FAIRMONT, W.Va. – As the holiday season unfolded across North Central West Virginia, Pierpont Community and Technical College celebrated with a series of community events and charitable initiatives that reflected its mission of service and connection. From parades to charitable programs, Pierpont showed up — not just with holiday cheer, but with a commitment to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2025 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College has officially begun its search for the institution’s next president, aiming to find a visionary leader who will guide the college’s ongoing growth and dedication to student success. The Presidential Search Committee, appointed by the Pierpont Board of Governors, includes representatives […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2025 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College and West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVU Parkersburg) signed two new 2+2 articulation agreements that create seamless transfer opportunities for Pierpont graduates to continue their education and earn a bachelor’s degree. The agreements allow students who complete Pierpont’s Associate of Applied […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 2, 2025 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College welcomed more than 30 state higher education leaders and regional partners on Dec. 1 for Credential WV Connect, a statewide convening focused on expanding microcredential opportunities and strengthening workforce pathways across West Virginia. The event opened with remarks from Dr. Michael […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 21, 2025 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Thanksgiving is about more than food — it’s about community. This year, Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Food Service Management program embraced that spirit by preparing 40 turkeys for the Union Rescue Mission’s annual Thanksgiving meal outreach, doubling last year’s contribution of 20. The turkeys, donated […]