Alumni
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VPCC alumnus Chris Stuart
Graduate Secure in His Targeted Education Choice
For Chris Stuart there is education, then there is targeted, tailored education. The latter was a perfect fit when a career opportunity prompted him to upgrade his skills. In his…
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VPCC Alumnus Michael A. Harris
Alum’s Leap from STEM to Law Was Fate
When it comes to achievement, Michael A. Harris has not missed a beat while following his dreams. His unconventional journey includes military service, a turn as a professional musician, and…
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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 Educational Foundation Holds Appreciation Reception
Nearly 100 people, including scholarship donors and recipients, attended the Virginia Peninsula Community College Educational Foundation’s annual appreciation reception on Nov. 14 at the Holiday Inn Newport News. Tracy Ashley,…
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VPCC Alumnus Samar Chopra
Chopra Continues Legacy of Learning at VPCC
The story of personal success and higher education is about the family of Samar Chopra. A Virginia Peninsula Community College alumnus, he embraced the opportunities community college affords at the…
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Angela Jackson Recognized For 44 Years of Service
Angela Jackson has been involved with Virginia Peninsula Community College for 44 years, beginning in 1979. She started as a student, then became a full-time employee, but made her mark…
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VPCC Alumna Angela Giles
Giles’ Rewarding Social Services Career Jump-started at VPCC
When Angela Giles graduated from New Jersey’s Northern Burlington County Regional High School, she had no idea her path would lead to Virginia Peninsula Community College. Growing up as a…
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Educator Turned VPCC Grad Aiming High
Recent years saw healthcare professionals in the limelight celebrated as heroes. Working late nights and early mornings, they are still heroes to many, and Virginia Peninsula Community College’s LeRon Lewis…
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VPCC Alumni, Madison and Jailyn Baker
PreK Teacher and Sister Got Foundation at VPCC
Jailyn and Madison Baker are as different as pickles and plums. Sisters, they are 10 years apart and have different tastes in practically everything. Born in Louisiana and Oklahoma, respectively,…
