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College Faculty Honored
Dr. Dunn’s students made her the most nominated professor for a Learning Environment Award. Graduates weren’t the only ones celebrated at Thomas Nelson Community College last week. Three days before…
Two Top Awards Highlight Graduation Ceremony
Thomas Nelson’s strength is in the diversity of its student body, creating a learning environment that is far from traditional. That non-traditional experience continued when the final weeks of classes…
Long Journey for JKC Scholarship Semifinalist
Growing up in war-torn Afghanistan, Sadaf Wali regularly saw death and destruction. Her quest for an education has taken her from a country where pursuing an education was considered a…
New Scholarship for 2020 High School Grads Established
Thomas Nelson’s Educational Foundation is funding a new scholarship called “Finish What You Started.” It’s for high school students who are graduating in spring 2020 and have earned at least…
Dr. Dever Leaves Lasting Legacy
In late 2019, as he was nearing retirement as the president of Thomas Nelson Community College, Dr. John Dever was reserved when discussing his legacy. “It’s hard to say. I…
Students Play Role in Virtual Commencement Decision
The decision to make Thomas Nelson’s 2020 spring graduation ceremony a virtual online experience was made after consulting numerous groups. However, one group always was at the forefront: the students.…
‘Global View’ Conference at Appropriate Time
When organizers of Thomas Nelson’s conference titled “A Global View: Empowerment in Entrepreneurship” began planning the event, they didn’t know the title would be so timely. Nor did they realize…
Search for New President Begins, Thomas Nelson Seeks Community Input
The search for Thomas Nelson Community College’s next president is underway and community input is essential. The process will involve a national search by Thomas Nelson and the Virginia Community…
A message to the Thomas Nelson family from Interim President Greg DeCinque
Dear Colleagues, These are certainly challenging times. In my 25 years as a community college president I have dealt with some difficult situations but none that match what we face…
Taking the Stage
In the third installment of “A Peek Behind the Curtain,” Thomas Nelson student Hannah Styron, who plays Agnes Evans in “She Kills Monsters,” gives insight into the third and fourth…