peninsula Community College, she brings more than lesson plans. She brings compassion, empathy and familiarity. Not long ago,…
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Aidan Feather was a force at the plate this year for the Gators.
Record Doesn’t Tell Story of Baseball Team’s Season
The Virginia Peninsula Community College baseball team’s record in 2025 was just 15-36, but that was the only place it fell short. “We had personal records. We had team records.…
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Beverly Franklin earned a A.A.S degree in Human Services from Virginia Peninsula.
Beverly Franklin Soars to the Top of the Class
For Beverly Franklin, May 15 is more than just a graduation date. It’s a victory lap. When she hits the stage at the Hampton Coliseum to receive her degree from…
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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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The VPCC team: Prof. Peter Berquist and students Noah Zando Sloan, Hailey Bauer, Jewel Bartels, and Anthony “Daniel” Burruss.
VPCC Students Had Field Trip of a Lifetime Exploring California Desert
Virginia Peninsula Community College students participated in a geology field research trip in eastern California alongside peers from Piedmont Virginia Community College. The 17-member group explored the Basin and Range…
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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…
