Alumni
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Women in Male-Dominant Fields: Sgt. Shannon
Being elected as a co-chair of a task force subcommittee often is considered a burden, but not to Sgt. Kathy Shannon of the Thomas Nelson campus police. “To have that…
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VPCC Alumna Sharena Marsh
Meet Presidential Ambassador Sharena Marsh
Sharena Marsh is among four students participating in the College’s Presidential Ambassador Program for 2021-22. She serves as an ambassador at the Historic Triangle Campus in Williamsburg. Students in the…
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VPCC Alumna Cathy Mays
Alumna Recalls Career; Says College Was a ‘Great Fit’ for Her
Cathy Mays worked for three presidential administrations, with an office in the West Wing during her final four years. She worked for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She worked…
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Virginia Peninsula Community College
State Board Approves Name Change
The Virginia State Board for Community Colleges, on a recommendation from Thomas Nelson Community College’s Local Advisory Board, voted to change the name of the College to Virginia Peninsula Community…
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Service Held for Former President
Being a former English professor, it seems fitting that before his death, John Dever selected the readings for the mass held in his honor. They included Micah 6:6-8, which talks…
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Recommended New Name: Virginia Peninsula CC
The Thomas Nelson Community College Board, at a special meeting on Sept. 1, recommended to the State Board for Community Colleges that the College be renamed Virginia Peninsula Community College.…
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Making an Impact for More Than 40 Years
While faculty members play a huge role in student success, others also have a direct effect. Renee Peterson, who retired July 30 after more than 40 years of service in…
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Returning Student Earns Degree for Herself
Kathleen and Bob Michaels have been married for 47 years. Kathleen Michaels retired in August 2011 after working more than 40 years in resource management. She readily admits she has…
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VPCC alumna Monica Gurung
Former VPCC STEM Student Headed to Cal Berkeley
An $80 application fee and lack of confidence almost cost alumna Monica Gurung the opportunity of a lifetime. However, she filed the appropriate paperwork with a few hours to spare…
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Scholarship Honoring Eric Murphy Comes to Fruition
After a lot of hard work and effort, a scholarship in memory of Eric Murphy finally was established at Thomas Nelson. Patti Boyd, Eric’s mother, announced late last year that…
