Over the last several years, there has been a growing need for veterinary technicians in West Virginia, with many veterinary clinics and hospitals looking to local colleges for answers. Pierpont Community & Technical College has faced that challenge head on, using its Veterinary Technology (vet tech) program to help bridge the gap between its qualified […]

Story by David Kirk – Times West Virginian Newspaper – Fairmont, WV FAIRMONT — Pierpont Community and Technical College looks to refocus with a fresh start this year. Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center was abuzz with over 200 incoming students and their families to take part in the college’s Monty Day, which filled the ATC with fun, […]

Most people envision a normal summer camp to have campfires, s’mores and sleeping in a cabin. Pierpont Community and Technical College’s Maker Camp isn’t your typical summer camp. Instead of learning to start a fire, these campers are learning other valuable lessons. “The goal is to give these guys kind of a broad spectrum on things like […]

Fairmont, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce the recommendation and appointment of Dr. Kathleen Nelson as the interim president of Pierpont Community & Technical College. During its June 14, 2022, meeting, the Board moved to accept a contract with the Registry and refer Dr. Nelson’s name to […]

Fairmont, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College assistant professor Rachel Beach, recently received an international award and recognition for her work in interior design. Beach, the program coordinator of Pierpont’s applied design program was awarded an honorable mention placement at the international 2021 LIV Hospitality Design Awards competition. “[This award] helps validate all of […]