Stories

Expansion Projects Aid Growth at Piedmont Tech

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is committed to creating vibrant learning communities for students, and the evidence can be seen in multiple renovation and expansion projects.

Academic Honor Students Recognized for 2017 Summer Term

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2017 summer term have earned inclusion on the President’s List, Dean's List and Merit List.

Abbeville Grad Readies for College with Dual Enrollment

Who wakes up one morning and decides they want to be a dentist?

Respiratory Care Instructor Wins State Award

Karla Gilliam, respiratory care instructor at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, has been named the 2017 South Carolina Society of Respiratory Care (SCSRC) Education Practitioner of the Year.

Piedmont Tech Promotes Work-Life Balance and Wellness in Employees

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is taking an additional approach to helping their students succeed. That approach is to promote a work-life balance and wellness in their employees. This approach is part of Piedmont Tech’s strategic directions and goals. It’s achieved through ongoing efforts such as Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s annual Wellness Expo, as well as new amenities such as a faculty/staff wellness center.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Begins CAREplan Initiative to Help Students

The development of a redesigned advising plan for health science and nursing students is among the special initiatives currently being undertaken at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.

Piedmont Tech Welcomes New Presidential Ambassadors for 2017-2018

Each year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ chooses some of its best and brightest to serve as Presidential Ambassadors. These students represent the college at campus functions, provide tours and speak about their experiences to potential students.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to Honor Sen. O’Dell with New Manufacturing Facility

In recognition of more than a quarter century of service to the region and to the state of South Carolina, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ recently announced that the Upstate Center for Manufacturing Excellence will be named in honor of the late Sen. Billy O'Dell.

McCormick High Grad Excels in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dual Enrollment Program

Leah Anthony isn’t your typical teenager. She is a 2017 McCormick High School graduate, but she’s also a 2017 graduate of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, thanks to the middle college dual enrollment classes she took.

Campus Police Officer Honored for Specialized Training

Curtis Killian, a public safety officer at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, has been presented with the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award.