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College Part of New FAA Training Initiative for Drones Program
Thomas Nelson’s Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones) program has been approved for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative. The initiative is a new program designed by the Federal Aviation…
Summer Program for High Schoolers, A Hit
Thomas Nelson President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon and Hampton City Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeffery Smith began exploring ideas several months ago to expand the dual enrollment partnership. They wanted creative…
Alum Thanks College Community
Ramon Neal describes his decision to pursue a nursing career as answering a calling. That’s not unusual, but the timing of the call was. Following a 10-year career in the…
Making an Impact for More Than 40 Years
While faculty members play a huge role in student success, others also have a direct effect. Renee Peterson, who retired July 30 after more than 40 years of service in…
Nearly 50 Getting a ‘JumpStart’ at the College
The College’s summer bridge program JumpStart will welcome nearly 50 participants this month for interactive four-day experiences at campuses in Hampton and Williamsburg. Open to ages 18-24, the program aims…
Student Receives Fire and Emergency Services Scholarship
Timothy Morrison, a student at Thomas Nelson Community College, has received the Ronny J. Coleman Fire and Emergency Services Leader of the Future Scholarship of $1,000 from the International Public…
President Reveals Vision at Monday Meet-up
Since being named Thomas Nelson’s ninth president in January, Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon said she has often been asked about her vision for the College. She considers it an odd…
The List of Potential New Names Narrowed to Five
The Virginia State Board for Community Colleges requested an examination of its schools bearing the names of individuals about one year ago. As a result of an intensive process officials…
Events Offer a Way to Connect to the Community
Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon was excited to be a panelist at a recent Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce event, and the reason was simple. “One of the things I shared…
College Reopens to Public
Signs, electronic and traditional, welcoming back students, faculty and staff. A tour for prospective students. A smattering of cars in the parking lot. Those were just some of the scenes…