2020 Archives

December

Town Hall Focuses on Renaming Discussion

Suggestions for Holiday Break Abound

College Earns High Five from Manfred Family

Financial Aid Options Plentiful for Spring 2021

New Digital Media Communications & Marketing Manager Joins College

College Board Meets Dec. 16

Dr. Brannon Ready, Excited to Join College

Press Play Podcast Features Local Celebrity

Online Event Highlighted Community Discussion on Policing

College Set for Virtual Nurse Pinning Ceremony

College Board Members to Attend Committee Meetings

Open Forum for Renaming Discussion Dec. 11

November

Holiday Drive-Thru a Hit

Bay to Belly Exhibit Unveiling Dec. 5

Tips to Avoid Hazards Over the Holidays, Good Advice

Thomas Nelson Educator Among Artists in Local Art Center's Final Show

New Student Leadership at PTK

Thomas Nelson Announces Free Tuition for Eligible Students

Thomas Nelson Taking Advantage of 'Amazon Educate'

Register Today for Drive-Thru Holiday Event

Virtual, In-Person Events Honor Veterans

Celebrating Veterans Nov. 11 and Beyond

Holiday Celebration Set

First Virtual Theater Performance in Books

College Board's Special-Called Meeting, Nov. 10

College's Localities Meeting, Nov. 13

October

Scholarship for CTE Students Announced, Application Deadline Nov. 29

Numerous Events Slated to Honor Veterans

Presidential Ambassadors Still Making Connections

Theater Production, 'She Kills Monsters' Now Online

Campus Experts Present Chat on Safety

College Begins Podcast for its Military Community

Retired Professor 90, Offers Tips on Longevity

Employees Receive State Service Awards

Safety Officials Offer Tips for Severe Weather Prep

Thomas Nelson Events Encourage Voting

Thomas Nelson Names Its Outstanding Employees

Podcast Studio Seeks Actors, Techs

Art Gallery Presents Virtual Exhibition, 'Odd Spaces'

Towuanna Porter Brannon Hired to Lead Thomas Nelson Community College

September

Gator Great Award Winners Announced

Aponte Proud to Participate in Hispanic Heritage Month

College Perfect Fit for Former Professor Michael Bruno

Social Justice & Societal Change Committee Partners with Hampton

Presidential Candidates Conclude Interviews

Taking Higher Education to a New Level

Be in the Number for Census 2020

Students Shine with COVID-19 Assignment

A Letter from the Chancellor to Our Students

College Remaining Online for Spring 2021

Food Pantry Distribution Held at Hampton III Building

Board's Newest Member has Extensive Military Experience

College's Podcast Studio Seeks Actors and More

Dickens Named Associate Dean of STEM Division

Interviews for College Presidency Begin This Week

Alumni Council About More Than Raising Money

College's First Webinar a Success

Veterans Events Begin on 'BIONIC' I Care Day

Riley Earns Digital Events Strategist Certification

Police Awarded Grant Totaling Nearly $7,000

August

State Board Committee Certifies Four Finalists for Thomas Nelson Community College Presidency

College Board Members Attending Presidential Transition Team Meeting

Keithley Leaves Gift Upon Retirement

HR Announces New 'SafeColleges' Online Training

Boot Camp Provides Teachers Online Lessons

See Canvas to Help Work Through Zoom Outage

Student Welcome Another Online Event

Alums Making Their Way in World of Law

Census 2020, It Counts

VCCS Announces Funding Opportunity

Series Honoring Black History Set for Entire Year

'She Kills Monsters' Reset for Halloween Weekend

Pop-up Podcast Studio Open on Campus

Improved Grades for Math Department

July

Virtual Performances Keep Choir Busy

Jenkins Enjoyed Every Minute as College President

Hoffman’s Poems Selected for Indiana Archive

Naima Ford Selected CSSA Person of Year

Graduate Spotlight: Daniel Rodriguez

Census 2020: It's Not Too Late to be Counted

Helping Others Bonds TRiO Students of Year

Graduate Spotlight: Sandra Ola Hardy

Thomas Nelson Welcomes New College Board Member

Psychology Professor Offers Advice on Beating Zoom Fatigue

Dr. Lauren Williams Great Fit for New Position

Dual Enrollment Positions Students for Success

Student Needs, Key to Making Online Classes Successful

'Tutoring Alert' Can Help Students Succeed

June

Graduate Spotlight: Tabitha Spivey

College Offering Virtual Summer Camps

Thomas Nelson Offers Virtual Summer Camps

Strategic Planning Shows Bright Future for College

Another Town Hall, More Faculty Honored

'Beat the Boredom' Series Helps College Community Cope

Juneteenth: Thomas Nelson Closed Friday

Local News: Colleges to Submit Fall Reopening Plans to Governor

Virginia’s Community Colleges Announce Intentions for Fall 2020 Classes

Graduate Spotlight: Sherlock Banks

Thomas Nelson Disbursed Nearly $2 Million in CARES Act Aid

VCCS Chancellor Announces New Taskforce Focused on Equity, Diversity

DeCinque's Message to the College

Graduate Spotlight: Albert Williams Jr.

