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Graduation Ceremonies Give Nod to Past, Look to Future
Thomas Nelson’s 53rd commencement exercises truly were special. From the keynote speaker to the three years of graduates to the issuing of the last Thomas Nelson Community College diplomas, the May…
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Faculty, Staff Honored at Annual Awards Event
At Thomas Nelson’s annual faculty reward and recognition ceremony, President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon acknowledged the awards offer just a small token of appreciation. “I don’t know that they would…
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Highest Student Honors Went to Wiggins and Toney
Kayla Wiggins and Laren Toney received the College’s highest student honors this year. Among the highlights of Thomas Nelson’s graduation ceremonies, every year is the President’s and Vice President’s awards…
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Nursing Students Ready to Celebrate Long Journey
Grace Howard said the most rewarding part of being a nurse is watching patients progress. For the 52 Thomas Nelson students participating in this year’s nurse pinning ceremony on May…
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Student Success Story: Sarah Ritchey
Sarah Ritchey is a lifelong Peninsula resident who graduated from York High School in 2007. She applied to colleges back then but wasn’t sure what she wanted to do. Money…
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College Celebrates Sports Teams, Will Add More
Thomas Nelson’s annual sports awards held on April 22 honored the past and present while also looking to the future. The basketball team, led by coach Chris Moore, celebrated a…
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Ballroom Dance Team in Great Form
Thomas Nelson’s ballroom dance team, which last competed in December 2020, didn’t miss a beat in its return to competition. Six newcomers, who have been dancing since just February, joined…
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Dave Escobar Finally Getting Shot at College Baseball
Dave Escobar Finally Getting Shot at College Baseball
As a baseball player at Hampton High School, Dave Escobar drew interest from all levels of college coaches: Division I, Division II, Division III and junior college. He also was…
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MTCA Remembered as a Special Place
When Michael Sundblad interviewed for a position at Thomas Nelson more than 15 years ago, the Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium (MTCA) caught his eye. He ended up spending countless…
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Whitley Selected for All-USA Academic Team
Thomas Nelson’s Anastasia Whitley is among 20 college students named to the prestigious All-USA Academic Team and will receive a $5,000 scholarship. More than 2,200 students were nominated for the…
