FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2026 BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Aviation Technology program has received a significant equipment donation that will enhance hands-on training for future aircraft maintenance technicians. NetJets Aviation has donated an unserviceable Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C (ESN PCE‑CG0183) turbofan engine to the Pierpont Foundation to support instruction […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – First-year Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) students at Pierpont Community & Technical College had the opportunity this week to meet directly with leaders from WVU Medicine, one of the region’s largest healthcare providers and a longtime clinical partner of the program. The visit introduced students to career […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 3, 2026 NEW ORLEANS, La. — Representatives from Pierpont Community & Technical College joined workforce professionals, community college colleagues and national partners at the American Association of Community Colleges’ Workforce Development Institute, held Jan. 28–31 in New Orleans. The annual conference, centered this year on the theme Resilience, brings together community […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College will offer expanded FAFSA support for current and future students Feb. 2–6 as part of statewide activities surrounding West Virginia FAFSA Day on Feb. 5, 2026. WV FAFSA Day is a coordinated effort led by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – As the Spring 2026 semester begins, Pierpont Community & Technical College is building on a year marked by stability, growth and expanded academic and workforce pathways, while maintaining a clear focus on student success. “Over the past year, Pierpont has moved with purpose, grounded in our […]