Nurse Aide Staff Working Hard Behind Scenes

May

Quiet Time for Ballroom Dance Team

Preparedness Vital for Hurricane Season

Dual Enrollment Students Excel

Men's Basketball Joins Conference

Register Today for Scenario Planning Event

Virtual Commencement Something to Celebrate

College Faculty Honored

Two Top Awards Highlight Graduation Ceremony

Long Journey for JKC Scholarship Semifinalist

VCCS Launches Distance Learning Platform

Census 2020 Happening Now, Participate Urge Officials

Virtual Events Could be Wave of Future

New Scholarship for 2020 High School Grads Established

April

It's Award Season at Thomas Nelson

Leaders Give Updates via 'Hot Topics'

Take the Student Experience Survey Today

Deadline to Choose Grading Policy, May 2

Students Play Role in Virtual Commencement Decision

'Family Fun Day' Not a Myth, Will Be Online

Economics Faculty Named to Post-Pandemic Task Force

Dr. Dever Leaves Lasting Legacy

Join College Leaders for Online Meeting April 24

Passing of Retired President John T. Dever

Two Student Clubs Holding Online Meetings

Completion Rates for Thomas Nelson Students on Rise

Several Workforce Development Programs on Hold

Students Adjusting to Online all the Time

'Global View' Conference at Appropriate Time

Food Assistance Programs Highlighted

VFCCE Scholarships for Spring, Now Open

March

Chancellor Announces Emergency Grading Policy for Spring 2020 Classes

Search for New President Begins, Thomas Nelson Seeks Community Input

Donation from Food Lion, Timely

Emergency Assistance Grants Available from College's Foundation

College Considering Virtual Commencement Options

Leaders Offer Updates via 'Hot Topics'

Spread the Word: Appointments Open for Online Tutoring

Appointments Open for Online Tutoring

Lots of Moving Parts to Make Move to Online Classes

College Exploring Options for Commencement, Play

Chancellor’s Note on COVID-19 and Virginia’s Community Colleges

Remember 2020 Census, Officials Urge

Shop AmazonSmile and Donate to the College

Take the 'Great Colleges to Work For' Survey

Update: COVID-19 Preparedness and Mitigation

COVID-19 Update: Thomas Nelson to Move Classes Online

College Closes at Noon March 20

College Closed March 11

College Adds Night/Weekend Cohort for Nursing

Taking the Stage

College Receives New Dissection Table

Leaders Share Updates via 'Hot Topics'

Participate in 2020 Census, Officials Urge

February

CANCELLED: March 17 Tornado Drill to Test College’s Emergency Alert Processes

'Design View' Offers Inspiration

Brainfuse a Student Success Story

Offices Closed March 11 for Professional Development Day

Gear up for CSSA's Professiaonal Development Day

Dr. Mary T. Christian: Call her Special

Hampton Campus Now Has ASL Club

Rehearsals and What's Overheard

Safety Tips for Winter Weather, Good Advice

Gregory DeCinque: G3 Program Will Make a Difference in Virginia

Morgan McCoy: From Inspired to an Inspiration

Basketball Season Comes to a Close

Campus Food Pantries Highlighted in Local News

Taking a Close Look at 'She Kills Monsters'

Admirals' Fundraiser for Eric Murphy Feb. 12

Local Artist's Display Features Common Objects

January

Between Classes: Donate at Feb. 18 Blood Drive

Poetry on Their Minds

Art Professor’s Free Exhibition Opening at Williamsburg Gallery

Spirits High Heading into Baseball Season

Series of Activities Set for Black History Month

Spread the Word: Paid Summer Research Opportunity in STEM

Officials Promote 2020 Census Jobs and Encourage Participation

Series of Activities Set for Black History Month

Dual Enrollment Info Sessions Drawing Crowds

Plenty Happening Between Classes

College Lessons Still Relevant for Sheriff Diggs

Black History Month Speakers Have Altruism in Common

Amazon Shopping Can Equal Funds for Thomas Nelson

Between Classes: Activities Abound on Campus

New Way to Access Anthem Health Assessment Announced

Apply Now for Faculty-Staff Innovators Grant

Donate Gently-Used Grocery Bags to Food Pantry

Everyone Has a Role in Safety and Security, Officials Stress

College Board's Special-Called Meeting, Jan. 15

MEC 165 Students Shine

Scholarship Shows Murphy's Love for College

Open-Mic Poetry Gathering, Feb. 19

College Closed Jan. 20 for MLK Day

Barker Named New Baseball Coach

Eagle Sculpture Donated to Historic Triangle Campus

Dever's Vast Career, Retirement Focus of Local News

Student Services Williamsburg has New Operating Hours

Ballroom Dance Team Featured in Local News