Alumni

  • Coach Jackson Honored By Peninsula Sports Club

    Coach Jackson Honored By Peninsula Sports Club

    The Peninsula Sports Club honored Angela Jackson, a former player, coach, and administrator at Virginia Peninsula Community College, for her many years of service to the College. Jackson, who began…

  • Alumna Thriving at VCU Because of VPCC

    Alumna Thriving at VCU Because of VPCC

    Katelyn Peters is in her second semester at Virginia Commonwealth University after transferring from Virginia Peninsula Community College. The transition has gone smoother than she could have imagined. She knows…

  • From Alumnus to Educator, Brenton Cross Fulfilling Life’s Plan

    From Alumnus to Educator, Brenton Cross Fulfilling Life’s Plan

    Just months ago, Brenton Cross graduated from Virginia Peninsula Community College, receiving an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET). He’s due to return to VPCC spring…

  • Kevin Gardner Goes from Graduate to Adjunct Instructor

    Kevin Gardner Goes from Graduate to Adjunct Instructor

    Kevin Gardner’s path has been unconventional. After graduating from Virginia Peninsula Community College in 2024, he’ll step into a new role as an adjunct instructor in the Electrical Engineering Technology…

  • Internship Became Dream Job for VPCC Alum Kerri Payne

    Internship Became Dream Job for VPCC Alum Kerri Payne

    The path to a dream job for Kerri Payne began in the unlikeliest of places — a classroom. That’s where Payne and her Virginia Peninsula Community College classmates worked on…

  • Alumnus Ethan Wunibald Paying It Forward

    Alumnus Ethan Wunibald Paying It Forward

    Ethan Wunibald is anticipating his upcoming visit to Virginia Peninsula Community College. The 2022 graduate is eager to engage with STEM students. He is set to speak at a Science…

  • Angelo Maker Intent on Life of Purpose by Helping Others

    Angelo Maker Intent on Life of Purpose by Helping Others

    Education changed the game for Angelo Maker. Overcoming trials that might have broken some people, he is determined to make a difference by opening doors for others.   Maker graduated…

  • Scholarship Sends Student to South Korea

    Scholarship Sends Student to South Korea

    Nina Perkins won’t be spending her upcoming birthday with family and friends. Instead, she’ll be halfway around the world, starting an eight-week Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program in South Korea.…

  • College Holds 55th Commencement Exercises

    College Holds 55th Commencement Exercises

    Student Government Association President Tiye’ Smith stressed to her classmates how proud she was of them in her commencement speech at Virginia Peninsula Community College’s graduation ceremony on May 14…

  • Personal Struggles Inspired Grad’s Commitment to Service

    Personal Struggles Inspired Grad’s Commitment to Service

    A journey of personal struggles has become a story of resilience and redemption for Whalan McDew, leading to his dedication to community service. Giving back is a way of life…