WPCC News
WPCC to Host Next NC Scholarship Event on July 13th
Western Piedmont Community College will hold a Next NC@WPCC event on July 13th from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Hildebrand Hall at 1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton. The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps eligible North Carolinians from households...
First-Generation College Student Sets Sights on Beautiful Career
A student at Western Piedmont Community College shared how scholarships enabled her to take one step closer to her dream of opening her own beauty salon. Chia Lor enjoyed great educational experiences while attending Burke County Public Schools, including the STEAM...
WPCC GRADUATES LAW ENFORCEMENT STUDENTS
The Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy at Western Piedmont Community College graduated on Thursday, June 20,2024, following 26 weeks of rigorous training. Graduates will be employed by various law enforcement agencies. Shown here are front row, from left to right,...
Burke Collegiate Scholars Program Sets Student Up For Success.
Cameron Greene was chosen as a Burke Collegiate Scholar when she was a fifth grader attending Mull Elementary School. The Burke Collegiate Scholars program identifies academically able rising sixth graders in Burke County Public Schools who are potential...