WPCC News Archive
Brian Vandergraff Received Product Inspiration From Hunting
Morganton, NC—Who would have ever guessed that time spent sitting in a tree can change your life? But believe it or not, that is how one Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) graduate experienced a fortuitous flash of inspiration. For Brian Vandergraff, that...
Continental Offers Scholarships to WPCC Students
Morganton, NC – In an effort to develop local talent for good paying jobs as Maintenance Technicians, Continental’s Morganton Automotive Plant has partnered with Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) to establish the Continental Maintenance Technician Scholarship....
Molded Fiber Glass Donates Generous Gift of Robot to College
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Foundation (WPF) recently received the donation of an industrial robot from Molded Fiber Glass of Morganton. The robot will be part of the education and training offered at Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) in its curriculum...
‘Fugitive Tracking with the Law Enforcement Canine’ Hosted By WPCC
Morganton, NC –Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) Law Enforcement Training Center recently served as host for the course “Fugitive Tracking with the Law Enforcement Canine,” according to the College’s Training Center Director Steve Warren. Shown are officers...
Deborah S. Hart Named 2014 Alumnus of Year
Morganton, NC – Each year, Western Piedmont Foundation recognizes an Alumnus who has given unselfishly of his or her time and talents to advance the mission and goals of Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) and the local community.Deborah S. Hart, (center)...
Austin Golding: Future Educator and Role Model
Morganton, NC—To look at this handsome young graduate, you’d never guess that his childhood had its share of challenges. Austin Golding, who received his Associate in Arts degree in May 2014 from Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC), encountered medical...
College Announces 2014 Medical Assisting Graduates
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Community College announces the recent graduation of thirteen students from its Medical Assisting program. Students from the Class of 2014 receiving the Associate in Applied Science degrees in Medical Assisting were Holly Beane,...
Western Piedmont Announces New President
Morganton, NC – The Western Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael S. Helmick, president of Rockingham Community College, has been selected to succeed Dr. Jim Burnett as the sixth president of Western Piedmont Community...
Nurse Aide I Refresher Course Offered
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) will offer a Nurse Aide I Refresher course at the College’s Foothills Higher Education Center (FHEC), located at 2128 South Sterling Street, in Morganton. This class, designed to assist those Nurse Aides who...
Frost Receives Annual Excellence In Teaching Award
Morganton, NC – Each year, Western Piedmont Foundation honors a member of Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) full-time curriculum faculty, nominated by his or her own peers and students, for dedication to the teaching profession. Selection criteria recognize...