WPCC News Archive
WPCC Offers Allied Health Classes this Spring
Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) will offer several allied health classes beginning spring, 2016. All classes will be offered at the Foothills Higher Education Center, 2128 S Sterling Street in Morganton, NC. Please contact Dian Ramsey, director of Allied...
WPCC Prepares Student for Success Outside of the Classroom
Pahoua Lee has a bright future ahead of her in the field of public health promotions. She says this is due, in part, to her experiences while a student at Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC). “I was able to clarify my strengths and weaknesses when I attended...
Two New High School Diploma Tests Offered at WPCC
Students needing a high school credential now have more options at Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) at a lower cost. In addition to the General Education Development (GED®) test, WPCC’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) department now offers the High School...
WPCC Faculty Member in Regional Commercial
Deborah Lonon, coordinator of the associate in fine arts (AFA) drama program at Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) was recently chosen for a role in a regional Harris Teeter commercial airing on television. The 30 second video promotes organic and natural foods...
WPCC SBC Offers Free Classes in December for Business Owners
Western Piedmont Community College’s (WPCC) Small Business Center (SBC) will offer several classes in December designed for entrepreneurs who own small business or are thinking about starting a business. The classes are free of charge and taught by experienced...
Drama Club Presents Student-Directed Showcase
WPCC’s Drama Club is proud to present its student-selected and student-directed showcase of scenes entitled, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” Current Drama Club members will perform a series of short scenes (some famous, and some not-so-famous) revolving around...
Prepare Now to Start WPCC in January
New students planning to attend Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) this spring should start the enrollment process now by visiting wpcc.edu/spring. Enrolling at WPCC is an easy process but the sooner future students start, the more prepared they will be for...
Foundation Kicks Off Campaign with Lead Gift from Freedom Class of ’75
Established in 1967 as one of the first fund-raising organizations within the North Carolina Community College System, the Western Piedmont Community College Foundation (WPF) is launching the community portion of its Annual Giving Campaign this week. In a show of...
Immigrant Finds Way to UNC Degree by way of WPCC
There are several ways to describe Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) alumnae Tea Yang including activist, refugee, educator and speaker. She recently acted in each of these roles as a panelist during the College’s 2015 Fall Speakers Forum/Ervin Constitutional...
The 48 Day Film Project is Underway!
WPCC students and graduates are collaborating with other countries to create a feature length film! Julie Whitis, a graduate of the Digital Effects and Animation Technology degree is the Team Leader for the U.S. team. Her team, “Team Artivational”, won the Asheville...