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 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College has selected David Beighley as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs following a national search that included multiple levels of interviews and a campus presentation process designed to gather stakeholder input. Beighley has led Pierpont’s Academic Affairs as Interim Provost […]

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College has announced the students named to the Spring 2026 President’s and Dean’s Lists. These honors acknowledge full-time students who demonstrated academic excellence in the last semester. The President’s List honors students with a 4.0 GPA, while the Dean’s List recognizes those with a GPA of 3.4 or […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Following a comprehensive search, Pierpont Community & Technical College has announced three finalists for the position of provost and vice president of academic affairs. The finalists will visit campus June 15-18 for interviews, stakeholder engagement and public presentations as part of the final stage of the […]