PTC Spring Graduates Recognized for Academic Excellence

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

Be prepared, do the right things, and dream big, Millender tells PTC graduates

“I’ll bet that two out of three of you will be doing something different within 10 years, something you had not planned on doing,” retired Capsugel executive Ron Millender told some 415 new Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduates at their commencement exercises on May 4, 2023. “Being in the right place at the right time is important, but being prepared is critical. … My whole career has been about being ready for that next opportunity.”

Spring Nursing Graduates Receive Pins

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

Newberry College, Piedmont Tech Sign Transfer Agreements for Education and Graphic Design

Newberry College and Piedmont Technical College are partnering to streamline degree completion in the fields of early education and graphic design. The agreements were announced May 18 at a signing ceremony on the Newberry College campus. The partnership will enable Piedmont Tech graduates to transfer a greater number of credits to Newberry College, allowing them to complete their bachelor's degrees in as few as four semesters. These are often called “2+2” completion programs, in which students can earn their associate and bachelor's degrees each in two years.
 

PTC Employees Celebrate Combined 270 Years of Service

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored 17 employees who have reached service milestones with the state of South Carolina. In total, these individuals have logged a combined 270 years of service. 

Two Healthcare Executives Join PTC Foundation Board

During its April meeting, the Board of Directors of the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation installed two new members. Both are esteemed local healthcare executives. 

Piedmont Technical College Honors Academic Shining Stars

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored the achievements of more than 30 conscientious student leaders at its Annual Student Awards and Recognition Program. 
The April 19 proceedings were broadcast live on PTC’s social media channels from the James C. Self Conference Center in Greenwood. 
 

PTC Foundation Recognizes Scholarship Recipients

The Piedmont Technical College Foundation recognized more than 200 scholarship benefactors and recipients at an awards luncheon recently in Greenwood. Enjoying a delicious and satisfying chicken-and-rice with vegetables meal followed by cheesecake, many students sat with their benefactors for conversation, inspiration, and keepsake photos. 

PTC to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises May 4

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in the James Medford Family Event Center on PTC’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. 

Outstanding Educators from Piedmont Technical College Honored

Three Piedmont Technical College (PTC) employees were honored recently as Outstanding Educators for the 2022-2023 academic year by the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) at its annual conference in February in Myrtle Beach. 

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