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Agreement Facilitates Transfer of PTC Commercial Art Graduates to Coastal Carolina University

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) recently formalized an agreement designed to expedite the transfer process for eligible PTC Commercial Art AAS graduates. The move establishes a pathway to a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from CCU. 

Greenwood High School Senior Gets Head Start on College

The day-to-day world of a high school student can be a busy one, and college life comes with a whole different set of activities and responsibilities. Evan Brown has found a way to conquer one while getting a head start on the other.

Five PTC Scholars Win Spots on 2022 All-State Academic Team

Five scholars from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently were named to the 2022 Phi Theta Kappa All-State Academic Team at a ceremony in Columbia. 

Piedmont Tech Student Welders Shine at Competition

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student welders quietly sparked notice last month at the 38th Annual SC Technical College Welding Skills Competition held at Tri-County Technical College. Ryan Long placed second in “Category 1,” which comprises three position steel and aluminum welds. Connor Sample placed second in “Category 6,” which comprises tasks related to stainless steel pipe welding. 

Rad Tech Program Director Named Innovator of the Year at Piedmont Tech

The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission recognized Radiologic Technology Program Director Lee Balentine with its 2022 Innovator of the Year at its meeting on April 19. At the first inkling that the college might shut down because of COVID-19 in spring 2020, Balentine’s first thought was that the Radiologic Technology Program would need to suspend operations indefinitely, putting students way off course for graduation. 

June 16 Career Fair Exclusively for Employment at Piedmont Tech

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is seeking professional faculty and staff for a variety of positions across seven campuses. Accordingly, college officials are prepared to interview employment prospects at its upcoming Career Fair on Thursday, June 16, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Medford Family Event Center on the Greenwood campus.

PTC Announces Spring County Award Winners

At Piedmont Technical College’s recent spring commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. 

PTC Spring 2022 Nursing Graduates Receive Pins

Graduates of Piedmont Technical College's nursing programs were recognized recently at a spring semester pinning ceremony.