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 […]
Student Profiles
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tidewater Community College’s tagline, “From here, go anywhere” perfectly reflects the journey of Eli Gray—a determined and resilient student whose time at TCC has transformed his life and future. This May, Eli will graduate with an Associates of Science, General Studies. In the fall, he will transfer to the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, […]
Tidewater Community College is proud to celebrate a major achievement by one of its own: Carlos Carey, a standout student in the Mopar-CAP program at the Regional Automotive Center (RAC), who earned first place in the Automotive Service Technology category at the SkillsUSA Virginia State Conference, held April 4, 2025. Carlos will now go on to […]
Student Profiles | 04/26/2024
Portsmouth native Elijah Kelly always knew he wanted to work in Japan someday, and he began studying the Japanese language on his own during his freshman year at Tidewater Community College. One day on campus, Elijah met a TCC student government representative who told him she was a former participant of the Japan Exchange and […]
Student Profiles | 03/27/2024
As a Tidewater Community College student juggling the responsibilities of academics, entrepreneurship, and motherhood, LaTonya Carraway-Snow says it has been immensely challenging for her to make ends meet. The Hampton Roads resident first enrolled in the culinary arts program at TCC in 2014 but halted her studies to devote herself full-time to her own cleaning […]
Before Mike Paris became the bureau manager for the city of Norfolk’s Economic Development Department, he was earning his associate in general studies from Tidewater Community College. Originally from Massachusetts, Paris was unsure what his future career would entail but was advised the degree would transfer well to any four-year program he pursued in the […]
Deborah Barnes’ graduation from Tidewater Community College has been 14 years in the making. Barnes started taking classes at TCC back in 2009 as a single mom of two kids. While Barnes was studying social sciences and general studies, she sought out academic counseling and tutoring help from the Open Door Project, where she met […]