WPCC News Archive
Christine Sprinkle Named Outstanding Staff Award Winner
Morganton, NC—Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) named Christine Sprinkle (center) as recipient of the 2014 Outstanding Staff Award following nomination for the 23nd annual award by her co-workers. WPCC President Dr. Michael S. Helmick (left) and Western...
College’s Jennifer S. Patton A Beacon for Others
Morganton, NC— A beacon is described by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “someone or something that guides or gives hope to others.” For Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) employee Jennifer S. Patton, that “something” is the College. The daughter of...
Dr. Jim Burnett Awarded President Emeritus Status
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) recently presented Emeritus President status to former president Dr. Jim Burnett to honor his 41 years of service to WPCC including the last eight years as the College’s president. Emeritus Status is an...
TEAS Info for Potential Nursing Students!
TEAS Registration for Potential Nursing Students Western Piedmont Community College is offering the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) for potential nursing students. Successful completion of the TEAS is required for consideration into the 2016 Nursing Program....
College Foundation Inducts New President
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Foundation (WPF) Board Director Susan Pollpeter (left) was recently inducted as the incoming WPF President. Also recognized by WPF Board of Directors, Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) Board of Trustees, WPCC President Dr....
Summer 2014 Honors Lists Announced!
Morganton-- Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) Dean of Student Services Susan Williams released a Summer 2014 President’s List of four students, and a Dean’s List of 161 students. Western Piedmont Community College would like to commend these students for...
Sustainable Agriculture Students Bring Home Awards!
Morganton, NC –Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) Sustainable Agriculture program announced wins by their students in the Horticulture and Field Crops category at the 2014 Burke County Fair. Students from the Spring Organic Crop Production, Fruit and...
College Invites Public to Reception to Welcome New President
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) invites the public to a reception to welcome Dr. Michael S. Helmick, WPCC’s new president, to the College and the community. The reception will be held on the College campus at 1001 Burkemont Avenue in the...
WPCC Students Volunteer at Local Event
Western Piedmont Community College's (WPCC) Interpreting Education students recently volunteered at the North Carolina School for the Deaf Foundation’s fundraiser for the NC Senior Deaf & Blind Community project. WPCC student volunteers were (l to r) Richard...
Academic Success Center Offers E-Tutoring!
If you need help in math, reading, or writing but can’t make it to the Academic Success Center, we are now offering E-Tutoring! E-tutoring Information and Hours: Tuesday and Thursday (2 p.m. until 4 p.m. AND 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.): math, reading, and writing Please...