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PCC Announces New Kirby Director

Sep 9, 2026
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce Devra Thomas as the new Director of the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex. The Kirby is a partnership between PCC and the Person County Department of Recreation, Arts and Parks. Thomas will also serve as the Executive Director of the Person County Arts Council.  “I have served communities across  Read More

PCC Foundation Receives $18,000 for SECU Bridge to Career Program

Aug 28, 2026
The Piedmont Community College (PCC) Foundation is pleased to announce a gift of $18,000 from State Employees Credit Union (SECU) to support the SECU Bridge to Career program. Founded in 2018, the SECU Bridge to Career program provides funding for $500 scholarships for up to 30 students at each of the 58 North Carolina community  Read More

PCC Foundation Receives $600,000 from Lonnie and Carol Poole Family Foundation

Aug 25, 2026
The Piedmont Community College (PCC) Foundation is pleased to announce a gift of $600,000 from the Lonnie and Carol Poole Family Foundation that will go towards funding Pacer Promise scholarships. Founded in 2019 by the Lonnie and Carol Poole Family Foundation, Pacer Promise scholarships provide free tuition to PCC students enrolling in a minimum of  Read More

PCC Earns CAAHEP Reaccreditation for Paramedic Program

Aug 20, 2026
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is proud to announce that its paramedic education program has been awarded reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This prestigious accreditation underscores PCC’s commitment to providing high-quality education and training that meets the national quality assurance standards established by CAAHEP. CAAHEP accreditation offers significant advantages  Read More

PCC Students Explore Agriculture through Ag Across NC Program

Jul 30, 2026
Ten high school students spent four days exploring North Carolina’s diverse agricultural industry during Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) annual Ag Across NC program, an immersive educational experience designed to introduce students to career opportunities in agriculture while showcasing the state’s rich agricultural landscape. Throughout the trip, students visited NC State University’s Plant Sciences Building, the  Read More

PCC Partners with Western Carolina University for Transfer Agreement

Jul 23, 2026
Through a new partnership with Western Carolina University (WCU), Piedmont Community College (PCC) is expanding opportunities for Emergency Medical Science graduates to seamlessly transfer credits and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care. “It’s exciting to expand the pathways available to our EMS students and create even more opportunities for them to further  Read More

PCC Announces New Vice President of Instruction/Chief Academic Officer

Jul 1, 2026
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce Dr. Keith Babuszczak as the College’s new Vice President of Instruction/Chief Academic Officer (CAO) after a national search was conducted. Babuszczak holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, a Master of Education in Information Science and Learning Technologies, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Radio-TV-Film Production. Prior  Read More

PCC Associate Degree Nursing Class of 2026 Achieves Perfect Pass Rate

Jun 29, 2026
Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) class of 2026 has achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX). The NCLEX was the final step for the 21 graduates to become licensed registered nurses. “The Associate Degree Nursing class of 2026 has set an extraordinary standard  Read More

The Call to Serve: High School Equivalency Graduate Pursues Military Service

Jun 24, 2026
From army crawling to playing with toy army men as a child, Caleb always knew he wanted to work in law enforcement or the military. Like many other high school students in 2020, Caleb struggled with keeping his schoolwork a priority and saw virtual learning as a “free pass” to stay home and focus his  Read More

PCC Announces New Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

Jun 2, 2026
He brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in information technology, digital transformation, operations and customer experience across complex, highly regulated organizations. Throughout his career, he has successfully led large-scale technology initiatives, modernized enterprise systems, enhanced cybersecurity programs and built high-performing teams focused on delivering exceptional service and measurable results. Before joining Piedmont  Read More