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  • Internship Became Dream Job for VPCC Alum Kerri Payne

    Internship Became Dream Job for VPCC Alum Kerri Payne

    The path to a dream job for Kerri Payne began in the unlikeliest of places — a classroom. That’s where Payne and her Virginia Peninsula Community College classmates worked on…

  • Alumnus Ethan Wunibald Paying It Forward

    Alumnus Ethan Wunibald Paying It Forward

    Ethan Wunibald is anticipating his upcoming visit to Virginia Peninsula Community College. The 2022 graduate is eager to engage with STEM students. He is set to speak at a Science…

  • Enrollment Continues Positive Trend

    Enrollment Continues Positive Trend

    Virginia Peninsula Community College announced enrollment for its summer session rose by 11%. That is on the heels of an 8% enrollment increase for the 2023-24 academic year and more…

  • Soccer Season No.2 for Gators Starts Saturday

    Soccer Season No.2 for Gators Starts Saturday

    Second-year men’s soccer coach Kevin Darcy has had a few training sessions and scrimmages heading into the season opener Saturday. The scrimmages have been more important because it’s been harder…

  • College Busy in Southeast Newport News

    College Busy in Southeast Newport News

    Marian Clifton recalls Virginia Peninsula Community College President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon saying a few years ago the College needs to reach out more to underserved populations. In southeast Newport…

  • VPCC Names Harper New Women’s Basketball Coach

    VPCC Names Harper New Women’s Basketball Coach

    Virginia Peninsula Community College has selected Chris Harper, a former assistant women’s basketball coach at Christopher Newport University and The Apprentice School, to be its women’s basketball coach. Harper is…

  • Practices Underway for Fall Sports Teams

    Practices Underway for Fall Sports Teams

    The start of fall classes also signals the beginning of fall sports seasons. At Virginia Peninsula Community College, that means athletes are on the soccer fields, volleyball courts, and trails…

  • Cross Country Program Announces Meets for Inaugural Season

    Cross Country Program Announces Meets for Inaugural Season

    The inaugural season of cross country at Virginia Peninsula Community College will consist of five meets. For the first season of outdoor track and field, which was held in the…

  • One Stop Event Huge Success

    One Stop Event Huge Success

    Teamwork made Virginia Peninsula Community College’s third annual One Stop event on July 25 a huge success, with approximately 125 potential students participating. Athletics director Chris Moore said he received…

  • 19 High School Students Participate in Summer College Experience

    19 High School Students Participate in Summer College Experience

    Virginia Peninsula Community College recognized 19 students on July 25 for completing the Summer College Experience, a five-week program for Hampton high school students to earn college credits. The students,…