FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Sen. Michael A. Oliverio II, R-Monongalia, visited Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Advanced Technology Center and Culinary Academy to learn more about the college’s efforts to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields and support the workforce needs of North Central West Virginia. As a member of the West Virginia Senate Education […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College will host two Fall Harvest Farmers’ Markets this month, bringing local farmers, makers and small businesses to its Fairmont and Clarksburg locations. Hosted by Pierpont’s Student Services department, the markets will provide opportunities for students, employees and community members to shop […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2026 BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College, in partnership with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the West Virginia Community & Technical College System, will break ground Sept. 30 on a new Aviation Maintenance Technology Educational Facility at the West Virginia AeroTech Park. The ceremony will […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 4, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Dr. Michael Waide, President of Pierpont Community & Technical College, shared the college’s growing impact on workforce development, student success and regional economic growth during the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Business@Breakfast on Sept. 4. Information presented during the event underscored Pierpont’s role in preparing students […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College’s School of Health Sciences will bring together runners, walkers, families, and community supporters on Saturday, October 10 at Prickett’s Fort State Park for the inaugural Fall in Love with Health 5K and Monty’s Mini Mile. The event promotes healthy living while […]