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Gov. Abigail Spanberger (fourth from right) was joined by a host of VPCC officials at Wednesday’s bill signing. The VPCC representatives were (from left) Bobby Perkins (Director of Manufacturing, Skilled Trades and Transportation), Steven Felker (VP for Institutional Effectiveness and Transformation), Barbara Mason (Executive Assistant and Project Manager), Dr. Kerry Ragno (VP for Academic Affairs), Daniela Cigularov (VP for Enrollment Management and Student Success), Dr. Porter Brannon (President), Todd Estes (VP for Workforce Development and Innovation), and Ada Badgley (Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Initiatives).
Governor Signs Workforce Bill at VPCC Newport News Trades Center
Virginia Peninsula Community College President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger marked the end of Community College Month appropriately. Local dignitaries and officials, as well as students,…
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Cameran Drew, Commencement Speaker
Cameran Drew Keynote Speaker for VPCC’s 2026 Commencement
Virginia Peninsula Community College’s 2026 Commencement Exercises is set for 2 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Hampton Coliseum featuring Surry County Board of Supervisors member Cameran Drew, who also a…
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Daliborka Padon (left) and Adrianna Hardage were among those who received a Vanguard Award in teaching at Friday's ceremony.
Faculty and Staff Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony
Spring is the time colleges celebrate their graduates. At Virginia Peninsula Community College, it’s also the time of the year to honor faculty and staff with its annual employee awards…
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Instructor Kenneth Logan (right) works with a student in his MTT electrician class at VPCC's Newport News Trades Center.
VPCC Partners with Workforce Council on Apprenticeship Program
Virginia Peninsula Community College and the Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC) are unveiling a new funding opportunity for local employers during National Apprenticeship Week, which is April 26 – May…
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A LifeVac helicopter made quite the impression at last year's summer camp.
VPCC Health Sciences Faculty Setting Up Summer of Learning, Fun
Rebecca Jaderquist and Khaliah Wilson, two health sciences faculty members at Virginia Peninsula Community College, learned hands-on activities and a helicopter make for a successful summer camp. Hopefully, those elements…
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VPCC’s Natalie Burton Aims to Help Others Achieve Healthier Lives
Curiosity, discipline and a genuine love of learning brought Natalie Burton to Virginia Peninsula Community College. Those traits set her apart in the College’s Health Sciences program.
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VPCC Grad Larry Brunson Builds Pathways to Possibilities
Virginia Peninsula Community College graduate Larry Brunson is the executive director of the Newport News Opportunity Center at Brooks Crossing. The role places him at the core of connecting people…
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VPCC Grad Brian Eason Shares Wisdom on Leadership in New Book
Brian Eason’s road to the executive suite had some twists and turns. A faithful decision in his late teens got him on track, setting him up for success. While he’s…
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Jordan Watlington helped the Gators reach the NJCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic District 10 championship game.
VPCC’s Watlington named NJCAA All-American
Jordan Watlington, a freshman guard at Virginia Peninsula Community College, was named an honorable mention selection by the NJCAA Division III All-America men’s basketball committee. Watlington, from Menchville High School…
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Jonathan Pareti (left) is the fitness manager at the Historic Triangle Campus. Bennett Buchanan, president of the College’s fitness club, was instrumental in reopening the Wellness Center.
Wellness Center Opens at VPCC’s Historic Triangle Campus
Virginia Peninsula Community College reopened its Wellness Center at the Historic Triangle Campus in Williamsburg on Monday, April 13. Tracey Wright credited “the voices of the students.” Perhaps the loudest…
