Pierpont Expands Career Training with New Industrial Manufacturing Technician Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2025 Fairmont, WV – Pierpont Community and Technical College continues to expand its career training opportunities with the launch of its new Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Program, designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in modern manufacturing. The 9-week training program, which begins this fall at Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center, […]

Remembering Former Pierpont Interim President, Dr. Kathleen Nelson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5, 2025 Fairmont, WV – Pierpont Community & Technical College mourns the passing of Dr. Kathleen Nelson, who served as Interim President from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. Dr. Nelson led Pierpont during a critical time for the institution, bringing steady leadership, a generous spirit, and a deep commitment […]

Pierpont Freezes Tuition and Increases Opportunities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2025 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College will not raise tuition for the 2025-26 academic year, following approval by the Board of Governors at its March 25 meeting. The decision applies to in-state, reduced nonresident (Metro), and out-of-state tuition rates. “Pierpont remains committed to keeping higher education affordable […]

Pierpont Announces Spring 2025 Honor Lists

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2025 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College has announced the names of students who attained the President’s Honor List and the Dean’s Honor List for the Spring 2025 semester. To be named to the President’s Honor List, a student must have a 4.0 grade point average. To be […]