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Lonza Donates $25,000 to PTC Foundation

Officials from Lonza in Greenwood visited the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) campus on September 17, 2019, and presented the PTC Foundation with a check for $25,000 to be applied toward the construction of the William H. “Billy” O’Dell Upstate Center for Manufacturing Excellence.

Fujifilm Manufacturing U.S.A. Presents $20,000 to PTC Foundation

Todd Croker, president of Fujifilm Manufacturing U.S.A. in Greenwood, visited the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) campus on September 17, 2019, and presented the PTC Foundation with a check for $20,000 to be applied toward the construction of the William H. “Billy” O’Dell Upstate Center for Manufacturing Excellence.

Student Art Catches Notice in PTC Teaching and Learning Center

Bonnie Alger is as detail-oriented as the day is long. That’s a good quality when you’re the learning management system technician in Piedmont Technical College’s Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). But it was the lack of a certain detail that Alger found distracting ― and a little bit sad.

PTC Announces New Cohort of Presidential Ambassadors

Each year, Piedmont Technical College chooses some of its best and brightest students to serve as Presidential Ambassadors. These students represent the college at campus events, provide campus tours and speak about their experiences to various audiences, including potential students and civic organizations. This year’s 17 ambassadors hail from a variety of backgrounds and represent many program areas, but they all have one thing in common ― they share a deep gratitude for the impact Piedmont Tech has had on their lives.

Rep. McCravy, SC House Honor Piedmont Tech Police and Security Personnel

State Rep. John McCravy (R-Greenwood) visited the campus of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) on August 29 to officially recognize PTC law enforcement and security staff who have provided 20 or more years of service. In an upbeat and congenial ceremony, McCravy presented Terry Ledford, Curtis Killian, William Jones, and Michael Brown with certificates of recognition from the SC House of Representatives.

Teijin Contributes $25,000 Toward O'Dell Center Construction

Officials from Teijin Carbon Fibers presented a donation of $25,000 to be applied toward construction of the O'Dell Center.