WPCC News
WPCC President’s and Dean’s List – Spring Semester 2026
Western Piedmont Community College released a Spring 2026 President’s List of 451 students and a Dean’s List of 242 students. Western Piedmont Community College would like to commend these students for their academic achievement. Students who enroll in at least 6 SHC,...
Western Piedmont Community College Launches Basic Floor Covering Installation Program to Build Skilled Workforce in North Carolina
Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC), in partnership with the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), is proud to promote the launch of its Basic Floor Covering Installation Program, a hands-on training opportunity designed to prepare students for in-demand...
Scholarship Program Lights The Path to Bright Future in Teaching
A special scholarship program of the Western Piedmont Foundation is helping a student at Western Piedmont Community College realize her dream of becoming a teacher. The Burke Collegiate Scholars program identifies rising sixth graders in Burke County Public Schools...
WPCC Graduates First Scholar of Global Distinction
On May 14, 2026, Western Piedmont Community College will graduate its first Scholar of Global Distinction. Melissa Lopez Mejia is graduating with an Associate in Arts degree and this special honor, which required completion of additional requirements. Melissa...