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From Enrolled to Employed: PCC Student Hired by Duke Energy after Successful Internship

May 15, 2025
Piedmont Community College (PCC) Mechatronics student Ben Satterfield is gearing up to not only graduate this month, but to also start a full-time job with Duke Energy. Satterfield’s acceptance of a full-time position stemmed from a successful internship at Duke Energy’s Roxboro Plant in Semora, NC. As an intern he has gained experience in operations,  Read More

Associate Degree Nursing Graduates Recognized at Pinning Ceremony

May 14, 2025
Twenty-three Piedmont Community College (PCC) Associate Degree Nursing graduates were celebrated at a memorable pinning ceremony on May 13 held at Roxboro Baptist Church. The ceremony was a heartfelt moment of recognition for their dedication and success, shared with proud family members, friends, faculty and staff. Addressing her fellow classmates, class representative Vanessa Garcia Carranza  Read More

PCC Celebrates 2025 Veterinary Assistant Graduates, Instructor Excellence

May 12, 2025
Piedmont Community College (PCC) proudly celebrated the graduation of seven outstanding students from its Veterinary Assistant Program at a ceremony held on the Caswell County Campus on May 8. The 2025 Veterinary Assistant graduates are as follows: Courtney Hackett, Sarah Holder, Abigail McCann, Meadow Moore, Sage Robertson, Bryan Waddle and Leah Jordan Wade. The graduates  Read More

PCC Board of Trustees Welcomes Caswell County Leadership, Receives Updates on Presidential Search

May 9, 2025
Caswell County Commissioner Tony Smith addresses the PCC Board of Trustees Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) Board of Trustees held its regular quarterly meeting on May 6 on the Caswell County Campus, highlighting updates and welcoming local leaders as special guests. Caswell County Manager Scott Whitaker and Commissioners Brian Totten and Tony Smith were in attendance,  Read More

Career and College Promise: Meet Six Students Earning Associate Degrees in High School

May 7, 2025
Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) Career and College Promise (CCP) program allows high school students to take PCC courses at no cost while in high school. This allows many high schools seniors to graduate from high school with an associates degree, saving them time and money when transferring to a four-year college or entering the workforce.  Read More

PCC Global Scholars Share Final Presentation Ahead of Graduation

May 5, 2025
Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) Global Scholars recently took the stage to present their capstone projects, marking the culmination of their journey through the Global Distinction program. Students MJ Smith, Citlalli Martinez, Kirklyn Owen, Raynor, Paige Jay, Eva Peterson, Calleigh Sleger and Carlie White shared reflections from their time in the program including what they learned  Read More

Bennie Clayton Named PCC Alumnus of the Year

Apr 25, 2025
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is proud to announce Bennie Clayton as the 2025 Alumnus of the Year, recognizing his exceptional dedication, continued support and commitment to the College.   Clayton was presented the 2025 Alumnus of the Year Award during PCC’s annual Honors Convocation held on April 17. This award is presented annually by the  Read More

PCC Students Recognized for Academic Excellence at 2025 Honors Convocation

Apr 18, 2025
Students were recognized for their academic excellence, leadership skills and civic responsibility at Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) 2025 Honors Convocation ceremony held Thursday, April 17 at the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex. “It is with great pride and admiration that we celebrate our students’ hard work and determination,” Dr. Barbara Buchanan, Vice President of Instruction/Chief Academic  Read More

PCC Inducts 10 New Members into PTK International Honor Society

Apr 17, 2025
Piedmont Community College (PCC) inducted 10 new members into the College’s Alpha Upsilon Theta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society on Wednesday, April 16 for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new members include: Taylor Brockman, Julie Davis, Arvilee Gaither, Joann Khalanski, Emerie Miller, Xiamora Ramirez, Samantha Rasmussen, Macy Roycroft, Lilly Swartout and  Read More

Food Lion Lends a Helping Hand to PCC’s Food Assistance Program

Apr 4, 2025
Food Lion is making a difference for Piedmont Community (PCC) students by donating supplies to the college’s food assistance program and rolling up their sleeves to help pack bags for those in need. Domonica Langley, PCC’s AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) Pacer Food Insecurity Projects Coordinator, initially reached out to R.J. Guill, the  Read More

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