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Elle Hill (left) and Breyana Harris are two of the students in VPCC's Early Childhood Education program.
Students Enjoy New Learning Opportunities at VPCC Early Childhood Center
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – It was easy to overlook Elle Hill and Breyana Harris at last month’s ribbon-cutting for the Newport News Early Childhood Development Center. In a room filled…
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VPCC alumna and faculty member, Rochelle Pleasant
Rochelle Pleasant has a Lifelong Devotion to Early Childhood Education
Rochelle Pleasant has devoted decades to early childhood education, wearing many hats along the way. From her role as an adjunct faculty member at Virginia Peninsula Community College to serving…
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Zack Easton shows off his specialty glove for pitching.
VPCC Pitcher Has Batters Looking Left and Right
Ambidextrous pitchers, those who can throw left-handed and right-handed, are rare and usually trace their talent to a childhood injury. Not so for Virginia Peninsula Community College’s Zack Easton, although…
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VPCC President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon (in scarf) joined Newport News dignitaries, officials from the Peake Childhood Center and children in cutting the ribbon for the Newport News Early Childhood Development Center.
VPCC Continues Commitment to Newport News with Early Childhood Initiative
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – With its involvement in the Newport News Early Childhood Development Center, Virginia Peninsula Community College continues efforts to reach out to residents in the city’s southeast…
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VPCC baseball players, from left: Austin Smith, Hayden Koontz and Logan Landers.
Bigger Roster Could Benefit Baseball Squad
Virginia Peninsula Community College baseball coach Shane Harrison said the success of the 2025 season will come down to numbers, and he likes his numbers. “We’re looking at 35 or…
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Basketball Game Postponed
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team, which has been off since Dec. 20, was scheduled to return to action on Jan. 7. However, due to expected inclement weather,…
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Sports Update: Gators Split Pair
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team went into the holiday break on a winning note after defeating Monroe University of the Bronx 83-72 on Dec. 20. Sincere Moore…
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College Names New Track/CC Coach
Moore had a simple explanation for his interest in the position with the Gators. “After coaching high school for so long and winning, I was looking to move up to…
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Nurses featured for pinning ceremony
College Holds Pinning Ceremony for Nurses
Virginia Peninsula Community College’s pinning ceremony Dec. 17 recognized 26 graduates of the nursing program. It was the largest cohort in recent memory, said Jenni Jones, the director of the…
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Theater Students Participate in Annual Statewide Seminar
Faith Dry was one of four Virginia Peninsula Community College students awarded an internship for the annual Virginia Theatre Association Conference in late October. She enjoyed it so much she…
