FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Licensed Practical Nursing Program (LPN) hosted a Mental Health Week last week, providing students with hands-on experiences designed to promote wellness, strengthen self-care practices and prepare future nurses to support patients facing mental health challenges. Held at Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Natalie Feltz, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Food Service Management at Pierpont Community & Technical College, has received the American Culinary Federation President’s Medal, a national honor recognizing leadership and service to the culinary profession. The award was presented during the Presidential Banquet at the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Three recent graduates of Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program earned national recognition from American Medical Technologists (AMT), capturing first, second and third place in the organization’s Student Technical Writing Awards competition. The annual competition challenges students to research and write on […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College has been reaffirmed as fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) following action by the HLC Board of Trustees on June 25, 2026. The decision affirms that the College meets the Commission’s accreditation standards and removes Pierpont from “Accredited On […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College is preparing for the upcoming fall term with a continued focus on welcoming new and returning students and ensuring access to the support services needed for success. College officials said admissions and enrollment efforts remain strong, with outreach and student support […]