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  • Ballroom Dance Team Shines at Event

    Ballroom Dance Team Shines at Event

    Pam Roberts is taking extra care in preparing the Virginia Peninsula Community College ballroom dance team for its most prestigious event of the season, BAM Jam. “That’s a really big…

  • College Receives $99,000 From Sentara Health

    College Receives $99,000 From Sentara Health

    Virginia Peninsula Community College is pleased to announce a generous contribution of $99,000 from Sentara Health to assist with providing affordable education in health-related fields. The donation from Sentara will…

  • Graduate Secure in His Targeted Education Choice

    Graduate Secure in His Targeted Education Choice

    For Chris Stuart there is education, then there is targeted, tailored education. The latter was a perfect fit when a career opportunity prompted him to upgrade his skills.  In his…

  • Baseball Season Starts Feb. 4

    Baseball Season Starts Feb. 4

    Virginia Peninsula Community College baseball coach Shane Harrison knows what it will take for a successful 2024 season. “Make the routine plays routine. Don’t overcomplicate everything. Just play the game,”…

  • VPCC, CNU Bringing Together Academics, Athletics for Historic Agreement

    VPCC, CNU Bringing Together Academics, Athletics for Historic Agreement

    Academics and athletics often are intertwined on American college campuses, including Virginia Peninsula Community College and Christopher Newport University. On Feb. 3, the two will become more so. That is…

  • Alum’s Leap from STEM to Law Was Fate

    Alum’s Leap from STEM to Law Was Fate

    When it comes to achievement, Michael A. Harris has not missed a beat while following his dreams. His unconventional journey includes military service, a turn as a professional musician, and…

  • Men’s Basketball Falls to Camp

    Men’s Basketball Falls to Camp

    The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team lost 77-63 at Paul D. Camp Community College on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The Gators (5-9) were coming off an 86-75 win over…

  • America Shining On Basketball Court

    America Shining On Basketball Court

    Basketball runs deep in Zariia America’s family. Her father, who is a big fan of the late Kobe Bryant, played in high school, college, and on an Air Force team.…

  • VPCC’s Thomas Goes from Interim Coach to Head Coach

    VPCC’s Thomas Goes from Interim Coach to Head Coach

    Virginia Peninsula Community College turned to a longtime and well-known Hampton Roads coach, Tommy Thomas, to lead its women’s volleyball program, naming him the head coach. Thomas was the interim…

  • Graduate’s Success is By Design

    Graduate’s Success is By Design

    The passion Maurice Rogers brings to his work comes from creativity, self-discovery and continuous growth. His genuine love for his craft shows up daily in his career as a graphic…