Winterville, NC -- The 7th Annual Pitt Community College Car Show, a popular PCC fundraiser that supports the college’s Automotive Systems Technology (AST) program, will return to campus April 27. Though the show is still two months away,…

PCC Students Will Have a New Transportation Option Come January WINTERVILLE—Starting with the 2024 Spring Semester in January, Pitt Community College students will have a new option for getting to and from campus for their classes. …

PCC Offering Course to Help Prospective Health Sciences Students Prepare for Important Exam PHOTO: https://flic.kr/p/2pj2rZX WINTERVILLE - Pitt Community College will offer a course early next year to help prospective health sciences students…

Winterville, NC - Pitt Community College admissions personnel are encouraging students to register for the 2024 Spring Semester as soon as possible. Last week, PCC Director of Recruitment and First-Year Experience John Carrere said classes were…

The Pitt Community College Foundation’s efforts to support Pitt students in need of financial assistance received a welcome boost this month from the Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation. On Oct. 17, Tammy Thurman, Piedmont Senior Manager of…

Winterville, NC - A pair of Pitt Community College students received scholarships from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation this month to help cover the cost of their educational expenses. - During an on-campus presentation,…

Winterville, NC - Pitt Community College’s Health Sciences Division will showcase its programs this month during a career information fair for local high school students and members of the community. Set for Oct. 26, the event will feature…

This is to make you aware that the Inaugural "Bridging the Gap: Forging Pathways to Success" high school kickoff has been postponed until December 19th. Until that time, we will still be accepting dedicated participants who are passionate about…

Winterville, NC - Pitt Community College is offering a course to help prospective health sciences students prepare for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), a standardized multiple-choice exam many colleges require for allied health program…

Pitt Community College is teaming with several local businesses and organizations this fall to host a Forklift Rodeo Safety Competition on campus. According to Patrick Jacques, dean of PCC’s Construction and Industrial Technology Division,…

Winterville, NC - The 2023 Fall Semester may be underway at Pitt Community College, but opportunities remain for those still interested in taking classes. According to Lori Preast, PCC Assistant Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction, Pitt…

Winterville, NC - The start of a new academic year brought change to the Pitt Community College Board of Trustees this week, as three new members were sworn-into service and a fourth is still on hold. During their regularly-scheduled meeting…

Winterville, NC - The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges has approved Pitt Community College’s Building Careers Alignment Project as well as funding for its implementation. According to the college’s Grants Management…

Winterville, NC - For the very first time, Pitt Community College will be offering short-term, non-credit instruction to prepare individuals for work as credentialed medical coders. PCC administrators say the new training is the product of a…

Pitt Community College purchased a pair of buildings and land on the former Alliance One property in Farmville this month to use as its PCC Farmville Center for Applied Technology. The approximately $2.1 million-transaction, which included 7.6…

Winterville, NC - The Pitt Community College Center of Student Life is organizing a Bulldog 5K Color Run/Walk to generate funding for student activities during the 2023-24 academic year. - Scheduled for Aug. 26, the run will begin at 9 a.m.…

Winterville, NC - As he prepares for a second year of college transfer courses, Jeremy Galang is excited about having an opportunity to make a “lasting positive impact” at Pitt Community College and “breaking social stigmas”…

Winterville, NC - As anticipated, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has officially approved Pitt Community College’s bid for reaffirmation of accreditation. PCC President Lawrence Rouse was…

PCC’s Mayo, Temple Receive 2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards PHOTO: https://flic.kr/p/2oJQMqU WINTERVILLE—The U.S. PCC’s Mayo, Temple Receive 2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards PHOTO: https://flic.kr/p/2oJQMqU …

WINTERVILLE—Though he never expected to see his creations displayed in a public art gallery bearing his name, that’s been the case for Pitt Community College alumnus Michael Aman Jr. since April – and it’s a dream come true. …

Winterville - Pitt Community College Enrollment Services personnel are encouraging first-time college students to complete an admissions application as soon as possible to get the enrollment process for fall semester underway. PCC Director of…

The 6th Annual Pitt Community College Car Show will take place May 6 at the Craig M. Goess Construction & Industrial Technology Building on PCC’s main campus. Registration for the show, which raises money in support of Pitt’s…

Winterville, NC - The Pitt Community College English Language Acquisition (ELA) program is inviting the community to campus next month to celebrate the many cultures of its student participants during “International Day.” Set for May…

Pitt’s Health Sciences Division Inviting Public to Check Out Programs Pitt Community College’s Health Sciences Division will showcase its programs this month during a career information fair for local high school students and members…

PCC to Host PBS Workshop for Early Childhood Educators Pitt Community College is partnering with PBS North Carolina Education this month to provide free professional development training for early childhood educators. The in-person seminar,…

High school students participating in Pitt Community College’s VISIONS Career Development and Scholarship Program now have their very own laptops, thanks to a partnership between Altice USA and Durham’s Kramden Institute. This is the…

The Pitt Community College campus will be brimming with more activity than usual next month, when high school students from throughout eastern North Carolina come out for the 2023 SkillsUSA North Carolina East Regional Rally. PCC is hosting the…

PCC Student Group Plans Ribbon-Cutting for New ‘Little Libraries’ The Education & Child Development Student Organization (ECDSO) at Pitt Community College has scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week to introduce campus and…

WINTERVILLE—He’s lived in America a little more than six months and worked for Pitt Community College a little more than two weeks, but Juan Paz Jimenez is rapidly endearing himself to coworkers and members of the community. A native…

Pitt Community College President Lawrence Rouse updated Pitt County Commissioners this month on the college's latest activities, including the progress being made by the county’s reentry program for former inmates. Since 2021, when the…

