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Person Memorial Foundation Donates Over $100,000 to Support PCC’s Center for Health, Advanced Technology and Trades

Jan 31, 2025
As part of its final act of community support before dissolving, the Person Memorial Foundation has donated $132,798.43 along with seven acres of land to the Piedmont Community College (PCC) Foundation, ensuring a lasting impact through the development of the Center for Health, Advanced Technology and Trades (CHATT). Through their final donation, the Person Memorial  Read More

Piedmont Community College President Announces Resignation

Jan 28, 2025
Piedmont Community College (PCC) announced today that Dr. Pamela G. Senegal, who has served as the college’s president since 2017, will be stepping down from her position, effective February 28, 2025. Senegal shared her decision with the college’s Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students earlier this week, citing an opportunity to return home and  Read More

PCC Inducts Four New Members into PTK International Honor Society

Dec 19, 2024
Piedmont Community College (PCC) inducted four new members into the College’s Alpha Upsilon Theta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new members include: Kaitlyn Acosta, Bryson Gregory, Jeremiah Senegal and Carrie Webster. During the induction ceremony, PTK co-advisors Walter Montgomery, Dean,  Read More

Inaugural Class of Practical Nursing Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony

Dec 18, 2024
The inaugural class of Piedmont Community College (PCC) Practical Nursing (PN) graduates were celebrated at a memorable pinning ceremony on December 17 held at the Kirby Theater and Cultural Arts Center. Fifteen graduates were pinned in a heartfelt moment of recognition for their dedication and success, shared with proud family members, friends, faculty and staff.  Read More

PCC’s VP of Student Development Selected for Prestigious Lakin Institute

Dec 17, 2024
Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) Vice President of Student Development, Dr. Shelly Stone-Moye, was selected to participate in the Lakin Institute, a professional development program sponsored by the Presidents’ Round Table of African American CEOs of community colleges. The Thomas A. Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership is intended to prepare senior-level executives for roles as community  Read More

PCC Foundation Hosts Annual Golf Classic Supporting Student Scholarships and Programs

Dec 6, 2024
Golfers gathered to make a difference at the 34th annual Piedmont Community College (PCC) Foundation Golf Classic on November 19 at Treyburn Country Club raising $45,000 in support of student scholarships and programs. The tournament consisted of 24 teams and was played in a captain’s choice format. Enbridge Gas North Carolina was the Pacer Sponsor  Read More

PCC Celebrates First-Generation Students

Nov 25, 2024
Piedmont Community College (PCC) recently celebrated the remarkable journeys of first-generation college students with an inspiring panel discussion and a celebration dinner. The panel held on November 13 featured first-generation students, alumni and staff who shared their experiences of being the first in their families to attend college. They shared what motivated them to attend  Read More

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

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