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WPCC and City of Morganton Sign Deed for Land Swap
Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) has acquired property off of Vine Arden Road in Morganton to develop a new, state of the art, Emergency Services Training Center (ESTC). The site consists of three undeveloped parcels of approximately 40 acres. The ESTC will...
WPCC Awarded Title III Grant From The U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education awarded Western Piedmont Community College $2,041,759 through its Strengthening Institutions Program. The grant funds will allow Western Piedmont to execute a five-year project designed to increase the retention and completion of...
WPCC Holds 5th Annual Construction Rodeo
March 20, 2024 – RSTSC 
Huge thank you to our sponsors: CED Morganton, Powell Group, Morris-Berg, Clayton Engineering and design, PLLC, Burke Development Inc., Wilkie, Wall Lumber, Work in Burke, Waynes Brothers, Maynard Electric Company, Hurley and Company, and BCM Carpentry, LLC. Another thank you to the 14 area high schools for making this event possible.
NEW ONLINE MLT OPTIONS
Starting Fall 2024
For more information contact: April James: ajames@wpcc.edu – 828.448.6033 OR
Laura Marley-Trotter: lmarley-trotter@wpcc.edu – 828.448.3541
Excellence in Teaching Award
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The resources at WPCC have helped me be able to raise my family while attending college full-time. TRIO, childcare assistance, and the Academic Success Center have all helped me be a better student. All the staff and faculty at WPCC have been amazing. All of my teachers are eager to see students succeed.
Upcoming Events
Piedmont Palooza
Celebrating 60 years of WPCC! Join us on campus and explore fun demonstrations of our programs and engage with clubs. There will be giveaways, kid activities, car cruise-in, food trucks, and more! Questions: Contact Student Services at 828.448.6051 or...
- March 18, 2024
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KAIA Quartet - April 8, 2024
2024FA Registration Begins - April 8, 2024
2024SU Registration Begins - April 9, 2024
Spring Fling - April 13, 2024
Piedmont Palooza - April 14, 2024
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week - May 7, 2024
Spring Term Ends - May 8, 2024
Grade Due at Noon - May 10, 2024
Graduation