News
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Alexander Appointed Division Dean
In 14 years as a Virginia Peninsula Community College faculty member, Michelle Alexander has discovered two passions: teaching and her students. However, for the past few years, she also has…
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Women’s Basketball Player Darnell Honored
For someone who didn’t think she was going to attend Virginia Peninsula Community College, Da’Naiyah Darnell sure made an impact in her two years at the institution. She was recognized…
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Seminar Promoted Embracing AI, Not Fearing It
At Virginia Peninsula Community College’s United for Impact Series on June 18, the topic of discussion was artificial intelligence, highlighting its benefits and risks. “It’s a complex issue,” Christa Krohn…
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Student Letters Published in Local Papers
In his English 112 class, Virginia Peninsula Community College adjunct instructor Shawn Day teaches how effective persuasion can play a role in civic engagement and policy advocacy. To demonstrate, he…
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Volleyball Coach Announces Fall 2024 Schedule
Tommy Thomas has put together an ambitious schedule for the fall 2024 women’s volleyball season at Virginia Peninsula Community College, his second leading the program. Six home dates highlight the…
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VPCC Student Josh Carr
Mechatronics Program Just What Student Wanted
Two years ago, as he was applying for the mechatronics program at Virginia Peninsula Community College offered through the New Horizons Educations Center, Josh Carr knew little about it. “I’ve…
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Soccer Coach Announces Fall 2024 Schedule
Eight NJCAA Region 10 Division II matches highlight the Virginia Peninsula Community College men’s soccer schedule for fall 2024. “It’s certainly different from last year,” said Kevin Darcy, who will…
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VPCC Alumna Nina Perkins
Scholarship Sends Student to South Korea
Nina Perkins won’t be spending her upcoming birthday with family and friends. Instead, she’ll be halfway around the world, starting an eight-week Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program in South Korea.…
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Digital Shipbuilding Mobile Experience
VPCC’s Trades Center Site of Mobile Experience
About 25 people visited Virginia Peninsula Community College’s Trades Center in Toano on Wednesday, May 29, to see the integrated Digital Shipbuilding Mobile Experience (MX), courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industry…
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Athletics Program Continues Growth
The 2023-24 academic year was the second in Virginia Peninsula Community College’s three-year sports expansion plan, yet athletics director Chris Moore said it was as important as the first year.…
