WPCC News
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...
Scholarship Funds Second Chance for Student
A scholarship from the Western Piedmont Foundation helped a first-generation college student go back to school and earn a degree after time away due to challenges. Darian Bouley grew up in Indian Land, South Carolina and graduated from Fort Mill High School in 2010....
Western Piedmont Community College Announces Nation Hahn as 2026 Commencement Speaker
Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) is proud to announce that Nation Hahn, Managing Director at the John M. Belk Endowment and a leading voice in education and workforce development across North Carolina, will serve as the keynote speaker for its 2026...