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Lizz Rizzatto (standing) is excited the Tutoring Center has moved into a bigger space in Kecoughtan Hall.
Tutoring Center Moves into Larger Space
Liz Rizzatto joined Virginia Peninsula Community College in 2016 as a math instructor assistant in the tutoring department, being assigned a temporary space from the start. That all changed at…
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From left: Cinthya Bates, Nathalia Matthews, VPCC athletics director and men's basketball coach Chris Moore and Asheton Glass.
Sports at Virginia Peninsula is a Gateway to New Experiences for Students
As an avid sports fan and a former volleyball player and cross country runner, Virginia Peninsula Community College President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon has long advocated the benefits of athletics.…
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Elle Hill (left) and Breyana Harris are two of the students in VPCC's Early Childhood Education program.
Students Enjoy New Learning Opportunities at VPCC Early Childhood Center
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – It was easy to overlook Elle Hill and Breyana Harris at last month’s ribbon-cutting for the Newport News Early Childhood Development Center. In a room filled…
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VPCC alumna and faculty member, Rochelle Pleasant
Rochelle Pleasant has a Lifelong Devotion to Early Childhood Education
Rochelle Pleasant has devoted decades to early childhood education, wearing many hats along the way. From her role as an adjunct faculty member at Virginia Peninsula Community College to serving…
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VPCC’s William Morris, who will head the new Esports program
VPCC Adding Esports for Fall 2025
Chris Moore recalls being limited to 30 minutes a day for video games when he was a child. Now, as the athletics director at Virginia Peninsula Community College, he has…
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VPCC President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon (in scarf) joined Newport News dignitaries, officials from the Peake Childhood Center and children in cutting the ribbon for the Newport News Early Childhood Development Center.
VPCC Continues Commitment to Newport News with Early Childhood Initiative
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – With its involvement in the Newport News Early Childhood Development Center, Virginia Peninsula Community College continues efforts to reach out to residents in the city’s southeast…
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VPCC baseball players, from left: Austin Smith, Hayden Koontz and Logan Landers.
Bigger Roster Could Benefit Baseball Squad
Virginia Peninsula Community College baseball coach Shane Harrison said the success of the 2025 season will come down to numbers, and he likes his numbers. “We’re looking at 35 or…
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Basketball Game Postponed
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team, which has been off since Dec. 20, was scheduled to return to action on Jan. 7. However, due to expected inclement weather,…
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Sports Update: Gators Split Pair
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team went into the holiday break on a winning note after defeating Monroe University of the Bronx 83-72 on Dec. 20. Sincere Moore…
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College Names New Track/CC Coach
Moore had a simple explanation for his interest in the position with the Gators. “After coaching high school for so long and winning, I was looking to move up to…
