Alumni
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Dave Batory's typography class at VPCC has few empty seats.
VPCC Continues to Expand Student Population with Two Years of Growth
After a decade of declining enrollment, Virginia Peninsula Community College had its second consecutive year of growth. J.J. Bonavita, director of Institutional Research at the College, pointed out two big…
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Celena Luccioni (left) and her mother, Bridgett Madden, are both proud alumnae of VPCC and recently worked together at a summer camp held at the Hampton Campus.
Mother, Daughter Share Love of VPCC
Bridgett Madden and her daughter, Celena Luccioni, come from a long line of educators. Madden’s grandparents were educators. Her father was an engineer at the NASA Langley Research Center. He…
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Katrina Slater
Katrina Slater Aims to Inspire
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – When Katrina Slater walks into a classroom at Virginia Peninsula Community College, she brings more than lesson plans. She brings compassion, empathy and familiarity. Not long ago,…
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Former Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck addresses the students at VPCC's graduation May 15 at the Hampton Coliseum.
VPCC Graduates Receive Diplomas, Advice at Commencement
HAMPTON, Va. – Nearly 450 students walked across the stage at the Hampton Coliseum on Thursday to receive a degree or certificate from Virginia Peninsula Community College’s academic or workforce…
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Beverly Franklin earned a A.A.S degree in Human Services from Virginia Peninsula.
Beverly Franklin Soars to the Top of the Class
For Beverly Franklin, May 15 is more than just a graduation date. It’s a victory lap. When she hits the stage at the Hampton Coliseum to receive her degree from…
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Molly Grazier finally adjusted to college life thanks to VPCC's Paralegal Studies program.
Paralegal Student Finds Right Fit
As a part-time deputy clerk at Williamsburg/James City County Courthouse, Molly Grazier works typical hours (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. four days a week) and has a typical desk available for use.…
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Shelby Dixon said her time at VPCC was instrumental in setting her up for a successful career in the healthcare industry.
Alumna Recruiting VPCC Students for Healthcare Careers
Shelby Dixon has had a successful career in the healthcare industry, working for a local organization for almost 20 years. Her experiences at Virginia Peninsula Community College, then Thomas Nelson…
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John McCartney Went from Soldier to First Responder and Teacher
John McCartney’s life seemed set after a decade of military service segued to a career in federal government. He served as an infantry and military intelligence officer before leaving the…
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Alex Edwards is enjoying her time as owner of Smithfield Ice Cream Parlor.
Alumna Feeding Her Passion for Business
Alex Edwards always thought she would be a business owner, just not this particular one. “When I was younger, I wanted to own a bar because, you know, that’s the…
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Openness to Change Led to Promising Career for Alice Chen
Alice Chen is a lifelong learner who doesn’t back down from new experiences. Her fearlessness unexpectedly led her to engineering and today, she’s a land use engineer with the Virginia…
