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Women in STEM: PCC Alumna Amaya Hargrove

Nov 22, 2024
This Q&A is part of a four-part series that focuses on women pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers. Each Friday in November a new Q&A will be released. Amaya Hargrove is pursuing degrees in Forensic Science and Criminal Justice at Western Carolina University. She graduated from PCC in 2024 with an associate in  Read More

Passing of Former PCC President Dr. H. James (Jim) Owen

Nov 20, 2024
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. H. James (Jim) Owen, Jr. on November 19 at age 87. Dr. Owen served as the third president of Piedmont Community College (PCC) for 22 years (1987-2009) until his retirement, leaving a lasting impact on our students, faculty, staff and community. Under Dr. Owen’s  Read More

Women in STEM: PCC Alumna Emma Bowes

Nov 15, 2024
This Q&A is part of a four-part series that focuses on women pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers. Each Friday in November a new Q&A will be released. Emma Bowes is pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at NC State University (NCSU). She graduated from PCC in 2023 with an associate in science  Read More

PCC President Selected as Respondent for Dallas Herring Lecture

Nov 13, 2024
Piedmont Community College (PCC) president Dr. Pamela G. Senegal has been selected as a respondent for the tenth annual Dallas Herring Lecture on Tuesday, November 19 at 1 p.m. The Dallas Herring Lecture is held by the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, which is part of NC State University, in honor of  Read More

PCC Board of Trustees Expand Academic Offerings, Honors Former Trustees

Nov 8, 2024
The Piedmont Community College (PCC) Board of Trustees met November 5 as part of their quarterly meetings where they voted to expand academic offerings and honored the contributions of former trustees, Bob Morgan and Joel Adler. Morgan was honored with a Resolution of Appreciation for his service as a trustee. Morgan served as a trustee  Read More

Women in STEM: PCC Alumna Kyndall Holt

Nov 8, 2024
This Q&A is part of a four-part series that focuses on women pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers. Each Friday in November a new Q&A will be released. Kyndall Holt is currently a senior at UNC Chapel Hill pursing pre-med. She graduated from PCC in 2022 with an associate in science degree as  Read More

PCC Celebrates First Plumbing Program Graduates

Oct 29, 2024
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce the first graduates from its inaugural Plumbing program. The Plumbing pathway is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the plumbing industry. This multi-level program covers fundamental concepts, practical techniques, safety protocols, and advanced procedures essential for success  Read More

PCC Awarded Nearly $200,000 in Cybersecurity Grant Funding

Oct 25, 2024
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded nearly $200,000 through the FY23 State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). This funding will enhance the college’s cybersecurity infrastructure with the acquisition of state-of-the-art Next Generation cybersecurity equipment. The grant will significantly strengthen PCC’s ability to safeguard its critical network infrastructure  Read More

Roxboro Savings Bank Donates $10,000 to PCC’s BOOST Program, Supporting Local Small Businesses

Oct 24, 2024
Piedmont Community College (PCC) is pleased to announce a generous donation of $10,000 from Roxboro Savings Bank to the College’s Small Business Center BOOST Program. This contribution will further expand the BOOST Program, which provides crucial financial support and training to small business owners in Person and Caswell Counties. The BOOST (Building Opportunities on Saving  Read More

PCC President Chosen for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship

Oct 22, 2024
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) has announced that Dr. Pamela G. Senegal, president of Piedmont Community College (PCC) is one of 25 innovative leaders selected from across the country to participate in the second cohort of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase. The fellows will engage in a unique year-long professional  Read More

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