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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…
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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…