PCC Foundation Seeking 2023-24 Student Ambassador Applicants The Pitt Community College Foundation is encouraging area high school students to apply for participation in the PCC Student Ambassador Program during the 2023-24 academic year.…

After completing a rigorous review process, Pitt Community College’s Tutorial and Academic Support Center (TASC) has earned Level I International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) from the College Reading and Learning Association…

Pitt Community College will honor this year’s summer and fall graduates during a Dec. 16 commencement ceremony at Koinonia Christian Center. The program—only the second fall graduation ceremony in PCC’s 61-year…

After putting away their shaving supplies and clippers for the month of November, PCC employees and students presented an $1,102-check to the American Cancer Society’s McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge on Wednesday. For the first time since 2019,…

WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College Foundation officials are expressing their appreciation to the community for its overwhelming support of the 2022 Down East Holiday Show. According to PCC Special Events Coordinator Jennifer Vogt, nearly…

College Busy Registering Students for Spring 2023 Classes Registration for the 2023 Spring Semester at Pitt Community College is well underway for currently-enrolled and prospective students. With courses filling fast and admissions…

WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College students preparing for careers in the fields of fine arts and graphic design had a unique opportunity this week to hear from a leader at one of the nation’s largest entertainment industry companies.…

Down East Holiday Show Returns to Eastern North Carolina Nov. 3-6 PHOTO: https://flic.kr/p/2nVC6vF PHOTO: https://flic.kr/p/2nVwK8f GREENVILLE—The Down East Holiday Show, an eastern North Carolina tradition since 2002, will get the…

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WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College administrators received some outstanding news Thursday morning regarding the school’s bid for reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges…

WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College recently welcomed Golden LEAF Foundation officials to campus for a tour of academic facilities and meetings with faculty from select curricula. The visit, according to PCC President Lawrence Rouse, gave…

PCC Programs Form Rare Partnership to Offer Much-Needed Course Pitt Community College’s efforts to provide quality educational programming in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to new instructional delivery methods and…

Winterville, NC - The Pitt Community College Foundation kicked off its 2022-23 Annual Fund Drive Thursday with a message encouraging faculty and staff to invest in PCC students. Organizers of the drive, which takes place each year after fall…

WINTERVILLE—The 2022 Fall Semester is underway at Pitt Community College, but opportunities remain for those still interested in taking classes. According to Lori Preast, PCC Assistant Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction, the college…

WINTERVILLE—For the first time since COVID-19’s emergence, Pitt Community College’s Health Sciences Division welcomed Pitt County high school students to campus for Destination Health Careers (DHC) A two-day camp for Pitt County…

WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College kicked off a new academic year this week with a renewed commitment to its core principles. During Convocation Tuesday, PCC President Lawrence Rouse told faculty and staff he was proud of the way…

PCC Employees Participated in Active Shooter Training This Week WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College employees used the lull between semesters this week to learn about effectively responding to violent critical incidents. The potentially…

New School Year Underway at Early College High School on PCC’s Campus Pitt County Schools Early College High School (ECHS) students and staff are off to a good start in the new school year that began Aug. 4. The school, which is located on…

2022 High School Grads May Qualify for Longleaf Commitment Grant at PCC A program created last year to spur North Carolina’s economic recovery from the pandemic has been extended to give the state’s 2022 high school graduates a chance…

PCC Programs Introduce Horizons Students to Higher Education Options Pitt Community College instructors and students made weekly visits to The Oakwood School this summer to lead elementary and middle school students through interactive, hands-on…

New PCC Internship Benefits Cybersecurity Students and Local Businesses A new internship is giving Pitt Community College cybersecurity students hands-on experience with helping local businesses secure financial and intellectual property assets from…

PCC Schedules Special New Student Orientation for First-Generation Students PHOTO: https://flic.kr/p/2nxYizJ WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College will hold a special new student orientation session this month to highlight programming and…

Request for Coverage: Pitt Community College Holding Four-Day Camp this Week for Boys & Girls Club Participants Rising eighth-graders from five Pitt County Boys & Girls Clubs are participating in a four-day camp on the Pitt Community…

CHARLOTTE—Thirteen Pitt Community College student-athletes have been recognized by the NJCAA for their commitment to classroom success during the 2021-22 academic year. The NJCAA released its 2021-22 All-Academic teams Monday to honor 9,912…

WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College admissions personnel are encouraging new students planning to take courses this fall to complete an admissions application and sign up for orientation as soon as possible. John Carrere, PCC Director of…

Texas Native and former Marine Elected SGA President at Pitt PHOTO: https://flic.kr/p/2nspZCn When Pitt Community College Trustees hold their next official meeting later this summer, they’ll welcome Tahira Gatson to their board as an…

As the 2021-22 school year draws to a close in Pitt County, Pitt Community College is reminding students ages 7-18 that space is still available in most of its Explore Summer Camps. After two years of limited and mostly virtual programming due to…

WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College students preparing for radiation therapy careers are using state-of-the-art virtual technology to practice the delivery of ionizing radiation used in the treatment of cancer and other diseases. Last year,…

WINTERVILLE—Pitt Community College hosted junior and senior Black males from Pitt County public high schools May 4-5 for the annual “College Bound, Here We Come!” program. Organized by the PCC Minority Male Success Initiative…

WINTERVILLE—Alpha Alpha Alpha, a new honor society at Pitt Community College for first-generation college students, recently welcomed a group of 23 students, staff and faculty into its ranks. Introduced at PCC in February, Alpha Alpha Alpha…