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Associate Degree Nursing Students Honored

Recent graduates of Piedmont Technical College’s associate degree nursing program at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood were recognized in a pinning ceremony in May. The students from Abbeville County (above) and their hometowns are, front from left, Mirisha Coleman, Abbeville; Jordan L. K. Graham,...

Outstanding Students Honored at Piedmont Technical College Graduation

At Piedmont Technical College’s recent spring commencement exercises, outstanding students from each of the college’s seven supporting counties were honored for academic achievement. Five Greenwood County students were honored for maintaining high academic success. Virginia Cannon, above right, was...

Piedmont Tech Offers Summer Opportunity for Visiting Students

Summer breaks are important for college students. They’re a time to unwind, have a little fun and focus on more than just school. Still, many college students like to enjoy their summer while also working on a few credits to help jumpstart their next academic year? Through online courses and eight...

Piedmont Tech Recognizes Employees for 390 Years of Service

Awards for service to Piedmont Technical College totaling 390 years were presented at a recent luncheon. Recipients and their individual service totals are, front from left, Charles Dixon (20); and Kevin Moore (20). Second, Lynn Mack (40); Sherry Holmes (20); Melanie Cochran (10); Beth Moore (10);...

Students Honored at Awards Ceremony

At Piedmont Technical College’s 43rd annual Student Awards and Recognition Program, president Dr. Ray Brooks applauded the achievements of more than 40 student leaders. The ceremony attracted students, faculty, staff, friends and family members. Andy Omundson, associate vice president of student...

Greenwood Voiture Local 435 Earns Place on Wall of Honor

Piedmont Technical College’s Foundation recently recognized the Greenwood Voiture Local 435 for their cumulative contributions in support of the college. The continued support through the 40 and 8 Scholarship resulted in earning the recognition of Patron on the PTC Foundation’s Wall of Honor which...

Piedmont Tech PBL Hosts Leadership Conference, Wins Awards

The Piedmont Technical College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda recently hosted the organization’s 2017 State Leadership Conference. The conference allowed students to compete in leadership events, share their successes, and learn new ideas about shaping the future of their career through workshops and...

The Importance of Lottery Tuition Assistance

It's been well reported in recent years that a college education, or, at a minimum, some career-specific training after high school is going to become mandatory for the kinds of jobs that pay a livable wage. To a large extent, this is already the case, and study after study indicates that this...

Kinard Named PTC Innovator of the Year

Zeolean Frick Kinard, director of Institutional Reporting at Piedmont Technical College, has been named the 2017 PTC Innovator of the Year by the PTC Area Commission. "It's an honor to be recognized," Kinard said. "I'm a part of a great team, and I think this is really a reflection on the work we...

Martha B. Williams Family Contributes to Scholarship Endowment

Members of the Martha B. Williams family recently made a contribution to the scholarship awarded annually in her name to a deserving student. As a result of their generosity and cumulative contributions in support of the college, the Martha B. Williams Scholarship has moved to Patron status on the...

Teen Tech Provides Summer Options for Teens

Piedmont Technical College is offering an exciting slate of programs for youth this summer. From aviation to photography, there are a wide variety of different, fun and exciting programs. Get hands-on with future agents in training, mechatronics and automotive technology programs or put your...

AnMed Health Visits PTC Campus

Representatives from AnMed Health recently provided a special lunch for the students in the Piedmont Technical College medical assistant and surgical technology programs. Stephanie Alessandrini, left and Carlisle Baker shared the needs of the Anderson-based health care system for well-trained...

Math Department Hosts State Conference

The South Carolina Affiliate of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (SOCAMATYC) recently held their annual conference at the Newberry campus of Piedmont Technical College. The two-day workshop featured Eden Donahou, professor mathematics/endowed teaching chair from Seminole...

Massage Therapy Grad Brings Personal Touch to Restorative Care

Melissa Raugh knows that just because you put your dreams on hold doesn’t mean you can’t achieve them. Raugh always knew she wanted to go into massage therapy. After completing high school, she made the decision to start a family. Now that her children are grown, she has made the decision to pursue...