Pierpont Community & Technical College

09/10/2026

🍕 Support CHOP and help students travel to Charleston! 💙

CHOP is hosting a Colasessano’s Pizza & Pepperoni Roll Fundraiser to help raise funds for students participating in an educational travel experience to Charleston, South Carolina, in Spring 2027.

Your support will help offset travel expenses and make this educational opportunity possible for CHOP students!

📅 Order deadline: October 15
💳 Payment and coupon pickup information will be shared with those who submit an order form.

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09/08/2026

Dr. Michael Waide, President of Pierpont Community & Technical College, shared the college’s growing impact on workforce development, student success and regional economic growth during the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Business@Breakfast on Sept. 4. Information presented during the event underscored Pierpont’s role in preparing students for high-demand careers while strengthening communities across North Central West Virginia. 🎓💙

🔗 LINK: https://www.pierpont.edu/news/pierpont-highlights-workforce-impact-student-success-at-harrison-county-chamber-businessbreakfast/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 4, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Dr. Michael Waide, President of Pierpont Community & Technical College, shared the college’s growing impact on workforce development…

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

All Pierpont Community & Technical College campuses will be closed this Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope you have a wonderful day spent with family, friends and loved ones! 💙

09/03/2026

🍂 President Waide and Monty are getting ready to FALL IN LOVE WITH HEALTH! 🍂

They’re gearing up for the Fall in Love with Health 5K & Monty’s Mini Mile this October, and we want YOU to join us!

Whether you’re running, walking, bringing the kids or just looking for a fun day with the community, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy the scenic Mon River Rail-Trail, family activities, health and wellness experiences, music, refreshments, door prizes and more!

Even better, proceeds from the event support Pierpont School of Health Sciences student scholarships and support services. 🎓💙

🍁 Sign up today and join President Waide, Monty and the Pierpont community this fall: https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Fairmont/FallInLoveWithHealth

Read more about it: https://www.pierpont.edu/news/pierponts-school-of-health-sciences-to-host-fall-in-love-with-health-5k-montys-mini-mile/

09/01/2026

We want to thank everyone who came out to support the West Virginia Black Bears during Pierpont Night at the Ballpark! ⚾️

It was an amazing evening filled with fun, baseball, and great opportunities to connect with our students and fellow community members. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the night a memorable one! 💙

09/01/2026

We’re gearing up for our Fall Harvest Farmers Markets, and we still have plenty of space available for vendors! 🌽🥕🧺

Whether you’re a local farmer, grower, baker, crafter, artisan, or small business owner, we’d love to have you join us and connect with Pierpont students, employees and members of our local communities.

📍 Advanced Technology Center — Fairmont
📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

📍 Gaston Caperton Center — Clarksburg
📅 Tuesday, September 29
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

✨ Both markets are still accepting vendors! If you’re interested in participating, there’s still plenty of room for you.

📧 Sign up by emailing [email protected]

08/31/2026

Monty is hard at work today….🦁💙

08/28/2026

Join us for Pierpont Night at the Ballpark this coming Monday in Morgantown!! ⚾️💙

08/26/2026

Monty begged us to post more photos of him with students… so here are some extras! 🦁📸

Monty spent yesterday visiting the rest of our campuses, making new friends in the process! 💙