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  • College Busy in Southeast Newport News

    College Busy in Southeast Newport News

    Marian Clifton recalls Virginia Peninsula Community College President Dr. Towanna Porter Brannon saying a few years ago the College needs to reach out more to underserved populations. In southeast Newport…

  • VPCC Names Harper New Women’s Basketball Coach

    VPCC Names Harper New Women’s Basketball Coach

    Virginia Peninsula Community College has selected Chris Harper, a former assistant women’s basketball coach at Christopher Newport University and The Apprentice School, to be its women’s basketball coach. Harper is…

  • Practices Underway for Fall Sports Teams

    Practices Underway for Fall Sports Teams

    The start of fall classes also signals the beginning of fall sports seasons. At Virginia Peninsula Community College, that means athletes are on the soccer fields, volleyball courts, and trails…

  • Cross Country Program Announces Meets for Inaugural Season

    Cross Country Program Announces Meets for Inaugural Season

    The inaugural season of cross country at Virginia Peninsula Community College will consist of five meets. For the first season of outdoor track and field, which was held in the…

  • One Stop Event Huge Success

    One Stop Event Huge Success

    Teamwork made Virginia Peninsula Community College’s third annual One Stop event July 25 a huge success, with approximately 125 potential students participating. Athletics director Chris Moore said he received great…

  • 19 High School Students Participate in Summer College Experience

    19 High School Students Participate in Summer College Experience

    Virginia Peninsula Community College recognized 19 students July 25 for completing the Summer College Experience, a five-week program for Hampton high school students to earn college credits. The students, rising…

  • VPCC Entering Partnership with IECC

    VPCC Entering Partnership with IECC

    Virginia Peninsula Community College is partnering with Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake (IECC) to offer a four-year apprenticeship program beginning in late 2024 or early 2025. The program, designed to expand…

  • Athletics, What’s Next Partner for Enrollment Event

    Athletics, What’s Next Partner for Enrollment Event

    Virginia Peninsula Community College athletics is holding its third annual One Stop event Thursday, July 25, from noon-4 p.m. in Kecoughtan Hall. The event will allow potential student-athletes to finalize…

  • Lunch-and-Learn Set for Toano Trades Center

    Lunch-and-Learn Set for Toano Trades Center

    Virginia Peninsula Community College partnered with the Greater Williamsburg Movement numerous times last summer for workforce information sessions. Things went so well they are teaming up again. This time it’s…

  • Angelo Maker Intent on Life of Purpose by Helping Others

    Angelo Maker Intent on Life of Purpose by Helping Others

    Education changed the game for Angelo Maker. Overcoming trials that might have broken some people, he is determined to make a difference by opening doors for others.   Maker graduated…