WPCC News Archive
WPCC’s Building Construction Technology program receives donation from Lowe’s Home Improvement
Jan. 26, 2021 – The Building Construction Technology program at Western Piedmont Community College recently received a donation of 12 tool bags full of supplies from Lowe’s Home Improvement store #1097 of Morganton. The tool bag donation, which valued at $1,464 of...
WPCC graduates law enforcement students
Jan. 11, 2020 – The Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy at Western Piedmont Community College graduated on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, following 19 weeks of rigorous training. Graduates will be employed by various law enforcement agencies. For more information about...
WPCC is Accepting Nominations for 2020 Outstanding Alumnus Award
January 11, 2021 – Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) welcomes nominations from the community for the 2020 Outstanding Alumnus Award to be presented later this spring. Made possible by the Western Piedmont Foundation, the award is an honor that provides...
Student Support Services promotes retention, academic success for at-risk WPCC students
Nov. 4, 2020 – Western Piedmont Community College’s TRIO Program will implement a new service this fall to support retention and academic success for students of low income and with disabilities as well as first generation students. The program, Student Support...
Basic Law Enforcement Training spring course at WPCC announced
Nov. 2, 2020 – The next Basic Law Enforcement Training course at Western Piedmont Community College will begin Jan. 7, 2021. The course is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers. Successful BLET...
Auto dealer training offered online this December at WPCC
Oct. 28, 2020 – Western Piedmont Community College’s Small Business Center will offer an Auto Dealer Initial Training course this December to provide prospective auto dealers with the 12 hours of authorized training to be licensed in North Carolina. The Auto Dealer...
Diversability Month at WPCC encourages celebration, reflection of differences
Oct. 8, 2020 – Western Piedmont Community College celebrates Diversability Month this October as a way of learning more about diversity and accessibility. Diversability Month allows WPCC students and employees to experience and reflect on challenges individuals face...
WPCC to open B-term registration mid-October
Western Piedmont Community College will offer a B-Term this fall beginning Oct. 14 and ending Dec. 14.
Dr. Michael S. Helmick Retires from WPCC
Dr. Michael S. Helmick, 6th president of WPCC, is retiring June 30, 2020 after ten years of service to the college.
Tesla Quartet to Perform at WPCC November 6, 2018
The Western Piedmont Foundation will host the Tesla Quartet, the resident quartet with the Western Piedmont Symphony, for a free performance open to the public on Tuesday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. in Leviton Auditorium located in Moore Hall on the main campus of...