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Student Cameran Drew was the speaker at VPCC's commencement May 14.
VPCC Student Offers Sage Advice as Keynote Graduation Speaker
Students at graduation ceremonies often don’t remember their keynote speaker. That shouldn’t be the case when Cameran Drew looks back on his graduation from Virginia Peninsula Community College in 2026.…
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WATA has scheduled two town halls to discuss route changes, including adding a stop at VPCC's Historic Triangle Campus.
WATA Asking for Input on Adding Stop at VPCC’s Historic Triangle Campus
The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority is hosting two public forums to discuss route changes, including one that would affect Virginia Peninsula Community College students, faculty and staff at the Historic…
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VPCC’s Graduation Day Means Promises Fulfilled for Chantera Ross
When Chantera Ross sets foot on stage to receive her degree at Virginia Peninsula Community College’s 2026 Commencement on May 14, she’ll mark more than graduation.
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Students had such a great time at the 2025 camp and it was such a success that there will be two weeks of camp this year.
Virginia Peninsula Community College Teams with NASA Knights for Another Summer Camp
If at first you do succeed, expand the second time. That’s what is happening with the robotics camp collaboration between Virginia Peninsula Community College and the NASA Knights, a community-based…
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Four students, Antwan Pannell, Sadie Pingitore, Kaleb Lucas and Troy Solomona, are in the 2026 ACE cohort. Photo is courtesy of Hampton City Schools.
VPCC Awarding Degrees to Nearly 70 High School Seniors May 14
Virginia Peninsula Community College’s 2026 Commencement will double as a milestone moment for one group of deserving high school seniors. The May 14 graduation will highlight a growing partnership between higher…
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Pictured, from left, are Pam Roberts (adviser and assistant coach), Christina Ortiz (co-captain), Cardmon Sixbey, Sarah Fank, Angilique Wade, Leah Norman, Salomae Suarez, J.D. Ellis (assistant coach), and Tori Feliciano (co-captain).
Another Successful Year for Ballroom Dance Team
New team members. New coach. Same results for the Virginia Peninsula Community College ballroom dance team. “I’m so proud of this team. We had to overcome a lot this year,”…
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Members of VPCC’s Phi Sigma chapter of the PTK national honor society included, from left, Julian Parker, James Reynolds, Keri Brown, DeMarco Fox, Kynnidi Piert and Ke’Jhaun Ross.
PTK Extends Streak of Excellence, Honored at Awards Ceremony
This is LaRhonda Johnon’s favorite time of the year. As dean of Retention and Student Success at Virginia Peninsula Community College, she takes considerable pride in every student’s success. “I…
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Excited about becoming roommates, Sofia Seely, Racquel Daniels, Camila Sanchez-Ramos and Sarah Fank, are transferring to VCU to continue their art-related studies.
VPCC Quartet Headed to VCU Excited to Become Roommates
Graduation caps fly, cameras click and four young artists squeeze together for photos with a mixture of emotions on their faces. That’s one probable scene from Virginia Peninsula Community College’s…
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Darion Williams was among those in the first welding class at VPCC's Newport News Trades Center, which opened in March.
Initial Cohorts at VPCC’s Newest Trades Center are First-Class
Darion Williams was looking for a stable, well-paying job to support his growing family. Crystal Massop wanted a career close to home. Both found what they were looking for through…
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Graduation day launches the first leg of Emily Ballard's drive to become a medical professional. She’s among Virginia Peninsula Community College students being celebrated on May 14 during the 2026 Commencement at the Hampton Coliseum.
Tutoring Peers Made Emily Ballard’s VPCC Experience Rewarding
Graduation day launches the first leg of Emily Ballard’s drive to become a medical professional. She’s among Virginia Peninsula Community College students being celebrated on May 14 during the 2026…
