WPCC News Archive
WPCC’s Toni Nadeau Finds Building Blocks to Success
Morganton, NC—Toni Nadeau wanted a degree. After moving to Morganton from Connecticut with her family in 1996, she knew in just a few short years that her lack of a degree stood in the way of her professional success. So at the age of 29, Toni set her sights on an...
Honors Lists for Spring Semester Announced
Morganton--Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) Dean of Student Services Susan Williams released a Spring 2014 President’s List of 142 students, and a Dean’s List of 458 students. WPCC would like to commend these students for their academic achievement....
Burke Middle College Students Will Benefit from Text Book Grant
Morganton, NC – Western Piedmont Foundation (WPF) was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Burke County to purchase college text books for the Burke Middle College (BMC) Lending Library. Western Piedmont Community College partners with...
New Grad Maricsa H. Vasquez: ‘I Can Do It!’
Morganton, NC—As soon as you meet new nursing graduate Maricsa Hernandez Vasquez, you are impressed by her joyful demeanor. She bubbles with enthusiasm about recently receiving her diploma and radiates with excitement at beginning her career as a registered nurse....
College Celebrates Spring Graduation Ceremonies
Morganton-- Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) celebrated its Spring 2014 graduates with two graduation ceremonies on recently at the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (CoMMA). WPCC President Dr. Jim Burnett presided over the ceremonies in which a total...
Success Stories
At Western Piedmont Community College, we're proud of the success of our graduates. They have stories to tell, and we are sharing them with you on this page. From your next-door neighbor to business executives, WPCC makes a difference. We invite you to learn more...
Success Stories: Kelly Yelton (Geomatics Technology)
WPCC’S Kelly Yelton: 'WPCC Career Prep Better Than Four-Year Degree' Morganton, NC — As a surveying intern, Kelly Yelton spends his career outdoors, and that suits him just fine. “I love being outdoors and enjoying the four seasons,” he said. “It’s been my dream to...
Success Stories: Anita Sutton (Therapeutic Recreation Assistant)
Anita Sutton Found A 'Perfect Fit' at WPCC Morganton — Anita Sutton radiates confidence and compassion when she speaks. It’s hard to believe that just a few short years ago, she felt like a failure. Her career began as a secretary for Longview Elementary School in...
Success Stories: Leslie McKesson (Business & Public Service)
Western Piedmont Instructor & Alum Now An Author Morganton — Leslie Dula McKesson, Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) Dean of Business & Public Services, learned through researching her heritage that life is seldom as simple as black or white. As the...
Success Stories: Cheryl Fulbright (Early Childhood Education)
WPCC’S Cheryl Fulbright Finds the Right Connections Morganton, NC — Cheryl Fulbright’s life is about making the right connections. A native Floridian, Cheryl made a visit to a family member in Burke County 20 years ago and she never went back to Lakeland. With a firm...