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College Helping Provide Computers to Veterans
Virginia Peninsula Community College is partnering with Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS), the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, and Tech for Troops to bring laptops to veterans. Marc Vernon, VPCC’s director…
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Spring Enrollment Numbers Up Significantly
Virginia Peninsula Community College anticipates enrollment growth of more than 7% for the spring 2024 semester. Citing preliminary figures, Jeffrey Bonavita, interim director of Institutional Research at the College, expects…
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Online Computer Science, Automotive Programs Honored
Virginia Peninsula Community College’s online associate program in computer science is ranked in the top 25 in the country. “It is an honor to be recognized for the hard work…
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VPCC Alumna Dr. Janelle Sokolowich
VPCC Grad Now University Leader, Big on Empowerment
Empowering others through education is what Dr. Janelle Sokolowich is about. As the associate provost for social mission at Chamberlain University, she has not only excelled in her career but…
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VPCC Alumna Debra Gaskill
Mystery Writer, Llama Enthusiast Got Start at VPCC
When Debra Gaskill wrapped up her journalism career in 2016, she wasn’t done writing. She has loved the craft since childhood. Gaskill enjoyed a rewarding career with stints at several…
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Ballroom Dance Team Shines at Event
Pam Roberts is taking extra care in preparing the Virginia Peninsula Community College ballroom dance team for its most prestigious event of the season, BAM Jam. “That’s a really big…
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VPCC double-graduate, Maurice Rogers
Graduate’s Success is By Design
The passion Maurice Rogers brings to his work comes from creativity, self-discovery and continuous growth. His genuine love for his craft shows up daily in his career as a graphic…
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VPCC Alumna Rebecca Holmes
Holmes Enjoying Impactful Career After VPCC Beginnings
Community college education provides a solid foundation for success. Anyone who knows Rebecca Holmes will confirm she is living proof. Today, she enjoys an impactful career with the Colorado Department…
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VPCC alumnus Tony Van Pelt
Van Pelt Goes from Photography to NASA
Tony Van Pelt has gone from an associate degree in photography to the skies, thanks to the Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS, or drones) program at Virginia Peninsula Community College…
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VPCC alumna Narealis Joyner
Ambition Fueling Joyner’s Higher Ed Journey
When Narealis Joyner stepped onto Virginia Peninsula Community College’s campus in 2021, she had a solid plan to weave her passion for business, law, and international studies into a rewarding…
