FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College has taken an important step in its ongoing commitment to student, employee, and community wellness through a donation of naloxone products from the Marion County Quick Response Team (QRT). The donation includes 14 Narcan nasal spray kits and four ONEbox emergency […]

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 […]