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Hampton recognizes 65 students who completed dual-enrollment associate degrees
Summary
At a Hampton City Council special session, officials honored students who earned associate degrees through a dual-enrollment partnership with Virginia Peninsula Community College; presenters cited 65 graduates and noted the program has produced 226 associate-degree recipients since inception.
Hampton City Council held a special session to honor students who completed dual-enrollment coursework and will receive associate degrees through the city's partnership with Virginia Peninsula Community College. Mayor Donnie T. Gray opened the event by welcoming attendees and congratulating the students: "Tonight I'm pleased to welcome you as we congratulate this year's dual enrollment students."
Brian Marchese, outreach and creative coordinator for the mayor's marketing department, said the program began in the 2016–17 school year and has expanded: "Back in 2016, '20 '17 academic school year, Hampton City Schools partner with Virginia Peninsula Community College to offer college level courses to high school students who are ready to take on that…
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