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VPCC Receives Health Care Grant
The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education and Sentara Healthcare have awarded Virginia Peninsula Community College $8,850 in emergency assistance grants for its healthcare students. “This award will help reduce…
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Newport News Mayor Excited to Speak to Class of 2023
Phillip Jones, newly elected mayor of Newport News, will give Virginia Peninsula Community College’s first commencement address since the 56-year-old institution was renamed. Jones’ keynote speech at the May 12…
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VCCS Chancellor Visits College
Dr. David Doré, the new chancellor of the Virginia Community College System, continued his tour of those institutions by visiting Virginia Peninsula Community College on Monday morning. Among his first…
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Newport News Mayor the VPCC Commencement Speaker
Virginia Peninsula Community College announced Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones will be the guest speaker at its 54th graduation ceremony. The event is set for May 12 at 2 p.m. at…
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VPCC Holds Official Ceremony for President Brannon
Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon was inaugurated as Virginia Peninsula Community College’s ninth president in a heartfelt ceremony on March 24 at Liberty Live Church in Hampton. Brannon, who was named…
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Alumnus Returns to Recruit for Muhlbauer
Seven months after graduating from Virginia Peninsula Community College’s mechatronics program, Zach Tilley was on campus helping his employer recruit more talent. Muhlbauer is an international company involved in the…
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New Baseball Coach Ready for New Season
Shane Harrison was named the interim head baseball coach at Virginia Peninsula Community College in late October as the fall season was winding down. He led the Gators for just…
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Enrollment Up, Ending Eight-Year Slide
Virginia Peninsula Community College announced its fall enrollment numbers for credit and non-credit students are up from a year ago, ending an eight-year decline. While the numbers aren’t official yet,…
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Timing Right for ACE Graduate Ferguson
Keith Ferguson earned an associate degree while in high school. He turned 20 at the beginning of December and is less than a year away from earning a bachelor’s degree…
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Longtime Employee, VPCC Alumna Designs College’s New Brand
Over 20 years ago, Michelle Shonk walked up to the doors of Virginia Peninsula College, searching for her pathway to a brighter future. She was driven by her passion for…
