FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2024 Fairmont, WV – A unique internship opportunity led a Pierpont Community and Technical College alumnus from country roads to the City of Light this summer. Madison Martin, a 2024 graduate of the food service management program at Pierpont, was presented with an opportunity to travel to Paris, France in […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2024 Fairmont, WV — Pierpont Community and Technical College has been awarded two grants from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) to support first-generation students and mental health initiatives on campus. The First-Generation Student Success Grant is awarded to two- and four-year colleges and universities across the Mountain […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2024 Fairmont, WV – Individuals looking to pursue career pathways in manufacturing, oil and gas, and energy systems operations are invited to attend an open house event for Pierpont Community and Technical College’s applied process technology (APT) program on Thursday, August 15 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5, 2024 Fairmont, WV – Nineteen students from Pierpont Community and Technical College’s licensed practical nursing (LPN) program were recognized during a pinning ceremony on Friday, August 2. The ceremonial pinning signifies not only the completion of required coursework and clinicals but also the transition from student to nurse. Following their […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2024 Fairmont, WV – Following the extensive review of a site team from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in October 2023, Pierpont Community and Technical College’s accreditation has been reaffirmed and the institution has received the status of ‘Accredited – On Notice.’ The designation of Notice indicates that Pierpont is […]