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PCC Foundation Hosts 36th Annual Golf Classic Supporting Student Scholarships and Programs

Sep 24, 2026
Golfers gathered to make a difference at the 36th Annual Piedmont Community College (PCC) Foundation Golf Classic presented by Legacy Building Company on September 15 at Treyburn Country Club. The tournament raised a record $62,375 in revenue, with proceeds benefiting student scholarships and other initiatives that strengthen opportunities for PCC students. The tournament featured 30 … Read More

PCC Announces New Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO

Sep 21, 2026
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce Landon Poole as the College’s new Vice President of Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Poole has experience in government accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, fiscal operations and organizational leadership. In his prior role, he oversaw financial operation for a multi-million-dollar budget including budgeting and forecasting, cash-flow management, financial … Read More

PCC Receives Grant to Celebrate First-Generation Students

Sep 14, 2026
Piedmont Community College (PCC) has been awarded a $1,000 grant for the 2026 First-Generation College Celebration initiative. Provided by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and FirstGen Forward with support from Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA), the grant will enable PCC to further its commitment to support first-generation college students. The … Read More

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