Human Services

  • Beverly Franklin Soars to the Top of the Class

    Beverly Franklin Soars to the Top of the Class

    For Beverly Franklin, May 15 is more than just a graduation date. It’s a victory lap. When she hits the stage at the Hampton Coliseum to receive her degree from…

  • VPCC Parents Beaming with Pride as Children Graduate

    VPCC Parents Beaming with Pride as Children Graduate

    Graduation is a special time of year, but for four employees at Virginia Peninsula Community College, it is extra special this year because they have a child walking across the…

  • Shane Smith Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar

    Shane Smith Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar

    Virginia Peninsula Community College student Shane Smith has been named a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola…

  • Personal Struggles Inspired Grad’s Commitment to Service

    Personal Struggles Inspired Grad’s Commitment to Service

    A journey of personal struggles has become a story of resilience and redemption for Whalan McDew, leading to his dedication to community service. Giving back is a way of life…

  • Giles’ Rewarding Social Services Career Jump-started at VPCC

    Giles’ Rewarding Social Services Career Jump-started at VPCC

    When Angela Giles graduated from New Jersey’s Northern Burlington County Regional High School, she had no idea her path would lead to Virginia Peninsula Community College. Growing up as a…

  • Graduate Spotlight: Albert Williams Jr.

    Graduate Spotlight: Albert Williams Jr.

    One of the best decisions Albert Williams Jr. ever made was enrolling at Thomas Nelson. Now a few months shy of his 64th birthday, he is entering a new and exciting…