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TCC Talent on Display: Mural by Studio Arts Student Featured in ViBe District

Cameron Clark, a studio arts student at Tidewater Community College, was among 15 artists selected from nearly 100 applicants to participate in the 2nd Annual Virginia Beach Street Art Festival. Over Memorial Day weekend, Cameron brought his first official public mural to life in the heart of the ViBe Creative District, an achievement that marks […]

TCC Students Prepare for 2025 Engineering Robotics Competition in Canada

Tidewater Community College will send a team of first and second-year students to the 2025 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from June 22 to June 25. TCC has been a proud participant in the ASEE Annual Conference since 1999 and has earned second-place honors six times in past […]

TCC Students Set to Launch Payload into Space in June with NASA’s RockSAT-C Program

A team of ambitious Tidewater Community College (TCC) students is reaching for the stars—literally. Next month, they will send a student-designed experiment into space through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) prestigious RockSAT-C program, a hands-on workshop that empowers college students to develop and launch payloads aboard a rocket. The project is a collaborative […]

TCC Promotes Mental Health Awareness Month with Free Telehealth Services via TimelyCare

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, TCC is encouraging students to take advantage of TimelyCare, a free virtual mental health service designed specifically for college and university students. TCC has partnered with TimelyCare since 2022. Currently trusted by more than 400 colleges and universities nationwide, TimelyCare combines clinical care with advanced technology and […]

TCC and VBACAC Formalize Longstanding Partnership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2025 Media Contact Bailey Deaver Campus Communicator, Public Relations & Marketing bdeaver@tcc.edu Office: 757-822-1602 Tidewater Community College and VBACAC Formalize Longstanding Partnership Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center Becomes Official Off-Site Classroom for TCC Vet Tech Program Virginia Beach, VA. (May 21, 2025) — Tidewater Community College (TCC) and the Virginia […]

TCC’s 59th Nursing Pinning Celebrates Future Healthcare Leaders

Tidewater Community College’s Beazley School of Nursing celebrated its 59th Spring Pinning Ceremony on May 9, recognizing the Class of 2025 for their hard work and commitment to the nursing profession. Held at the Portsmouth Student Center, the event honored 23 nursing students who are nearing completion of their Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (ASN) […]

From Uncertainty to Leadership: How TCC Helped Chase To Grow With Confidence 

When Chase Cornatzer graduated from Deep Creek High School in 2023, he wasn’t sure what his next step would be. Like many recent grads, he felt the pressure to have it all figured out, but admits that he wasn’t entirely sure what came next. Just two years later, Chase is graduating from Tidewater Community College […]

TCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Ceremony Celebrates New Inductees

Tidewater Community College (TCC) proudly welcomed 58 new members into the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society during an induction ceremony held on Wednesday, April 30, at the Virginia Beach Campus Student Center. This event marked an important milestone for students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential. Phi Theta Kappa is an […]

A Driven Student Pursuing a Future in Psychiatry: Nolyn Smith

Nolyn Smith made the most of his college journey at Tidewater Community College (TCC), where he is set to graduate with an Associate of Science degree in Psychology on Monday. With plans to transfer to a four-year institution, Nolyn is focused, determined, and passionate about understanding people and helping others. A 2024 graduate of Manor […]

From Self-Doubt to STEM Scholar: How TCC Empowered Jessica to Reimagine Her Future

Jessica Melton didn’t plan on returning to college in her 30s, and she definitely didn’t expect to earn a degree in computer science. After more than a decade working in early childhood education, she made a major career shift that started with a single decision to enroll at Tidewater Community College. What followed was two […]