WPCC News
WPCC Graduate Turns Business Education Into Entrepreneurial Success
A graduate of the business program at Western Piedmont Community College is now a successful entrepreneur who owns two companies. Brian Garrison grew up in Morganton. He graduated from Freedom High School in 1991 and earned an Associate of Arts in Business from WPCC...
Teacher’s Exceptional Education Allows Students to Flourish
A Western Piedmont Community College alumna is using her education to make a difference in students’ lives. Alyssa Whaley graduated from Burke Middle College and WPCC in 2021 with an Associate in Arts. Burke Middle College is a partnership between Burke County Public...
WPCC President’s and Dean’s List – Fall Semester 2025
Western Piedmont Community College released a Fall 2025 President’s List of 494 students and a Dean’s List of 254 students. Western Piedmont Community College would like to commend these students for their academic achievement. Students who enroll in at least 6 SHC,...
Nursing Degree Opens Door To Health Care Leadership Role
A graduate of Western Piedmont Community College has used her education as the foundation to build a thriving health care career. Jaime Trevorrow moved with her family from Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Morganton in 2000. A singular event set her on the path to becoming...