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PCC Foundation Hosts Annual Golf Classic Supporting Student Scholarships and Programs

Dec 6, 2024
Golfers gathered to make a difference at the 34th annual ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ (PCC) Foundation Golf Classic on November 19 at Treyburn Country Club raising $45,000 in support of student scholarships and programs. The tournament consisted of 24 teams and was played in a captain’s choice format. Enbridge Gas North Carolina was the Pacer Sponsor  Read More

PCC Celebrates First-Generation Students

Nov 25, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ (PCC) recently celebrated the remarkable journeys of first-generation college students with an inspiring panel discussion and a celebration dinner. The panel held on November 13 featured first-generation students, alumni and staff who shared their experiences of being the first in their families to attend college. They shared what motivated them to attend  Read More

Women in STEM: PCC Alumna Amaya Hargrove

Nov 22, 2024
This Q&A is part of a four-part series that focuses on women pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers. Each Friday in November a new Q&A will be released. Amaya Hargrove is pursuing degrees in Forensic Science and Criminal Justice at Western Carolina University. She graduated from PCC in 2024 with an associate in  Read More

Passing of Former PCC President Dr. H. James (Jim) Owen

Nov 20, 2024
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. H. James (Jim) Owen, Jr. on November 19 at age 87. Dr. Owen served as the third president of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ (PCC) for 22 years (1987-2009) until his retirement, leaving a lasting impact on our students, faculty, staff and community. Under Dr. Owen’s  Read More

Women in STEM: PCC Alumna Emma Bowes

Nov 15, 2024
This Q&A is part of a four-part series that focuses on women pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers. Each Friday in November a new Q&A will be released. Emma Bowes is pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at NC State University (NCSU). She graduated from PCC in 2023 with an associate in science  Read More

PCC President Selected as Respondent for Dallas Herring Lecture

Nov 13, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ (PCC) president Dr. Pamela G. Senegal has been selected as a respondent for the tenth annual Dallas Herring Lecture on Tuesday, November 19 at 1 p.m. The Dallas Herring Lecture is held by the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, which is part of NC State University, in honor of  Read More

PCC Board of Trustees Expand Academic Offerings, Honors Former Trustees

Nov 8, 2024
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ (PCC) Board of Trustees met November 5 as part of their quarterly meetings where they voted to expand academic offerings and honored the contributions of former trustees, Bob Morgan and Joel Adler. Morgan was honored with a Resolution of Appreciation for his service as a trustee. Morgan served as a trustee  Read More

Women in STEM: PCC Alumna Kyndall Holt

Nov 8, 2024
This Q&A is part of a four-part series that focuses on women pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers. Each Friday in November a new Q&A will be released. Kyndall Holt is currently a senior at UNC Chapel Hill pursing pre-med. She graduated from PCC in 2022 with an associate in science degree as  Read More

PCC Celebrates First Plumbing Program Graduates

Oct 29, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ (PCC) is pleased to announce the first graduates from its inaugural Plumbing program. The Plumbing pathway is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the plumbing industry. This multi-level program covers fundamental concepts, practical techniques, safety protocols, and advanced procedures essential for success  Read More

PCC Awarded Nearly $200,000 in Cybersecurity Grant Funding

Oct 25, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ (PCC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded nearly $200,000 through the FY23 State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). This funding will enhance the college’s cybersecurity infrastructure with the acquisition of state-of-the-art Next Generation cybersecurity equipment. The grant will significantly strengthen PCC’s ability to safeguard its critical network infrastructure  Read More

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