WPCC Graduates First Scholar of Global Distinction

On May 14, 2026, Western Piedmont Community College will graduate its first Scholar of Global Distinction. Melissa Lopez Mejia is graduating with an Associate in Arts degree and this special honor, which required completion of additional requirements. Melissa completed 15 credit hours of globally intensive courses and participated in the College’s World View Club. In addition, she completed international activities, a virtual Global 360 Cultural Studies course, and will deliver a capstone presentation about her experiences and insights on April 28.

Western Piedmont Community Colleges partners with World View, a public service program at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill to offer the Scholar of Global Distinction program.  World View equips K-12 and community college educators with global knowledge, best practices, and resources to prepare students to engage in our interconnected and diverse world (worldview.unc.edu).

For more information about WPCC’s Scholar of Global Distinction program, visit www.wpcc.edu/globalscholar

Published: 04/16/2026