Alumni
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New Endowed Scholarship Honors Community Leader Joseph Fuentes
VPCC officials announced the creation of the Joseph John Fuentes Endowed Memorial Scholarship, established by the Fuentes family to celebrate the life and legacy of an esteemed community leader.
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Alumnus Ben Tiefenback’s Law Experience Helping Those with Special Needs
Ben Tiefenback first experienced Virginia Peninsula Community as a homeschooled student in the dual enrollment program.
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Family, Education, Meaningful Work Define VPCC Student Micah Hunt
Micah Hunt has a can-do spirit. A husband, father, full-time electrician and Virginia Peninsula Community College student, he’s zealous about it all and is staying focused on personal and professional…
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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…
