FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 27, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College kicked off its first in a series of Aviation Technology Workshops today, welcoming 40 middle school students from Fairmont Catholic Elementary School to the RCB National Aerospace Center. The ten‑session workshop series, funded through a West Virginia Perkins Grant, is designed […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 26, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The Pierpont Community & Technical College Board of Governors met on February 24 and focused much of its discussion on the rapid growth of Pierpont’s workforce training efforts and the college’s expanding partnerships across north-central West Virginia. Board Chair Lisa Lang opened the meeting by thanking […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Following a comprehensive national search, Pierpont Community & Technical College has announced three finalists for the role of the college’s fifth president. A nine-member search committee representing faculty, staff, students, the Pierpont Foundation, business and industry, and the local community identified the finalists as leaders who […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College has unveiled a new brand centered on the concept of “Discover Your Path,” strengthening the institution’s commitment to guiding students toward meaningful career opportunities. Built to reflect Pierpont’s dedication to accessible and transformative education, the new direction emphasizes the pathways the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College and Salem University came together Tuesday, Feb. 17, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding designed to expand pathways for learners across north‑central West Virginia. Held at Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center, the event highlighted a shared commitment to removing barriers and supporting […]