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Chris Abaya (left) and Robert Lawrence have never lost their quest for knowledge, both attending college with much younger classmates.
VPCC Students Join Forces for Ground-Breaking Video Project
Robert Lawrence enrolled at Virginia Peninsula Community College hoping to find his passion. “I’ve been through probably three or four different programs, from engineering and nursing, and now I’m pursuing…
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VPCC President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon held a summit Oct. 21 with three other community college presidents, including Dr. Corey McCray of Paul D. Camp Community College.
College Conference Implores Business Community, Legislators to Support Workforce Grants
The Community College Workforce Cooperative was formed in January 2021 with the idea that one collaborative effort is better than three individual ones. However, no one at Virginia Peninsula Community…
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VPCC Alum Devante Cofield Built a Career in HVAC and Beyond
Devante Cofield, a Marine Corps veteran, began charting a new future at Virginia Peninsula Community College in 2017 and is now well into a career he loves.
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Cameran Drew is in his second year at VPCC and should graduate in spring 2026.
VPCC Student Cameran Drew Makes History by Election to Surry Board
Cameran Drew, a 19-year-old student at Virginia Peninsula Community College, said his platform helped him become the youngest candidate ever elected to the Surry County Board of Supervisors. “The biggest…
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The Gators celebrated sophomore night with a thrilling 3-2 victory.
Sports Update: Soccer Takes Important Steps in Building Program
For the Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s soccer team, the 2025 season was a case of it being more than the sum of its parts. The Gators posted just two…
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Gaylene Kanoyton of Celebrate Healthcare in collaboration with the United Way was the host of a community-focused session at VPCC's Hampton Campus.
VPCC Site of Recent Forum on Healthcare Coverage Access
A forum called Strategic Partnerships: Empowering Our Community for SNAP and Medicaid recently took place at VPCC.
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Grad Antoine Johnson Sees Skilled Trades as Path to Bright Future
Antoine Johnson has serves the past 15 years as a maintenance technician for the City of Hampton and credits VPCC for helping sharpened his knowledge in HVAC.
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Julian Parker said his life and work experiences have prepared him for his role as SGA president at VPCC.
SGA President Julian Parker: An Advocate for Students
Julian Parker said his responsibilities as Student Government Association president at Virginia Peninsula Community College include showing students they have power and how to use that power to make positive…
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VPCC's basketball roster includes seven returning players: Michael Atkins Jr., Jakobe Reed. Jayden Sepulveda, Isaiah Thomas, Chris Cyrus, Emmanuel Angila and Jeremiah Bryant.
Men’s Basketball Team Hopes to Run its Way to Wins
The Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s basketball team will utilize a different playing style this year from last year. The goals, however, are the same as every year. “Definitely going…
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Iyanna Powell wants to show others how much of a sport cheerleading is.
New Cheerleading Coach Driven by Love of Sport
Iyanna Powell enjoyed her time as a cheerleader at Woodside High School so much that it led to her becoming a cheer coach. “I started coaching just so I could…
