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 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2026 Bridgeport, W.Va. – Design work is progressing on Pierpont Community & Technical College’s new Aviation Maintenance Training Center at North Central West Virginia Airport, a facility that will expand the college’s capacity to train FAA‑certified aviation maintenance technicians. After a brief pause to finalize funding and complete required property […]

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 […]