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Boots Feather, owner and president of Demolition Services, Inc., hands over ownership of the cornerstone and the paperwork to John Mason, director of Facilities, Planning and Capital Outlay at VPCC.
VPCC’s Landmark Diggs, Harrison and Moore Halls Being Demolished
Virginia Peninsula Community College will close a chapter in its 58-year history when the demolition of three landmark Hampton Campus buildings begins this month. Having served students, faculty and staff…
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Alumnus Ben Tiefenback’s Law Experience Helping Those with Special Needs
Ben Tiefenback first experienced Virginia Peninsula Community as a homeschooled student in the dual enrollment program.
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Military Events Highlight November Offerings
Nearly one-third of Virginia Peninsula Community College’s students have an affiliation to the military. With numerous campus events related to the military scheduled for November, it might appear the month…
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Meet Presidential Ambassador Keegan Wright
Keegan Wright is determined to become a cardiovascular technologist. So, he’s getting a jumpstart at Virginia Peninsula Community College, seeking an Associate of Science degree in Health Sciences. Wright, a…
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The Gregory family (from left): Riley, Andrew, Gavin and Kim.
Love of Sports Fuels $10,000 Donation to VPCC Baseball
Athletics has played a vital role in the lives of Andrew and Kim Gregory, who were high school sweethearts at Isle of Wight Academy. Andrew was a three-sport (football, basketball…
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The Early Childhood cohort, most of whom are shown here, held a celebration to mark the end of their summer classes.
New Early Childhood, Human Services Cohorts a Huge Success
Student cohorts have been used to great success in Virginia Peninsula Community College’s Emergency Medical Services and nursing programs. The College’s Early Childhood and Human Services programs are hoping for…
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Meet Presidential Ambassador Elysa Wainwright
With a penchant for research and long-time interest in law Elysa Wainwright is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies at Virginia Peninsula Community College. To enhance…
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Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon
VPCC, Riverside Health Team Up in ‘Tea with Dr. B’ Series
Virginia Peninsula Community College and Riverside Health have a long and prosperous partnership that will get only stronger in the next year. The two institutions are collaborating on the latest…
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Family, Education, Meaningful Work Define VPCC Student Micah Hunt
Micah Hunt has a can-do spirit. A husband, father, full-time electrician and Virginia Peninsula Community College student, he’s zealous about it all and is staying focused on personal and professional…
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VPCC President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon (second from left) and VLM Executive Director Rebecca Kleinhample (left) announced a partnership to adopt Newt (middle). Also on hand were VPCC Creative Communication Services manager and alum Michelle Shonk (second from right), who spearheaded the idea, and Gillie the Gator, VPCC’s mascot.
VPCC and VLM Reveal Gator Collaboration
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) and the Virginia Living Museum (VLM) announced a new strategic alliance built around the two institutions’ love for alligators. The VLM…
